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We meet fortnightly to work on the society's collections, cleaning and sorting them and making databases to facilitate use of them. No previous expreience needed, all are welcome. Come and have a real "hands-on" pleasure with some fascinating objects.

Al Stewart reprises’ his 2019 touring line-up with The Empty Pockets. His first major tour since finding himself side-lined for most of 2020 due to the pandemic.

Come and join football punditry royalty. Host Jeff Stelling is joined by the ultimate panel of pundits including Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas. The boys are really back in town!

Saturday 19 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials In this workshop on the weekend of ‘Stir up Sunday’ Carmela will demonstrate how to make her delicious festive rocky road fridge traybake and her intricate twisted biscuits, studded with blanched almonds. You will be able to enjoy both of these treats with a cup of tea or coffee. This will be followed by chocolate truffle making, dipping chocolates into crumbled pistachio nuts, cocoa powder and smashed hazelnuts. Perfect to give as any gift. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, and you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you Booking essential.

Will the recycling be put out on the right day?  Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine?  How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.

The MCPF Travelling Portfolio includes the award- winning entries and a selections of the best entries of the 2022 Midland Counties Photographic Federation Photofolio Exhibition. This is a chance to see these images locally without having to travel to the original exhibition. 

8 September - 15 December 2022 10.30 - 11.30 am £3 per talk, £24 whole series ticket. A series of talks on various subjects with tea/coffee and biscuits. Booking recommended.

Modern computer techniques have revolutionised geological mapping in the past twenty years. Bob Purser will introduce how drone photography has been used and how 3D maps provide new opportunities for the way in which we see our world

Learn about the history, the regions and the grapes - and a fair few different wines in the process. 

opportunity for businesses to showcase any vacancies they have and for the public to check to see what vacancies are available.

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed. 

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back! Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more! It’s the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home! Lost in Music – Touring the nation, tickets on sale now! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

La Pisse Frissons will be back with a live performance and Dj set on the 21st and if their previous performances are anything to go by, this is one you don't want to miss!

International microstar Sean McLoughlin is back on the road with a scintillating new stand-up show.

A one-day workshop based on a step by step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. 

Saturday 22 October 10am - 4pm £65 A one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book. With hits including “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, “Everywhere”, “Rhiannon”, “Gold Dust Woman”, “Little Lies”, “Big Love” and many more. Paying tribute to their “Rumours” line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

Chase & Status DJ SET – The Roadmender

The Welsh bass-baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel performs an evening dedicated to the world of Songs And Arias.

Islands in the Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

A blockbuster line up to warm the autumn cockles, featuring comedy heavyweight Kane Brown, Athena Kugblenu (Athena’s Cancel Culture), award winning Ali Woods, Jay Droch (Asian Comedy Network), hosted by comedian & Teletubbie John Simmit.