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ALVECHURCH SPORTS & Social Club hosts a series of music events including ACOUSTIC ROOTS with a variety of local performers ten times a year, KARAOKE every Sunday evening and LIVE bands. For up to date details of all events please visit the Club’s Facebook page or phone 0121 445 2121.


BLACKWELL CONCERT Band is always on the lookout for new players (all abilities and instruments welcome). For further details, email blackwellconcertband98@ gmail.com, or alternatively, visit www. blackwellconcert band.co.uk to learn more about the band and find details on upcoming events. You will also find info on how to book the band.


BEL CANTO SINGERS... do you enjoy sing- ing bright and lively pieces? Join in with a friendly group of mixed age singers. The music is a good variety (pop, retro, musi- cal and popular classical), and the group’s aim is to produce a quality sound whilst supporting charity and community fund raising. The singers meet on Monday eve- nings at Crabbs Cross Methodist Church, Crabbs Cross Lane, Redditch B97 5LD. The marvellous men would love more tenors and bass voices! If you enjoy singing, or would like to try something new, the group would love to hear from you. For more info visit www.belcantosingers.co.uk or contact Polly Speers on 01564 822672.


A JAZZ Night takes place at Beoley Vil- lage Hall on the 4th Wednesday of each month, featuring some fantastic “trad” jazz bands. For further details, or to order ad- vance tickets, call 01527 62584 or 01527 66646 (both before 9.30pm please).


BROMSGROVE FOLK Club meets on the second and last Thurs every month. For a full list of events call Bob Bignell on 0121 476 5938 or see www.bromsgrovefolk- club.co.uk


BROMSGROVE ROCK Choir offers every- one the chance to sing pop, rock and chart songs – no audition. Free taster sessions available. More info at www.rock- choir.com or on 01252 714276.


ALVECHURCH SAMBA Band, Banda Sem Nome, is looking for new recruits! This local community side meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs each month at Alvechurch Cricket Club at 8pm. Go along if you fancy having a go at something a little bit differ- ent and discovering your hidden talents! No previous experience required, all wel-


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come (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). More info from Andrea on 07867 858099.


BROMSGROVE COMMUNITY Choir meets on Thurs evenings, 6–7 pm at Bromsgrove Methodist Centre, in room 6, at the rear of the building off the small car park. They sing for fun and enjoyment; everyone wel- come, singers or not. If you are interested, please contact Ruth Henley for details on 01527 527022 or email r.g.henley@bt internet.com


IF YOU’D like a new hobby to brighten up your evenings, how about joining the Arrow Vale Singers? No audition process, no need to read music, just enjoy the benefits of singing with others. The group sings in a wide range of styles and per- forms fundraising concerts – this year’s chosen charity is Midlands Air Ambulance. Potential new members are welcome at rehearsals, every Weds from 8–10pm at Batchley Community Centre, Redditch B97 6PB – more info at www.arrowvalesingers. co.uk or by emailing arrowvalesingers@ gmail.com


THEATRE


RUBERY DRAMA Group meets every Wednesday at the Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery 7.30 for 7.45pm.


DANCING


AELFGYTHE BORDERMorris is actively seeking new dancers (female) and musi- cians (male or female) to join them for fun, exercise and dancing. They meet at 7.45pm every Wednesday in Alvechurch Baptist Church Hall. Everyone welcome. Come and play traditional folk music, or try morris dancing. For more details call Pam on 07961 830 831.


SEQUENCE BALLROOMand Latin danc- ing every Monday evening at 8pm at the Longbridge Social Club, 1012 Bristol Road South, Northfield. Occasional free tuition. All welcome to a friendly fun-filled dance. More details from Kalvin on 07725 265024.


ALVECHURCH MORRIS Men are on the look out for new dancers and musicians. They practise on Mondays at Alvechurch Baptist Church Hall, 8.30–10pm, followed by a “debrief” at a local hostelry. They dance in local towns and at various lo- cal and national events, and perform a world-famous (sort of) mummers play in the village every New Year’s Day. No abil-


ity, fitness or co-ordination required – if you are male, 18+ and prepared to spend more time than is probably good for you in public houses, pop along to meet the group! Drop in to any practice or contact Chris on 07984 570763 or email chris. alvechurchbagman@gmail.com


THE CIRCASSIAN Circle Barndancing Club runs on the first Saturday each month at Rowney Green Village Hall. £5 per person to include sandwich, tea and cake! More info on 01527 545002.


DANCE SESSIONS take place every Tues- day from 11am–12noon at the Where Next Hub (Unit 2a, Millsborough House, Ipsley Street, Redditch B98 7AL). Designed for people with special needs, but all are welcome – join Nikki and the team and learn some new moves! £7 per session. Book now on 01527 69330 or nickylevy5@ btconnect.com. All proceeds to the Where Next Association.


THE PHOENIX Dance Club holds a St Val- entine’s dance at Lickey End Social Club on Feb 18, with Richard Tarver on key- board. There is a bar and car park. Dances are usually held in the Bromsgrove Coun- cil building at Parkside Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove B61 0AD, but refurbish- ment has meant the club has had to meet elsewhere during Jan and Feb. More info from Mick or Thelma on 01527 872634.


BJ’S BUSY Boots Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays 2–3pm Dolphin. 7–10pm Court Leet. Thursdays 10.30–11.30 Amphlett Hall; 12–2.15pm Bromsgrove Methodist Centre. A fun way to exercise. For more details phone Brenda on 01517 870151.


CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES


THE LICKEY Hills Society hosts an illustrat- ed presentation by Edwin Gumbley, Barnt Green Village in 100 Picture Post Cards, at 7.30pm on Tues Feb 28 – venue to be confirmed. Drawing upon Edwin’s exten- sive collection of picture post cards, the presentation will show the development of Barnt Green over many years. More info from Baden Carlson on 0121 624 9464.


RENDEZVOUS RACING: Join our horse racing club. Info at www.rendezvousrac- ing.co.uk or info@rendezvousracing.co.uk


BURCOT KNIT & Natter meets weekly on Mondays from 1–3pm at Burcot Garden Centre, B60 1PW. Phone Kim Neale on 0121 445 1677, or drop by, for more de- tails. Cost £3 to include a drink and cake.


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