Midday (90 mins): Heptonstall: Village of Memories
Kicking off proceedings, we’re offering a rare opportunity to experience local film-maker and Museum trustee – Nick Wilding’s evocative film exploring our local history, with the help of humour, intrigue and pathos from some of the colourful characters of the past.
2pm Performance & Preview of Heptonstall Museum Forthcoming Events
The Ballad of King David Hartley, especially written by Michael Crowley & Porl Den-Man, exclusive first performed by Porl Den-Man.
The Gallows’ Pole – an excerpt – reading by Mary Ellen from Benjamin Myers’ award-winning novel*
Sarah Corbett, Plath Festival founder, reading sharing her plans to bring a regular monthly poetry event to the museum
FoHM Chair, Tim Machin will l also provide an insight to our re-opening exhibition and the year ahead plus plenty of Q&A opportunities at our membership and information stalls while enjoying a cuppa and cake.
*excerpt read with permission from FoHM friend and author, Benjamin Myers – THANK YOU
