Maltings at 50

maltings at 50 Sat 11 May 2019 10am–5pm ¡ free event 50th birthday programme

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, GU9 7QR

welcome Since that day in 1969, which apparently started with a conversation on a golf course, when a group of local people decided to save the Maltings for the town, we have been focused on repairing and adapting the buildings.

In this work we have benefited from the efforts and care of thousands of volunteers, board members, staff and supporters. But the buildings are just a set of things. As interesting is what we might do with them. Over the next fifty years I think you will see us increasingly expressing our purpose as a cultural organisation contributing to the quality of everyone’s lives. We want to make Farnham feel special. I am certain you will see us organising events and activities that we have not imagined yet, working with politicians, the health service, with young people, with schools and voluntary groups, and with artists to make a difference to the town. What we are trying to do is listen to the aspirations and needs of our community and respond, test new ideas, connect with others and forge unlikely alliances as a means to reach new audiences. Which is why you will see us running drop-in craft sessions, a choir for people with dementia and their carers, a men in sheds project and workshops for young carers.

I have no idea what we will become over the next fifty years, but I know we are committed to being the democratic space in the town for all. I also know we have, and I am thankful to, a confident, ambitious staff team who are curious and care passionately about making a difference to people’s lives.

Gavin Stride

Director

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make the most of your visit Don’t miss the Celebratory Cake Cutting at 11.45am in the Foyer with the Mayor of Farnham. Jo Turner has created a bespoke design to mark the occasion. maltings stores will be open, pop in to pick up craft and quirky finds for you and your home! Copies of ‘Maltings Stories’ collected by Nicola Hewett are £5.

The box office will be open throughout the day. The team will be on hand to book tickets in person or to share their recommendations for the summer season. Taster craft workshops are bookable for £5. Sign up sheets for the free have-a-go sessions are also at box office.

Pop in to the Barley Room to meet some of the regular groups who use the Maltings for their classes or events.

In the Foyer, the Museum of Farnham will be sharing the history of the building. You can also find out how you can support the work of the Maltings.

BBC Radio Surrey are broadcasting live from the Maltings. Danny Pike’s show from 9am-12pm will feature special guests. Listen in!

what’s on the menu The Riverside Café will be serving English breakfast between 10am and 12pm with vegan/vegetarian options available and the foyer bar will be serving butchers’ sausages, bacon rolls and vegan croissants.

From 12pm to 4.30pm the Riverside Café will be serving family-sized pizzas with salad. Also available is roasted vegetable, chickpea & quinoa salad with vegan cheese. In the Foyer there will be chilli beef tacos with sour cream, vegan tacos and the Maltings’ sweet potato fries.

From our pop-up food stall in the courtyard there will be buffalo chicken, mixed slaw in a brioche roll, and vegan jackfruit, slaw in a vegan brioche roll, both with our lovely fries. A good selection of beverages will also be available whilst you’re listening to the live music.

A traditional Celebration Tea taking place in the Long Kiln Room is pre-bookable at 3pm. Indulge in luxury sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and clotted cream and a slice of our specially baked celebration cake. All this is served with tea and coffee in vintage china whilst a pianist provides musical accompaniment. Squires have generously donated the plants.

Bon appétit!

what’s on: Great Hall ignite 2019: A Celebration of Creativity Performance times 11am & 2pm

Approx running time: 1 hour Book (free) tickets at the box office or online

Farnham Maltings proudly presents ignite, an annual performance which showcases work from our community and social engagement programme. Through dance, drama and film, ignite provides an opportunity for children, young people and adults who take part in Farnham Maltings’ community programmes and projects to perform on the stage in the Great Hall.

If you would like further information on the work we do, contact Emma Jones our Community Engagement Producer. emma.jones@farnhammaltings.com

Spark Festival 2019 @Alex Harvey-Brown

Demeric School of Dance have chosen to fundraise for ignite 2019/2020. Their generosity will enable us to widen the participation, diversity and reach of our projects. Demeric run their dance class programme at the Maltings and we are delighted to be working with them, sharing our values and artistic ambitions for the benefit of others. demericdance.co.uk

ignite 2019: A Celebration of Creativity: programme The Dance Movement

Thrive Dance Company presents Pempamsie Choreography by: Cherie Brennan

Stopgap Dance Company

Farnham Youth Group presents Classics Choreography by: Cherie Brennan and Chris Pavia

Farnham Maltings

Young Company presents Community Artistic Direction: Rebecca Lewis

Farnham Maltings

Spark 2019: featuring Sandy Hill Detached Youth Project, Surrey Young Carers, A Place To Be youth group, Step by Step and 40 Degreez.

Videographer: Alex Harvey-Brown

Farnham Maltings

Junior Maltings presents Dragons Artistic Direction: Rebecca Lewis

A Place To Be

A Place To Be youth group presents Legends Choreography by: Emma Jones and dancers

New Adventures & Farnham Maltings

Next Adventures Dance Company presents It’s a Man’s World Choreography by: New Adventures artist Belinda Chapman and Luke Murphy

what’s on: Cellar Bar

Actual Reality Arcade

Silent Disco 10am–5pm Cellar Bar Grab yourself a set of flashing headsets, pick your favourite channel and get boogieing. With three playlists to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You can even set your own volume, so you’ll leave with eardrums intact.

All ages welcome!

10am–5pm Cellar Bar, Patio & Front Lawn Enter the Actual Reality Arcade for physical fun where you bring the games to life. Laser Run, Frogger, Breakout, Asteroids and Marble Run provide a healthy dose of nostalgia for the classic games of the past.

For children of all ages, 0-100!

amazing shows on your doorstep!

FAMILY

THEATRE

SCREENINGS

Card Ninja Tue 28 May

The HandleBards: The Tempest Thu 13 Jun

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Thu 11 Jul

MUSIC

COMEDY

FILM

Ruby Turner Fri 11 Oct

Jon Culshaw & Bill Dare Sat 30 Nov

Parent & Baby Film Screenings Various dates

Box Office 01252 745444 farnhammaltings.com

what’s on: live music in the courtyard

Betsa Collins

Steph Richardson Duo

Zach Johnson

12pm–12.30pm BBC Introducing ‘Artist of the Month’, Betsa Collins is a local indie pop singer-songwriter who focuses on perfecting the indie/ pop sound.

12.45pm–1.15pm Dynamic duo of jazz vocalist Steph Richardson and bassist Craig Ferguson will perform jazz and soul with some original songs thrown in.

1.30pm–2pm Singer-songwriter from south-east England, writing lyricallydriven indie folk tunes featuring his intricate guitar playing and powerful vocals.

Pop-up hot festival food and drinks in the Courtyard.

See what’s on the menu. grills & guitars

Arji

Jake Morrell

3pm–3.40pm Upbeat pop music artist Arji was chosen

by Queen’s Roger Taylor and Brian May to be awarded The Academy of Contemporary Music’s inaugural Freddie Mercury Scholarship.

4pm–4.40pm One of the country’s favourite new male artists in the Country Music genre. Featured on Dermot O’Leary’s BBC Radio 2 show and has played Glastonbury.

Join us for free live music every Friday evening in July and August, 8.30pm BBQ £9 (book before noon the day before) Visit our website for the full line-up or pick up a brochure.

what’s on: maltings talks in the Tindle Studio

The History of the Maltings

Max Humphries, Puppeteer

10am A Q&A session, hosted by Sean Sadler, Farnham Speakers Club.

Ask the panel your questions about The Maltings Story from the 1960s when the local community raised ÂŁ30,000 to save the building and the evolution into the cultural arts organisation that it is today.

10.45am Known for his experimental mechanisms and novel puppet forms, meet our resident puppeteer and maker, Max Humphries, who has produced work for Cirque du Soleil, Bristol Old Vic and the Royal Opera House. maxhumphries.com

house

The Future of the Maltings

11.15am Join the house team to hear more about house, a Farnham Maltings project that has encouraged venues to flourish as theatres and arts centres, and become a beacon of creativity for their own towns. housetheatre.org.uk

1pm Hosted by Daniel Gee, Chief Reporter at the Farnham Herald. This is a chance to ask the panel how the Maltings is evolving as the cultural centre of Farnham and a chance to tell us if you think anything is missing.

Lucy Courtenay

Little Bulb Theatre

2pm Lucy Courtenay is a Farnham-based author of a wide range of books for children to young adults. Come and listen as she shares how she creates her characters and evolves her stories.

2.45pm Little Bulb Theatre, produced by Farnham Maltings share how they successfully combine innovative puppetry, beautiful imagery, high energy ensemble storytelling and homemade music to create performances that touch, startle and entertain. littlebulbtheatre.com

Rachel Morris MBE 3.20pm Meet Rachel Morris MBE, Farnham-based British Paralympic sportswoman who has won gold medals in both cycling and rowing. Listen to her speak about her amazing achievements, what motivates her and makes an Olympian tick.

The Wider Farnham Panel 4pm Hosted by Gavin Stride, Director Farnham Maltings.

How is our town changing? What changes are you looking forward to?

What do you love most about our town? What causes you concern?

Pose a question to our panel.

what’s on: taster craft workshops

Make a Willow Catalonian tray

Shibori Indigo Dye

Needle Felted Flower

10am Courtyard Kiln A great introduction to basketmaking. The tray can be used for bread or fruit or as a mat for a casserole dish. Age 14+.

10am East Wing Workshop Learn traditional Japanese resist dyeing techniques. Dress for mess! Age 12+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult).

10.30am Southwest Kiln Learn the ancient art of needle felting by making a flower brooch of your own design.

Age 11+.

Shibori Indigo Dye

Make a Flying Wire Bird

Make a Beaded Bracelet

11.45am East Wing Workshop Learn traditional Japanese resist dyeing techniques. Dress for mess! Age 12+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult).

12.30pm Southwest Kiln Learn how to trace, join and sculpt with coloured enamelled copper wire. Create a stunning sculpture to decorate your home. Age 16+.

12.30pm Courtyard Kiln Learn about using colour, how to design a bracelet, threading techniques, and how to attach a clasp.

Age 16+.

ÂŁ5, book at box office (redeemable against a future workshop booking)

Print Workshop

Paper Cutting

Pottery Drop-in Sessions

2pm & 3.30pm East Wing Workshop Supported by Art tutor Pauline Hamilton, this workshop is designed for you to explore ways of making and creating through paint, print and collage. Age 6+.

3pm Courtyard Kiln Create two beautiful papercut artworks using templates provided. Age 12+. (children must be accompanied by a paying adult).

All day Pottery Studio Come and have a go at throwing a pot with our resident potter Penny Eccles.

...a festival of textiles Sat 08 June 2019 · 9am – 5pm 60+ exhibitors in a curated marketplace, expert talks, workshops and more...

Tickets: £5 in advance / £7.50 on the door (under 15s free).

Buy tickets: farnhammaltings.com

craft.farnhammaltings.com @threadfestival #thread2019 #fabricaddict #thesewmustgoon #needleaboutit

what’s on: have-a-go sessions in the Tannery

Busylizzy’s Baby Boogie 11am–11.20am Bring out your child’s rhythm, selfconfidence and co-ordination, and have bags of fun at the same time! A range of props are used in this lively, upbeat class.

Age guidance: 3 months to walking

New Adventures 1960s dancing 12.30pm & 3.30pm Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures are pleased to offer these taster sessions for all levels of ability and mobility.

Get your bodies moving and learn 1960s dances under the tutelage of this internationally renowned dance company.

The Dance Movement creative contemporary dance

Demeric Dance – adult ballet and tap dancing

11.30am–11.45am & 1.30pm–1.45pm The Dance Movement is a charity that exists to help people connect through dance. Join in our creative lively dance workshop for all abilities. Adults & children 5+.

2pm Adult ballet – learn some simple movements at the barre and then create a basic ballet routine.

2.45pm Tap dancing – have fun learning some basic tap steps resulting in a complete tap routine. Adults & children 5+.

all have-a-go sessions are free - simply sign up at box office

what’s on: meet our exhibitors in the Barley Room Pop by to meet some of our regular venue hirers and community groups Busylizzy busylizzyfarnham.co.uk Demeric School of Dance demericdance.co.uk FAOS faos.org.uk Farnham Bridge Club bridgewebs.com/farnham Farnham Institute farnhaminstitutecharity.org Farnham Society farnhamsociety.org.uk Farnham Speakers Club toastmasterclub.org Farnham Youth Choir fyc.org.uk Hedgehogs (Not Just Jazz) the-hedgehogs.org.uk Lions/Beerex farnhamlions.org.uk The Arts Society theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk U3A farnhamu3a.org.uk Ukulele group moonroller.com/ukesforall.htm UCA uca.ac.uk visit farnhammaltings.com for our full programme of regular events

Performing in the Foyer 10am FYC Junior Choir Performances in the Barley Room 11.15am–12pm The Not Just Jazz Show Band Trio 1pm–1.30pm Ukes For All 2.30pm–3pm FAOS 3.30pm Screening by The Farnham Society

join us & support us We are many things to many different people, but it’s our belief that by encouraging people to participate in the arts, as audiences and makers, we will foster a healthier, happier and safer contemporary society. Your support plays a vital role in enabling this to happen.

We are grateful to everyone who decides to make a gift to the Maltings, every donation no matter how large or small makes a difference. Your donations go to supporting our charitable work which ensures that the Maltings can deliver its wide public programme and is safe for future generations.

To find out more about how you can help support us please go to our website.

become a patron join as a member make a donation become a volunteer leave a gift in your will

“Membership to the Maltings is a small price to pay to support such a fantastic venue on my doorstep. Priority booking and £4 a film – what’s not to like!” Maltings member

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Exit to courtyard

first floor

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at a glance all day – silent disco, Actual Reality Arcade, exhibitors in the Barley Room 10am

10.30am 10.45am

maltings talks: The History of the Maltings TS workshop: make a willow Catalonian tray CK workshop: Shibori indigo dye EWW FYC Junior Choir performance F workshop: needle felted flower SWK maltings talks: Max Humphries, Puppeteer TS

11am

11.15am

11.30am 11.45am

have-a-go session: Busylizzy’s Baby Boogie T ignite: A Celebration of Creativity – performance GH maltings talks: house TS Not Just Jazz Band Trio BR have-a-go session: The Dance Movement T Celebratory Cake Cutting F workshop: Shibori indigo dye EWW

12pm live in the courtyard: Betsa Collins 12.30pm workshop: make a beaded bracelet CK have-a-go session: New Adventures 60s Dance Crazes T

workshop: make a flying wire bird SWK 12.45pm live in the courtyard: Steph Richardson Duo 1pm maltings talks: The Future of the Maltings TS

Ukes For All performance BR 1.30pm live in the courtyard: Zach Johnson have-a-go session: The Dance Movement T 2pm ignite: A Celebration of Creativity – performance GH

maltings talks: Lucy Courtenay, Children’s author TS

workshop: printing for all ages EWW

have-a-go session: Demeric – Adult Ballet T 2.30pm FAOS performance BR 2.45pm maltings talks: Little Bulb Theatre TS have-a-go session: Demeric – Tap T 3pm live in the courtyard: Arji workshop: papercutting CK

Celebration Tea (bookable at box office) LKR 3.20pm maltings talks: Rachel Morris TS 3.30pm workshop: printing for all ages EWW have-a-go session: New Adventures Creative Dance T 4pm

live in the courtyard: Jake Morrell maltings talks: The Wider Farnham Panel TS

BR=Barley Rm, CK = Courtyard Kiln, EWW= East Wing Workshop, F=Foyer, GH=Great Hall, LKR=Long Kiln Rm, SWK=Southwest Kiln, T= Tannery TS = Tindle Studio