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all abilities and experience. A varied pro- gramme includes demos, talks, hands-on practical evenings and visits to exhibi- tions. The group meets on the first Thurs of the month from 7.15–9.30pm at Burcot Village Hall. Info at www.burcotwoodturn-
ers.org.uk or John on 0121 458 5884.
BROMSGROVE ART Society meets monthly at the St John Ambulance Centre, Bromsgrove B61 0EX. Visitors welcome, entry £2 including refreshments. For further information call Tony on 01527 876659 or visit
www.bromsgroveartsoci-
ety.org.uk
WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
BARNT GREEN WI meets at the Baptist Church in Barnt Green on the third Thurs each month, from 7.30–9.30pm. For more information please contact Julia Waters on 0121 447 9880.
BROMSGROVE WI meets at the Life after Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove B61 8RA on the second Tues each month at 2.15 pm. For more info please contact Christine Hickman-Smith 01527 870342 or email
christine.hs@uwclub.net
ST CATHERINE’S WI meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday each month, in ‘The Wheel’ at Blackwell. More information from Sue Barratt on 01527 596092 or
s.barratt@
bnvillej.bham.sch.uk
LICKEY WI meets on the first Tues of every month at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall (Trin- ity Centre), Old Birmingham Road, Lickey. More info from President Janet Ratcliffe on 0121 445 0163 or see
www.LickeyWI.
Wordpress.com
ARK ANGELSWI meets on the second Monday each month from 7.30 -9.30pm at the Ark, Alvechurch. For more info contact Rachael at
rachael.colclough@
sky.com
Workshops galore at Library
ALVECHURCH LIBRARY launches a brand new Young Teens Book Club (aimed at age 12+) on Sat Feb 4 from 10.30–11.30am. It will meet on the 1st Sat each month to share experiences on their latest reads and borrow new titles for free. Ask Sarah for more information.
l Worcestershire County Libraries has a new e-book and audio book service – the BorrowBox digital library App is available to all library members FREE of charge. Alvechurch Library hosts a launch event on Thurs Feb 2 from 3–4pm, when you can learn how to download the app to your device, bor- row e-books and audio files and browse the e-catalogue.
l The Adults Creative Writing course has been delayed in order to recruit two more participants. Please get in touch if you would like to join. Initially running for five weeks on Sat mornings with 10 hours of tuition – cost £36.
l Palmistry for Beginners: Learn the basics, and how to read another group member’s hand. This is a four-hour course spread over two weeks: Fridays March 3 and 10, from 2.15–4.15pm – cost £25.
l Introduction to Colour and Angels: Fri March 24, from 2.15–4.15pm, cost £15. Topics include Who are the angels and how close are they to you?; How to invite them into your life and strengthen
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your relationship to them; Different ways angels communicate with us; Your Guardian Angel; How colour has an im- portant influence; and Meditation.
l Working with your Spirit Guide: Fri April 7 from 2.15–4.15pm, cost £15. What is a spirit guide? How do I connect with mine? How can they enhance my life? Join Sue for this workshop on con- necting with your guides and helpers. Includes meditation and workbook.
l Spanish for Beginners: There are a few spaces available in Patrick’s new course, aimed at learners with no prior knowledge. It will equip students with phrases and vocabulary needed in daily situations: greetings, socialising, order- ing food and drinks. Starts Thurs Feb 23, from 2.15–4.15pm, running initially for five weeks. Costs £50. Patrick is always happy to chat to anybody who has fur- ther questions – call 077080 27372.
For Adult Learning Courses please pop in to book and pay by cash or cheque, or book online and pay using your debit or credit card. For all other enquiries please pop into the library on Birming- ham Road, contact The Hub on 01905 822722, email AlvechurchLib@worces-
tershire.gov.uk, or visit www.worcester-
shire.gov.uk or the Facebook page.
* Please ask for details on how you could join a course for free.
FINSTALL & Cofton Hackett WI meets on the first Monday of the month at Finstall Village Hall at 2pm. For more informa- tion call President Val Wheeler on 01527 874518.
HILLSIDE AT ALVECHURCH WI meets at 7.45 pm on the first Weds each month at The Ark, Alvechurch. For more info call Pat McDonagh on 0121 628 4121.
BEOLEY WI meets on the first Tuesday of each month in Beoley Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more info please contact Georgia Jacobs on 01527 62766.
ALVECHURCH WI meets on the second Monday each month in Alvechurch Vil- lage Hall, at 7.30pm. For more info call President Denise Cashmore on 0121 445 3246.
RUBERY WI meets at Beacon Church Cen- tre, Whetty Lane, on the second Wednes- day each month at 7.30pm. For more info please contact Josie Townshend on 0121 445 3502.
FINSTALL CROSS WI meets at Finstall Vil- lage Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. For more info please see
www.finstallcrosswi.wordpress.com or contact Jenny Billingham on 01527 558835.
BENTLEY PAUNCEFOOT WI meets at 7.30pm on the second Tues every month at Bentley Village Hall. More info from President Vivien Mackenzie on 0121 445 1245.
HOPWOOD WI meets at Hopwood Village Hall on the first Thurs of the month at 7.30pm. For more info call Ann Thurrell on 0121 447 7668.
BLACKWELL & BURCOT WI meets at Bur- cot Village Hall on the second Wednesday each month, at 2pm. For info call President Rae Fowler on 01527 874412.
BROMSGROVE BELLES WI meets on the second Monday each month at The Life After Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 8RA at 7.30pm. For more info, contact President Carla Priddon at
carlapriddon@aol.com
To have your event or group listed, send details to Sally
Oldaker via the addresses on Page 3, by Feb 15.
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