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APRIL 2010
Easter Sunday 4 and Easter Monday 5
10.00am - 4.00pm
Antique and Collector's Fair
Browse at your leisure through a wide variety of quality antiques, furntiture, porcelain, collectables, jewellery, books, pictures and many other specialist items. Relax with a drink and a bite to eat.
The Antiques & Collector's Fair is now being organised by Antiques 2 Go who run a weekly Antiques Flea Market in Towcester and a local auction in Roade, Northamptonshire. This year's fairs will see lots of new stalls as well as many old favourites. With bargains available to suit every pocket - there is something for everyone this Easter. Free car parking and free programme.
Admission: Adults £3.50, Seniors £3.00, Children Free
Enquiries: For more information or to book a stall ring Antiques 2 Go on 01327 871797 or visit www.antiques2go.co.uk
Wednesday 21
10.00am - 4.00pm
The Productive Garden (fruit, veg and flowers): practical
Tutor: Andrew Mikolajski
Tel: 01327 843419 or www.andrewmikolajski.com
MAY 2010
Friday 7
10.00am - 4.00pm
Painting the Spring Landscape
An opportunity to draw and paint out of doors for a day, amongst the gardens, buildings and surrounding landscape of Lamport Hall, in the early summer light. Spend the day working on a collection of sketches and capturing ideas to develop later – or focus on one or two subjects in depth – the choice is yours!
Beginners and improvers welcome.
Tutor: Pat Taylor
Tel: 01604 714235
Tuesday 11
10.00am - 3.00pm
University of Leicester Study Day
Title: 'Silver in the Country House'
Speaker: Dr. Phillippa Glanville
Lecture 1 : From the buffet to the sale room? Changing attitudes to plate from 1680 to the present
Lecture 2: Dining with a Duke: entertaining by the peripatetic Dukes of Portland
Lecture 3: The Rothschilds in Buckinghamshire
Today, old silver is rarely visible in country houses, or is encased behind glass. In the past it was part of daily life, from the silver beer tankards in the Stewards Room to the trophy plate on the buffet and the plate chests travelling each summer from London to the country for 'public days', coming of age celebrations and the Christmas season. Case studies, including new research on the Dukes of Portland at Welbeck Abbey and Bulstrode, will look at such topics as silver furnishings, the significance of Jewel House issues and the provision of plate for the upper servants. Silver played a part too in the sharp contrast between fashionable interiors in town and state rooms in the country. As a case study in contrasts, the third lecture will focus on the Rothschilds in Buckinghamshire, evaluating their attitudes to displaying goldsmiths' work in their country houses.
Cost: £40 per study day inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee
Tel: 01162 522866
www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse
Saturday 15
10.00am - 4.00pm
Animals in Pastel
Tutor: Ian Risely
Tel: 01162 888272
Tuesday 18
Coffee will be served from 10.00am and the lecture will start at 10.30am
5th Annual Lamport Lecture
Title: 'Fire, Wind and Flooding:extreme conservation
Speaker: Sarah Staniforth, the National Trust's Historic Properties Director
Since the Boscastle flood in 2004, there have been annual floods affecting a number of properties across the country. In 2007 heavy rain in June and July caused damage to many properties, and in November 2009 over 12 inches of rain fell in 24 hours on the Lake District, resulting in floods that damaged countryside as well as buildings. The more extreme weather is one of the impacts of a changing climate, and as well as addressing the impacts of these changes, the National Trust is adapting its buildings to make them more resilient to heavy rainfall. They are also aiming to reduce their carbon footprint, and by 2020 have a target to reduce overall energy consumption by 20% compared with 2008 levels, and reduce their use of fossil fuels by 50%.
Attendance is by ticket only and cost £10 per person. Places are strictly limited so please respond quickly if you are able to join us. If you would like a ticket, please contact the Centre's administrator, Carol Charles by the 7th May.
Tel: 01162 522866 or cec7@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse
Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Bank Holiday Monday 31
10.00am - 5.00pm
Festival of Country Life
This event is set in the parkland of Lamport Hall and is run by the Lamport Enterprise Limited, in conjunction with the Hannington Vintage Tractor Club.
A fantastic day out for all the family - something for everyone!
Exhibits on display will include vintage tractors, agricultural implements, stationary engines, period caravans, organs, steam engines, working exhibits, classic cars and motorcycles.
Traditional crafts being demonstrated include rope making, spa making, pole lathe making, windsor chair making and willow basket making.
There will be plenty to keep children entertained, including free Punch and Judy shows throughout the event.
Main Arena attractions will include falconry, sheep dog and ducks, Suffolk Heavy Horse dray and harness demonstration, dressage to music by a Freisian Stallion and parades by the Pytchley Hunt hounds, Westerby Bassetts and the Pipewell Foot Beagles. Working arenas will carry out various demonstrations.
The craft stalls and trade stalls will be selling a variety of items including jewellery, greeting cards, bags, baby ware, handmade chocolates and fudge, knitwear, walking sticks and wood turned items.
Admission: Adults £6.50, Seniors £5.50, Children 11-16 £4.00, Children under 11 free. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children (11-16) £19.00
Enquiries: Lamport Hall 01604 686272 or estateoffice@lamporthall.co.uk
JUNE 2010
Sunday 6
9.30am
Northants Ultra 35 Race
Organiser: Steve Adams
Tel: 07711945963 or www.gobeyondchallenge.co.uk
Wednesday 9
10.00am - 4.00pm
Choosing Plants for the Garden
Tutor: Andrew Mikolajski
Tel: 01327 843419 or www.andrewmikolajski.com
Sunday 20
10.00am - 12.00 Noon
Guided Walk around the Gardens
Herbaceous plants and roses
Tel: 01604 686272 as places must be booked in advance
Tuesday 22
10.00am - 3.30pm
Ladies Day
Tour of the house and gardens plus light lunch and flower arranging demonstration.
Tel: 01604 686272
Saturday 26 to Friday 2 July
10.00am - 4.00pm
Arts Exhibition Week Including Workshops
Northamptonshire's leading arts society will be holding a number of events around the Summer exhibition of its members and associates held in the courtyard gallery. This will include, demonstrations workshops and musical recitals and an Art Café where light lunches and refreshments will be served.
Northampton Town & County Art Society
Tel: 01604 781339
Saturday 26
6.30pm Gates open 5.30pm
Live theatre in the gardens (or marquee)
"The Tempest"
Live Performance by The Festival Players
The Festival Players Theatre Company celebrates 25 years of acclaimed professional theatre with an exciting new production of Shakespeare's final, great poetic comedy.
The exiled Duke Prospero conjures a tempestuous storm to lure his enemies to a strange and mysterious island, drawing them through a web of enchantment and illusion as his powers reach their summit: A colourful and fascinating tale for all the family.
Please bring low back garden chairs and a picnic.
Adults £12.00, OAPs £11 and Children (5-18) £8 in advance
Adults £14.00, OAPs £13 and Children (5-18) £10 on the gate
Tickets available from Lamport Hall on 01604 686272
Sunday 27
1.30pm - 6.30pm Gates open 12.00 Noon
Jazz on a Summer's Day, Again
Modern Jazz live in the garden (or marquee)
The Programme
Set Time (approx) Band
1st 1.30pm - 2.30pm Robert Smyth School Big Band
2nd 3.00pm - 4.00pm Harborough Jazz Combo
3rd 4.30pm - 5.15pm Vic Ash / Simon Spillett Quintet
4th 5.30pm - 6.15pm Vic Ash / Simon Spillett Quintet
The Robert Smyth School Big Band is from Market Harborough. Its members are led by the musical director, Helle Petersen, who is a big band and swing music enthusiast. The RSSBB has been Winners and Finalists at many competitions in the UK during the period 2006-09. It has toured widely abroad, and is appearing at JOASD immediately prior to departure to represent the UK at the International Society for Music Education 29th World Conference in Beijing.
The Harborough Jazz Combo is a group of local musicians who often appear at the regular Harborough Jazz Sunday gigs. They will be led by our very own Dr Len Holden.
The Vic Ash / Simon Spillett Quintet comprises Vic Ash (clarinet, tenor sax) Simon Spillett (tenor sax) John Critchinson (keyboards) Alec Dankworth (bass) and Martin Drew (drums).
Vic is a long standing member of the British jazz scene. He has led his own quintet, played with John Dankworth, been a veteran of the BBC Big Band, and toured both in Europe and the USA.
Simon won a BBC Jazz Award as 'Rising Star' in 2007, and Jazz Journal's 'Record Of The Year' in 2008. As a teenager, he took lessons from Vic. He is a regular member of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra, and has played with John Dankworth, Alan Barnes, Tony Coe and Peter King.
John joined Simon in 2005. He had been a regular member of the Ronnie Scott Quintet from the late 70's until the demise of the band in 1995, when he formed a band with Art Themen and Dave Green. He has also played with Chet Baker, James Moody, Joe Henderson and Johnny Griffin.
Alec, son of the late John Dankworth, is one of Britain's leading bass players. From 1998-2001 he was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. He has played with the US stars Mose Allison, Johnny Griffin, Marian McPartland and Clark Terry, and with British musicians Stan Tracey, Courtney Pine and Tommy Smith. He has appeared before at HJ gigs.
Martin has been playing for more than 50 years. He played with Ronnie Scott for 20 years, was a member of the Oscar Peterson Trio, and has played with the A to Z of jazz stars. Without doubt Britain's leading jazz drummer he now co-leads the New Couriers, paying tribute to the music of the likes of Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott and Clark Terry. He has appeared before at HJ gigs.
Please bring low back garden chairs and a picnic.
Adults £18.00 and Children (under 16) £9 in advance
Adults £20.00 and Children (under 16) £11 on the gate
Tickets available from Harborough Jazz on 01858 466737, 01858 446067 or Lamport Hall on 01604 686272
www.harboroughjazz.com
Tuesday 29
10.00am - 4.00pm
Simplifying Landscape in Watercolour
The landscape of the gardens at Lamport could be described as both a classical and a romantic vision. We shall look at aspects of these gardens in preparation for making a painting that reflects and embodies the spirit of the place. We hope to be able to teach transposing the natural world which we see in front of us into a design and use of space which will be coherent and dynamic as a painting.
Please bring all the materials which you will need to paint while being out of doors for the day using the medium of your choice. The tutor is principally a watercolour painter but you may choose to paint in oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel etc.
Tutor:Catherine Staveley
Tel: 01604 781339
JULY 2010
Thursday 1 and Friday 2
10.00am - 4.00pm
Art Exhibition Week continues
See June 26
Wednesday 7
10.00am - 4.00pm
Garden Design Workshop
Tutor: Andrew Mikolajski
Tel: 01327 843419 or www.andrewmikolajski.com
Saturday 24 - This performance has been postponed until Friday 30th July due to unforeseen circumstances and the performance will now start at 7.00pm with the gates opening from 5.30pm
Live theatre in the gardens (or marquee)
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
Live Performance by The Rain or Shine Theatre Company
Rain or Shine will be performing one of the greatest comedies of all time, Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality.
When two Victorian gentlemen assume the name of 'Ernest', to win the affections of two ladies determined to marry a man of that name, the scene is set for Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners and triviality.
Rain or Shine invites you into the world of handbags, perambulators, cucumber sandwiches, muffins, butlers, the English upper class, and of course, that theatrical tour de force - Lady Bracknell!
Please bring low back garden chairs and a picnic.
Adults £12.00, OAPs £11 and Children (5-18) £8 in advance
Adults £14.00, OAPs £13 and Children (5-18) £10 on the gate
Tickets available from Lamport Hall on 01604 686272
Sunday 25 - CANCELLED
The Tame Valley Stompers
Live traditional jazz in the gardens or marquee
There is nothing tame about the Tame Valley Stompers, or Terry Brunt's Dead Good Boys. Based in Ashton-under-Lyme they are one of the top ten English jazz bands. Lead by eccentric trombonist, Terry Brunt, with a sky blue and white trombone, the band rocks from start to finish. The full line up also includes Norman Pennington on drums, Paul Roomhead on reeds, Pete Smith bass guitarist, cornetist Roger Wimpenny and Noel Broadgate on Keyboard. A typical programme could include "Goody Goody", "China boy", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot","Tiger Rag" and "Goin' Home" to name but a few.
They received an award from the Rochdale jazz society in January this year for being the best band of 2008/2009.
Please bring low back garden chairs and a picnic.
Adults £10.00, OAPs £9 and Children (5-18) £8 in advance
Adults £12.00, OAPs £11 and Children (5-18) £10 on the gate
Tickets available from Lamport Hall on 01604 686272
Tuesday 27
10.00am - 4.00pm
Composition in Landscape
In full summer the tides of green in Lamport gardens threaten to overwhelm the painter with their abundance. Let's look at ways of overcoming this challenge and finding pictorial solutions to the subject.
Please bring all the materials which you will need to paint while being out of doors for the day using the medium of your choice. The tutor is principally a watercolour painter but you may choose to paint in oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel etc. Please call me for details on 01604 781 339
Tutor:Catherine Staveley
Tel: 01604 781339
AUGUST 2010
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
10.00am - 4.00pm
Painting Summer Landscape
If you have previously enjoyed a one-day course and wished you’d had more time - this is for you! If you’re new to Lamport Hall you will find plenty of inspiration here. Working directly from observation for two days will develop your skills in capturing light, tone, colour and texture, using your chosen medium or experimenting with mixed media in drawing and painting. Develop your personal interpretation of the rich variety of formal and informal elements in the gardens and architecture.
Beginners or improvers who wish to draw and paint for one day only are also welcome.
Tutor: Pat Taylor
Tel: 01604 714235
Sunday 29 and Bank Holiday Monday 30
10.00am - 4.00pm
Antique and Collectors Fair
Another chance to browse for a bargain through a wide variety of quality antiques, furntiture, porcelain, collectables, jewellery, books, pictures and many other specialist items. With lots of stalls to choose from there should be something for everyone. Free car parking and free programme.
Admission: Adults £3.50, Seniors £3.00, Children Free
Enquiries: For more information or to book a stall ring Antiques 2 Go 01327 871797 or visit www.antiques2go.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wednesday 8
10.00am - 4.00pm
History of Garden Design
Tutor: Andrew Mikolajski
Tel: 01327 843419 or www.andrewmikolajski.com
Tuesday 14
10.00am - 3.00pm
University of Leicester Study Day
Title: 'Palace to Pleasure Garden: Thames Architecture, c. 1500-1800'.
Speaker: Dr Geoff Quilley
Lecture 1: Magnificence and Sovereignty: Tudor royal palaces
Lecture 2: Aristocratic tastes: the lure of Italy
Lecture 3: Bourgeois civility: the development of riverside urban architecture in the eighteenth century
Rivers have been crucial to the development of architecture and urban space in the western world, nowhere more so than London. This study day will consider the form and growth of metropolitan building on or around the Thames from the Tudor Renaissance to the establishment of the river as the heart of a modern commercial empire in the late eighteenth century.
Cost: £40 per study day inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee
Tel: 01162 522866
www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse
Saturday 18
10.00am - 4.00pm
Painting Autumn Landscape
Tutor: Pat Taylor
Tel: 01604 714235
Sunday 19
10.00am - 12 noon
Guided Walk around the Gardens
Hardy Perennials for late interest
Tel: 01604 686272 as places must be booked in advance
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10
10.00am - 4.00pm
Annual Gift and Craft Fair
A wide variety of handmade crafts and general merchandise. Start shopping for Christmas or simple treat yourself.
Enquiries: Lamport Hall 01604 686272
Wednesday 13
10.00am - 4.00pm
Plants for Free
Tutor: Andrew Mikolajski
Tel: 01327 843419 or www.andrewmikolajski.com
Tuesday 19
10.00am - 3.00pm
University of Leicester Study Day
Title: 'Flashing the Garter: the Insignia of the Order as display of power in the Country House'.
Speaker: Dr Lisa Ford
Lecture 1: From Tombs to Walls to Plate: the Rise and Uses of Garter Display
Lecture 2: The Country House Collection as repository of Garter Insignia
Lecture 3: Glass, Stone, and Faithfulness: Garter Display in the Parish Church
From the Tudors' attempts to heighten loyalty to the English crown through the bestowal of the Garter, to the Hanoverian dynasty's use of Garter iconography to emphasize the legitimacy of their rule of Britain, the Garter was an important symbol of monarchical power and courtly loyalty. But away from the court, in what fashion and how lavishly did peers and gentry who possessed the honour choose to use it in the embellishment of their houses, tombs, and persons? Many families might be able to flaunt coats of arms on liveried retinues, in architectural details, and on family possessions, but only a small elite could display the Garter. An examination of how and where they displayed it, the value they set upon these displays, and the proliferation of the image in various media provides a cultural and visual history of the order, within the context of the order's political status under the successive Tudor, Stuart and Hanoverian dynasties. These lectures will track the changing modes of Garter dress and depiction, from the Tudor dynasty through the early 19th century, using the country house and parish chapels as repositories of these images.
Cost: £40 per study day inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee
Tel: 01162 522866
www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse
NOVEMBER 2010
Sunday 7
10.00am - 12 noon
Guided Walk around the Gardens
Identifying and Collecting Seeds
Tel: 01604 686272 as places must be booked in advance
Tuesday 9
10.00am - 3.30pm
University of Leicester Study Day
Title: 'Comfort and Convenience in the Country House'
Speaker: Professor Marilyn Palmer
Lecture 1: 'Is it scientific and safe?': landowners and innovation
Lecture 2: Lighting our darkness: illuminating the country house
Lecture 3: Below stairs: how did servants react to technological innovation?
The owners of country houses, together with the vast army of staff they employed, formed the background of much rural society until 1914. During the 19th century, many technological innovations, including gas and electric light, central heating, piped water supplies and sanitation, became available. This study day will look at what was available to country house owners to make their homes more comfortable to live in as well as showplaces. Often far from urban centres of supply, many were forced to make considerable changes to their estates and their houses to take advantage of technological innovation. Many did adapt, but others did not, at least until the First World War forced change on many estates. The decline of many country houses in the early 20th century means that considerable evidence has survived for the impact of technological innovation on the landscape and building fabric of country houses, which give us some idea of the ways in which both owners and their staff had to adapt to new ways of doing things. This study day will be fully illustrated from a wide range of country houses.
Cost: £40 per study day inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee
Tel: 01162 522866
www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse
DECEMBER 2010
Thursday 2
7.30pm
Lamport Society Christmas Party
Start your Christmas celebrations with mulled wine, festive entertainment by members of a local choir and a buffet supper. For Lamport Society members and their guests only.
For more information about membership please telephone: 01604 686272
Thursday 9
10.00am - 1.00pm
Make a Christmas Door Wreath
Tutor: Pat Nelson
Tel: 07946386413 or 01604 686272
For more details on any of the above events please call the contact telephone number provided.
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