Artworks e-news June 2016

 

 

WYCHAVON FAMILY ARTS WORKSHOPS
Drop in to these monthly arts and crafts workshops on 2^nd Saturday of the month at The
Meetbox (opposite Muffin Break) in St Andrews Shopping Centre, Droitwich Spa starting
from 9 July from 2-4pm, aged from 3 years+ £2 per child or £1 per extra sibling. This project
is supported by Wychavon District Council. Contact The Canal Side Studios 07725 488513
thecanalsidestudios@gmail.com

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NUMBER 8
Number 8 Opens Call for Gallery Submissions

Number 8 is calling for exhibitors that would like to submit up to two pieces of work to an
Open Exhibition that will take place between Thu 6 Oct - Wed 26 Oct 2016 and for artists
that would like to have a solo or group exhibition in 2017.

The deadline for Open Exhibition submission is Mon 18 July, 11am.

The deadline for 2017 solo or group exhibitions is Mon 25 July, 11am.     

If you are an artist or groups of artists interested in exhibiting at Number 8. Further details
and Submission Forms are attached or  available to download from their website
http://www.number8.org/downloads/ or contact exhibitions@number8.org / 01386 561906

Other shows and projects include Calamity Jane Sing-a-Long (U), Ciné Concert: The Battle
of the SommeConductor Michael Lloyd, Chandos Symphony Orchestra, Olympics Play in a
Day for 8-18 year olds, Chance to Dance - Carnival Summer School for over 55’s

www.number8.org

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SONIA SABRI COMPANY
Salaam. Salaam meaning ‘peace’ is Sonia Sabri Company’s latest stunning creation.
This two part programme cleverly weaves a dialogue between live music and Kathak dance,
celebrating harmony, inner–stillness and the simple bliss of being alive.

Thursday 7 July, 7.30pm The Courtyard,  Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR
Box Office – 01432 340555
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WORCESTERSHIRE EARLY MUSIC
Friday 24th June, Vivaldi Four Seasons, 7.30pm College Hall, Worcester Cathedral

tickets £15 (£5 under 18), 2 for £15, or £25 family ticket wegottickets, ref 353276

 

Friday 19th August lunchtime recital, 1pm Songs from medieval and renaissance times
composed by women, Old St Martin's, Cornmarket given by Ruth Hopkins, from K'antu

Retiring collection

 

Summer events at St Swithuns, Worcester include lunchtime organ recitals each Friday at
1.10pm throughout June, July and August (retiring collection) and on Saturday 16th July at
7pm, The Elgar School of Music end of term concert will take place in St Swithuns, featuring
the recorder group and Baroque choir amongst others.

 

Old Chapel Court Concerts, Tewkesbury, Sunday 10th July The Border Waites 15.30

perform a programme entitled Shipwreck! Sunday 31st July Under the Greenwood Tree 15.00

a programme of music from 18th century England. For more details of these and many other
events visit www.severnmuses.net

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
NYO Inspire Orchestra Play the Hub!

When: Saturday 9th July 2016, 11am (sign in from 10:30 am) – 6pm

Where: South Bromsgrove High School, Bromsgrove B60 3NL

Who: Teenage instrumental musicians grade 4+ Free!

 

Come and join in a day of workshops with the NYO Inspire Orchestra culminating in a performance
of Nino Rota’s La Strada by the NYO Inspire Orchestra. Play in the parade, pick up tips on orchestra
techniques, and enjoy a theatrical performance by the NYO Inspire Orchestra. If you’re a teenage
musicians playing at grade 4+, then this day is for you!

 

To sign up please contact Monika Cockcroft at Worcestershire Youth Music on
mcockcroft@worcestershire.gov.uk by Friday 17th June
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FREE TRAINING COURSES
Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service are running some free training courses in
First Aid and safeguarding  to employees and volunteers of community organisations and charities.
If you want to find out more and dates etc. then contact Tonia Enderby
Tel: 01905 779115

Email: tonia@droitwichcvs.org.uk

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DANCEFEST-VISTA CHOIR
NO SINGING REQUIRED! NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

They're looking for 100 people of all ages to be part of a 'movement choir', performing simple
movement, created with choreographers David McKenna and Yael Owen-McKenna, to be part
of their Summer performance experience in the beautiful grounds of Croome Court. No experience
is necessary and it's FREE to take part (or you can donate to their crowdfunder). There is no
singing required with this performance. It involves simple co-ordinated movements performed by
a large group of people of all ages and abilities in a well-loved heritage site.

Please note that UNDER 14s should be with AN ADULT TAKING PART.

You'll need to be able to make all of these dates:

Rehearsals - Sunday 10 July, 10am-4pm / Friday 15 July, 6.30-9pm at Croome.

Performances - 16 & 17 July, 1pm-4.30pm at Croome.

Please register at www.dancefest.co.uk/performances/vista/vista-movement-choir
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EVESHAM FESTIVAL OF WORDS
They have two fringe events coming up before the Festival - the free Picnic at The Valley on
Sunday 26 June (1-4pm).  Hopefully the sun will shine, they will have story tellers, pony rides,
an optional steam train.  Everyone is encouraged to come along in fancy dress, as a character
from a favourite book, with prizes for best boy, girl and family.  By complete contrast there is a
two course lunch followed by a talk on Evesham Bell Foundry at Holland House on Tuesday 28th
June.  Details of both are on the website www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org

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LITTLE BUCKLAND GALLERY
Brass Monkey Group
Coming out of the cold for their first group show in four years with a richly diverse exhibition of
ceramics, painting and sculpture. 25 June – 3 July 2016, 10am – 5pm, daily

Join them for drinks, Sun 26 June, 12noon – 4pm
Little Buckland Gallery, Little Buckland, Broadway WR12 7JH

www.littlebucklandgallery.co.uk
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NORBURY THEATRE

Hello, Dolly! tells the story of Dolly Levi – a glamorous, wise cracking woman with a big heart who
is also a professional matchmaker, focused on bringing love to the great and good of Manhattan.
However, she soon realises that one of the suitors brings more than a little sparkle to her own eye too

with hilarious consequences! Boasting a dazzling score which has inspired great artists such as
Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, this bold and brassy musical is full of fantastic numbers including
“Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, and  “Hello, Dolly!” Wednesday 22^nd

- Saturday 25th June & Wednesday 29th June - Saturday 2nd July

Tickets £14/12
Also some PLAY READING Friday 8th July 7:30pm in the Green Room, Dangerous Corner by J. B. Priestley
www.norburytheatre.co.uk
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RAINBOW DAYS
New! Adult day opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Make new friends whilst having fun and
learning new skills. Arts and crafts, photography, drama, film days, cinema, keep fit and more!
Dodderhill Equestrian, Crutch lane, Droitwich, WR9 0BE
www.rainbowdays.co.uk
info@rainbowdays.co.uk  07426 041619