Programme Easter Boat Gathering National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port Friday 30 March Monday 2 April 2018
Welcome to the 2018 Easter Boat Gathering at the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port. We will have a range of events and activities over the weekend including boat trips, folk concerts, fun, family musical performances, costumed interpretation bringing the site to life and children s activities and much much more... On Friday evening, David Lowe, well known as Chairman of the Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) will be speaking on Modern Freight Carrying by Water. Saturday night s music headliners will be Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley with Emily Sanders who will bring their unique sound and collective personality to the evening with support from local band The Old Firm (price 8 from reception). Sunday evening brings a social event open to all. Our exhibitions will be open including two special temporary exhibitions Only the Tide of Time: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clifford Morris and No Sign of Canals on Mars The Illustrated Travel Diaries of Eileen Burke. There will be opportunities for visitors to go Behind the Scenes and visit the museum s new boat store where you can see the vessels raised from the Upper Basin last year. Hope you have a wonderful time! Graham Boxer Head of Museums
Good Friday 30 March Where to eat and drink 8am to 12 noon to Waterside Café Boat Yard Cafe, Real Ale Bar, outside Rolt Conference Centre Breakfast available 8am - 11am, lunches, drinks and snacks throughout the day Drinks, light bites and snacks Variety of drinks and real ales. Look out for the ice cream bicycle Historic boats and boat trips Throughout the day 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 11am and 2pm Historic boats Area I and K on Map Boat trips along the Shropshire Union Canal. Area Q on Map 90 minute mini cruises on the Daniel Adamson from South Pier Road Museum attractions not to miss Temporary Exhibitions Watch as historic boats arrive throughout the day Book at Reception 3 adults 2 children Shropshire Union Canal To book: www.thedanny.co.uk 27.50 for adults and 16.50 for children Only the Tide of Time: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clifford Morris. No sign of Canals on Mars The Illustrated Travel Diaries of Eileen Burke.
Good Friday 30 March Download our app by searching for National Waterways Museum in the Apple or Google Play Store Audio Guide Using augmented reality, see and hear stories from what it was like to live and work in the Port Free audio guides can be borrowed from Reception 4pm Area N on Map Costumed characters in 4pm Archive Area C on Map Fun activities for families Children s Trail around the museum Available from Area A on Map Under 5 s Play area, Area N on Map Friday evening Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm to 11pm Boat Museum Society meeting and talk. Rolt Theatre Archive open with slide show of historic photographs How many parts of a working narrow boat can you spot and around the museum Toys and activities for Under 5 s Craft activities for children Talk on Modern Freight Carrying by Water with David Lowe, Chairman of the Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA)
Easter Saturday 31 March Where to eat and drink 8am to Waterside Café Boat Yard Cafe, 12 noon to Real Ale Bar, outside Rolt Conference Centre Boat trips 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 11.15am, 12.1, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 11am and 2pm Boat trips along the Shropshire Union Canal on Centaur. Area Q on Map Accessible boat trips through the locks in to the Lower Basin on Over the Rainbow. Area K on Map 90 minute cruises on the Daniel Adamson from South Pier Road Breakfast available 8am - 11am, lunches, drinks and snacks throughout the day Drinks, light bites and snacks Variety of drinks and real ales. Look out for the ice cream bicycle Book at Reception 3 adults 2 children Shropshire Union Canal Book at Reception 3 adults and 2 children. Preference will be given to visitors with access requirements. To book: www.thedanny.co.uk 27.50 for adults and 16.50 for children Museum attractions not to miss Temporary Exhibitions Only the Tide of Time: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clifford Morris. No sign of Canals on Mars The Illustrated Travel Diaries of Eileen Burke.
Easter Saturday 31 March Download our app by searching for National Waterways Museum in the Apple or Google Play Store Audio Guide Using augmented reality, see and hear stories from what it was like to live and work in the Port Free audio guides can be borrowed from Reception 4pm 4pm 1pm, 2pm Area N on Map Archive Area C on Map Behind the Scenes Tour around our historic boats at our Boat Store. Book at Area I on Map Costumed characters in Archive open with slide show of historic photographs Free tour max of 10 per tour. Please book in the Volunteer Hub. Transport provided Fun activities for families Children s Trail around the museum Available from Under 5 s Play area, Education Centre Area F on Map How many parts of a working narrow boat can you spot and around the museum Toys and activities for Under 5 s Activities for children Please turn over for more...
Easter Saturday 31 March cont... Music for all the family 12 noon to 1.30pm Music... 11.45 12 noon to 1.30pm 2.4 to 4.4 to 4pm Boat Yard Café Waterways Archive Tony Burnip Room Area C on Map Rolt Bar Rolt Theatre Boat Yard Café David Gibb: Climb That Tree an exciting musical stage show for children and families aged 3 and over. Songs of the Canals Graham Bellinger Music and Song Session: The Raven Folk Club The Hungry Horse Folk Club Traditional and contemporary songs from the Canals of Old England Phil Underwood and Nancy Potts Saturday evening... 7.30pm to 11pm Rolt Theatre Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley with Emily Sanders (supported by The Old Firm). Tickets available from Reception 8
Easter Sunday 1 April Where to eat and drink 8am to 12 noon to Boat trips 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 11.15am, 12.1, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 11am and 2pm Waterside Café Boat Yard Cafe, Real Ale Bar, outside Rolt Conference Centre Boat trips along the Shropshire Union Canal. Area Q on Map Accessible boat trips through the locks in to the Lower Basin on Over the Rainbow Area K on Map 90 minute mini cruises on the Daniel Adamson from South Pier Road Museum attractions not to miss Temporary Exhibitions Breakfast available 8am - 11am, lunches, drinks and snacks throughout the day Drinks, light bites and snacks Variety of drinks and real ales. Look out for the ice cream bicycle Book at Reception 3 adults 2 children Shropshire Union Canal Book at Reception 3 adults and 2 children. Preference will be given to visitors with access requirements. To book: www.thedanny.co.uk 27.50 for adults and 16.50 for children Only the Tide of Time: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clifford Morris. No sign of Canals on Mars The Illustrated Travel Diaries of Eileen Burke.
4pm Easter Sunday 1 April Download our app by searching for National Waterways Museum in the Apple or Google Play Store Audio Guide Craft Group Area N on Map Using augmented reality, see and hear stories from what it was like to live and work in the Port Free audio guides can be borrowed from Reception Craft demonstrations throughout the Hall Costumed characters in 4pm 1pm, 2pm Archive Area C on Map Behind the Scenes Tour around our historic boats at our Boat Store. Book at Area I on Map Archive open with slide show of historic photographs Free tour max of 10 per tour. Please book in the Volunteer Hub. Transport provided Children s Trail around the museum Available from Area A on Map How many parts of a working narrow boat can you spot and around the museum
Easter Sunday 1 April Under 5 s Play area, Education Centre Area F on Map Toys and activities for Under 5 s Activities for children Music for all the family 12pm to 1.30pm Music 12pm to 1.30pm 1.4 to 2.30pm Boat Yard Café Rolt Bar Waterways Archive: Tony Burnip Room Area C on Map David Gibb: Climb That Tree an exciting musical stage show for children and families aged 3 and over. Music & Song Session: Dave Russell & Friends Songs of the Canal Graham Bellinger 2.30pm to 3.30pm Rolt Theatre Sunday evening... Phil Underwood and Nancy Potts in Concert Canals of Old England 7pm to 11pm Come-all-ye boaters and others Open Mic Evening Rolt Theatre
Easter Monday 2 April Where to eat and drink 8am to Waterside Café Boat Yard Cafe, Breakfast available 8am - 11am, lunches, drinks and snacks throughout the day Drinks, light bites and snacks 12 noon to Boat trips 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, Real Ale Bar, outside Rolt Conference Centre Boat trips along the Shropshire Union Canal. Variety of drinks and real ales. Look out for the ice cream bicycle Book at Reception 3 adults 2 children Shropshire Union Canal 11am and 2pm 90 minute mini cruises on the Daniel Adamson from South Pier Road To book: www.thedanny.co.uk 27.50 for adults and 16.50 for children Museum attractions not to miss Temporary Exhibitions Only the Tide of Time: An Exhibition of Photographs by Clifford Morris. No sign of Canals on Mars The Illustrated Travel Diaries of Eileen Burke.
Easter Monday 2 April 4pm Download our app by searching for National Waterways Museum in the Apple or Google Play Store Audio Guide Area N on Map Using augmented reality, see and hear stories from what it was like to live and work in the Port Free audio guides can be borrowed from Reception Costumed characters in 4pm Archive Area C on Map Fun activities for families Children s Trail around the museum Under 5 s Play area, Area N on Map Archive open with slide show of historic photographs How many parts of a working narrow boat can you spot and around the museum Toys and activities for Under 5 s Craft activities for children Music and drama activities for families 12 noon to 1.30pm 10am- 12pm and 2pm- Boat Yard Café Rolt Theatre David Gibb: Climb That Tree an exciting musical stage show for children and families aged 3 and over. Drama workshop for all the family. Aimed at school age and above. Please see reception for details.
About the Performers... Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since the early 1990s, when a chance meeting at a music session created one of folk music's most enduring partnerships. Known for their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and a love of the craic, Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) ensure that no two concerts are ever the same. Founder members of the band Last Night's Fun which received international acclaim and a loyal fan base over 11 years together, the duo are now joined by the wonderful fiddle player and singer Emily Sanders. Emily brings magic accompaniment and beautiful harmonies Phil Underwood and Nancy Potts. Canals of Old England is a new show written and performed by award winning folk musician and writer Phil Underwood on melodeon and concertina with acclaimed folk musician Nancy Potts on fiddle. Phil was trained for the stage by the War Horse production at the National Theatre and has been performing for over 40 years. He has played Broadstairs Folk Week several times as well as appearing on BBC Breakfast, Songs of Praise and Robson Green s Tales of the Coast with the Fishwives Choir, and Wembley Arena with Bill Bailey. Nancy toured Northern America with Morris Offspring and has performed at Sidmouth International Folk Festival, the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Opera House. Expect a lively, musical and heartfelt show which will make you laugh, cry, think and sing along. David Gibb is an award-winning songwriter and story teller on a mission to create great music for children and families. David's music has been played on BBC Radios 1,2,3,4 and 6 and he has performed at the Glastonbury Festival. He has played over 400 concerts and been nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award. David's album Letters Through Your Door includes guest appearances from some of the biggest names in British folk, including Nancy Kerr.
About the Performers... Graham Bellinger has been performing at folk clubs and festivals for 40 years. He has performed in community events, socials and parties and on local radio. He has played more pub gigs than he cares to remember and has composed and performed music for dramatic productions. The Hungry Horse Acoustic Club meets at the Whitby Club every Thursday evening. One of the leading acoustic music venues in the Wirral, it is organised by John & Angie Owen who also mastermind the very successful annual Wirral Folk festival (although they are taking a well-earned break in 2018). The Hungry Horse books monthly national and local guests with other nights featuring floorsingers and showcase spots for local artists. Visiting listeners, singers and musicians are always made very welcome. The Old Firm. Nick Mitchell, Chris Lee and Dave Russell are the founding members of Chester folk band Full House and have been residents at the Raven Folk Club since the 1980s. In the 1990s the trio was the regular Full House line-up and toured nationally on the UK folk scene. In the intervening years, all three have collaborated with many other local & national musicians, bringing a richness of experience and influences to the rejuvenated trio. Now Nick, Chris and Dave are back in action, ageing disgracefully with music full of traditional and contemporary tunes, stories and choruses and beer. The Raven Folk Club was founded in 1978, and has run continuously on Sunday evenings since then, based within the city walls of Chester since the 1980s. Its current venue is the Bear and Billet pub, a building dating from 1664, and many a well-known name from the British folk scene has trodden its ancient boards. The club has monthly concert nights with national guests, interspersed with singers nights open to all. The club encourages all forms of acoustic music and has a proud tradition of encouraging singer-songwriters and young artists.
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Forthcoming Events The Accrington Pals performed by The Boaty Theatre Company Russell Newbury Rally Bikes and Boats Festival Canal Art not what you might expect! An exhibition by The Guild of Waterway Artists Horses at Work Twelfth Night performed by The Boaty Theatre Company (outdoor production) Historic Transport Rally Hamlet performed by The Boaty Theatre Company On the Banks of the Mersey an exhibition capturing I mages including Cammell Lairds and the Museum Dock site Halloween Monster Mash a promenade for children The Tales We Tell performed by the Boaty Theatre Company Wonders of the West End musical extravaganza Christmas Songs from The Wirral Singers and Ringers Christmas Cruises a magical experience for children and adults alike Coffee and Crochet Group Please join us Craft Group display their historic boating craft skills in the 23 and 24 June 16 to 17 June 15 July 29 July to 4 November 12 August 17 and 18 August 26 August 28, 29, 30 September 5 October to 18 November 27 and 28 October 30 and 31 October 11 November 8 December Dates in December Every Tuesday 10.15 to 12.15 Every third Sunday in the month Details correct at time of going to print. Timings and events may be subject to change please see onsite signage. Please take care around the site and keep an eye on young children there is deep water, uneven surfaces and floating weed which can make the water look like grass. National Waterways Museum South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4FW T: 0151 355 5017 E: nationalwaterwaysmuseum@canalrivertrust.org.uk