Events

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Forthcoming Events

We are happy to publicise all events related to John Denver. Additionally, if you would like to organise an event on behalf of Friends of John Denver, you might find these guidelines helpful.

12 July 2008	The Poems Prayers & Promises Picnic, Dersingham National Nature Reserve, Norfolk
15 July 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island (Tel: 02392 463 805)
25 July 2008	Remembering John Denver - concert with Steve Cherelle, Wes Cardy & Jan Mellon at the Quay Theatre Sudbury, Suffolk. Box office - 01787 374745.
6 September 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Warners Bembridge, Isle of Wight (Tel: 01983 873 931)
13 September 2008	Autumn Denver Day and Mark Robinson concert at Walton on the Hill, Stafford. View the Denver Day flyer ( pdf document, 148kb) and the Mark Robinson concert flyer ( pdf document, 36kb).
15 October 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Warners Sinah Warren, Hampshire (Tel: 02392 466 421)
13 December 2008	Concert by Timberwolf (Neil & Gill Sharman) - 'Songs For Christmas 2008', at Chapeltown Scout Hall, Burncross Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. More details to follow.
23 December 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Warners Gunton Hall, Lowestoft, Nr Gt Yarmouth (Tel: 01502 730288)
26 December 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Warners Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset (Tel: 01460 30111)
21 March 2009	Concert by John Adams - more information to follow nearer the time

Past Events + Reviews

14 June 2008	Concert by Mark Robinson, 2pm at the Crown Inn, Post Office Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire. For further details contact Mark.
4 April 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Box Office: 0844 493 9999)
1 April 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Epsom Playhouse, Surrey (Box Office: 01372 742555 / 742227)
30 March 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Tamworth Assembly Rooms (Box Office: 01827 709 618)
21 March 2008	'Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver' - Wayne Denton at Castle Hall, Hertford (Box Office: 01992 531 500)
8 March 2008	Spring Denver Day followed by John Adams in concert, in Leicester. John will be accompanied by Guido Bos on keyboards. We are delighted to have John and Guido coming to play for us, all the way from Colorado and Holland - this will be a day and evening not to be missed. Further details to follow - mark your calendars now! Update: View Christine's photos of Denver Day and photos of John Adams' concert. Click on the thumbnails for larger pictures. See also Neil Sharman's photos of Denver Day and the John Adams concert.
1 March 2008	Remembering John Denver - concert with Steve Cherelle, Wes Cardy & Jan Mellon at West Cliff Theatre, Clacton, Essex. Box Office 01255 433344
26 January 2008	Concert by Nickels & Dimes, in Drayton, Norwich. Updated with Diane’s pictures.
20 January 2008	Remembering John Denver - concert with Steve Cherelle, Wes Cardy & Jan Mellon at The Brentwood Theatre, Essex. Box Office - day 01277 200305 - eve 01245 491252
15 December 2007	Our Christmas Denver Day will be held at Pershore, between Worcester and Evesham. The day will be concluded with a special evening Christmas concert by our own Mark Robinson, featuring seasonal favourites that were included in John's Christmas concerts as well as some of Mark's own songs. View the Denver Day invitation, with full details - pdf document, 139kb. Update: View photos of Denver Day and photos of Mark's concert. Click on the thumbnails for larger pictures.
1 December 2007	Concert by Neil & Gill Sharman - "Songs For Christmas/ 10 Years On ~ Remembering John Denver - The Finale!", at The Scout Hall, Chapeltown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
27 October 2007	Tribute concert by Larry Guild and Ciaran Dorris, at the Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton. Show starts at 8pm, tickets £7 (£5) from the venue - call 01389 738762. All proceeds go to charity.
27-28 October 2007	International Denver Weekend, Sinzig, Germany - on the river Rhine, about 25 km south of Bonn. Contact Gabi at g.kuss@t-online.de or Jessy at sylvijessy@johndenverclub.de. See www.johndenverclub.org/weekend.htm
Oct-Nov 2007	'Country Roads - A Celebration of JD' tour by Wayne Denton, including Saturday 6th October at Warners, Norton Grange on the Isle-of-Wight
9 November 2007	Tribute concert by Larry Guild and Ciaran Dorris, at the Cumbernauld Theatre. Show starts at 8pm, tickets £9 (£5) from the venue - call 01236 732887. All proceeds go to charity.
3-17 October 2007	Club trip to Aspen
12 October 2007	Tribute concert by Larry Guild and Ciaran Dorris, at the AK Bell Theatre, Perth. Show starts at 8pm, tickets £7 (£5) from the venue - call 01738 477017. All proceeds go to charity.
13 October 2007	10th year commemorative concert on Merseyside.
22 September 2007	Concert by Neil & Gill Sharman plus Special Guest - "10 Years On ~ Remembering John Denver", at The Wheatsheaf Co-Operative Theatre, Wyken, Coventry
27 July 2007	Remembering John Denver - concert with Steve Cherelle, Wes Cardy & Jan Mellon at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Suffolk
9 June 2007	Concert by Timberwolf - An Evening Of Musical Variety featuring Neil & Gill Sharman, at Thurcroft, Rotherham
4-5 May 2007	Pete Huttlinger, Mack Bailey & Chris Nole in a 2 night Special John Denver Tribute (with some other material of their own). Ticket info: cheque or cash to Jackie Freeman. Feet First, 53 High St. Stokesley, North Yorks. TS9 5AD include SAE stating which night you want tickets for. £15.00 per ticket. Venue is Kirkby Church Hall, Kirkby In Cleveland, North Yorkshire (Near Stokesley) Any questions call Jackie on 01642 713575 or 714061 See photos - courtesy of Gill Clayton, and with her permission
28 April 2007	Spring Denver Day at Walton Village Hall – view and print the Denver Day flier ( pdf document, you may need to download Adobe Reader 8) See Rose and Diane's photos of Spring Denver Day
28 April 2007	Concert by Nickels & Dimes, also at Walton Village Hall.
3 March 2007	Concert by Neil & Gill Sharman - "10 Years On ~ Remembering John Denver", at Ossett Town Hall, Wakefield
10 January 2007	'Country Roads - A Celebration of JD' - Wayne Denton at Warners, Bembridge on the Isle-of-Wight
9 December 2006	Christmas Concert by Neil & Gill Sharman at Chapeltown, Sheffield. Updated with photos
11 November 2006	Autumn Denver Day in Coventry, followed by a concert by singer/songwriter Steve Brook, who has kindly agreed to step in following Brad and Kathy Fitch’s decision not to come to the UK.
27/28 October 2006	JD charity concert and proposed weekend at The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Cheshire. View the concert poster (pdf document, 27kb); view full details of the weekend (pdf document, 9kb). Contact Brian Lupton on 0151-653-3794 or brianandjanare@hotmail.co.uk. View Christine's photos.
23 September 2006	Dedication of the John Denver bench at Dersingham Bog, Norfolk, at 12 noon, plus an evening BBQ. Updated
9 September 2006	Mark Robinson plays a variety of music, not just JD’s and his own this time, to benefit the Red Cross. Admission free but donations to the Red Cross are encouraged. At St James Parish Church, Main Street, Barton-Under-Needwood, starting at 7:00 pm
1 July 2006	The Country Roads Walk 2006 - Haworth, Yorkshire.
14-15 July 2006	John Denver Tribute nights featuring Pete Huttlinger, Chris Nole and Mack Bailey in Kirkby, North Yorkshire. Updated
20 May 2006	The Country Roads Walk 2006 - Rockingham Forest.
5 May 2006	Music night with special guest Mark Robinson, in Oxton, Wirral.
29 April 2006	Spring Denver Day at Walton Village Hall, Staffordshire, including a Special Concert, now updated with photos.
21 January 2006	Steve Brook in concert - updated with review and photos.
3 December 2005	Concert News from Neil & Gill Sharman. Updated
9-10 December 2005	An Evening of John Denver Music - A Tribute Concert by Steve Kern
12 November 2005	Autumn Denver Day at the Bowling Club in Coventry. Updated
1 October 2005	Concert News from Neil & Gill Sharman.
28 May 2005	Charity Concert by Mark Robinson Cancelled due to ill health
21 May 2005	The Country Roads Walk 2005
23 April 2005	Spring Denver Day at Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire.
23 April 2005	Concert by Dave Mallett, also at Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire.
26 March 2005	Concert for Katie Mellor Cancelled due to double-booking by venue.
Oct - Dec 2004	Concert News from Neil & Gill Sharman. Updated
18 December 2004	Christmas Concert by Mark Robinson
13 November 2004	Autumn Denver Day, at The Avenue Bowling Club, Gaveston Road, Coundon, Coventry.
October 2004	Club trip to Aspen
15 May 2004	Concert by Mark Robinson at St Joseph The Worker Church Hall, Demontfort Way, Coventry. Updated
27 March 2004	Spring Denver Day at Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire. Updated
27 March 2004	Mack Bailey in Concert, also at Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire.
27 March 2004	An Evening Evening of Folk & Country Music featuring Neil & Gill Sharman
6/7 February 2004	Jim Curry's Tribute to John Denver Show, at the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas. Jim Connor is special guest. See Jim Curry's web site.
31 January 2004	An Invitation from Steve Brook
6 December 2003	Neil & Gill Sharman's Annual Christmas Show
6 December 2003	Rob Austin's Birthday Party.
25 October 2003	Denver Day, at The Avenue Bowling Club, Gaveston Road, Coundon, Coventry.
May-Oct 2003	Concerts by Wayne Denton
4 October 2003	The Songs of John Denver, featuring Neil & Gill Sharman
28 June 2003	Jim Connor in Concert in Coventry.
17 May 2003	The Music of John Denver, Featuring Neil & Gill Sharman
5 April 2003	Denver Day at Walton Village Hall, near Stafford
15 February 2003	Valentines Concert by Colorado
15 December 2002	Walk in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire
7 December 2002	Country & Western Music by Neil & Gill Sharman
30 November 2002	Christmas Concert by Neil & Gill Sharman
2 November 2002	Denver Day, at Elmdon Heath Community Centre, Solihull, West Midlands.
October 2002	Club Trip to Aspen
22 September 2002	Walk from Matlock to Rowsley, along the Derwent Valley
21 September 2002	United Nations International Day of Peace
1 September 2002	Picnic in Duddas Wood, Stafford - report and pictures
May-Aug 2002	Concerts by Wayne Denton
6 July 2002	Walk in the Derbyshire Peak District
25 May 2002	Anita's 40th Birthday Bash
30 April 2002	Review of Concert by Wayne Denton
20 April 2002	Denver Day at St Philips Church Hall in Dorridge, Solihull.
13 April 2002	Concert by Neil Sharman & Gill Wales
1 March 2002	Concert by Neil Sharman & Gill Wales
15 December 2001	Concert by Colorado
5 December 2001	Committee Meeting
20 October 2001	Denver Day
16 June 2001	Concert by Colorado
28 April 2001	Denver Day
25 November 2000	Denver Day
October 2000	Club Trip to Aspen