Monthly Archives: April 2018

Heritage Festival – Welcome to Barton

Reflective stories of newcomers to the town – what was it that brought people to live here? What were their first impressions – and lasting memories? An exhibition created by the Civic Society. Joseph Wright Hall (DN18 5QP)

Saturday 8: 10am-4pm

Sunday 9: 10am-4pm

Thursday 13:  10am-12pm (closed in the afternoon)

Friday 14: 12pm – 4pm (closed in the morning)

Saturday 15: 10am -4pm

Sunday 16: 10am-4pm

 

 

Posted on:24th April 2018

Barton Bike Night

Barton comes alive with motorcycles, trade stands, vintage bikes and live bands.  For more information: bartonbikenight.com.

The Museum and Old School Canteen coffee shop are open (from 10am) until 9pm and we offer secure helmet storage and refreshments until 9pm also.

Bike Night : 2pm – 9pm

Posted on:24th April 2018

Snow White & the Six and a Half Dwarfs

New date added – Thursday 7 September.

A new pantomime by the resident South Bank Players to put you in the Christmas spirit!

Friday 7 September

Saturday 8 September matinee and evening shows

Joseph Wright Hall (first floor auditorium).

Posted on:21st April 2018

Dickensian Extravaganza

Experience a flavour of Christmas as it would have felt when Charles Dickens was writing A Christmas Carol.

We’ve shaped his words to create a “novel” interpretation of  some of his great works including Nicholas Nickleby and David Copperfield.  It’s open between 11am and 3pm.

Admission charge: £5 adults; £2.50 children; £12.50 Family Ticket (two adults and two or more children).  No need to book.  Usual museum opening times: Thursdays – Sundays only.

 The Old School Canteen coffee shop is open 10am-4pm as always.

 

Posted on:21st April 2018
quiz written on blackboard slate

Tonight is Quiz Night

7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Community Room) Register your team of up to six. £2 per person. Bar and raffle.

There’s still space for more teams!

Posted on:21st April 2018

New County Choir Concert 

Come and hear Vivaldi’s soaring music, and the lyrical tenor solo: ‘On Away! Awake Beloved…’ always a great favourite of music lovers.
Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast by  S. Coleridge-Taylor.
Gloria by  Vivaldi.
Conductor: Stan Kell.
Soloists: Jeff Blewitt, Pam Waddington Muse.
Accompanist: Peter Sproston.
£7. Tickets from Wilderspin or at the door.
7.30pm

 

Posted on:18th April 2018

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri – An Acoustic Journey 

Barton Arts 2018

For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe.

Check the Barton Arts website for full details and ticketing information: bartonarts.co.uk

Joseph Wright Hall (first floor auditorium with stair access only)

8pm

£19 (£21 otd)

Posted on:18th April 2018

Barton Open Gardens

Barton Arts 2018

Our Wilderspin Playground Garden is part of the Barton Arts Open Gardens programme on Saturday & Sunday between 12pm – 4pm.

Open Gardens ticket / programmes (£4 per person/programme) are on sale here at the Wilderspin School Museum.

Check the Barton Arts website for full details and ticketing information: bartonarts.co.uk

Posted on:18th April 2018

The Camera Never Lies

Heritage Open Days – Barton Heritage Festival

Travel back in time and follow the family trail to meet the Victorians of Queen Street including an Artist in Light who will take your portrait photograph.

1 – 3pm

All ages

Trail only £3; Trail & dressing up activity with photograph £5

 

HOD

Full details of the entire Heritage Festival programme will be available in the summer in print, and online at heritagelinconshire.org.uk or barton-upon-humber.org.uk

Posted on:17th April 2018

Art on the Railings

Heritage Open Days – Barton Heritage Festival

Paintings of brilliant buildings in Barton produced by children earlier in the festival exhibited on the School railings.

Free

11am – 4pm

HOD

Full details of the entire Heritage Festival programme will be available in the summer in print, and online at heritagelinconshire.org.uk or barton-upon-humber.org.uk

Posted on:17th April 2018