Saturday 6 July 2024 11am - 4pm
Rock Hard Revolt
Welcome
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This festival is inspired by stories from the Strike, featuring a new exhibition at the m theatre performances, arts workshops, mu
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We Are Coal Camaraderie:
Suzie Cross
Aidan Bluff Aurelia Osborn Eleanor Beaumont Fernando Cano
Katie Rodgerson Nathaniel Weynberg
Year
Discover our year-long exhibition and programme of events marking the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike.
This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it.
The exhibition looks at three different points of view:
→ Those who stayed out on strike for the whole year
→ Those who returned to work early
→ Those who did not strike
What’s On
WakefieldYouthTheatre: WeightoftheWorld
Venue:PitheadBaths
Time:11amand12.30pm
Apoignantcomingofagemomentfortheyoungestpeopleinthemining community.ThisyoungpersonsplaydevisedandwrittenbyMollyJasperand VioletElagotellsthestoryofthreeteenagegirlswhofindthemselvesinthe middleoftheminingstrikeconflict.Thisbeautifulpieceoftheatreputstobed theendofplaygroundinnocenceandplacesadulthoodontheshouldersof childrenastheyhavetocarrytheweightoftheworld.
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YewTreeTheatre: HaveYouHeardTheNews?
Venue: Mining Lives Gallery
Time: 12pm and 1.30pm
It'sDecember1984andtheminingcommunityisfacingaChristmasunlikeany other.Astheygatherinthelocalsoupkitchentheyconsidertheeventsofthe time,asreportedonthenews,andhowtheyareimpactingontheirlives.
The ambition of Yew Tree Youth Theatre is to build the confidence and selfesteem of everyone we work with. They welcome all young people to YTYT regardless of ability or experience. They are based in Horbury and Ossett. Performances are only a small element of Youth Theatre activity.
PlacardMakingwithSeanBarry
Venue: Learning Zone
Time: Drop-in 11am-2.30pm
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ArtWall/DoodleTable
Venue: Pit Yard
Time: 11am-4pm
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MiniMiners
Venue: Learning Zone
Time: Drop-in 11am-3pm
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Poetry
Venue: Pithead Baths
Time: 11am-4pm
Explorepoetrywrittenbychildren fromlocalschoolsintheleaduptothe festivalinspiredbytheMiners’Strike.
ThesewillbedisplayedinthePithead Bathsthroughoutthedayandreadings willtakeplaceatvarioustimes.
CircusSkillswithGreentop Circus
Venue: Pit Yard
Time: 11am-4pm
Funcircusskillsactivitiesforallages! JoinGreentopCircustospinsome plates,haveagoatjugglingandmuch more!
NatureWalkwithRogerParkinson
Venue: Meet outside the Café
Time: 11am
TakeawalkwithRogertoexplorethecarved benchesandseethehardworkheand volunteershavedoneplantingtrees,donated bytheWoodlandTrustontheNatureTrail andfillingingapsinthehedgerow,learning abouttreesaboutbiodiversityalongtheway.
MusicStage
Venue: Pit Yard
Time: 11am-4pm
Throughoutthefestival,attendees willenjoyavarietyofmusical performances.Artistswillshowcase theiruniqueprojects,includingpoetry inspiredbythe84/85strikes.This stageinthePitYardwillallowguests toexperiencethevibrantand family-friendlyatmosphere.
Together We March
Venue: Meet Outside the Cafe
Time: 3pm
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Grange Moor Youth Training Band
Venue and Times: Outside the Cafe at 11.30am Pit Yard at 3.15pm
Grange Moor, boasts a large and successful Youth Training Band. They offer all aspects of a brass band completely free of charge so that any child wishing to learn to play an instrument is able to do so.
Badge Trail
Explore the Museum and festival grounds thro eleven badges hidden across the site. Follow th way to unlock the secret message and enter th end of the day for the chance of winning a mus Watch out for other chances to win prizes!
Sheets for the hunt can be found in Reception and the festival tent until 3pm and must be returned completed by 3.30pm. The prize draw will take place on the stage at 3.45pm and you have to be there to accept your prize!
For another chance to win a fantastic prize fill evaluation forms available at the festival tent!
Decorations from Camphill
Following a workshop led by one of the members of the Coal Camaraderie youth panel at Camphill Wakefield campus, a college for people with special educational needs and disabilities, students have produced bunting and decorations for the festival. Spot them during your visit! Our thanks go out to those who took part.
FestivalataGlance
Venue
Times Pit Yard Stage Pit Yard Museum Gallery Pithead Baths
11:00
Wakefield Youth Theatre 11am-11.15am 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00
Yew Tree Theatre 12pm-12.15pm 12:15
Fernando & Friends 12.15pm-12.45pm 12:30
Wakefield Youth Theatre 12.30pm-12.45pm 12:45
13:00 Guy Thomas 1pm-1.30pm 13:15
13:30
Greentop Circus Skills
Art with Annie
Say hello at the festival tent 11am-4pm
Yew Tree Theatre 1.30pm-1.45pm 13:45 Charlie Padfield 1.45pm-2.15pm 14:00 14:15 14:30 Sophie Chamberlain 2.30pm-2.45pm 14:45 15:00 15:15 Grange Moor Brass Band 3.15pm-4pm 15:30 15:45 16:00
Learning Zone Learning Zone
Venue
Meet Outside Cafe Outside Cafe Adventure Playground
Roger Parkinson Guided Walk
Mini MinersMake a minecart, dig for treasure and make your own badge!
Drop-in from 11am-3pm
Placard Making with Sean Barry Drop-in from 11am-2.30pm Join us for the March at 3pm!
Grange Moor Brass Band 11.30am-12pm
Meet at 11am. Lasts around an hour. Day at the Beach. Start Times: 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm
Together We March Meet at 3pm
Festival Info Tent
Pop into the festival tent to say hello! You can find maps, trail sheets, feedback forms and more! Located in the Pit Yard in the heart of the festival.
Photo Opportunities
There are lots of photo opportunities so come and take fun selfies of you, your family and friends at our giant deckchair and face-in-the-hole board!
Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @ncmme miningmuseum #RockHardRevol where you might
Food and Drink
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WE GO DEEP. WE SPARK COAL TO LIFE. WE RAISE THE LAMP. WE PASS ON THE FLAME.
The pick and the lamp have long been proud symbols of coal mining but they also represent what we, as a museum, stand for.
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