Renowned musicians in town
BROMSGROVE CONCERTS, the well- respected regional concert platform, will once again welcome internation- ally-renowned guest artists in a series of concerts from September 2018 until April 2019, mainly at Artrix. The season opens with a perfor-
mance by Australian violinist Emily Sun (right), 2017 winner of the Broms- grove International Young Musicians’ Competition, on Sep 28 in Routh Hall at Bromsgrove School. This year’s programme also features
the Atéa Wind Quintet, one of the foremost British wind quintets of their
EVENTS
MACMILLAN BIGGEST Ever Coffee Morning at Rectory Cottage, Old Rectory Lane, Alvechurch B48 7SU on Fri Sep 28 from 11am. Coffee and home made cakes, a wonderful raffle (thanks to Margaret and friends) and the usual “bring and buy” table. Pop along and have a look round the gardens. Contact Celia Hitch on 0121 445 4824.
A WEDDING Fayre takes place on Sep 30 at Weatheroak Hall, Brockhill Lane, Alvechurch B48 7ED, 11am–3pm. Info at
www.kingsnortongolfclub.co.uk/fayre
THE JINNEY RING Craft Centre in Hanbury hosts its annual Sculpture Trail from Aug 25 to Sep 30, featuring 100 outdoor sculptures. The free trail is open from 11am–4pm daily. Details at www.
jinneyring.co.uk or 01527 821272.
ALPHA COURSE at Barnt Green Baptist Church – explore life, faith and meaning. Weds evenings at 7.30pm, starting Sep 26. Register at
outreach@bgb.org.uk or see
www.bgb.org.uk
BROMSGROVE BRIDGE Club holds a Café Bridge event in Barnt Green in aid of the Primrose Hospice on Thurs Oct 4. Bridge will be played in three different venues in the village. Entry fee £30 to include wel- come tea/coffee, lunch, glass of Prosecco and prizes. Info from Gillian Ford on 01527 873723.
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generation, as well as powerhouse ensembles the Piatti String Quartet, the Zelkova String Quartet, the Lawson Piano Trio and the Eblana String Trio. Returning artists include Krysia
Osostowicz (violin) and Stephen Stirling (horn), with pianist Michael Dussek joining them to perform as Endymion, and Robert Plane (clarinet) with the Gould Piano Trio. In keeping with the ethos of
introducing audiences to unfamiliar contemporary pieces, the new season features works by contemporary com- posers such as David Matthews, Judith Weir, Joseph Phibbs, Huw Watkins, Mike Mower and Gillian Whitehead. Full information can be found at
www.bromsgrove-concerts.org.uk and on Twitter and Facebook. All concerts start at 8pm and tickets
are available in advance and on the door. Purchase from Artrix on 01527 577 330 or
www.artrix.co.uk
WHAT’S ON GUIDE
MESSY CHURCH For All! Something a little 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, and simple meal around 5.30pm. Free entry and a warm welcome for all. More info from James Knott on 07968 110 631.
‘QUIET SPACE’ at Alvechurch Baptist Church takes place each Mon and Fri from 10am–12 noon. The church is open as a quiet space, with “welcomers” on hand to help if required, for anyone who would like to come and find peace and rest for as long as they need. For more in- fo, call Revd Fiona Lee on 0121 447 7369, email
revfiona@alvechurchbaptist.org.uk or visit
www.alvechurchbaptist.org.uk
MUSIC
BARNT GREEN Choral Society starts re- hearsals for the 2018-19 season on Mon Sep 13. It’s a non-audition choral society; new members always welcome. This season they will perform three con- certs; a Christmas Carol concert on Dec 15, the main Spring concert on March 23 (Chilcott’s Jubilate, Rutter’s Gloria, Stanford’s Te Deum and Macmillan’s Ecce Sacerdos Magnus) and a Summer concert on June 15 with the music of Gilbert and
Sullivan. If you are interested in joining, pop along to rehearsals at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green on Mondays at 7.45pm. More details from Fiona Brown on 0121 445 5513 or www.
barntgreenchoralsociety.org
WORCESTERSHIRE JAZZ Orchestra will perform its Autumn concert of Big Band Jazz on Fri Oct 5 at 8pm, at Lickey End Social Club, Alvechurch Road, Broms- grove B60 1JT. Varied music from the great swing bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller up to more con- temporary arrangements from Tom Kubis or Gordon Goodwin. Vocals by resident crooner, Garry Rutter. £6 on the door. For more details ring Geoff 07970 662692.
SINGING TO Beat, the group for people with dementia, Parkinson’s, MS and other neuro conditions (plus carers, friends and relatives) is now at the Longbridge Retirement Village (B45 8TD) every Weds from 11.30am–1pm. Cost £3.50 for those from outside the village – all welcome. No previous experience necessary. More info from Ruth on 0121 453 6952.
ALVECHURCH COMMUNITY Choir meets at 7.30pm on Mondays in Alvechurch Village Hall, though on the 2nd Monday each month they move to a different venue, usually Alvechurch Social Club.
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