http://parkstmusic.com Most recent posts at posterous.com Fri, 18 May 2012 07:16:00 -0700 More "Performing for Park Street" News http://parkstmusic.com/more-performing-for-park-street-news http://parkstmusic.com/more-performing-for-park-street-news

We would like to thank Jennie Jordan and family, for agreeing to take part in our 'Performing for Park Street.' Weekend.

Jennie, Jem and George Woolley will be cycling approximately 40 miles in Rutland to help raise sponsorship and awareness of our organisation. 

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Thank you and best of luck from us all at PSM!

 

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We would would like to thank Ian Fuller from Wellingborough who offered us the highest bid for the Live Nation gift card!

Enjoy!!!!!!

 

 

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To support Park Street Music's Jacqui Norton on her walk of the Northamptonshire leg of the Nene Way, please either download and fill in the form below and return to

Kevin White
Willow Songs Ltd
39 High Street
Harrold
Bedford  MK43 7DA
England

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9xCDuA6vFW4LWZxQnhBVDZtSDA

Or donate via Paypal

 

Jacqui is walking over the weekends 16th/17th June and 23rd/24th June 2012 and will be covering almost 68 miles!

We would be delighted if you would like to join her on any part of the walk but we do have to make you aware of that you do so at your own risk and Park Street Music CIC cannot accept any responsibility for any accidents, lost or damage of personal items. 

Please let us know if you are coming along so we can give you times and locations.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:22:00 -0700 Performing For Park Street Music http://parkstmusic.com/performing-for-park-street-music http://parkstmusic.com/performing-for-park-street-music Whilst Jacqui gathers walkers to take on her Nene Way challenge, friend, and supporter of Park Street Music, Maurice Maguire will be cycling the three counties route which takes in Northamptonshire, Rutland and Leicestershire over a length of 100 kilometres (65 miles). The ride will start from Market Harborough. Maurice loves cycling, although says he is not an expert as he found the sport later in life!  Last year he successfully completed the Isle of Wight Randonee and previously to that took on the adventure of the Columbia to North Shields, Coast to Coast. Maurice is looking to take on his next challenge Sunday 17th June 2012. If you are interested in joining him please get in touch direct at mo.maguire@mac.com.  However, we must stress that safety on the roads and health and safety are your own responsibility. If cycling is not for you, but a walk is - don't forget to get in touch with us direct if you wish to join Jacqui along the Nene!

Park Street Music CIC would like to thank Maurice for his support and wish him the very best with this latest challenge!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -0800 Congratulations Ray Cooper, June Tabor and Oysterband http://parkstmusic.com/congratulations-ray-cooper-june-tabor-and-oys http://parkstmusic.com/congratulations-ray-cooper-june-tabor-and-oys

June Tabor & Oysterband swept the board with 3 awards - Best Group, Best Album & Best Traditional Track and June was named as Folk Singer of the Year - quite a haul.

Hearty congratulations from all at Park Street Music!

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Park Street Music patron Ray Cooper's "Oysterband has picked up three nominations in this year's BBC Folk Awards taking place at The Lowry Theatre, Salford on Wednesday 8th February.

Nominated in the Best Group, Best Album and Best Traditional Track categories, June Tabor & Oysterband could be going home with quite a collection of gongs!

Furthermore June Tabor is nominated for Folk Singer of the Year.

We wish them all the very best of luck and will be listening in on the night.

For more information and a complete list of nominees

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bljzz

You'll be able to watch the ceremony live either on your TV or computer. Just press the Red Button from any BBC TV Channel, or go to bbc.co.uk/radio2, from 7.30pm on Wednesday.

 

Watch live on the Radio 2 homepage, 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 February

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:36:50 -0800 Ray Cooper ‘House Concert’ Review http://parkstmusic.com/ray-cooper-house-concert-review http://parkstmusic.com/ray-cooper-house-concert-review

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An audience and a living room was all that was required for Ray "Chopper" Cooper to perform a fundraising initiative on behalf of Park Street Music CIC.  Cooper bassist and cellist from the established folk rock group Oysterband performed a solo house concert during a night off from the band's Ragged Kingdom Tour.  The evening of entertainment was a showcase of songs from Cooper's solo album "Tales of Love War and Death by Hanging." The intimate and enthralling performance captivated the audience imagination as both original compositions and arrangements of traditional works were accompanied by historical tales about heroes, villains and laments.

Park Street Music would like to thank Ray for his kind support and generosity and look forward to the return concert! Further information relating to Ray can be obtained from: 

http://www.oytsouth.org/raycooper.asp or www.myspace.com/raycooperchopper


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[Jacqui Norton November 2011]

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:54:00 -0800 Park Street News http://parkstmusic.com/82567993 http://parkstmusic.com/82567993

News

Patrons

We are delighted to announce that Christopher Maughan and Ray Cooper have accepted our invitation to be patrons of Park Street Music.

You can read more about them on the "Our Patrons" page.

Twitter

Park Street Music is on Twitter!!

Please come and follow us, keep up with our news and activities and re-tweet to spread the word!

@ParkStMusic

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:55:00 -0700 Fund Raising Auction http://parkstmusic.com/fund-raising-auction http://parkstmusic.com/fund-raising-auction
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Fund Raising Auction
We have generously been given a Ticketmaster Gift Voucher worth £100 by Live Nation to be used for fund raising and have decided to auction it to the highest bidder from our supporters.

This voucher can be used to purchase tickets for numerous events from music concerts to sport - an ideal Christmas gift!

Please indicate your bid by e-mailing to info@parkstmusic.org.uk including your name, address and telephone number before the closing date of 31st October and we will notify the highest bidder by 7th November.

Bidding starts at £25 - please bid generously!

Don't forget you can also donate to Park Street Music via the Donate button below

 

 

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                            New Fundraising Initiative!

Park Street Music Director, Jacqui Norton invites you to trek with her across the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside with the aim of raising money for Park Street Music!

Over four days in 2012 (Saturday 16th June, Sunday 17th June, Saturday 23rd June and Sunday 24th June), Jacqui will be walking the Northamptonshire section of the Nene Valley Way.  She will be walking a total of  almost 68 miles and would like supporters of Park Street Music to keep her company along the route.

The route has been broken down into 5 sections, but individuals can join her for as little or as long as they wish, and in doing so help raise much needed funds for our non-profit organisation. 

Badby to Kislingbury – 11.4 miles
Kislingbury to Cogenhoe – 10.5 miles
Cogenhoe to Irthlingborough – 13.8 miles
Irthlingborough to Barnwell 18 miles
Barnwell to Wansford – 14 miles

“Described as England’s most beautiful, undiscovered county….”

“The varied route leads you in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and poet H.E. Bates, through bluebell woods, past havens for wildlife and into charming stone villages where you can rest to enjoy local produce in traditional English pubs…” (Northamptonshire County Council).

Exact details such as start times and start location (Jacqui may walk in the direction of Wansford to Badby for instance) are yet to be confirmed, but if you, your family or friends are keen walkers and would like to know more, please email info@parkstmusic.com

 

More details about this interesting pathway:

http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/name/n/nene

http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Nene+Way

 

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Stamps

One easy way for you to support us is  by collecting your used stamps and sending them to "Park Street Music Stampede" at our usual address. For each kilo received we can turn them into a few pounds towards our fundraising target of £10,000!

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Congratulations to Antonia Treadwell from Wellingborough who has won the "Entertainment Hamper"

and huge thanks to all our sponsors and everyone that entered the quiz

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We would like to thank everyone who supported and met us at Party in the Park.  Quite a few people entered our music quiz and in return helped raise funds for our non-profit organisation.  
For those of you who were stumped on the third track - the answer was Take That not The Wanted or Westlife!  
The lucky winner of the prize draw will be notified no later than this Friday, 8th July 2011.  
We would also like to thank Jon Paul Martin of KCAP for an additional prize for our entertainment hamper of a free one-day recording session! 
Thanks again to you all for visiting us and making our day an enjoyable one!  
Hope to see you all next year!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:53:00 -0700 Party In The Park Prizes!! http://parkstmusic.com/party-in-the-park-prizes http://parkstmusic.com/party-in-the-park-prizes
Wellingborough Party in the Park

 

Wellingborough Borough Council is delighted to be hosting its 11th annual free live music event at Croyland Park on Sunday 3rd July 2011 

Park Street Music will be there with a Fabulous Prize Quiz 

Come and find us to stand a chance of winning

A fantastic "Entertainment Hamper" which includes
2 film vouchers for The Castle in Wellingborough, a mini Marshall Amp, an MP3 player, 
a selection of CDs, an issue of Guitar Techniques magazine, a "New Rock Generation 2" guitar tab folio and "Play Guitar with Punk" guitar tab folio
and copies of "Popstar" magazine.

Croyland Park will open its gates at 12noon on Sunday for wall to wall live music. 
Don't forget to get down to Croyland Park early to secure your place by the stage for what promises to be a truly unforgettable free day's entertainment for all the family. 
Don't forget to bring something to sit on and perhaps an umbrella to keep off the sun or rain - the show will go on whatever the weather! 

 

 

 

The emphasis on Sunday will be wall-to-wall live music.

 

Running Order for the Day


12 noon 
Official opening of Party in the Park by 
The Worshipful Mayor of Wellingborough, Councillor Bob Patel

 

line up to include:

Bollywood and Street Dancers

Uncle Ray

Lauren Hyde Band

Shirin

Cheryl Cole tribute

The Boy George Experience

The Sensations

Katie Perry tribute

Legend

 

Local Wellingborough radio station Connect FM will be compering the afternoons entertainment

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A reminder that Park Street Music Community Interest Company has a fundraising stall at Wellingborough's Party in the Park Sunday 3rd July 2011.  
The event is from 12noon - 6pm in Croyland Park. 
Please come and meet us, find out what we are doing and enter our prize draw! 
Here's hoping the weather holds, but we'll be there come rain or shine!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Mon, 23 May 2011 09:15:00 -0700 Songwriting Workshop http://parkstmusic.com/songwriting-workshop http://parkstmusic.com/songwriting-workshop

Park Street Music Delivers Successful Workshop! 

The free song-writing workshop held on Saturday 21st May, facilitated by Park Street Music and funded by the Northamptonshire organisation KCAP was a resounding success!  
The event, entitled "The Lyrics, The Music and The Money!" was held at Kingswood Specialist School in Corby.  

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The workshop consisted of two parts; the morning was taught by guest song-writer, Chris Gibbons who presented a session defining genres of music and explored the technical issues with lyric writing, musical form and harmony.  He then provided a one-to-one interactive session which examined some compositions/lyrics belonging to each of the participants.  

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Kettering based trumpeter Mike Dando has since been in touch to register his satisfaction:  "Just a quick email to thank you for a very interesting and helpful day - and for being so approachable too.  It was good to see such a wide cross-section of people there and I feel I picked up a lot and made some useful contacts."

If you are interested in helping us host a workshop in your area, or would like to know more about Park Street Music, please get in touch at info@parkstmusic.com

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Missed Out?

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The songwriting workshop is now only a few days away and registration is closed.

If you have missed the deadline for application for this workshop please contact us to register your interest and we will notify you when the next one is planned.

Write to Park Street Music CIC, PO Box 6879, Wellingborough, NN8 3YJ  or e-mail info@parkstmusic.com

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Park Street Music CIC will be present at Wellingborough's Party in the Park on Sunday 3rd July 2011.  

The event is from 12noon - 6pm, in Croyland Park  - come and support us by entering our competition to win some great prizes!  

For further information on Party in the Park visit www.wellingborough.gov.uk 

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Image by Martin Blunt - reproduced by kind permission.

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KCAP Songwriting Workshop - Time's Running Out To Apply!

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Don't miss out - applications are flooding in for our songwriting workshop at Kingswood Specialist Arts College in Corby on Saturday 21st May 2011 so apply soon to avoid disappointment.

You can download the application form here:

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or write to Park Street Music CIC, PO Box 6879, Wellingborough, NN8 3YJ 
or e-mail info@parkstmusic.com no later than 1st April 2011 to receive an application form.

The event is free but places will be limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1091526/Fgallery3-5_copy.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4wjx7sC4wFz3 Tony Platt teepee Tony Platt Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:06:00 -0700 Park Street Music is now on Facebook too! http://parkstmusic.com/park-street-music-is-now-on-facebook-too http://parkstmusic.com/park-street-music-is-now-on-facebook-too

Finally we have managed to set up our Facebook page!

It wasn't easy so come and visit!

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