Friday 7th & Saturday 8th September 2012 Sandygate Square, Weavers’ Triangle

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Funded by Friday 7th September Saturday 8th September 10 – 4pm Slater Terrace exhibition. Pop in and see this amazing building. 11 – 5 pm The heritage boat The Kennet open for visits. 11am & noon Tours of Sandygate Mill & Slater Terrace. Regeneration in Progress – 1– 5pm Canalside Association Open Day – includes an exhibition on the historic rope- The Next Phase. Book at the Visit Centre 01282 477210. making that took place by the canal. Venue – Lindsay Street. noon Boats start to arrive at Weavers’ Triangle and moor up. 2 – 5 pm Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre is open – includes lace-making demonstrations. 2 – 5pm The Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre is open. noon Guided Walk – A tour around the Weavers’ Triangle, focusing on the canal and its 2 – 4pm Oak Mount Mill Engine House is open. buildings, with historian Mike Clarke – meet outside Inn on the Wharf. 4 – 5pm The official opening of the Canal Festival – 11am / 12.15 / 1.30pm / 2.45pm / and 4 pm – Pendle Explorer Boat Trips. Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre & wharf. 11 – 4 pm Canal Stalls & Family Fun. Artists and crafts stalls, best decorated boat 6 – 7pm Live music from the WAS Band. This group of young musicians with strong folk competition, refreshments, family creative workshops, heritage projects, and much roots make music inspired by the canal. Venue – Inn on the Wharf. more. Venue – Sandygate Square. 8.30 – 10.30pm Outdoor Cinema – Sandygate Square will be transformed into an outdoor cinema 11 – 4pm Slater Terrace open. Pop in and see this amazing building. The exciting film programme will include Sam Hanna’s local Burnley films, historic 1.30 – 4.30pm Family canoeing lessons – Straight Mile – near Tesco. Try a canal films like Barging Along, and the premiere of a contemporary new film, free taster canoeing session. Outdoor Elements are hosting Triangle about Burnley, by local film makers. (Bring a seat or picnic blanket and FREE fun taster sessions in Canadian-style canoes. warm clothes.) Full programme below. 2 pm Tour of Sandygate Mill & Slater Terrace. Regeneration in Progress –The Next 9 – 11pm Live music from Emmott & the Folkestra. Venue – Inn on the Wharf. Phase (book at the Visit Burnley Centre 01282 477210). 11pm until late Canalaroke & DJ. Venue – Inn on the Wharf. 2 – 4 pm Oak Mount Mill Engine House is open. If moving along the 5.30 – 7pm Live Music at Inn on the Wharf, including the Gisburn Singers towpath at night walk with and Liam Robinson singing songs inspired by the water and Burnley. caution. Use Trafalgar 7.30pm Boat Glow sets off from Straight Mile. Street as a safe alternative 7.45pm Boats arrive at Sandygate. route between venues. 8pm Winners of Best Decorated Boat and Best Boat in Glow announced. 8.30pm Fireworks display. Outdoor Cinema Programme 9 – 11 pm Music – Mowtown classics & DJ. Venue – Inn on the Wharf. Sandygate Square - Friday September 7th 8.30 pm A film programme that gives a glimpse of life on the canal, and Burnley the town. Walking This experimental short film about Burnley and its people *Please note there may be changes to the programme. was produced as a means of exploring a changed urban landscape. Made by Dave Halsted & Lisa Thomas 2011 Life Saving Class Made in 1945 by local film maker, Sam Hanna, this short film features For more info contact Emma Bartlet on 07917 068 325 Burnley and the canal. See if you can work out where it was filmed. or email [email protected] Billy of the Barge This 1930 silent film has a dog come to the rescue of a The festival has only been made possible by the kind help and enthusiastic support of: Hapton Valley Boats, Lee family on a canal boat. Imagine Lassie on water! Shepherd and the Litter Boat volunteers, Foulridge Cruises, The Holiday Inn, Andrew Connolly, Jo Darlington, Barging Along This classic 1942 film shows life and work on the canal. Reedley Marina, The Canalside Association, Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre, Inn on the Wharf, Triangle A premiere of this Burnley-made film that is an examination of visual The Prince’s Charities, 2BR, Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society, The North West Film repetition of the industrial forms that makes the Weavers’ Triangle Archive, Canal & River Trust, Burnley Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, and every significant to us. Made by Dave Halsted & Lisa Thomas 2012. volunteer who has given time and energy to make the event a success. New Fields of Industry

A fascinating film showing the industrial and economic aspirations for the area Lindsay Street back in the 1950s. Look out for lots of bits of Burnley. Sam Hannah 1957. Canalside Association Weavers’ Navigation This clip from a longer film beautifully shows working life on canals THE WEAVERS’ TRIANGLE Burnley’s Historic Canalside back in the 1950s. their help. for Film Archive the North West Thanks to www.weaverstriangle.co.uk Location Parking Most events will take place along the canal from Inn Please use council car parks for parking: on the Wharf on Manchester Road to Sandygate King St, Sutcliffe St, Parker Lane, Elizabeth St, Square. Sandygate is a five minute walk along the William Thompson, Cow Lane. canal from the Inn, or can be accessed via Trafalgar http://bit.ly/SgqJVc for details. Street. Look out for the signs. On Saturday 8th September 10am–6pm parking Road Closure: Please note that Sandygate will be is free on council town centre car parks. closed temporarily between 7 – 9pm during Fri http://bit.ly/TRpGuH On Friday and Saturday & Sat 7th & 8th September. evening charges will apply.

Disabled Parking There will be designated disabled parking in Caledonian Mill car park on Saturday 8th September for people attending the festival.

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