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FRIENDS AND RIVALS – A Tribute to George Gershwin and Irving Berlin 🎶Join us for an enchanting evening of words, music a...
06/06/2026

FRIENDS AND RIVALS – A Tribute to George Gershwin and Irving Berlin 🎶

Join us for an enchanting evening of words, music and song as the Add Hock Trio presents Friends and Rivals, celebrating the lives, music and remarkable friendship of two of America's greatest songwriters, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin.

Through fascinating stories and memorable performances, discover how these musical giants shaped the sound of the twentieth century, creating timeless classics that continue to delight audiences around the world.

Featuring:
🎤 Gaylene Parish – Soprano
🎹 Oliver Williams – Piano
🎻 John Barham – Double Bass

📅 Wednesday 1st July 2026
🕢 7.30 pm
📍 Wantage Methodist Church Hall, Newbury Street, Wantage OX12 8DA

🎟️ Tickets: £12
📧 [email protected]
📞 01635 37852
(or available on the door)

Whether you're a lifelong lover of the Great American Songbook or simply enjoy a wonderful evening of live music, this promises to be an entertaining and uplifting event.

"Feet tapped, eyes shone, hands clapped, and hips and heads rolled..."

We look forward to welcoming you!

CONCERT FOR GRAHAMMany people in Wantage and beyond will remember Graham Blyth – musician, composer, organist, recording...
06/06/2026

CONCERT FOR GRAHAM

Many people in Wantage and beyond will remember Graham Blyth – musician, composer, organist, recording engineer, teacher, and a valued friend to countless local organisations.

On Saturday 4 July 2026, family, friends and fellow musicians will come together at Wantage Parish Church to celebrate Graham's life and remarkable musical contribution with an evening of song and instrumental music featuring professional and local performers.

Whether you knew Graham personally, worked with him, sang with him, enjoyed his music, or simply appreciate an excellent concert in a beautiful setting, this promises to be a memorable and uplifting occasion.

Featuring Natalia Znatkova, James Mitchell, Oliver Williams, Rickman Godlee, Marek Orszulick, John Ridgway, Quintessence Close Harmony Group and Wantage Parish Church Choir.

📍 Wantage Parish Church (St Peter & St Paul)
📅 Saturday 4 July 2026
🕢 7.30 pm
🎟 Tickets £12.50

Book online at ticketsource.com and search "Concert for Graham", or telephone 07443 497616.

All proceeds in aid of the Wantage, Grove and District Twinning Association, with which Graham was actively involved for many years.

Please share this post with anyone who knew Graham or would enjoy a wonderful evening of music.

New dates for 'Black Wantage' Walking tours. Wednesday 15 July at 7.30 pm and Sunday 19 July at 11 am. To book go to tic...
31/05/2026

New dates for 'Black Wantage' Walking tours. Wednesday 15 July at 7.30 pm and Sunday 19 July at 11 am. To book go to ticketsource.com and in Find Event type 'Black Wantage'.

Bringing local history to life!

Great weather for a beautiful opera. Come and see Madama Butterfly this Wednesday,June 3, 7pm at the Beacon. Tel. 01235 ...
30/05/2026

Great weather for a beautiful opera. Come
and see Madama Butterfly this Wednesday,
June 3, 7pm at the Beacon. Tel. 01235 763456 or
www.beaconwantage.co.uk

Tickets for next Black Wantage Walking Tours 15 and 19 July released tomorrow at 10 am at Ticketsource - find event - Bl...
19/05/2026

Tickets for next Black Wantage Walking Tours 15 and 19 July released tomorrow at 10 am at Ticketsource - find event - Black Wantage. Thank you.

Still a few places left for King Alfred's Lost Palace Walks on Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm. Go to ticketsource.com - find e...
15/05/2026

Still a few places left for King Alfred's Lost Palace Walks on Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm. Go to ticketsource.com - find event - 'Lost Palace Walk'. 'Bringing Local History to Life!'

Thinking of joining the King Alfred’s Lost Wantage Palace Walk this Sunday? Here are 3 mysteries you’ll explore:1️⃣ Why...
13/05/2026

Thinking of joining the King Alfred’s Lost Wantage Palace Walk this Sunday? Here are 3 mysteries you’ll explore:

1️⃣ Why did the Anglo-Saxons avoid places where the Romans had lived?

2️⃣ What is the strongest clue pointing to the true birthplace of Alfred the Great?

3️⃣ What surprising connection does Wantage have with the legend of Robin Hood?

🗓 Sunday 17th May — 11am & 2pm
👣 Gentle guided walk — approximately 1 hour
🎟 £12 — limited to 25 people per tour

Book here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/Wantage/LostWantagePalace

Opera on the big screen in Wantage!Experience Puccini’s unforgettable Madama Butterfly — recorded live at the Royal Oper...
07/05/2026

Opera on the big screen in Wantage!
Experience Puccini’s unforgettable Madama Butterfly — recorded live at the Royal Opera House and shown at The Beacon Cinema on Wednesday 3 July at 7pm.
Whether you’re a lifelong opera lover or simply curious to discover why this beautiful and emotional work has captivated audiences for generations, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy world-class performance close to home.
Tickets £15
Box Office: 01235 763456

Where exactly was Alfred the Great born?We know it was in Wantage......but the precise site of his royal palace has been...
06/05/2026

Where exactly was Alfred the Great born?
We know it was in Wantage......but the precise site of his royal palace has been lost for over 1,000 years.
I'm leading short guided walking tours exploring the most likely locations and the clues that historians have used to piece it together.
Tours at 11am and 2pm Sunday 17 May. Tickets just £12.50.
Easiest way to book is to go to Ticketsource.com - find event - search Lost Palace.

The French (and German) Connection!Wantage, Grove and District Twinning Associationare holding a Social Evening 7.30 on ...
07/02/2026

The French (and German) Connection!
Wantage, Grove and District Twinning Association
are holding a Social Evening 7.30 on
Tuesday, 10 February at The Lamb Inn,
Mill Street, Wantage OX12 9AB
Members and non-Members welcome.
For more information contact:
[email protected] or
Tel. 07443 497616

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