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ADMITS ONT TO EXHIbITION VIEKIND dATIIPDAY 31st MAQCH TO lstADQI[ Welcome to the fourth Codsall \rts Festir a1. This year our Festival has expanded once again and u e hope that sometime during its course you will find at least one item ri hich sir.es r ou pleasure. May we thank everyone who has supported this Festir al in anv way and we hope you all enjoy youselves. Joan Woodward

Committee President: Geoff Bate. Chairman: Joan Woodward, Vice-Chairman: Jack Taylor, Treasurer: Tony Gull, Joint Secretaries: Margaret Edwards & Madeleine Newman, Publicity: Gerry Oatley, Paul Abbs, Irwin Bottomley, Dave Clark, Bill Hodson. Mike Fosbrook, Geoff Hammond, Yvonne Harrison. MarijkgHolden, Pat Mewman, Christine Noble. Sydney Thomson, Betty Taylor, Dewi{ Thomas - Schools Liaison.

Front Cover designed bv J. B. Edwards.

The Committee uish to thank. Staffordshire Countv Council - Codsall Dramatic Society South Staffs District Council - Codsall Parish Council Wrotteslev Parish Council - Codsall Evening Institute Codsall High SchoolAssociation - Centra Heat Staffordshire Building Socien'- Llovds Bank Codsall Midshires Building Socien'- N{idland Bank Codsall & Werss Garden Centre - Dunham Brindley & Linn Warner & Sons Ltd (Photographers & Audio Visual) Jenkins Outfitters Codsall - R. & K. Shoes & Sports Bilbrook Roger Timbreii - The Codsall Libran'- The Police The local Clergr'- The Governors of the Codsall High School Headmaster. Teachers and Staff of the Codsall High School The Schools of Codsall. Bilbrook. Pattingham and Perton The manv local organisations for their help and co-operation.

The Committee resen e the right to amend or cancel any of the Festival events. CODSA LL VILLAGE HALL ?,

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IDEAL FOR ALL TYPES AND SIZES oF soctAL FUNCT'ONS MODERN PI-EASING SURROUNDINGS BAR FACILITIES

Enquiries and Booking Mrs. M. Spilsbury Mon - Fri only, applications to - 87 lV]oatbrook Lane, 10am to 8pm Codsal I Tel: Codsall 5781

PROGRAMME PRICE: 2Op rc ,Codroltr -Dromotilc forerl@,ty /// A-wicttrlrou wi/h OoDsell el(,!, Jfichool Ptarenll LORD ARTHUR SAYILE'S CRIME A Comedy By Constance Cox (Based on the short story by Oscar Wilde) THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY MARCH 15th 16th 17th 1984 CODSALL HIGH SCHOOL 8.00pm Tickets f1.00 Children 50p Booking information, back page or telephone CODSALL 3271 A farcical comedy based on Wilde's short story'Lord Arthur Savile' takes on a Bertie Wooster image and the'duty' of murder becomes less dour and less successful. CAST In order of appearance BAINES The butler Mike Fosbrook LORD ARTHUR SAVILE Andy Alsop SYBIL MERTON his fiancee Sue Hay DEAN OF PADDINGTON his uncle Stan Newman IADY WINDERMERE his aunt Pam Allan LADY CLEMENTINA BEAUCHAMP his great aunt Di Moore LADY JULIA MERTON Sybil's mother Aileen Dean MR. PODGERS a cheiromantist John B. Edwards NELLIE the maid Gill Bul1 HERR WINKELKOPF an anarchist Edwin Hughes.

Produced by John Edrvards. SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The action of the play passes in the drawing room of Lord Arthurs' house in Growenor Square, London. Scene I Evening Scene 2 The following morning INTERVAL - FIFTEEN MINUTES. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE 2 ACT 2

Scene 1. Morning, three days iater Scene 2 Early evening, several days later Scene 3. The following morning Time the 1890's

Set design & construction Bill Dean & Company Stage Manager Barbara Hodson Assistant Stage Manager Margaret Osmond & Dorothy Sheldon Sound Harry Law Lighting Nigel Lawrence Costumes Ann Can Refreshments Yvonne Harrison & Helpers Tickets & Programmes Helen Newman House Management Jack Taylor x Gilbert Osmond Publicity John B. Edwards

The Society welcomes new members - actors and back stage. Experience is appreciated but not essential. Please contact our Secretary HILARY SEDGLEY CODSALL 3385.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY

President H. Barr Instructor Betty Taylor Chairperson Barbara Hodson Secretary Hilary Sedgley Treasurer John Edwards

PATRONS Mr. & Mrs. H. Barr Miss G. Hammerton Mr. & Mrs H. Pollard Mr. & Mrs. G. Bate Mrs. M. Hodson Mr. & Mrs. J. Potts Mr. & Mrs. T. Carroll Mr.&Mrs.DHousden Mr. D. Reade IMr. & Mrs. C. Cox Mr. & Mrs P. Iliff Mr. & Mrs. G. Reeves

Mr. &, Mrs. R. Fosbrook Mr. & Mrs. H. Kerridge Mr. & Mrs. P. R. Snel1 IvIiss D. Foster Mr. & Mrs. J. King Miss P. Taylor

Mr. &, Mrs. E.Il. Gaskell Mrs. H. Law Mr. & Mrs. C. Wakeman Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Goodson Mr. R. Mellor Dr. & Mrs. K. Woodward Mr. & Mrs. W. Greeves Mr. & Mrs. E. Moore Mr. & Mrs. F. D. Yates Mr. & Mrs. W. Gregory Mrs. C. Noble Mrs. J. Edwards Patrons make an annual contribution to the Society's Funds. In return they receive free priority bookings of seats for our plays. on the evening of their choice. If you think you would like to become a patron, why not write to, or phone our Patron's Secretary Mr. John Edrvards Chilton, Whitehouse Lane, Codsall Wood Codsall 2542 3 Sunday lSth. March. TWO OF HEARTS CONCERT 8.OOpm

92.50 S.C, Students & children 02.00 at Codsall High School

Vivian, Geoffrey and David first met in the D'Oyly Carte Company for which they were Principal Soprano, Principal Tenor and Assistant Conductor respectively.

Vivian Tierney has sung Stasi in'Gypsy Princess' (Kalman) and Juliette in 'The Count of Luxenbourg' (Lehar) for the Sadlers We11s Light Opera Company. For she has sung, and recently recorded, the role ol Edwige in 'Robir.rson Crusoe' (Offenbach). Her broadcasts have included, lor the BBC 'Friday Night is Music Night'.'Grand I{otel', and 'Overture and Beginners'. Vivian will sing Mimi in 'La Bohen.re' (Puccini) in N{ontpe1lier, France in November December 1984.

Geoffrey Slrevelton's extensive career in Opera and Oratorio has taken him to nrany countries including a 45 concert tour olthe U.S.A. tn1914. He has broadcast on radio and television in Britain, Ho1land, Australia, Canada. New Zealatd and U.S.A. He has won awards in Concourse International in Holland and Belgium, and has sung before the Queen and the Queen Nlother "A man of many parts" he lectures, designs theatrical programmes ar-rd posters and is also a cartoonist.

David Mackie appears frequently in concerts and recitals as accompanist in addition to his conducting appearanoes. l{e is also active in research currently reconstructing a celio concerto by Sir Arthur Su11ivan.

Vivian, Geoffrey and David are lookir.rg forward to an American tour in Februar\' 1984 wiren they will be joined by three other artistes.

PROGRAMME You are My heart's delight (Land of Smiles) Lehar On my Lips (Giuditta) Lehar Girls were meant to love and kiss (Paganini) khar Poor wand'ring one (The Pirales of Penzance) Gilbert & Sullivan Talce a pair of sparkling eyes () Gilbert & Suilivan Come. Ctrrne. to Arcadie (Mcrrie England) German Dan Cupid hath a garden (Merrie England) German Piano Solo chanson de rnatin. Elgar O Sole mio di Capua Vilia () Lehar When other lips (The Bohemian Girls) Balfe There are fairies at the botton.r of our garden. Lisa Leirman on that we rwo were maying A.M. Smith Your tiny hand is frozen ) They ca11me Mimi ) (t,a Boheme) Puccini Oh most beautiful maiden ( Continued on Pase -. 5 Continued from Page 5.

INTERVAL

l'11 see you again (Bitter Sweet) Coward Waltz of my heart Novello Would you know the kind of maid () Gilbert & Sullivan The Sun whose rays () Gilbert & Sullivan C atari Cardiilo I'11 walk beside you Murray Piano Solo Romance Rubenstein Don't be cross Zellar The Little Irish Girl hhr Chiriblribin Prestalozza O rle'l mio amalo ben Donaudy One fine day (Madam Butterfly) Puccini Love duet (Rigoletto) Verdi

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Orders delivered throughout district

HALF PRICE PERSONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE PERMING AND HIGHLIGHIING FOR A LIMITED PERIOD

7 Monday March lgth SCHOOLS DANCE FESTML -.00pm at Codsall High School A varied evenings entertainment presented by our community' schools with the emphasis on'Dance and Movement" Tickets: 20p O.A.P. & Children 10p

Tuesday 20th March MUSIC HALL 8.00pm

Codsali Village Hall If you are looking for a lighthearted, carefree, evening and a drink and comedy, then this should be for you. The show will consist of a variety ol sketches, songs, mono logues, individual'spots', novelty acts and choruses: for instance, a stand up comedian, a barber-shop-quartet, a comedy and song act, a baritone singer, and a death-defying strongman act. The emphasis will be on comedy, and we hope that the show will provide an enjoyable evening's entertainment for all age groups. The audience will be seated aror-rnd tables, and we hope that a friendly, irrtimate atmosphere will bc created. Bar facilities will be available throughout the ei'ening. lf you can come dressed in Victorian or Edwardian costume, so much the betteL -- but do not stay away if you cannot. Bar Oper.r from 7.30pm Doors open 7. 15 prn Tickets Adults,t1.00 Children: 50p WHITEHOU The AND SII'TT R BRilIN ,TUB

Props. Jayne & John ns 6 BIRCHES BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE. FOR OUALITY GIFTS T REALISTIC CODSALL. Tel: 2646 PRI FANCY GOODS - II\4ITED STOCK OF GARDEN ISITES AND DWEAR EXTEN RANGE II\ HOIVIE BR BEERS, WINES AND EOU IPIVIENT Driecl Agents HAPPY TIIVIES COACHES l=l erb.s & AD NEWS €offce & a Suqars,Fulsc.s BRASS ARTCRAFT etc l{lour; Open9-1pm2-5.30p.m. Half Days Wednesday & Saturday 19 BILBROOK ROAD, BILBROOK Tel: CODSALL 3751 & 6387

9 Wednesday 21st Match FASHION SHOW E 00pnr

This is a Fashion Show with a difference. Al1 the garments modelled are desrsned and made by Jenny Tyler of Brewood. Jenny specialises in: day-r,,,ear. e\L'1ring and bridal wear, and also soft tailoring to individual requircments. A selection of clothes modelled wili be available for sale during the evening. Tickets:Adults: X,1.50 S.C. & Students f,1.00 at Codsall High Scliool

Friday March 23rd 7.30pm WOLVERHANIPTON MUSIC SCHOOL CONCERT BANT) Conductor : Col in Doug las

This band is cclmposed of students from tl.re Wolverhampton area up to the age of eighteen. They were invited to play at the Festival Ha11 London in July 1983

Approximately eighty wood-wind and brass musicians will entertain witl'r a varied programme of light popular and classicai rntrsic. This evening is being sponsored by Staffordshire Building Society. Tickets f,1. S.C, Students 50p

at Codsall High School

DAM MILL Te1: CODSALL 2811 * ANTIQUES Hair Styling by 6 Birches Road. Codsall, o N Wolverhampton S AL vlE Tel: Codsall 3780 Rl General Antiques 10 DUCK LANE WOODMAN, Opening Hours: SHOPPING PRECINCT Monday, Wednesday, Friday BILBROOK 10.00am to 1.00pm, CODSALL 2.30pm to 5.30pm UIOLVERHAMPTON

Saturday FRIENDLY SERV]CE 10.30am to 6.00pm & EXPERT ADVICE

il Saturday March 24th BRASS IN CONCERT E 00pnr The Shirley Band - Sponsored by Whittaker Ellis Bullock Musical Director - Geoffrey Barber Shirley Band was forn.red h 1921 and has continued without a break. They were West Midlands Brass Band Association open champions of 198 I - 82, and also have been runners up three times in the Radio Birmingham Brass Band Entertain- ment Contest. Concerts are given all over the Midlands. Last February the band were playing in Stroud, Glouccster, and in 1982 made its second tour olGermany. If you appreciate the rousing exciting sound of a silvcr band. then this erening promises to be a very enjoyable one. Tickets: Adults tl . 50 Students & S.C. {i.00 at Codsall Flieh School PROGRAMN,IE March Under the Dtruble Eagle J. F. Wagner Overture The Caliph ol Bagdad Boieldieu arr. W. Rirnrner Cornet Solo My Love is like a Red Red Rose arr. G. Llngford Soloist - Hazel Barnes African Waltz arr. Derek Broadbent Study for Brass Band Dimensions Peter Grahanr Traditional Londonderry Air arr. S. I{oberts Trombone Solo Concert Variations Don Lusher Soloist - Carl Webster Selectian Songs of tlie Quay arr. Gofl Richards

INTE RVA L lttl arch The Gladiators Farewell [1. L. Blankenburs Song from Cats Nletuory l'lusic by A.L. Webber arr. Goff RichrrJs Featuring the The Elvira N{adigan Therne N{ozart Horn Section arr. Goll Richards Selection Instant Concert arr.Walters Traditional All throLrgh the night arr. G. l-angioLd Men of Ha rlech arr. G. Langlbrd The Shcpherds Song arr. Goff Richards Stage Centrc Goll Richards

BILBROOK BAKERY Specialists in C HOME BAKED BREAD AND CAKES All Baked on Prernises

4, BiLBROOK ROAD Tel: CODSALL 2863

t3 YOUNG MUSICIANS CLASSICAL CONCERT SU\D\\ :;th \IIRCH 8.00pm Tickcts : Adults f,2.00 S.C, Students & Children i1.:0

Refreshments Organised by N{rs G\\ E\ \\ ILLI\\IS

Sarah Briggs (Piano) Laura Fairhurst (Ce11o) Nina Topliss (F1ute) Sandra Bailey (ClaLinct)

Young Musicians String Group Accompanists:

David Oakden David Lewis Michelle Saur.rders

SARAH BR.IGGS at eleven years of age, Ne."vcastle on Tyne's talented youngster is already rvir.rning awards including a Dame Myre lless award usually for 181,ears and over and reached the Regional finais of BBC's Young Musician of the Year Competition. A pupil of Dennis Matthews, she also takes lessons under Phyllis Sellick and John L111. Her first Concert last Gctober was with the New Tyneside Orchestra but she has already played in r.nany concerts and recitals and will soon glve her first London Recital.

NINA TOPLISS Burton on Trent 17 years o1d studics A 1evel music, Cerman and IJnglish.Nina is principai flautist of the Staflordshire Youth Orchestra and Senior member of the Staflordshire Cclunty Talent School and studies under N{rs.Cregran of Tamworth and BBC's David Butt. Also shc plays the alto-saxophone and the piano.

SANDRA BAILEY Studies classical with David Revett and David Lewis. Plays in the Stoke on Trent sirth form college orohestra and Wind Orchestra. Is ieader of the County Youth Big Band ancl p1a1,s in tlie Longton and Fenton Orchestra.

LAURA FAIRIIUST This si"xteen year o1d Streetly High School sixth tormcr is lead Cellist of Birnringlian.r Schools Symphony Orchcstra studyir-rg under Olive Goodbourne . She also plays in the Acadanry of St. Phillips.

at Codsall High School programme overleaf on page 17

r5 PROGRAMME J. S. Bach Prelude in Fugue from Bk. 1 of the ".18" Mozart Sonata in C. Minor K. 457, 1st movement morro .{11:s: Rawsthorne Bagatelles Chopin Study. Opus 10 No. 12 (The Revolutionarl,) SARAH BRIGGS (Piano) Weber Concertino SANDRA BAILEY (Clarinet) Faure' E16gie LAURA FAIRHURST (Ce11o) J. S. Bach Suite in B. Minor for flute and strings

Overture -- Rondean, Sarabande, Bourr6e 1 Boun6e i - Polonaise Nlenuet- Badinerie MNA TOI'LISS tFIurc.l LINDA MANAS ) LYNN RUSSELL ) CHRISTA WILLIAMS ) Violins VICTORIA FRY ) PHILIP LEWIS ) GTINTER BEDSON ) RUTH SRODZINSKY ) JUDITH HOWDIIN ) Violas LAURA FAIRHURST ) Ce11os S,dRAH FRY )

INTERVAL

Horovite Two Majorcan Pieces "Paguera", "Valdemosa" SANDRA BAILEY (Clarinet) Vivaldi Sonata No. 5. in E Minor Largo Allegro Largo Allegro LAURA FAIRHURST (Celb) Poulenc Sonata for flute and piano NINA TOPLISS (Flute) Debussy Reflets D'Eau Chopin Scherzo in B 6 Minor Opus 31 SARAH BRICCS (piano)

The piano, owned and purchased by West Midlands Arts with the help of thc Arts Council of Great Britain and local industry, ls transported by F. Teague and Sons. Removers of Birmingham. A11 enquiries lor use ol the instrument should be addressed to the Music Officer, West Midlands Arts, Brunswick Terrace. Stafford ST16 1BZ.

17 Monday March 26th :.,, -::. JAKE THACKRAY

This up and coming young lad from Yorkshire has often been describei as one of the greatest comedy songwriters ln the world.What people don't realise who have only seen him on Televislon. is that he rs also an amazitg comedian between songs. On Television.rvhere Ln- -variably he does a quick sprint in a couple of quick songs.and a quick sprint out, you only see a fraction of THE ACT. He is a tn.rlr' marvellous 'iive' performer, he hovers on tfie stage like a pral,irg l. mantis, and appears most apologetlc to be actualh. performing, and newous with it. He talks and he srngs. and sings and talks. and the audience giows. It's wonderful to stand at the side and watch his audience, everyone's smiling or bursting into gales of laughter. A great performer.

The P.A. Systern lor this evening has been kindly loaned by Warners of Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton. Tickets : f3. 00 Refreshments at Codsall High School

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t9 Tuesday Mwch2Tth 7.00pm SCHOO LS MUSICAL EVENING Schools taking Part - First Schools - Perton - Lane Green - St. Christophers R.C. - Birches - St. Nicholas St. -, - Chad's. -- li1rx.x1* --:i-, Middle Schools are presenting a joint item Codsall High School The community schools are presenting a varied prograrnme of drama. music, country dancing and singing etc. for your entertainment. Booking through participating schools only. Admission by schools musicai evening programme. Tickets: 50p At Codsall High School

Wednesday March 28th 8.00pm ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS The R.S.P.B. will put us all in holiday mood by showing three films with a nautical flavour. Tickets: Members 50p Non mernbers 80p Refreshments (pay at the door) At Codsall High School ..SEA SWALLOWS" ..THE SECRET REEDS" ..SEA BIRDS''

SECOND KALEIDOSCOPE

CHANCE Craft Suppliers & Demonstrators

Haue you heard of Quilling or 30, MILL LANE, BILBBOOK Boutiquing ? Do you want jewellery findings, Second Hand Furniture beads, goggle eyes etc., Garden Tools or are you hauing difficulty in Clothes, Toys getting your craft materials? Bric*a-brac If so: come and see us at the Baby Furniture COMMUN ITY ARTS FESTIVAL ANY ENOUIRIES FOR PART OR FULL HOUSE CLEARANCE or give us a ring on Tel: (P6y) CODSALL 2930 CODSALL 4438 or 4852 Tel: (fvgn;ng) CODSALL 3772

?I Thursday March 29th 8.00 pm ior 8.,r0 pm

FOLK EVENING WITH THE DEACONS and their guests TWELVE AND SIX guitar folk duo.

The Deacons are a four piece string band whose music ranges from .{merican Ragtime through Spinners styie sound to triditional unaccompanied songs. Their periormLces include chorus and well known Sing-a-Long rongr. ui well as liitening baliads and tales. Because of their diversity they appeal to a wide audience who are encouraged to join They are accompanied 3 Uy "tWftVE AND SIX,, who plai, and sing dellcate and humorous numbers.

Come and share an enjoyable evening with..DEACONS,, and company This evening has been sponsored by Dunham, Brindley & Linn. Doors open 8.00pm At Codsall High School Tickets: f 1.50 including ploughmans Supper.

BARFACILITIES8_ 1lpm UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT $IEel

BILLBROOK HOUSEHOLD MIDTAT{D STORES &GENERAL PET FOOD, GARDEN SEEDS, PEAT ETC. HOMES D. l.Y. HARDWEAR atso HIRE YOUR HYDROMIST Homeiswhatwemal

Saturday March 31st 11am - 5pm Sunday April 1st 1lam - 5 pm Admission 20p or by Festival programme - accompanied children free. Demonstrations and Displays Corn Dollies - Macrame - Soft Toys - Jewellery - Potten'- Ensrar ed Glass - Canal Ware - Patchwork - Metal Work - Paintine - Printin s and many others. Displays from Gardening Society - Civic Societv - British Legion - British Red Cross Codsall Toc H (ladies) - Codsall Library- Codsall A.T.C. Codsall'M'Townswomen's Guild - Codsall Flower Club Codsall Rambling Club - W. I. Homefare - Severn Valley Railway Bilbrook Ladies Club - Codsall Playgroups - Local Playgroups Local Schools - Churches - Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies Many items mentioned will be on sale. The Continental Cafe will serve croissants & coffee - morning refreshments & crdpes suzette - afternoon Bookings Jenkins Outfitters,4-5 The Square, Codsall R & K Shoes & Sports, ll Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook. By Post: No. 2 Box Office, Codsall High School, Elliotts Lane, Codsall. Cheques to be made payable to Codsall Community Arts Festival

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