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Page from the theatre programme for a production of "The Gondoliers" at the Hippodrome Theatre, Keighley, staged by Keighley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in November / December 1921. This page includes a synopsis for Act Two.
Keighley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society's production of "The Gondoliers" played at the Hippodrome Theatre in Keighley for six nights (and a Saturday matinee) from Monday 28th November to Saturday 3rd December 1921. The comic opera was written by William S. Gilbert with music by Arthur Sullivan. The KAODS production was produced by Avalon Collard, with musical director Jos. Scargill.
The story is set in 1750, in the canal-riddled city of Venice and the Palace of Barataria. Two Gondoliers - brothers Marco and Guiseppe Palmieri (played by Arthur E. Ramsden and Watson M. Walker) - are to select brides from the gathered peasant girls. They settle upon Gianetta (Edith Robson) and Tessa (Mabel Rothera) but the wedding celebrations are interrupted by the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro (Ernest Marsden and Marion Holmes) with their daughter Casilda (Agnes Battle). As an infant, Casilda was married by proxy to the heir of the King of Barataria, but then, for political reasons, that heir was hidden away and was raised by a Gondolier - and it is believed that either Marco or Guiseppe is that heir! While the heir's original nurse, who could identify the true heir, is sent for, the two brothers are removed to the Palace where they reign jointly. Their new wives are left behind and Casilda is left waiting to discover which is her betrothed. The nurse finally arrives and it turns out that the heir is actually the Duke and Duchess' servant Luiz (John Pickles), the secret lover of Casilda, and so everyone can be reunited with their true loves.
The show also starred W. Bruce Johnston, Sidney Calvert, Alan Petty, Harry Binns, Charles H. Dewhirst, Hilda Smith, Kitty Connolly, Cissie Jowett and Walter Bannister.
The Keighley News of Saturday 3rd December 1921 reviewed the production: "Mr. Johnston and Mr. Marsden are sufficiently versatile to adequately fill almost any roles in comic opera or musical comedy, and when we say that they are successful as Don Alahambra and The Duke of Plaza-Toro respectively we can pay them no higher compliment. Both fully appreciate the subtleties of the Gilbertian humour, whether in song or dialogue, and avoid temptation to exaggerate what is almost wholly the mirth-provoking part of the opera. Moreover, they deliver their lines clearly - a remark which applies to the cast generally... Mr. J. Harker - who, by the way, played Lunz in the 1908 presentation - handles his forces quite smartly as the hon. musical director, and the tasteful work of the orchestra adds considerably to the success of the performance. The restraint shown in their work is distinctly commendable. The dressing and staging of the opera leaves nothing to be desired."
The Society had already performed "The Gondoliers" in 1908, and would to do so again, thirty years later, in 1951.
The 44-page programme was printed by Wadsworth & Co. of Russell Street, Keighley. It measures approximately 190mm by 120mm. The programme was part of an anonymous donation given in 2022.
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Testimonial game for William Bardsley (1946/47 - 1951/52) and Cyril Davies (1946/47 - 1959/60)
William Bardsley:
Before moving to Macclesfield had played for Crewe Alexandra. He also captained the Royal Navy Team at Lowestoft. A gifted player who gave 100% in every match and whilst he was a recognised defender there were a few occasions when he was used in attack. He won a Challenge Cup winners' medal in 1948 and a Cheshire Senior Cup winners' medal in 1950. A joint Testimonial game for him and Cyril Davies was held on 23 April 1951 against Bury from which he received £150.
Cyril Davies:
A local lad and son of a former Macclesfield player, Cyril initially played for Northampton reserves. During the Second World War he served in the RAF and played for teams around Rugby during 1944-45. On his transfer to Cheadle, Staffordshire he was captain of the unit's team in the Longton League. Cyril had the honour of being chosen for a Combined Services team who played against Czechoslovakia.
During his time with the Silkmen Cyril was described as a cool, resourceful and clever player. He signed for Macclesfield in 1946 and was a defender for his first four seasons playing at left-half although he was the side's right-half in 1947-48. On the arrival of Walter Shepherd he moved to the outside-left position replacing Ken Speak, a position which he made his own.
A regular in the team for much of his playing time, he was virtually ever-present from 1946 to 1950 and was ever-present in 1952-53 when the side were Champions of the Cheshire League. He gained a Challenge Cup winners' medal in 1948 and three winners' medals in the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1951, 1952 and 1954. He notched up his 400th appearance in February 1955 when he was made captain for the day. On 23 April 1951 a joint Testimonial match for Cyril and William Bardsley was held when Bury were the visitors, from which they each received £150.
When he retired from playing he became the team’s coach having passed the FA’s preliminary examination, however, Cyril was called out of retirement when he played in his last match for the Silkmen on 21 November 1959 at Mossley.
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â¢Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
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The Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) currently includes over 100 Issuing Banks in the EBRD region and more than 800 Confirming Banks worldwide. The event gave EBRD partner banks the opportunity to review and discuss industry challenges, pricing, limits and trade opportunities with key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce HQ and local National ICC Committees.
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Design and layout publication artwork for the Everton Football Club Official Matchday Programme. Important aspects are utilizing the branding such as typefaces, colour and style. Content varies from editoral, advertising and marketing.
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The Programme also featured multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on key strategic themes related to the role of civil society as an important actor in transition and development processes. Special features of the Civil Society Programme 2016 were discussions on:
â¢25 years of Transition - The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
â¢Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
â¢EBRDâs Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (2016-2020): the role of civil society
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â¢25 years of Transition - The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
â¢Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
â¢EBRDâs Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (2016-2020): the role of civil society
â¢Inclusion through skills and innovatiom
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The Programme also featured multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on key strategic themes related to the role of civil society as an important actor in transition and development processes. Special features of the Civil Society Programme 2016 were discussions on:
â¢25 years of Transition - The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
â¢Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
â¢EBRDâs Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (2016-2020): the role of civil society
â¢Inclusion through skills and innovatiom
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Football programme; East of Scotland Cup Final. 1951
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I recently got the job of scanning a batch of football programmes, magazines and comics for sale on www.ebay.co.uk under the seller name of the_genies_cave. I thought that they might have a wider interest. Further, I discovered a Flickr group dedicated to them!
The Civil Society Programme took place on Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May and provided an opportunity for dialogue between civil society and EBRD staff, senior management, the President and Board Directors. It was an occasion for civil society stakeholders to learn more about the Bank and discuss issues of interest and concern regarding the EBRDâs policies and investment projects.
The Programme also featured multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on key strategic themes related to the role of civil society as an important actor in transition and development processes. Special features of the Civil Society Programme 2016 were discussions on:
â¢25 years of Transition - The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
â¢Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
â¢EBRDâs Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (2016-2020): the role of civil society
â¢Inclusion through skills and innovatiom
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A fire-side chat with Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics, Sciences Po (incoming EBRD Chief Economist)
Civil society, operating in the space between public and private sectors, has played an important role in socio-political and economic transition processes around the world, including the EBRDâs traditional countries of operations. In 25 years since the establishment of the EBRD, civil societyâs contribution to transition has varied across the post-communist transition region. In some countries, the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) has contributed to more democratic political systems and more open market based economies as a âreputational actorâ performing a âwatchdogâ function and as a generator of âsocial capitalâ necessary to sustain the chan
Rural and "community development programmes in India" are incomplete if people don’t have access to #healthcare. Umeed has served 5 million people from over 500 villages and slums in Dhuri and Sangrur districts through its health-at-the-doorstep programme since 1997. Read more: www.arvindkhanna.com/health-care-in-punjab.html
9th May 1956 Wycombe Hospital Cup - souvenir programme as the Wanderers had just won the Isthmian for the first time.
One of two programmes that raise a query
This single sheet programme is from the Youth Cup played on 30-12-1980
I have just picked up another programme from the same game but several of the players are different
Both say they are a programme so that rules out a team sheet so why the difference?
Or as the old boring line goes "Where there's one there's"
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Preceded by a few shots taken at the match - A sad day at Upton Park, having watched the actual last ever home game to be played at Upton Park on Sky on 10 May 2016, for us the last home game at Upton Park was against Norwich on 26/Sep/2015.
A good game which resulted in a 2-2 draw, the atmosphere was in the usual tradition of the Boleyn Ground and we face the start of the new season at the Olympic Stadium with some trepidation - large and impressive it may be, but it's leased not owned and the legendary atmosphere may never be the same again...
Photo copyright © R. Chilton
The Civil Society Programme took place on Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May and provided an opportunity for dialogue between civil society and EBRD staff, senior management, the President and Board Directors. It was an occasion for civil society stakeholders to learn more about the Bank and discuss issues of interest and concern regarding the EBRD’s policies and investment projects.
The Programme also featured multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on key strategic themes related to the role of civil society as an important actor in transition and development processes. Special features of the Civil Society Programme 2016 were discussions on:
•25 years of Transition - The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
•Engaging civil society to promote transparent procurement
•EBRD’s Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality (2016-2020): the role of civil society
•Inclusion through skills and innovatiom
In addition, a panel organised by the youth organisation AIESEC looked at the role of youth in shaping the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
25 years of Transition: The Role of Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
A fire-side chat with Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics, Sciences Po (incoming EBRD Chief Economist)
Civil society, operating in the space between public and private sectors, has played an important role in socio-political and economic transition processes around the world, including the EBRD’s traditional countries of operations. In 25 years since the establishment of the EBRD, civil society’s contribution to transition has varied across the post-communist transition region. In some countries, the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) has contributed to more democratic political systems and more open market based economies as a ‘reputational actor’ performing a ‘watchdog’ function and as a generator of ‘social capital’ necessary to sustain the change process through the difficult early years. In other countries, the focus of CSOs has been on providing a variety of social services particularly to disadvantaged and vulnerable people negatively affected by the transition process. Many civil society actors have been operating in restrictive regulatory environments, and have relied heavily on international donor funding.
What has been civil society’s input into promoting good governance, sustainable development and economic inclusion in EBRD’s traditional region over the past few decades? What are the key lessons learned, from both its successes and failures that can be applied to other countries embarking on a transition process? What steps could be taken to increase the role of civil society in promoting positive changes in societies and economies?
The discussion looked back at the key achievements and setbacks of the civil society sector in contributing to transition since the Bank’s establishment. It also reflected upon the challenges ahead for civil society in building well-governed, sustainable and inclusive economies and societies.