WHEN IS IT?

This event is being held on Saturday 18th June 2022. Morning slots start at 9:15 AM and finish at 12:35 PM and afternoon slots start at 14:00 PM and finish at 17:20 PM .

WHERE IS IT?

Whiteoak Springs Western Town is in Derby and is a purpose built frontier town which features all of the usual buildings and dwellings associated with mid 19th century America including : Bank, Saloon, Mercantile Store, Gunsmith, Jail House, Court House, Brothel, Gunsmith, Apothacary.

ACCESS?

The town is outdoors and is on uneven ground covered with chippings. It is not ideal ground for wheelchair access.

WHAT IS IT?

The event features seven models who will all be in period costumes. There are twenty-one places for photographers in the morning and another twenty-one places for photographers in the afternoon. The townsfolk residents will also be in attendance on the day, dressed in period costume and going about their everyday business. They are also available to photograph.

LIGHTS/ACTION?

Most of the sets and photographic possibilities are outdoors, in and around the town. Lighting equipment will be provided on each set indoors where necessary for your use. The use of lighting equipment is included within your admission price. Lights will either be continuous lights or studio/strobe lighting with triggers and modifiers for your use. If you require assistance using the lights provided then we will be on hand to provide expertise.

You are also welcome to bring along your own lighting rigs if you are more comfortable using them but you must keep them with you at all times and observe COVID compliant usage restrictions.

Leon Richardson as Pat Garrett

No western frontier town is complete without a lawman and Leon is our Pat Garrett for the day. Famous for having been the sheriff that shot Billy the Kid, Garrett was an old gashioned lawman who was both charming and ruthless in pursuit of upholding the law.

Sally Richardson as Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley is being played by Sally Richardson at Whiteoak Springs. Annie was an American sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s wild west show. Accomplished with a gun and a rifle, Annie is a talented marksman and can easily hold her own.

Lynda Easton as Lili Damita

Widow to Whiteoak Springs’ most brutal outlaw, Lili racketeers from the local saloon. She’s respected but feared, due to his reputation. People know not to bring trouble to the Saloon, because the Saloon will bring trouble to them. She entertains her regulars with a nightly routine of songs.

Rob Jones as Joseph Schmidt

A former cavalryman and now a farmer, Joe is a second generation immigrant from Europe. He went off the rails for a while fighting land battles with settlers but now leaves the hellraising to his four sons. He makes a monthy trip into Whiteoaks to fill up his wagon with provisions.

Gabby Monet as Strawberry Alice

Driven out of too many towns to keep counting, Strawberry Alice has settled in Whiteoak Springs and runs the local whorehouse with an iron fist. Feisty and sassy, Alice is deeply unpopular with the townswomen but she has a hard head for business and keeps her girls turning over cash.