Village What’s On


The autumn season starts on Sep 10 at the Social Club, then each Monday at the Village Hall. The choir is an open access singing group; new members of all abilities are welcome. It is part of a charity called Everybody Let’s Sing and is committed to bringing music to a wide community, including a regular choir it runs at The Lawns care home. The choir sings gospel, folk and popular songs from all ages and loves to perform for local oc- casions. They will be preparing in autumn for a big concert in Alvechurch on Nov 9: look out for details. Find out more about the choir at www.lets-sing.co.uk To ask about booking the choir for an event, or for details of sessions and venues, ring Mary on 0121 445 5957.


SHAMANIC DRUMMING Group meets monthly at Hopwood Village Hall. Drum- ming for Vitality, Healing and Joy. No pre- vious experience necessary, drums avail- able to borrow. For further details email Andy on Fixedholdsworth@sky.com


THE CATS Chorus is described as “a fun choir for people who love to sing but don’t have to be vocally gifted”, and meets on Tuesdays (term-time) at 7.30pm in The Wheel, Blackwell. They sing hits from the 60s to the present day. For more info, email sharoncatschorus@yahoo.com


BLACKWELL CONCERT Band is always on the lookout for new players (all abilities and instruments welcome). For further details, email blackwellconcertband98@ gmail.com, or alternatively, visit www. blackwellconcert band.co.uk to learn more about the band and find details on upcoming events. You will also find info on how to book the band.


TARDEBIGGE CHURCH choir is seeking new recruits! The choir, based at St Bar- tholomew’s (B60 3AH) is struggling with declining numbers due to age and health, but still sings in four parts at morning


and evening services on Sundays, plus weddings and funerals. They particularly need a bass or bass-baritone, but all parts are welcome! Pop along to a practice on Sat at 10am, or contact Robert Barnett on 01527 542491.


THE ARROW Vale Singers meet on Wednesdays from 8–10pm at Batchley Community Centre, Redditch B97 6PB, including a refreshment break. More info on 07718 113086, www.arrowvalesingers. co.uk or arrowvalesingers@gmail.com


ALVECHURCH ACOUSTIC ROOTS is back on Fri Sep 28, with a plethora of musi- cians at Alvechurch Social Club from 8pm. Still only £4 entry.


ALVECHURCH SPORTS & Social Club hosts a series of music events including ACOUSTIC ROOTS with a variety of local performers ten times a year, KARAOKE every Sunday evening and LIVE bands. For up to date details visit the Club’s Facebook page or phone 0121 445 2121.


A JAZZ Night takes place at Beoley Vil- lage Hall on the 4th Wednesday of each month, featuring some fantastic “trad” jazz bands. For further details, or to order advance tickets, call 01527 62584 or 01527 66646 (both before 9.30pm).


BROMSGROVE FOLK Club meets on the second and last Thurs every month at Catshill Club, starting at 8pm. For a full list of events call Bob Bignell on 0121 476 5938 or see www.bromsgrovefolkclub. co.uk


CANTARE DAYTIME Choir meets on Fri- days 9.15–10.15am at Alvechurch Cricket Club – everyone welcome. Do you enjoy singing with other people? Don’t worry if you think you can’t sing, or don’t read music, everyone is welcome. You can even bring your kids/babies if they let you sing. Whether you want to perform


Don’t miss Tardebigge Show!


THE ANNUAL Tardebigge Show, based in and around St Bartholom- ew’s Church (B60 3AH), takes place this year on Sat Sep 8 from 1.30pm with plenty of fun for all the family – and admission is free! As well as the traditional Fruit,


Flower and Vegetable Show in the church, followed by a produce auction, there will also be a variety of stalls including white elephant,


plants, cakes, books and a tombola, plus a prize draw, refreshments, and amusements for children. The show includes categories such as wines, jams, cakes, pastries and photography, as well as a junior section. Schedules and entry forms are now available in church and at some local garden centres, or you can request an electronic version by emailing nick@readingdesigns.co.uk


in concerts or simply sing for fun, for the therapeutic or health benefits gained from group singing (or the cuppa we all share before singing), why not come along for a free trial session? For more info contact cantarechoir2011@gmail. com, call Rebecca on 07803 900154 or see www.cantarechoir.com


BROMSGROVE ROCK Choir offers every- one the chance to sing pop, rock and chart songs – no audition. Free taster sessions 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; every- one welcome, singers or not. If you are interested, please contact Ruth Henley for details on 01527 527022 or email r.g.henley@btinternet.com


BEL CANTO SINGERS... do you enjoy sing- ing bright and lively pieces? Join in with a friendly group of mixed age singers. The music is a good variety (pop, retro, musi- cal and popular classical), and the group’s aim is to produce a quality sound whilst supporting charity and community fund raising. The singers meet on Monday eve- nings at Crabbs Cross Methodist Church, Crabbs Cross Lane, Redditch B97 5LD. The marvellous men would love more tenors and bass voices! If you enjoy singing, or would like to try something new, the group would love to hear from you. More info at www.belcantosingers.co.uk or from Polly Speers on 01564 822672.


ALVECHURCH SAMBA Band, Banda Sem Nome, is looking for new recruits! This local community side meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs each month at Alvechurch Cricket Club at 8pm. Go along if you fancy having a go at something a little bit dif- ferent and discovering your hidden tal- ents! No previous experience required, all welcome (under 16s must be accompa- nied by an adult). More info from Andrea on 07867 858099.


DANCING


GRAHAM & Denise Darby present a Sat- urday Night Social Dance on Sat Sep 1 at Fairfield Village Hall, near Bromsgrove, in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance and Pros- tate Cancer. Ballroom, Latin & Social Se- quence Dancing to live music by Graham Darby. Doors open 7.30pm; dancing from


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