Lunar Walk - Itinerary

The Lunar Walk which was cancelled earlier this summer due to appalling weather is now back on. A fun day for all (in the sun we hope). It follows the same itinerary as before… There will be dramatic interludes and songs along the way featuring luminaries of the Lunar Society such as Matthew Boulton, James Watt, Joseph Priestley and William Withering.
Those walking in costume will be seeking sponsorship but anyone else may accompany us at a cost of £4 per head (£2.50 concessions). All proceeds will go towards financing the exciting new Winter fullscale production of “Eclipsed – the dark side of the Lunar Society”.
For more details ring the society on 0121 464 1890.
The itinerary runs as follows (or as close to it as we can get!)

10:15 – 10:30 Keeley Street
(B9 4HQ off St Andrew’s Road which is off Watery Lane Middleway)
Assemble here for start.
DRAMA:
· Matthew Boulton sees the walkers off and
· Erasmus Darwin reads a poem.

10:50 – 11:00 Warwick Bar Junction

11:10 – 11:15 Curzon Street Tunnel (the far end)
DRAMA:
· The Lunar Men discuss canal plans.

11:30 – 11:45 Faraday Wharf Business Park
DRAMA:
· The Lunar Men debate future business in Birmingham.
· Erasmus Darwin reads another poem.
· The cook gets out her crystal ball.

11:50 – 12:20 Aston Junction
(access from Mill Street off Aston Road)
Picnic Lunch!
DRAMA:
· William Withering and local wise lady reveal the power of plants.
· Erasmus Darwin reads (yet) another poem.

12:20 – 12:40 Between Aston Junction and Snow Hill

DRAMA: Sing along songs with the Lunar Men!

12:40 – 12:50 Livery Street at Snow Hill
(access where Livery Street crosses the canal)

DRAMA:
· Canal folk lead us in hearty songs of life on the waterways.

13:00 – 13:10 Constitution Hill Bridge
(next to the Joseph Attwood plaque)

DRAMA:
· The cook takes us forward to Attwood who delivers a speech.

13:20 – 13:25 Saturday Bridge

DRAMA:
· All children present receive their “pay” as boatmen.

13:35 – 13:40 Chamberlain Square by Priestley’s Statue

DRAMA:
· Joseph Priestley talks about oxygen.
· Erasmus Darwin tries a poem.

13:55 – 14:05 Broad Street (Boulton, Watt, Murdoch statue)
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DRAMA:
· The sculptor is there to make drawings of the three above.

14:05 – 14:20 The ICC for “rest room” facilities

14:20 – 14:30 Symphony Court
(opposite, and just past, the NIA)

DRAMA:
· A symphony of song!

14:30 – 14:50 From the NIA towards Soho Loop

DRAMA:
· Sing when you’re walking.

14:50 – 14:55 Soho Loop Junction

DRAMA:
· The Lunar Men on canals.
· Erasmus Darwin tries again to read a poem.

14:55 – 15:00 Soho Loop Junction
Carriages await to convey the walkers to Soho House.

From 15:00 Soho House
Carriages await to convey the walkers to Soho House.

DRAMA:
· Matthew Boulton receives us, talks about his Mint and dispenses coins to the throng.
· Erasmus Darwin tries for last time to read a poem.