Thursday
There will be a session for early birds and stewards from 8pm in the Bay Horse (campsite will not be open until Friday except for stewards, volunteers welcome).
Friday
Campsite will be open for new arrivals from 12 noon until 10pm,
Registration will start at 4pm until 10pm in the Committee Room of the Town Hall – you will be able to pick up your copy of the printed programme and leather badge.
There will be a meet, greet and play session starting at 4pm in the small Hall of the Town Hall. A bar will be available.
Later in the evening there will be sessions in the local pubs, one of which will be a singers session.
Saturday
There are several breakfast venues based around the market square including the the Kings Head Hotel (booking Required) Cafe on the Square and Bordar House Teas. There is also the Station Cafe only a 10 minute walk from Masham Centre.
Registration will start at 10 am until 4pm in the Committee Room of the Town Hall – you will be able to pick up your copy of the printed programme and leather badge.
During the morning Weather permitting there will be an open air session in the market amongst the traders.
There will be a session with Nick and Mary Barber in one of the pub venues over lunch time.
All pubs and cafes serve lunch there is also a takeaway sandwich shop. There are other outlets selling snacks.
There will be an afternoon slow session for beginners and improvers 2pm till 4pm venue to be confirmed
During the afternoon there will be a talk and display from Highside Longsword who dance the Kirkby Malzeard sword dance. Weather permitting in the courtyard of the Bay horse.
Evening meals are available in local pubs and restaurants, there is also a fish and chip shop located on the square.
There will be Pub sessions during the afternoon and evening.
There is a Ceilidh in the Concert Hall of the Town Hall from 7pm featuring a local band TBA. This is open to the public at £10 per person, free to badge holders.
Sunday
Breakfast is as Saturday, Sunday lunch is served in the pubs and cafes on the Square.
Sunday arrivals can register at the Town Hall from 10am until 2pm.
There will be a morning session specialising in Playford tunes led by Gez Pegram who is a member of the York Guard.
There will be an afternoon slow session for beginners and improvers 2pm till 4pm in the Small Hall in the Town Hall.
There will be sessions in the pubs from 12 noon and also a survivors session in the evening, venue to be confirmed.
Please note this programme is a only a guide, event times and venues are subject to alteration or even cancellation!