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available. More info at www.rockchoir.com or on 01252 714276.


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


DANCING


A TEA DANCE organised by Sight Concern Worcestershire, a charity working to sup- port people with sight loss, takes place on Thurs July 6 from 1.30–3.30 at the Method- ist Centre, Bromsgrove. There will be live singing, tea and cakes and a raffle. Tickets £5 – please call Helen on 07804 027597.


NO LONGER able to dance? Try Wheelchair Dancing instead! Wheels and Toes meets in Harborne each Thurs, 6.15-8pm. Wide variety of dances. More info from Barbara on 0121 458 3686 or marshall8558@ hotmail.com


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.


DANCE SESSIONS take place every Tuesday 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.


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 local


DELVE INTO TOWN’S HERITAGE


THE BROMSGROVE Society Summer School will once again be held in July at Bromsgrove School. Six courses over three days celebrate the rich agricultural, industrial, architectural and cultural his- tory of Bromsgrove and district. Students can participate over one,


two or three days. Choose between two parallel lecture streams, some of which also offer optional afternoon visits. July 11: Churches around Bromsgrove, and A E Housman


and national events, and perform a world- famous (sort of) mummers play in the village every New Year’s Day. No ability, fitness or co-ordination required – if you are male, 18+ and prepared to spend more time than is probably good for you in pub- lic 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.


THE PHOENIX Dance Club has now moved to the new Bromsgrove Council build- ing at Parkside Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove B61 8DA. The club holds Ballroom and Sequence Dancing to live music twice a month on Saturday nights. No membership required. No bar facili- ties – please bring your own refreshments. Tuesday dances have been discontinued – sorry! More info from Mick or Thelma on 01527 872634.


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


THEATRE


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


BLACKWELL & Barnt Green Theatre Group has been in existence for over 40 years and only of late has any vacancies for new members. The group makes five or six vis- its a year, usually to Malvern or Symphony


July 12: Mills & Forges of Belbroughton, and Worcestershire Mapmakers July 13: The Big House, and A Town Preparing for War Courses are open to both members and non-members of the Bromsgrove Society. The fee for each course is £45 inclusive of morning coffee and lunch, or £40 for members of the Bromsgrove Society. For more details and to book, contact Chris Nesbitt on 01527 877227 or visit www.bsoc.co.uk


Hall in Birmingham. Membership includes reduced ticket fees and coach travel to the selected venue from the crossroads at Blackwell Post Office. More details on 0791 273 3226 or 0797 100 7604.


CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES


BROMSGROVE SPEAKERS Club meets at The Barn at The Bell at Belbroughton every other Tues, 7.45–10pm. Everyone who wants to gain confidence in public speak- ing is welcome, but please tell the group that you are coming by using the ‘Visit Us’ page at www.bromsgrovespeakers.org.uk, which also contains full details of events.


CATSHILL CARERS Group is a group set up specifically to offer one afternoon a month of respite, socialising and occasional speakers to carers in the area. It meets on the last Tues each month in the coffee bar area of Catshill Methodist Church Centre in Golden Cross Lane from 2.30pm for about 1.5 hrs. All carers welcome, as well as those who used to care for someone who may have passed away or is now in a care facil- ity. Tea and biscuits or cake provided – no charge. Contact Sheila (0121 445 2813) or Di (0121 445 3595) for details and encour- agement.


REDDITCH ROTARY Club meets Monday lunchtimes at the Abbey Hotel, Hither Green Lane, Redditch, B98 9BE. You would be very welcome to join us. Want to be involved, hear interesting speakers, and serve your community? Want to know more? Contact Peter Williams on 01527 60277.


THE NORTH Worcestershire Association of the National Trust Supporters’ Group (cov- ering members resident in Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch), meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Thursday each month in Tarde- bigge Community Hall, behind St. Bartho-


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