Programme 2023

Programme for 2023

This is the anticipated programme for the weekend, it may change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Note that all workshops are for D/G melodeons with the obvious exception that Vicky’s mini-workshop is for G/C melodeons and Brian’s for Bb/Eb.

Friday 21st April

15:00 – 17:30 Early Comers Pub Session in the back room at The Fountain

20.00 – 22.00 Registration at Reception Desk in the Dales Countryside Museum and Welcome Session in the Exhibition Hall

Saturday 22nd April

09.20 – 9.50 Arrival and Registration at Reception Desk in the Dales Countryside Museum before congregating in the Exhibition Hall

09.50 – 10.00 Brief Welcome in the Exhibition Hall: Tutor Introductions, Fire and Safety info, Toilet and Refreshment Facilities, Timetable, Workshop Room Allocations & Announcements about Trade Stalls, Fettling Station etc.

10.00 – 11.20 Workshops A1-E1  (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

11.20 – 11.40 Refreshment and Comfort Break

11.40 – 13.00 Workshops A1-E1 (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

13.00 – 14.30 Lunch Break and Practice Time

14.30 – 15.30 Workshops A1-E1 (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

15.30 – 15.50 Refreshment and Comfort Break

15.50 – 17.00 Mini-Workshops (Vicky, Bob, Richard, Theo and Brian)

17.00 – 19.45 Free Time and Evening Meal

19.45 – 22.00 Course Tutors’ Concert in Exhibition Hall

22.15 – 23.30 Late Pub Session in The Fountain

Sunday 23rd April

09.30 – 10.00 Arrival, Socialising, Refreshments, Room Allocations,
                         Announcements about Traders etc.

10.00 – 11.20 Workshops A2-E2 (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

11.20 – 11.40 Refreshment and Comfort Break

11.40 – 13.00 Workshops A2-E2 (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

13.00 – 14.30 Lunch Break and Practice Time

14.30 – 15.30 Workshops A2-E2 (Katie, John K, Toon, Pascale and John S)

15.30 – 15.45 Refreshment and Comfort Break

15.45 – 16.30 Tune Session and Showcase in Exhibition Hall.
                         Thanks and Farewell.

20:00 – 23:00 Possible Pub Session, details to be announced.