Events at Abbey College

Arts students and staff invite you to see the work which has been prepared over the last two years for GCSE and A level exams.

Drama Showcase
Wednesday 28 April 7.30pm
A chance for GCSE drama students
to perform before an invited audience.
For further information, please contact David Henderson at the college.

Exhibition of
Exam Students’ Art
GCSE art:
Thursday 10 June 6.00–9.00pm
A level art:
Thursday 24 June 6.00–9.00pm

There is no charge for these events

Saturday 29 May

The Brink
plus special guests

Bury Village Hall

Sponsored by Peter H Gammons

After spending two months recording their third studio EP in Hollywood, The Brink are returning to the UK to promote it prior to its release in the summer.

Their EP One Night Only achieved No 1 position in the Powerplay Awards for Best EP of 2009 for an unsigned band, and the single I Know reached No 3 in the Powerplay singles chart for 2009.

“...a cosmic collection of energy-driven individuals who ROCK! Perfect delivery, watch out Universe!” BBC Radio

“THE BRINK has a flair for catchy hooks, good melodies and great musicianship ... a class act that you need to check out!”
Rock Eyez Magazine (4 stars awarded)

Plus special support band

Tickets £4

Saturday 19 June

Gig In The Garden

Great Whyte Community Garden

Not part of the festival, but an enjoyable free event run by the 'The Backroom Acoustic Music Club' who run a twice monthly acoustic music club at the Jolly Sailor pub. More info and video of last year's event here.

Free

Sunday 18 July

Party in the Paddock

The Cross Keys Inn, Upwood
5.00 - 9.00pm

Following the great success of previous years we are pleased to announce the return of this hugely enjoyable event. It’s aimed at the whole family, so bring along your picnic furniture and enjoy a summer evening’s entertainment in the spacious paddock next to Upwood’s popular pub. There’s plenty of room for the kids to run around and barbecue food will be on sale as well as a fully licensed bar.

Topping the bill is Ten O’Clock Curfew – a versatile local five-piece band with a real sense of fun. Formed in 2005 the band, hailing from Upwood, Bury and Bluntisham, has built up an enviable reputation for playing a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from lively upbeat dance music to funk and blues, as well as softer ballads. Support will be provided by local bands.

Tickets £6, available from the
The Cross Keys Inn (01487 813384)
or School Plus.

Saturday 25 September

Morris: A Life
with Bells on

Upwood Village Hall 7.30pm

Sponsored by Whiting & Partners

Director Lucy Akhurst. Cert 12A 100 mins

Derecq Twist, the leader of Millsham Morris, attempts to pioneer a new form of Morris dancing called Extreme Morris. His modernising ambitions ruffle feathers among more traditional Morris men.

This tongue-in-cheek comedy has generated intense excitement on the internet. It stars high-profile British actors including Derek Jacobi, Naomie Harris, Greg Wise and Harriet Walter, and its makers believe it could become a British ‘sleeper hit’ in the tradition of The Full Monty or Billy Elliot.

The film is a celebration of life, eccentricity and what it means to be English. A word-of-mouth sensation that has all the makings of a cult classic.

“A near-flawless first film” Ken Russell,
The Times

Tickets £5. Bar open from 7.00pm.

Friday 7 May

Quiz Night

Ramsey Golf Club 7.30pm

Time to make up your teams (maximum of six per team) for what has become one of our most popular regular events. Sorry, no jeans or trainers at the club please.
Tickets £2 per person

Thursday 1 July

Schools’ Concert

Abbey College South Hall 7.00pm

Sponsored by Tesco

Our ever-popular combined schools’ concert will feature performers from Abbey College and local primary schools.
Tickets £3 (£2 concs), available from participating schools or on the door. Accompanied under 16s free.
Refreshments available.

Saturday 10 July

Gala Evening
with the HuMS Big Band

Abbey College South Hall
7.00 for 7.30pm

Sponsored by Luminus

A special return of the Cabaret Evening to celebrate our 20th anniversary, this time featuring the Huntingdonshire Music School Big Band, who follow the tradition of Benny Goodman, Glen Miller (above) and other band leaders from the swing era of the 30s and 40s.

This is a chance to bring your own picnic and enjoy the unique convivial atmosphere and entertainment.

Please note that you must phone 01487 710225 or 813848 to reserve a table.

Tickets £10 (£9 conc)

Sunday 25 July

Ramsey Storytellers:
Walk of the Town

Meet on Church Green 6.00pm

Sponsored by Burton Brothers

Wear some comfortable shoes and enjoy a stroll around Ramsey with The Ramsey Storytellers.

Listen to tales about the town, some true, some tall. Encounter the ‘Devil in Human Form’ from the 12th Century. Hear the ‘Founding of the Abbey’ – part myth, part fact. Meet ‘Josef Jakobs’ the 1940s spy. Enjoy the unlikely misadventure of ‘Elbows Jones’ with other tales and anecdotes from in and around Ramsey.

And of course no such walk would be complete without a ghost story!

Friday 1 October

Classical Connections:
Robert Schumann

Ramsey Community Centre 7.30pm

A ROMANTIC IMAGINATION

An introductory talk on the piano music of Robert Schumann

This is the first of a series of talks for the enthusiastic amateur with an interest in classical music. Tonight we welcome Donald Ellman, who has made a lifetime study of Schumann. Donald was Head of Postgraduate Studies at the London College of Music and gives talks for the University of the Third Age.

This should prove to be an entertaining evening, which will include musical illustrations, presented by an engaging and experienced lecturer.

Tickets £5