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Alrewas Arts Festival 2012

 

  • Saturday 25th
  • Sunday 26th
  • Monday 27th
  • Tuesday 28th
  • Wednesday 29th
  • Thursday 30th
  • Friday 31st
  • Saturday 1st

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)
NO WORKSHOPS TODAY

EVENTS

 

Saturday
25th August

11 a.m.- 5.30 p.m.

 

 

7 p.m.

Street Market and Festival Opening
Post Office Road will be closed off from opposite the Methodist Church to Park Road for this event. There will be numerous stalls and the Arts Café will be open to serve drinks and home-made cakes

Unveiling of Oddfellows Installation

 

Post Office Road

 

Alrewas Village Hall

PERFORMANCES

 

Saturday
25th August

 

7.30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

 

CEILIDH WITH THE HOOVERS
Bar, with optional Fish and Chip supper is £5.00 payable at booking

 

The Village Hall

 

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Ukuleles for Beginners – Joanna Stevenson

25

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall - Downstairs

Kids’ Wool Winding (under 14) – Sally Stanton

12

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Card Making – Pearl Mulholland

8

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut - Downstairs

Tap Dancing for Adults – Jo Knight

30

10 a.m. to 10.45 a.m

All Saints School

Line Dancing – Jo Knight

30

11 a.m. to 11.45 a.m

All Saints School

Wool Craft (Age 14+) – Sally Stanton

12

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Graffiti Art (Age 12-16) – Jeff Jacks

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Venue TBA

EVENTS

PERFORMANCES

 

Sunday
26th August

 

12 noon - 1 p.m.

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
10 p.m. onwards

 

MEET MIKE MORLEY – The Author talks about his latest books

ALREWAS AT WORK REST AND PLAY (Archive film first screening)
The 7th ALREWAS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
ALREWAS AT WORK REST AND PLAY (Archive film second screening)
FLEA PIT – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

 

Methodist Church

The Village Hall

The Village Hall

The Village Hall

The Village Hall

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Wibbly Wobblies for Adults – Jeff Jacks

12

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Learn to Crochet (Adults) – Eleanor Gregory

8

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Learn to Sing – Helen Walker

12

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall - Upstairs

Celtic Patterns – Roger Hailwood

8

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Downstairs

“Made by Me” Art (Age 8-12) – Tina Belcher

10

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Greenwood Crafts (Age 15+) – Shake Seigel

6

10 a.m. to noon

By the Old School, Main St

EVENTS

 

 

Monday
27th August

 

10.30 a.m.– 12.30 p.m.

All day till late

 

 

9 p.m.

Begin the day with the Folk  Breakfast

‘Music on Monday’  Follow the Folk Breakfast by listening to a variety of music around the village at various venues. See inserts and flyers for music programme

 

Son et Lumiere. 101 Oddfellows Project

Methodist Hall Arts Cafe

Cricket Club
Crown Inn
George & Dragon
Alrewas Village Hall
Royal British Legion

All Saints Church

PERFORMANCES

 

Monday
27th August

 

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

All Day

 

 

12.30-1.30 p.m.

 

8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

9 p.m.

 

CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST FILM – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

MUSIC on MONDAY - See Events Listing – for information (no tickets needed)

 

LUNCH-TIME UKULELE CONCERT

 

‘SEVEN SISTERS’  - a magical and atmospheric story by Maria Whatton

After which you are in exactly the right place for the Son et Lumiere!

 

The Old School, Main St

Various Venues

 

 

Methodist Church

 

All Saints Church
All Saints Churchyard

 

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Learn to Crochet (Adults) – Eleanor Gregory

8

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Worry Dolls & Scoobies (Age 10+) – Fran Strange

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall Upstairs

Roses & Castles 1st Session (Adults) – Susie Lane

10

9.30 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Watercolours Art – Delyse Sanders

8

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Downstairs

Watercolour Art - Delyse Sanders 6 p.m. to 9 p.pm

Scout Hut - Downstairs

Dorset Buttons (Adults) – Pearl Mulholland

8

10 a.m. to noon

George & Dragon Pub

Greenwood Crafts (Age 15+) – Shake Seigel

6

10 a.m. to noon

By the Old School, Main St

Upholster a Top for Stool or Box – Lindy Rodgers

10

9.30 a.m. to noon

All Saints School

Poetry and Scones 1 – Bert Flitcroft

 

11.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m

Old School, Main Street

Sugar Craft for Adults – Sheila Pennell

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Charm Pouches – Michelle Trappett

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Adult Beginners Lace Making – Emma Thompson

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Roses & Castles 1st Session (Adults) – Susie Lane

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Graffiti Art (Age 12-16) – Jeff Jacks

 

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Venue TBA

Hand Bell Ringing – Penny Holdstock

6

7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m

All Saints Church

Hand Bell Ringing – Penny Holdstock

6

7.30 p.m. to 8 p.m

All Saints Church

Hand Bell Ringing – Penny Holdstock

6

8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m

All Saints Church

Watercolours – Delyse Sanders

10

6 p.m. to 9 p.m

Scout Hut - Upstairs

EVENTS

Tuesday
28th August

2 – 3.30 p.m.

9 p.m. onwards

Story Walk at the Arboretum with Maria Whatton

Son et Lumiere. 101 Oddfellows Project

National Arboretum

All Saints Church

PERFORMANCES

 

Tuesday
28th August

 

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

12.30-1.30 p.m.

7.45 to 10 p.m.

 

CHILDRENS’  BREAKFAST FILM – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

LUNCH-TIME CONCERT

DRAMA SHORTS – A perfect mix of short pieces gathered together for you by Alrewas Dramatic Society and friends

 

The Old School, Main St

Methodist Church

The Village Hall

 

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Printing for Adults (Age 14+) – Sally Stanton

12

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Kids’ Make Animal Felt Puppets – Tina Belcher

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Upstairs

Art – Dynamic Acrylics – Delyse Sanders

8

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Downstairs

Basic French Polishing (Age 16+) – Fred Freeman

12

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Paper Craft for Adults – Pearl Mulholland

8

10 a.m. to noon

George & Dragon Pub

Finger Floral Ceramic Art (Age 8+) - Crackpotz

10

10 a.m. to noon

Crackpotz, Main Street

Under the Greenwood Tree – Bert Flitcroft

20

12 noon to 1:30 p.m

Methodist Hall Arts Cafe

Greenwood Crafts (Age 15+) – Shake Seigel

6

10 a.m. to noon

By the Old School, Main St

Sign Singing – Kim Thomas

12

12 noon to 1.30 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Patchwork–Make a Pin Cushion – Susan Hawker

12

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs

Marzipan Fruit for Adults – Sheila Pennell

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs

Pottery  Session 1 – Doris  and Martin Jenkins

8

2 p.m. to 3.15 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs


Pottery Session 2 – Doris and Martin Jenkins

8

3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Kids Bling a Bear/Cuddly Toy – Tina Belcher

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Upstairs

Basic French Polishing (Age 16+) – Fred Freeman

12

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Embroidery for Adults – Emma Thompson

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut – Downstairs

Graffiti Art (Age 12-16) – Jeff Jacks

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Venue TBA

EVENTS

Wednesday
29th August

 

Words on Wednesday’
See inserts and flyers for words programme during Wednesday afternoon

 

Methodist Church

PERFORMANCES

 

 

Wednesday
29th August

 

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

 

7.15 - 8.45 p.m.

 

7:30 – 10 p.m.

 

10.30 p.m. onwards

 

CHILDRENS’  BREAKFAST FILM – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

‘WORDS ON WEDNESDAY’ ­– An eclectic mix of Words and how we use them! See programme insert and Box Office for the line up

AD LIB 2 – Another chance to relax and enjoy this lovely musical mix

 

MAN TALK – Time for men to have their say! Commando Dad Neil Sinclair and much more!


FLEA PIT – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

 

 

The Old School, Main St

Methodist Church

 

Methodist Church

 

Village Hall

 

Village Hall

 

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Flower Arranging for Adults – Marlene Hibbert

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Adults’ Cup Cakes – Nikki Howard

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Make Gift Boxes (Age 10+) – Fran Strange

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall - Upstairs

Roses & Castles 2nd Session (Adults) – Susie Lane

10

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Photography Walk – Harry Arnold

20

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut - Downstairs

Greenwood Crafts (Age 15+) – Shake Seigel

6

10 a.m. to noon

By the Old School, Main St

Sugar Craft for Adults – Sheila Pennell

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs

Enamelling for Adults – Pearl Mulholland

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall– Downstairs

Dream Catchers & Braids– Fran Strange (Age 10+)

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall - Upstairs

Roses & Castles 2nd Session (Adults) – Susie Lane

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Sign Singing – Kim Thomas

12

2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m

Scout Hut - Downstairs

Paper Aeronautics (Age 10+) – Roger Hailwood

15

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

All Saints Church

Graffiti Art (Age 12-16) – Jeff Jacks

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Venue TBA

Adults’ Book Club (Film book tickets) – Jane Reilly

20

7 p.m. to 8 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

EVENTS

Thursday
30th August

From 8.30 p.m.

Poetry, Play and Pints  
An evening of poetry and drama which will conclude with an opportunity for you to share your own poems with a live audience

Crown Inn

PERFORMANCES

 

Thursday
30th August

 

9a.m. - 11 a.m.

12.30 - 1.30 p.m.

8:30  – 10 p.m.

 

CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST FILM - PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

LUNCH-TIME CONCERT

BOOK CLUB FILM – ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ – if you are booked in for the book club discussion, you may want book this too

 

The Old School, Main St

Methodist Church

Village Hall

 

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Kids’ Cup Cakes (Age 5+) – Nikki Howard

10

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Upstairs

Wibbly Wobblies for Adults – Jeff Jacks

12

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Learn to Crochet (Adults) – Eleanor Gregory

8

10 a.m. to noon

Village Hall – Downstairs

Enamelling for Adults – Pearl Mulholland

10

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Painting – Delyse Sanders

8

10 a.m. to noon

Scout Hut – Downstairs

Greenwood Crafts (Age 15+) – Shake Seigel

6

10 a.m. to noon

By the Old School, Main St

Paper Craft (Age 13+) – Susan Hawker

12

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs

Tie Dye – Jake Ralley

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Downstairs

Beginners’ Lace Making Adults – Emma Thompson

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Village Hall – Upstairs

Felt Making – Val Loggie – Bring an old towel

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Peg Dolls – Jane Pegg

10

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Scout Hut - Downstairs

Alderwashee Pow Wow (Children Age 6+ with adult) – Sally Stanton  and Wendy Arnold

30

2 p.m. onwards

By the Mill Stream

Poetry and Scones 2 – Bert Flitcroft

 

7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m

Methodist Hall Arts Cafe

Under the Greenwood Tree – Bert Flitcroft

 

8.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m

Methodist Hall Arts Cafe

EVENTS

PERFORMANCES

 

Friday
31st August

 

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 

10.30 p.m.

 

CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST FILM – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

SING FOR YOUR SUPPER – Join the Festival Choir in a life affirming evening celebrating your voice!

FLEA PIT – PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE

 

The Old School, Main St

The Village Hall

 

The Village Hall

Filming during the festival week. We will be shooting film and taking photographs at all of our workshops, events and performances. Unless you specifically ask NOT to be on film or in photographs we will assume your permission is given.

FOR 'FLEA PIT' CINEMA SCREENINGS SEE BOX OFFICE OR JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

WORKSHOPS (Workshops struck through are full)

Craft for Kids  Olympic Fever – Carol Ruttley and Sarah Parker

15

10 a.m. to 11 a.m

Scout Hut – Upstairs

Craft for Kids “Olympic Fever – Carol Ruttley and Sarah Parker

15

11 a.m. to 12 noon

Scout Hut - Upstairs

Ballroom Dancing – Mark and Tina Jones

26

10 a.m to 11 a.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Zumba – Laura Pyatt

20

12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m

Village Hall - Downstairs

Graffiti Art – Jeff Jacks

8

2 p.m. to 5 p.m

Venue TBA

Art of Butchery – Peter Coates

8

2 p.m. to 2.35 p.m

Coates’ Butcher’s Shop

Art of Butchery – Peter Coates

8

2.45 p.m. to 3.20 p.m

Coates’ Butcher’s Shop

Art of Butchery – Peter Coates

8

3.30 p.m. to 4.05 p.m

Coates’ Butcher’s Shop

EVENTS

Saturday
1st September

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

5 p.m.

 

6.30 – 11.30 p.m.

Big Art Various activities for everyone of all ages  to enjoy

 

Unveiling of Graffiti Project

 

Party in the Park
At dusk we will parade the lanterns around the field to herald the start of the evening’s music performances.
Bring a picnic, your family and friends

By the shops, Main Street

 

See Box Office for venue!

Walkfield

PERFORMANCES
No performances today.