Here's it is - the Programme of Events for the Burnley Canal Festival! Get the dates in your diary now - it's going to be a fantastic weekend for all the family to enjoy.*
Friday 7 September
12 noon Boats start to arrive at the Weavers Triangle and moor up2.00 – 5.00 pm The Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre is open
4.00 – 5.00 pm The official Opening of the Canal Festival – Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre and wharf
6 – 7.00 pm Live music at Inn on theWharf from the WAS Band. This group of young musicianswith strong folk roots make music inspired by the canal
8.30 – 10.30 pm Outdoor Cinema – SandygateSquare will be transformed into an outdoor cinema! The exciting film programme will include Sam Hannah’s local Burnleyfilms, historic canal films like "Barging Along", and the premiere of acontemporary new film "Triangle" about Burnley by local film makers.(Bring a seat or picnic blanket and warm clothes.) Go down the page for the full programme of films
9.00 – 11 pm Live music at Inn on the Wharf from Emmott & the Folkestra 11.00 – 1.00 am Canalaroke & DJ at Inn on the Wharf
Saturday 8 September
1.00. am – 5.00pm The Canalside Association Open Day - Lindsay Street – includes anexhibition of rope-making as it was done on the canal
2.00 – 5.00 pm The Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre is open – includes lace-making
demonstrations
12 noon Guided Walk - A tour around the Weavers Triangle, focusing on the
canal and its buildings with historian Mike Clarke – meet outside
Inn on the Wharf
11.00 am, 12.15 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.45 pm and 4.00 pm – Pendle Explorer Boat Trips along the Canal
11.00 am, 12.15 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.45 pm and 4.00 pm – Pendle Explorer Boat Trips along the Canal
11.00 am – 4.00 pm Canal Stalls & Family Fun at Sandygate Square - Artists and crafts stalls, ‘Best Decorated Boat’ Competition, refreshments, family creative workshops, heritage projects, and much more
1.30 – 4.30pm Family Canoeing Lessons – The Straight Mile near Tesco. Try a free taster canoeing session. Outdoor Elements are hosting FREE fun taster sessions in Canadian style canoes.
2.00 – 4.00 pm Oak Mount Mill Engine House is open
5.30 – 7.00 pm Live Music at Inn on the Wharf including the Gisburn Singers, and Liam Robinson singing songs inspired by the water and Burnley
7.30 – 9.00 pm Boat Glow Procession and Fireworks –Join us to admire the amazing array of decorated canal boats and watch them illuminated by a spectacular firework display
Get the best view at Sandygate Square!
9.00 – 11 pm Motown Classics & DJ at Inn on the Wharf
Festival Ends
Sunday 9 September (other events)
2.00 – 5.00 pm The Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre is open
2.15 pm Towpath Guided Walk – Brian Hall leads this walk through one of the best
preserved industrial areas in Britain - meet at the Weavers' Triangle Visitor
Centre
*Please note there may be changes to the programme.
Outdoor Cinema Programme - Sandygate Square
Friday 7 September 8.30 pm
A film programme that gives a glimpse of life on the canal, and Burnley the town
"Walking" This experimental short film about Burnley and its people was produced as a means of exploring a changed urban landscape. Made by Dave Halsted & Lisa Thomas 2011.
"Life Saving Class" Made in 1945 by local film maker, Sam Hannah, this short film features Burnley and the canal. See if you can work out where it was filmed.
"Billy of the Barge" This 1930 silent film has a dog come to the rescue of a family on a canal boat. Imagine Lassie on water!
"Barging Along" This is a classic early film from 1942 showing life and work on the canal.
"Triangle" A premiere of this Burnley made film that is an examination of visual repetition of the industrial forms that makes the Weavers Triangle. significant to us. Made by Dave Halsted & Lisa Thomas 2012.
"New Fields of Industry" A fascinating film showing the industrial and economic aspirations for the area back in the 1950s. Look out for lots of bits of Burnley. Sam Hannah 1957.
"Weavers Navigation’ This clip from a longer film beautifully shows working life on canals in the 1950s.
Thanks to the North West Film Archive for their help.
Parking
Please use Council Car Parks for parking:
On the 8September Saturday 10.00 am – 6 pm parking is free at some car parks.
On the Friday and Saturday evening charges will apply.
Disabled Parking
There will be designated disabled parking in Caledonian Mill Car Park on Saturday 8 September for people attending the festival.
Location
Most events will take place along the canal from Wharf on Manchester Road to Sandygate Square, which is a 5 minute walk along the canal from the Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre, or can be accessed via Hammerton Road. Look out for the signs.
Road Closure
Please note that Sandygate Road will be closed temporarily in the evenings between 7.00 pm – 9.00pm during Friday and Saturday 7 and 8 September.
Thanks
The Festival has only been made possible by the kind help and enthusiastic support of Hapton Valley Boats, Lee Shepherd and the Litter Boat Volunteers, Foulridge Cruises, Reedley Marina, The Canalside Association, Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre, Inn on the Wharf, The Prince’s Charities, 2BR, Leeds Liverpool Canal Society, The North West Film Archive, The Canal & River Trust, Burnley Borough Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and every volunteer who has given time and energy to make the event a success.
This Festival is funded and supported by:
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