Open Minds Festival

Gayle · 06-05-2009, 09:41

June 15th - 21st
Pennine Lancashire's first Open Minds Festival to be held in Hyndburn.

A week of thought provoking and entertaining events.

Key events

An afternoon in the company of Inspirational women.
Accrington Town Hall, 1.30pm, 16th June
Speakers are now confirmed:
Germaine Greer
Sally Naden - BBC Radio Lancashire presenter
Kathy Reade - Chair of NHS East Lancashire

Three very interesting speakers, and a great afternoon for just £12.
Includes tea and scones.

Tea with Mrs Pankhurst
A wry and engaging look at the suffragette movement from the perspective of two lancashire women.
Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm
Tickets £2.50

Off Her Trolley
Award nominated Edinburgh Fringe show. A blend of comedy, stand up and song which takes a look at the experiences of aging.
Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
Friday 19th June, 7.30pm
Tickets £2.50

Tickets are available from Accrington Town Hall or from me.

Gayle · 23-05-2009, 08:07

You can now download the complete brochure for this event.

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This is subsidised by Grassroots Grants which is why ticket prices are ridiculously low for the shows.

This is not just for women, by the way, it's for everyone.

For people who have the odd grumble that there is never anything on at the theatre, this is a good opportunity to prove that you would attend events and activities if they were put on for you.

MargaretR · 23-05-2009, 09:06

My chiropody appointment clashes with Germaine Greer, and since a cancellation will mean a 2 month wait for a fresh appointment, I won't be able to go

jaysay · 23-05-2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

My chiropody appointment clashes with Germaine Greer, and since a cancellation will mean a 2 month wait for a fresh appointment, I won't be able to go

Well I should think listening to Ms Greer would be like having your toenails pulled out without anesthetic anyway Margaret

katex · 23-05-2009, 11:20

They all sound really good Gayle, am going to try my utmost to get to some (if not all of them).

Gayle · 23-05-2009, 12:15

Thanks Kate, support is appreciated.

I know that this whole event week is 'different' but we've got to keep trying different stuff.

Tin Monkey · 23-05-2009, 17:19

It's a shame that the Germaine Greer event is on a weekday afternoon, as I'd have liked to have popped along. Working just gets in the way of the things that I want to do.

Tealeaf · 27-05-2009, 17:04

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

It's a shame that the Germaine Greer event is on a weekday afternoon, as I'd have liked to have popped along. Working just gets in the way of the things that I want to do.

I think I may pop along, just for the laugh. One Pound 20p seems quite reasonable for an afternoon's entertainment. I assume, of course, we shall be allowed to heckle.

MargaretR · 28-05-2009, 10:02

By some strange serendipidy, I have received a revised chiropody appointment date
(I didn't ask.....cue spooky music)

So if Tealeaf is there I will make a point of sitting near him with a large handbag

Eric · 29-05-2009, 02:49

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

By some strange serendipidy, I have received a revised chiropody appointment date
(I didn't ask.....cue spooky music)

So if Tealeaf is there I will make a point of sitting near him with a large handbag

I've got a couple of horsehoes you can put into it

But there again, you probably have a NORI in mind

Eric · 29-05-2009, 02:51

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Originally Posted by Gayle

You can now download the complete brochure for this event.

go to index

This is subsidised by Grassroots Grants which is why ticket prices are ridiculously low for the shows.

This is not just for women, by the way, it's for everyone.

For people who have the odd grumble that there is never anything on at the theatre, this is a good opportunity to prove that you would attend events and activities if they were put on for you.

This sounds like a really great idea ... of course, as usual, I will be in Canada, and will miss it all ... hope it's a great success.

Gayle · 30-05-2009, 14:23

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I think I may pop along, just for the laugh. One Pound 20p seems quite reasonable for an afternoon's entertainment. I assume, of course, we shall be allowed to heckle.

It's £12 a ticket and you will be allowed to ask intelligent questions - which rules you out Tealeaf.

jaysay · 30-05-2009, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Gayle

It's £12 a ticket and you will be allowed to ask intelligent questions - which rules you out Tealeaf.

Your Post is time at 15 23pm Gayle the Cup Final was on, why were you not watching it

MargaretR · 30-05-2009, 16:52

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Your Post is time at 15 23pm Gayle the Cup Final was on, why were you not watching it

Oh so it's cup final day is it?
Who is playing who?
Wish I had known earlier in the day, because it is the only day of the year when visiting shops is anything like a civilised pastime

katex · 30-05-2009, 17:40

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Oh so it's cup final day is it?
Who is playing who?
Wish I had known earlier in the day, because it is the only day of the year when visiting shops is anything like a civilised pastime

LOL ... I didn't know either Margaret, but went into town to get my ticket for the conference ... Town Hall shut...