Friday 19th September evening, 7pm-9pm
The new revision of the Sacred Harp will be launched by the Revision Committee.
There will be a presentation by David Ivey and members of the revision committee to honour those involved in producing the new book, as well as honouring the composers of the new songs. There will also be an opportunity to sing some of the new songs.
Saturday 20th September
10am-10:30am | Registration at Barley Mow Village Hall, Birtley, nr. Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 2AJ
10:30am-11:15am | Session 1
11:15am-11:30am | Recess
11:30am-12:30pm | Session 2
12:30pm-2:00pm | Extended! Dinner on the grounds. We welcome dishes for dinner on the grounds! Those who wish to bring and share food are asked to manage their own dish, bringing it ready to serve with a utensil, and collecting leftovers and crockery at the end of the event. No slow cookers or hot food please.
2:00pm-3:00pm | Session 3
3:00pm-3:15pm | Recess
3:15pm-4:00pm | Session 4
4.15pm-5:00pm | UK Sacred Harp Convention Annual Business Meeting
7.30pm onwards | Informal social event, at Barley Mow Village Hall, Birtley, nr. Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 2AJ
To ensure everyone can find food easily, we have arranged for a food truck serving Greek inspired food, catering for all major diets. We have a minimum spend, so please do think about using the truck and joining friends at the social. We will be running a paid bar, so bring ID if you look under 25! Electronic payments only – no cash. There will be a Ceilidh as well as quiet space for chatting. We have arranged a Ceilidh caller, and we are assured there will be a couple of accessible dances, all supported by an amazing Sacred Harp scratch Cèilidh band.
Sunday 21st September
10am-10:30am | Registration at Barley Mow Village Hall, Birtley, nr. Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 2AJ
10:30am-11:15am | Session 1
11:15am-11:30am | Recess
11:30am-12:30pm | Session 2 (We will have Sick and Housebound and Memorial lessons at about 12 noon.)
12:30pm-1:30pm | Dinner on the grounds. We welcome dishes for dinner on the grounds! Those who wish to bring and share food are asked to manage their own dish, bringing it ready to serve with a utensil, and collecting leftovers and crockery at the end of the event. There won’t be facilities for reheating food at the venue.
1:30pm-2:30pm | Session 3
2:30pm-2:45pm | Recess
2:45pm-3:30pm | Session 4