Village What’s On


Wildlife photographs on display at lecture


BROMSGROVE PHOTOGRAPHIC Society starts its new season with a visit from a world-renowned pho- tographer. On Thurs Sep 21, award- winning wildlife and nature photog- rapher Des Ong will deliver the Bill


Chambers Memorial Lecture (named after a leading light of the society for many years). Born in the tropics, Des grew up with a firm interest in nature. Five years ago he turned professional, and has been travelling and photo- graphing wildlife across the globe. Des will share some of his projects,


giving some insights into his ap- proach and techniques, and will an- swer questions from the audience. The ticket-only lecture takes place


at Bromsgrove School at 7.30pm. Tickets £2.50 (first-come, first- served). The tickets are numbered and will also be entered into a prize draw. To reserve a place, email Jan Harris on jan.harris4787@gmail.com


EVENTS


A MACMILLANWorld’s Biggest Ever Coffee Morning will be held at Rectory Cottage, Old Rectory Lane, Alvechurch B48 7SU on Fri Sep 29 at 11am. Coffee/ tea and lots of home made cakes. Entry £2.50. Large bring and buy table, super raffle and garden open to view. Show your support! More info from Celia Hitch and family on 0121 445 4824.


LICENSED TO Rhyme, the monthly poetry night run by local poets Giovanni ‘Spoz’ Esposito and Maggie Doyle, celebrates its first birthday with a final event at Bromsgrove’s Artrix on Sep 11, before moving to a new, secret location in Barnt Green! All will be revealed on the night – the show starts at 7.30 and tickets are £5 (free for under-18s).


TARDEBIGGE FAIR & Show takes place on Sat Sept 9 from 1.30pm, held in and around Tardebigge Church, School and Community Hall. The church hosts the Produce Show which includes flowers, plants, vegetables, preserves, baking, photographs and more. Anyone can en- ter; just bring entries to the church before 11am on the day. Schedules and full info can be picked up at the back of church or see www.tardebiggechurch.org.uk Displays of classic cars and motorbikes,


local history, music and dance; pony rides, a pets’ corner; children’s corner. Refreshments including afternoon tea and hot pork/beef/veggieburger baps. Cakes,


ROWNEY GREEN Village Hall presents an evening of music and comedy on Sat Sep 16. The “Totally Tony” show features classic soul, Motown and R’n’B hits from an “old skool” entertainer who has toured the UK and Europe supporting stars such as Olly Murs, The Human League and Shane Richie. Bar open 7pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets £10 from Sue on 07977 254519, Helen on 07775 158938 or acerowneygreen@gmail.com


WHAT’S ON GUIDE


plants, DVDs, toys, books and bric-à-brac. High-quality prize draw; chocolate and bottle tombolas, skittles, coconut shy and crazy golf. Miss it and miss out!


FINSTALL’S ANNUAL Village Show takes place on Sat Sept 2 at the village hall, with classes for vegetables, fruit, bak- ing (including jams and chutneys), floral arrangements, crafts, photography and art. Stalls, teas, tombola and raffle, out- side games (weather permitting) from 1pm, and produce auction at the end. Donations of surplus produce welcome! Show schedules will be distributed around village homes shortly before the show, or call Rosemarie on 07788 178813. Funds towards the improvement and up- keep of the hall.


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@hot- mail.com or Bruce at bruceinfrankley@ hotmail.co.uk, or visit the Facebook page.


CLENT HILLS Vets in Bromsgrove is hold- ing a free ‘Know Your Breed Meet-Up’ for owners of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on Thurs Sep 14, 7.45–9.30pm. There will be a Q&A session with an expert panel, hosted by vet Will Trewarman. Cavalier


King Charles Spaniels are welcome but must be up to date with vaccines, flea and worming treatments and have a so- ciable disposition, happy to be in a large group with people and other dogs. To register a place theteam@clenthillsvets. co.uk with your name, a contact number and how many people will be attending.


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, conclud- ing 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


WORCESTERSHIRE JAZZ Orchestra holds its next concert on Fri Oct 6 at Lickey End Social Club (Alcester Road, B60 1JT), recreating music from the golden era of big bands such as Ted Heath, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman and more. Great tunes that you can whistle in the bath! Vocalist Garry Rutter will add a touch of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé to the mix. Starts 8pm, £6 on the door. More details from Geoff on 07970 662692.


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