Established in 2012, Woolpack Studios Choir is a community choir from Otley. We welcome new singers with no auditions or need to read music necessary to join, just a love of music!
What is Chevin Forest parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Chevin Forest Park, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3DD. See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
Al Bampton (Classical/Instrumental Guitar)
Al Bampton will be performing a two hour set of guitar instrumental music. The set will include popular song melodies (old and new), classical guitar classics, Spanish music, original compositions and a range of folk music from all across Britain and Ireland.
Prepare to be spooked with the team from Turnip Fish Theatre on a haunting walk around the town’s scariest sights!
– Discover the hidden Navvies Memorial
– Thomas Chippendale’s house and former school
– Learn about the ghosts of the River Wharfe
Prepare to be spooked with the team from Turnip Fish Theatre on a haunting walk around the town’s scariest sights!
Meet your ghoulish guide by the jubilee clock in Otley’s Market Place and embark on a spine-chilling walk around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Learn about Otley’s grim history, and discover who is still thought to linger…
Highlights:
– Discover the hidden Navvies Memorial
– Thomas Chippendale’s house and former school
– Learn about the ghosts of the river Wharfe
Award winning multi-instrumentalist Dave Bainbridge joins forces with Lord of The Dance vocalist, instrumentalist Sally Minnear to bring a spellbinding evening of music that will, in equal measure have you jigging in (or out of!) your seat or bring a tear to your eye.
A compelling mix of powerful and ethereal vocal songs (including the occasional emotive Gaelic ballad). instrumental tracks (jigs / reels / slow airs / evolving soundscapes and virtuoso improvisation on keyboards, electric guitar, bouzouki and cowbell!
Best known as co-founder of pioneering Celtic folk/rock band IONA and more recently with Lifesigns, Celestial Fire, DBA (with Geoff Downes of Yes), Strawbs, The Colin Blunstone Band and as a solo artist, Dave Bainbridge’s multi-faceted career has led him into many musical genres and work with numerous artists including; Chris Braide, Jack Bruce, Troy Donockley, Buddy Guy, Gloria Gaynor, Mae McKenna, Moya Brennan, Paul Jones, Phil Keaggy, Robert Fripp, Nick Beggs, Damian Wilson and many others
Daughter of multi instrumentalist Kerry Minnear of the hugely respected and influential ’70’s progressive band Gentle Giant, Sally Minnear has been steeped in music throughout her life, having a minor hit with the song “For You” aged just 18. After completing a music degree, during which time she played fiddle and sang in a popular traditional Irish band, Sally secured the featured vocalist role in Michael Flatley’s hugely successful dance spectacular ‘Lord of the Dance’. Sally toured for two years with the production, performing in concert halls, theatres and arenas all around the world.