Woodley Town Mayor, Cllr Janet Sartorel, attended the Finale Concert of the Woodley Festival of Music & Arts and was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers to thank the Mayor, Woodley Town Council and the staff at the Oakwood Centre for their support each year.
Fiona Fisher, chairperson of Woodley Festival of Music & Art gave huge thanks for the facilities of the Oakwood Centre and help from staff. She also said that the grant given by the council goes a long way towards keeping the event going.
The festival is held over three weekends in March and comprises five sections – Choral, Instrumental, Pianoforte, Vocal and Speech & Drama. They offer a wide range of classes from beginner, graded or own choice to open classes.
The Woodley Festival of Music and Arts provides a warm and friendly environment to perform before a professional adjudicator and a supportive audience. Although a competitive festival, the aim is to provide an enjoyable experience for the performer. Each performer is given written and verbal feedback and medals are awarded to 1st , 2nd and 3rd place.