Weekend-Breaks October
October

THE DARK PEAK 
JAZZ FESTIVAL

(GLOSSOP in THE PICTURESQUE, DARK PEAK AREA of  DERBYSHIRE)

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
1st, 2nd & 3rd
October 2010


at
GLOSSOP CRICKET and BOWLING CLUB 
NORTH ROAD 
GLOSSOP 
SK13 7AS 
01457 865107


A WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY VENUE WITH A LARGE FREE CAR PARK

Phone/Text: 07751-584759



MERCURE SHAKESPEARE HOTEL STRATFORD

 Fri. 8th - Mon. 11th October

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With its beautiful black and white gabled façade, the Mercure Shakespeare Hotel is one of Stratford’s most famous. Enjoy fine cuisine and stay in individually named rooms. Stratford has so many places of interest, andnearby are Warwick Castle, Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Mary Arden’ House and the Heritage Motor Museum

Mercure Shakespeare Hotel, Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks. CV37 6ER

Tel. 01789 294997

Friday 8th to Monday 11th October 2010

 

Friday 8.30 – 9.30pm & 10.30 – 11.30pm The Heart of England Jazz Band

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This band are the complete jazz entertainment
package with their accomplished musicians
providing exuberant Dixieland jazz, a great sense
of humour and a wide repertoire of music

9.45 – 10.15pm Denise and Tony Lawrence

denise__tony Over the last 25 years Denise & Tony Lawrence
  And their band have entertained all over the world
  At Jazz club, festivals, theatres and on cruise ships.
  Denise’s crystal clear voice and humour with Tony’s
  legendary piano playing lead a band of the highest
  standard

  Saturday 8.30 – 9.30pm and 10.30 – 11.30pm Richard Leach’s 7 Stars of Jazz

Richard_leach This exciting band is an assembly of some
of the finest Chicago/Dixieland jazz players
around . Reminiscent of the great Alex Welsh,
enjoy the carnival atmosphere of this band.

 9.45 – 10.15pm Denise & Tony Lawrence
 

SUNDAY 8.30 – 9.30pm & 10.00 – 11.00pm the Denise Lawrence Band with George Huxley

The stunning musicianship of the irrepressible George Huxley graces the stage

 This wonderful break £199.00 per person sharing Half board Friday dinner - Monday breakfast.                   To Book call 01789 294997

 

 

 

 

ISLE of WIGHT AUTUMN JAZZ WEEKEND 

Fri 22nd – Mon 25th. October

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 The 3* Shanklin Hotel is in a prime cliff top position overlooking the sweep of the Sandown Bay. You are a short walk from the colourful thatched cottages of Shanklin old village at the head of the spectacular chine. Well-appointed rooms with every comfort await you and your superb breakfasts and five course dinners are enjoyed in the famous Starlite Ballroom which enjoys wonderful sea views across the bay. The hotel has its own car park, indoor pool, spa pool, gymnasium and provides visitors with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

The Shanklin Hotel, Clarendon Road, Shanklin. I.O.W.


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   Over the last 25 years Denise & Tony Lawrence
   And their band have entertained all over the world
   At Jazz club, festivals, theatres and on cruise ships.
   Denise’s crystal clear voice and humour with Tony’s
   legendary piano playing lead a band of the highest
   standard

 Denise & Tony Lawrence with Guest Star Pete Allen

 FRIDAY 20.30 - 23.15
The Island’s very own Unity Stompers

unity_stompers One of the islands best kept secrets;The Unity Stompers
rarely travel to the mainland - they don't need to!! The
immensely talented leader of this band, Andy Norman
leads his excellent musicians who have been entertaining
visitors to this lovely island for more than forty years. Hot
happy and humerous, the Unity Stompers provide infectious, toe-tapping traditional jazz, ideal for both
dancing and listening.

SATURDAY 20.30 - 23.15
Yorkshires famous Savannah Jazz Band

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The Savannah Jazz Band have earned a reputation as
‘The Pride of Yorkshire’ and are established as one of
our greatest traditional jazz ensembles. The band are
in constant demand here and in Europe providing a
unique high-octane sound which invariably fills the
dance floor.
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SUNDAY 20.30 - 23.15

The Denise Lawrence Band with Pete Alle

pete2 Hailed asBritain's most exciting clarinet player, Pete Allen combines
sheer professionalism wit extraordinary musical virtuosity. His
musical talents have been enjoyed world-wide and he is an 
Honourary Citizen of New Orleans. His countless radio and TV
performances both here and abroad have resulted in him 
becoming a houshold name and, if previous collaborations with
Denise and her band are anything to go by, then this will be a night 
to remember. 



3 Nights Dinner, Accommodation, Breakfast, Jazz and Car Ferry  £169.00pp

 The Shanklin Hotel, Clarendon Road, Shanklin, I.O.W. PO37 6DP

Tel. 01983 862286. e-mail; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 


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