Village What’s On
Feast of classical music through ages T
he Orchestra of St John in Bromsgrove is staging its sixth annual MusicFest – a feast of clas-
sical music through the ages, featuring four performances over two days. The chamber-sized symphony orchestra, directed by renowned cellist Richard Jenkinson, gives high-quality perform- ances in the wonderful acoustic of Bromsgrove’s St John’s Church to great critical acclaim. The 2017 MusicFest once again forms
part of the Bromsgrove Festival, and the final Gala Concert of the weekend will also bring the Festival to a rousing close! The four performances are as follows: Saturday July 22 at 3pm: “Bite-Sized
Classics 2” hosted by BBC presenter Michael Collie: The perfect introduction to classical music for young and old – a one-hour journey through some great classical music, featuring opportunities for younger audience members to take part, if they dare! Free entry by ticket
EVENTS
THE BARNT Green & Cofton Hackett Bake-Off and Afternoon Tea takes place on August 6 at St Andrew’s Church, Barnt Green, 1.30–4.30pm. Categories: Best Traditional Cake (Victoria Sponge, Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle); Best No-Bake Cake; Best Decorated Cake; Best Brownies; Best Cupcake; Under 11 (any cake or cup- cakes); Age 12-17 (any cake or cupcakes). Judging from 1.45–2.45pm – help eat them later! All cakes must be dropped off between 12.30 and 1.30pm. To enter, email
jennycavendishcfm@gmail.com
DODFORD CHILDREN’S Holiday Farm hosts a Family Fun Day on Sat July 15, 12noon–4.30pm. Have a look around, feed the animals, play in the playbarn. There will also be a dance display, BBQ, cream teas, bottle tombola, raffle and lots more! Adults £1, children free.
ST LEONARD’S Church in Beoley has its Summer Fête on Sat July 1, from 1.30– 4.30pm. Popular singer Stephen Cesari will open the fête, while local schools will entertain the crowds. More music is pro- vided by the Worcestershire Players. Usual mix of stalls from tombola to coconut shy, plant stall to White Elephant. Face paint- ing, bouncy castle, BBQ and cake sale. Inside the church there are displays by the stitchcraft group and Redditch Local
only, available from Artrix box office and at
www.artrix.co.uk Saturday July 22 at
7.30pm: ‘Façade’ by William Walton: In the 1970s, Popular Song from Façade was the theme tune for BBC2’s Face the Music with Joseph Cooper. Enjoy the complete suite, which sets Edith Sitwell’s non- sense poetry to music to create a won- derful blend of pathos, mirth and full-on fun. Tickets £10 in advance from Artrix box office or
www.artrix.co.uk; or £12 on the door. Accompanied children free. Sunday July 23 at 10.45am: The
Sunday morning service set to Mozart’s Mass in D minor K65: A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the peace of the Sunday morning worship in Mozart’s sublime setting of the mass. Sunday July 23 at 7.30pm. The 2017
MusicFest Gala Concert: The MusicFest concludes with Beethoven’s mammoth
Violin Concerto, his Fourth Symphony and his energetic Overture to his opera, Coreolan. The violin soloist is David LePage and the conductor is Richard Jenkinson (above). Not to be missed! Tickets: £10 in advance from artrix box office or on line at
www.artrix.co.uk; or £12 on the door. Accompanied children attend free of charge. Refreshments at all of the concerts
are free, with the opportunity to make a donation if you wish, and Bite-Sized Classics 2 includes a free ice cream or cream tea.
WHAT’S ON GUIDE
History Group. For more details visit www.
stleonardsbeoley.org.uk
BIG HEALTHY Lunch at Cofton Park on Sunday July 9, 11am-3pm. Bring food to share, a blanket, and join this special “get together” with a healthy and active twist. Sporty fun from Sport Birmingham, wildlife activities from RSPB, an eco-craft area provided by Birmingham Playcare Network, and more! Bring your bikes for a big clean by Cycle South Brum and a quick check up from Dr Bike. Healthy snacks to buy from The Real Junk Food Project, or cycle for a smoothie on the smoothie bike, plus interactive sessions by Northfield Ecocentre. Free event, sup- ported by Birmingham City Council as part of the Move More Eat Well campaign.
A FUN Run in support of refugees takes place at Sanders Park, Bromsgrove on Sat July 15. The Gimme Shelter 3k Fun Run starts at 9am, and you can run, jog or walk! £8 entry for adults/£4 for under-18s. Live music, goody bag for all participants and lots more. ‘Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcome Refugees’ is a voluntary com- munity group helping refugees locally, in camps in Northern Europe and beyond. Register at
www.brwr.uk/FunRun
FRANKLEY CARNIVAL takes place on Sep 9 at The Green on New Street. If you would like to take part or have a stall, please email Linda on
craftygirl9@hotmail.com or Bruce at bruceinfrankley@hotmail.
co.uk, or visit the Facebook page.
HOPWOOD ART & Craft Market takes place at Hopwood Community Centre, Redditch Road B48 7TL, on the 2nd Sat each month. Open from 11am to 4pm with FREE admission. Quality local arts and crafts. Refreshments available. More details from John on 07887 526377.
MESSY CHURCH For All! Something a lit- tle different for all the family. This event is held on the third Sunday most months at Catshill Methodist Church from 3.45pm, to include games, singing, crafts and a story on a Bible-based theme, concluding with a simple meal around 5.30pm. Free entry and a warm welcome for all. More info from James Knott on 07968 110 631.
MUSIC
THE SINFONIA of Birmingham performs at St Andrew’s Church, Barnt Green (B45 8NR) on Saturday July 1, starting
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