What's on in the Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch areas

Lucy Thomson

22 August 2008

EVENTS

Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove, is turning into a village with a traditional Country Flower and Produce Show on Sunday (August 24) and Monday (August 25). Normal admission prices apply. Members go free. Meet Patricia Gallimore and hear her talk about her life in the world's longest running soap opera - The Archers at 2.30pm. Pre-booked tickets available by ringing 01527 831363.

A summer of fun activities for children is taking place at Hartlebury Castle throughout August between 10.30am and 4.30pm. Weekdays only. Between tomorrow (Saturday) and Monday (August 25), there will also be 'Teddy Time' at the Castle. For more information call 01299 250416.

There will be a jumble sale at the Old Library, Droitwich, in aid of Little Witley Beekeepers Association tomorrow (Saturday) at 8am.

Forge Mill Needle Museum is holding an Alien Encounter exhibition until August 31, from 11am to 4pm. Normal admission charges apply for adults. Children go free. For details call 01527 62509.

Wildmoor Oak pub and restaurant, Bromsgrove, presents its Caribbean Night on Thursday (August 28) from 6pm to 12midnight. Food served from 6pm until 9pm. Visit: www.wildmooroak.com or call 0121 453 2696.

CLUBS AND GATHERINGS

Barnt Green Sailing Club, Upper Bittell Reservoir, presents Sailboards on Sunday (August 24) - three races starting at 11am and two afternoon class dinghy races with 1st gun at 2.24pm. The late pursuit series will be on Wednesday (August 27) for all club classes with 1st gun at 6.54pm.

There is junior training for novice and intermediate sailors at Barnt Green Sailing Club, Upper Bittell Reservoir, on Monday (August 25), Tuesday (August 26) and Wednesday (August 27) at 10am. Pre-registration is required.

Cruse Bereavement Care run a friendship club in Droitwich on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information call 07720 953 605. There is also a bereavement club in Redditch on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information call 07840 627 410.

Wythall Writers meet on the second Thursday of each month at Wythall Library, Hollywood, from 7pm. For details call 01564 824517 or 01564 822214 or visit www.wythallwriters.co.uk.

SOUND AND STAGE

Midland band The Sharks, will be performing at The Pillar of Salt, on Friday (August 22) at 9pm. For details call 01905 779785.

New girl group the City Girls, featuring Bromsgrovian Sheena Rowe, will be doing signings to promote the release of their new single, OMG. at Net Adventure, 68 Dalton Street, Birmingham on Monday (August 25) from 11am.

The Reflections cover band will be performing at the Hop Pole Inn, Bromsgrove, tomorrow (Saturday) from 9pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the band. For more information call 01527 870100.

Skabucks will be performing at the Wishing Well, Bromsgrove, tomorrow (Saturday) from 9pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the band. For more information call 01527 574 146.

The Hopovision song contest takes place at the Hop Pole Inn, Bromsgrove, on Sunday (August 24). For details call 01527 870100.

Happy's circus presents 'Around the World in 8-tee-hee-minutes' at the Palace Theatre, Redditch, on Wednesday (August 27). For more information call 01527 65203.

There is a tea dance in aid of the Princess of Wales Community Hospital League and Marie Curie Nurses on Wednesday (August 27) at the Spadesbourne Suite, Bromsgrove. Admission is £2.50 including tea or coffee and biscuits. For details call Jan Woolley on 01527 881378 or Mike James on 01527 872634.

Avoncroft Museum open air cinema presents 'Atonement' on Thursday (August 28) and 'The History Boys' on Friday (August 29). Doors open at 7.45pm and the films start at 8.30pm. For more information or tickets call 01527 831363.

The Black Cross pub, Bromsgrove, has launched a new rock night on Thursdays from 8pm. Free entry.

There is a rock night every Sunday at love2love nightclub, Bromsgrove, at 9.30pm. For details call 01527 870777.

There is an open mic night every Sunday at the Wishing Well, Bromsgrove, from 8.30pm. Call 01527 574146 for details.

There is a ladies night every Thursday from 9pm at the WIshing Well, Bromsgrove. Join Two-Tone Pete and enjoy his soul, northern soul, ska and reggae disco. There is a happy hour on ladies' drinks.

The Resigned + The Unknown + 2-Days Notice perform at the Bigge Venue, Tardebigge, next Thursday (August 28) from 8.30pm. For more information visit www.myspace.com/biggevenue.

Memphis in the Meantime will be performing their blues rock at the Wishing Well, Bromsgrove, next Friday (August 29) from 9pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the band. For more information call 01527 574146.

The Retro Band will be playing at the Hop Pole Inn, Bromsgrove, next Friday (August 29) from 9pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the band. For more information call 01527 870100.

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