WDC What's On Jan - Apr 2015 by Winchester Discovery Centre

What’s On Wednesday 11 March

Janua r — Apriy l 2015

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Welcome We’re pleased to offer a varied line-up of events at the Discovery Centre this season, featuring both well-known names and exciting newcomers. Here are some of the highlights…

Music

CAFÉ & BAR Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available during the day and at evening shows.

5 Feb | Songhoy Blues p7

12 Feb | Songwriters in the Round p9

8 Mar | Chris Wood p12

13 Mar | Threepenny Bit p14 27 Mar | Carrivick Sisters p17

Literature 18 Feb | Next Generation Poets p10

4 Mar | Killer Girls’ Night In p12

25 Mar | Poetry Café p16

On Stage 21 Feb | Macbeth Gets Manly p11

Comedy

6 Feb | Seann Walsh p8

28 Mar | Folie à Deux p17 18 Apr | The Gondoliers p21 24 Apr | Richard II p22

Children

1 Feb | Rosie’s Magic Horse p6

7 Feb | Peter and the Wolf p8

15 Feb | Magic Dan p9

1 Mar | Tieman Douieb p11

15 Mar | Puss’n’Boots p16

7 Apr | Binky Bear Storytelling p18

8 –16 Apr | Great Waste Craft Workshops p18–19 12 Apr | Ugly Duckling p19 26 Apr | Merlin & the Sword in the Stone p23

EXHIBITIONS

Henry Moore, Reclining Figure, Sunset 1978, British Council Collection. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation.

Exhibitions in The Gallery and City Space are now provided by Hampshire Cultural Trust.

10 Jan — 1 Mar

The Gallery Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 3pm City Space Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 3pm

31 Jan — 1 Mar

The Gallery

Henry Moore Prints from the British Council Collection Free entry A glimpse into the vast collection of prints created by internationally acclaimed artist Henry Moore. This selection, held by the British Council, features seated figures, sculptural forms and his hauntingly beautiful series inspired by WH Auden poems.

City Space

Mayor’s Choice Free entry City Space will be hosting the popular annual Mayor’s Choice exhibition from Saturday 31 January until Sunday 1 March 2015. The present Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Eileen Berry, has chosen a selection of paintings, photographs, historical documents and artefacts that reflect the diversity of the collections held by Winchester City Council. This free family friendly exhibition has plenty of activities for younger visitors as well. There are puzzles, a spotter quiz and colouring-in sheets with an opportunity to become a City Space Art Expert!

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7 Mar — 19 Apr

7 Mar — 24 May

City Space

The Gallery

Hiroshige’s Japan 53 Stations of the To ¯ kaido ¯ Road An exhibition of prints from the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Free entry Utagawa Hiroshige is considered the last great master of Ukiyo-e woodblock printmaking. His most famous series was the Fifty-three stations of the To ¯ kaido ¯ Road, first published in 1833. Full of details of travellers’ experiences of the journey between the great cities of Edo and Kyoto, it captured brilliantly the atmospheric effects of place, weather and season.

Trash to Treasure A Great Waste Production

Free entry Proving that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, this exhibition celebrates creative recycling and challenges the way we look at waste. Everything in the exhibition was once something else. Waste paper, metal, glass, plastic and textiles have been remade into sustainable, useful, and often beautiful, objects. Ancient waste gives us valuable insights into the lives of ordinary people from the Stone Age to the Digital Age. What would your rubbish tell future archaeologists about the way you live? Find out how much of your trash is potential ‘treasure’ and make some treasure of your own in the maker’s space.

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25 Apr — 17 May

WallSpace

City Space

Winchester Photographic Society Annual Exhibition Free entry From Saturday 25 April until Sunday 17 May City Space will again be hosting Winchester Photographic Society’s Annual Open Exhibition. Images are selected by a panel of experienced judges from an overall entry of more than a thousand. Regular visitors to the exhibition have come to expect the highest standards of skill and creativity and we are sure that this year’s selection will not disappoint. Visitors are also encouraged to vote for their favourite photograph. Will you agree with the judges’ selection of the best pictures in the show?

On what used to be the rear wall of the original Corn Exchange building is this fantastic community exhibition space. The space informs, educates and showcases diverse projects. For information on exhibiting in the WallSpace Gallery, please contact gilbert.yates@hants.gov.uk Until 17 January

Rita Milton Varied works by this Winchester School of Art graduate. 2 — 15 March

Winchester Soroptimists Art for women as part of International Women’s Day. 17 April — 28 May

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EVENTS

Sun 1 Feb

Rosie’s Magic Horse

Sat 31 Jan

Health Talk

11.30am

5½ Things You MUST Know to Prevent Back Pain 11.30am

Free drop-in

bend and lift safely, tell you how to reduce pain quickly, demonstrate the most common movement mistakes and show you good postural habits to equip you to look after your back for life! Box Office 01962 873603

£7 each / family of four £22

An enchanting show for children based on the book by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Take 45 minutes to learn the five and a half most important lessons in looking after your back. Winchester chiropractors Mark Kennedy and Philippa Prentice will explode the myths surrounding back pain, show you how to

Family Sundays

Little Rosie collects ice-lolly sticks and puts them in an old box. As Rosie dreams of helping her parents pay off the bills her stick collection dreams of becoming something greater. And so, at the stroke of midnight, magic and dreams collide and a horse gallops out of the box! His name is Stickerino. “Where to?” he asks. “Anywhere with treasure!” she answers. Thus begins an adventure like none other: ice-lolly mountains by the sea, caskets of gold, and scurvy pirates. A heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief, this is the perfect treat for everyone aged 3 and up. Ages 3+

8pm

£10 (no concessions)

Music © Andy Morgan

Thu 5 Feb

Driven out of their native northern Mali, Songhoy Blues recreate the lost ambiance of their homeland with raucous guitar anthems influenced by Jimi Hendrix and the American blues music distantly related to the desert blues of Mali. After working with Brian Eno, Damon Albarn and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as part of the Africa Express project, the band were invited to appear at the launch of the project’s Maison des Jeunes album in London. Describing the experience as ‘an explosive joy’, their new UK tour ties in with the world-wide release of their debut album Music in Exile, recorded with Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Sat 7 Feb

Fri 6 Feb

Comedy

Seann Walsh: 28 8pm

Children’s Concert

£14 / concessions £12

Seann Walsh has managed to search deep inside himself to find the inner strength to get out of bed and all the way into his support act’s car, parked just outside his flat JUST FOR YOU. Before you commend him too much for this act of heroism, be aware he will sleep in the car. In his last show ’The Lie-In King’, 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Seann was living alone and trying to sort himself out. At 28 years of age he returns with his aptly named new show ’28’ where he is now living with his girlfriend, and she is trying to sort him out. Star of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntryre’s Comedy Roadshow, and Dave’s Argumental, Seann is a charming and charismatic natural born observational storyteller, and one of the most frighteningly precocious talents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years.

Peter and the Wolf 11am and 2pm £3 in advance / £4 on the door Back by popular demand Winchester Chamber Orchestra (WCO) and Friends will perform the ever-popular children’s classic, Peter and the Wolf, by Sergei Prokofiev. Those who have ever attended our children’s concerts will know that WCO and Friends deliver interactive, engaging performances for children of all ages. Our aim is to give children the opportunity to experience real, live orchestral music in a relaxed and informal setting with none of the stuffiness that normally prevents their parents exposing them to this genre. There will also be an opportunity to try out some perfectly child-sized instruments after the performance courtesy of Hampshire Music Service. So grab a child, bring a snack, open your mind and prepare to enjoy this exciting, interactive, audio-visual experience. Oh, and don’t forget to book your tickets in advance – we ALWAYS sell out! Supported by Winchester City Council.

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Thu 12 Feb

Sun 15 Feb

Family Sundays

Music

Peter Bruntnell Danny George Wilson Neil Halstead

Songwriters in the Round 7.30pm

£12 (no concessions)

A unique triple bill featuring three of the UK’s most influential singer songwriters, with their contrasting styles meshing to form a satisfying recipe as they swap songs and tales. Hear three artists who are at the top of their game, with Peter Bruntnell celebrating his highly-praised ‘best of’ album, Danny George Wilson on a high from touring fronting arguably the best live band in the UK (Danny and the Champions of the World) and Neil Halstead fresh from Slowdive’s triumphant comeback tour. In partnership with sc4m.

Magic Dan’s Mayhem Magic Show 11.30am

£3 / four for £10

Packed full with astounding magic, laughter and enjoyment along with plenty of audience participation from all the children (and sometimes even the adults!).

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Wed 18 Feb

Fri 20 Feb

Stand-up Comedy

Fri 20 Mar

Fri 17 Apr

Poetry

Next Barnstormers Generation Poets Comedy Night 7.30pm

£5

An evening of poetry featuring performances from a selection of Next Generation Poets. This prestigious accolade is announced only once every 10 years recognising the 20 most exciting poets from the UK and Ireland expected to dominate the poetry landscape of the coming decade. Annie Freud’s first full poetry collection was The Best Man That Ever Was (Picador 2007), a Poetry Book Society recommendation. The Mirabelles was then shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize in 2010. Annie currently teaches at the Poetry School. Sean Borodale works as a poet and artist, often writing on location, such as poems for Notes for an Atlas (Isinglass, 2003) and Walking to Paradise (1999). He was selected for the Granta New Poets series in 2012 and his first full collection Bee Journal (Jonathan Cape, 2012) was a PBS recommendation and shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize. Human Work is published in February. Emma Jones won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection in 2009 for The Striped World. Born in Australia, Emma studied at the universities of Sydney and Cambridge. In 2009-10 Emma was poet in residence at the Wordsworth Trust. In partnership with Winchester Poetry Festival.

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Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! 8pm

£12.50 in advance / £14 on the door

The Barnstormers compere introduces three top acts from the London Circuit and beyond, promising a Friday night full of laughs. It’s the perfect way to kickstart the weekend. For the latest news on which comedians are lined up visit www.barnstormerscomedy.com For ages 18+

Sat 21 Feb

Theatre All ticket sales go towards Prostate Cancer UK.

Macbeth Gets Manly 7.30pm

£9.50 / concessions £6.50 Groups of 5+ £5.50 each

Shakespeare’s Macbeth gets an extreme transformation; pumped full of supplements and stereotyping. With the glorification of ‘Lad’ culture and male expectations set relatively in stone; isn’t the story of ‘Macbeth’ more relevant than it ever has been? ‘Macbeth Gets Manly’ draws on the pressures forced upon Shakespeare’s famous character and brings them into the modern world. Using a mixture of Shakespearean and modern text, the show focuses on the pressures Macbeth faced, ultimately exploring how the questioning of the character’s own masculinity drove him to eventual madness. Insecurity, paranoia and self-doubt are the basis of this highly physicalized performance. Expect to see one sweaty, exhausted performer and see Shakespeare’s story turned upside down. Suitable for audiences aged 15+ www.macbethgetsmanly.com Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company 2653887

Sun 1 Mar

Family Sundays

Tiernan Douieb Everything You’ve Ever Needed to Know Ever 11.30am

£7 each / family of four £22

Do you know everything? Tiernan definitely thinks he does. Luckily for you, he’s chosen to share his knowledge by answering some of the most important questions children need answers to. He knows what the universe is made of, why you can’t run with scissors while hairdressers can wave them in your face, how hard you have to jump before you can’t come back down, and how the bubbles in fizzy drinks are put there. An hour of very silly comedy for kids, adults, robots and things that go ‘yargle’. If you like Comedy Club 4 Kids – you’ll love this!

He had delighted giggles running round the room The Telegraph

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Ages 6+

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Wed 4 Mar

Meet the Authors

Killer Girls’ Night In 7.30pm

£5 (no concessions)

This killer night returns with another fantastic line-up of female crime and thriller writers. The Girl in The Red Coat by Kate Hamer is Faber’s lead debut for spring, set to be a tremendous hit. A page turning and hugely moving story of an abduction that will appeal to fans of The Light Between Oceans, Room and The Snow Child. The novel has been described as compulsively readable, thought provoking, gripping and sensitive. Kate is joined by Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on The Train, an exceptional psychological thriller with an unforgettable narrator, that hits the bookshelves in January. The film rights have been snapped up already. Clare Donoghue completes the line-up. After ten years working in a London law firm Clare left and wrote Never Look Back, longlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. The novel was described as assured, shocking and suspenseful, a compelling read of delicious tension. The next instalment in her DI Mike Lockyer detective series is No Place to Die. Books for sale and signing on the night.

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Sun 8 Mar

Folk Music

Chris Wood 7.30pm

£15 (no concessions)

Folk Singer of the Year 2011 and nominated for best original song 2014. Criticised by an art school lecturer as having ‘a remarkable eye for trivia’ Chris Wood’s love of small things has made him one of England’s most vivid and arresting song writers. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables.

One of our finest singersongwriters… Andy Gill The Independent

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Wed 11 Mar

Comedy

7.30pm £13 / concessions £11

Stalin Ate My Homework A Memoir Are you sitting comfortably? Alexei Sayle – best selling author, comedian and actor – will be giving a preview of the second volume of his hilarious and thought-provoking memoirs with a reading from Thatcher Stole My Trousers, along with readings from his first volume Stalin Ate My Homework and some of his famous short stories. Followed by questions, answers and shouting. Books available for sale and signing. www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Thu 12 Mar

Travel Talk

Syria, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan Tales from extraordinary countries with John Pilkington 7pm

£10 (no concessions)

In 2009 John realised that Syria, Iraq and Iran were in the news for all the wrong reasons. He unravelled a picture quite different from the news stories as he followed a winding route meeting Arabs, Kurds, Yazidis and both Shia and Sunni Iranians. Two years later he explored the High Pamirs of Afghanistan, and was welcomed by Wakhi and Kyrgyz shepherds surviving against almost impossible odds on the ‘roof of the world’. His stunning photos and revealing commentary will make this an evening not to be missed. A fundraising event for ‘End Polio Now’ organised by Winchester Rotary.

Bursting with energy The Telegraph Fri 13 Mar

Folk and Dance

Threepenny Bit Spring Ceilidh 7.30pm

£12 / £10 concessions £14 on the door

Threepenny Bit is a unique example of how traditional dance tunes and contemporary sounds can blend together into a totally fresh interpretation of folk music. This raucous eightpiece band combines a group of die-hard folkies with some of the finest young jazz and classical musicians in the south to create an exciting live show you won’t forget! After founding and running the Southampton University folk society in 2011 they formed a busking band to take folk music to the streets for a summer holiday. Four years, three albums and a host of successful concert, ceilidh, folk club and festival performances later the band is still going strong! 2014 saw the release of their third album ‘Pantomime Cannon’ to critical acclaim. 14

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Sat 14 Mar

WEA Study Day

Blenheim and the Churchills: A Monument to a Great General 10am – 3.30pm

£28 (includes lunch)

Blenheim Palace was created in gratitude by the nation for the 1st Duke of Marlborough. This day will look at how the Duke’s military successes and the relationship between his Duchess and the Queen Anne led to the creation of Blenheim and the architectural style which was used for this monument. The course aims to give an outline of the lives of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and how Blenheim Palace was created as a national monument to their achievements and relationship with Queen Anne. Tutor: Adam Smith

Sat 14 Mar

Health Talk

The Walking Tall Workshop 1.30pm

Free drop-in

Are you walking tall? We are bombarded in the media by messages about ‘perfect’ posture with core stability being the buzz word of the moment. Let us separate fact from fiction in a highly practical and interactive workshop giving you tips and tools to help manage your back pain, breathe better and improve the way you look and feel. You will be taught by industry experts, Mark Kennedy and Annalisa Zisman, who are passionate about helping you to help yourself and will leave you full of confidence to use simple and highly effective exercises. You have nothing to lose except your hunched shoulders and your aches and pains. Presented by Winchester Sports and Spine Clinic www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

Sat 21 Mar

Dance

Spring Dance Party Night 7.30pm

Sun 15 Mar

Family Sundays

Lyngo Theatre presents

Puss’n’Boots 11.30am

£7 each / family of four £22

Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts come and see this classic furry tail; it’s the cat’s whiskers! Ages 4+

£10 in advance / £12 on the night

Come and join Silvia and Max to celebrate the joys of spring at a dance party filled with all the dancing fun you could wish for! Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or never before, whether you come with a partner or on your own. The music will invite you to dance Salsa, West Coast Swing, Jive and, new this year, Club Classics! We shall get everyone to join into our most popular Zumba dances as well as our Group Cha Cha and much, much more! Bar open all night with Sangria on offer! Music with DJ Max. www.salsaysol.co.uk

Wed 25 Mar

Local Writing

Poetry Café 7.30pm

Readers £4 / listeners £3

A night of local poets reading their work. Vote on who you think should go home with the evening’s top prize. Poets should register to participate by phoning the Literature Officer on 01962 846018. A maximum of three poems may be read by each, one must be on the theme of Global, in honour of World Poetry Day. 16

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Sat 28 Mar

Opera

Mahogany Opera Group

Folie à Deux A madness shared by two 7.30pm

Fri 27 Mar

Folk / Bluegrass Music

Carrivick Sisters 8pm

£12 (no concessions)

Twin sisters Laura and Charlotte Carrivick are widely known throughout the UK folk scene for their engaging live performances, multiinstrumental dexterity (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro), tight sibling harmonies and finely crafted original songs. Their unique sound incorporates their musical background of American bluegrass and old-time while also being influenced by English folklore.

£15 / full time students £12.50

‘Folie à deux’ is a shared psychosis where a delusion is transmitted from one person to another. In this production a woman is struggling to connect with her lover. He believes that the pylon outside their house has a special power. His delusion passes on to her and, as sparks fly, their madness takes hold. Songs are woven together for two singers, an acoustic harp and a specially created electro-magnetic harp in this modern folk tale performed against a backdrop of responsive light and sound. Part staged performance, part concept album, Folie à Deux is a lyrical and intense investigation into love and loneliness within a relationship. A collaboration between British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic lyricist Sjón who regularly works with Bjork and featuring Swedish jazz artist Sofia Jernberg (pictured below).

Comparisons to Alison Krauss & Union Station would not be out of place R2 Magazine

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Tue 7 Apr

Children’s Craft Workshops: A Great Waste Production

Interactive Storytelling

Two sessions each day 1pm – 2.30pm 3pm – 4.30pm

Look beyond waste and see the potential in stuff that gets thrown out. Have some fun this holiday and get crafty. All workshops are for children accompanied by an adult.

Binky Bear Storytelling 11.30am & 2.30pm

£2 per person

Ages 3–7 An interactive storytelling session with the creators of Binky Bear, Liz Nankivell and Moira Blackwell. Come and meet Binky Bear and Owl and join them on Binky’s Winchester adventure, Binky in Trouble. Binky books and bears will be available to purchase.

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£2 per child (accompanying adult goes free) Pay on the door

Junk Jewellery Wednesday 8 April Ages 6+ Make beautiful jewellery beads from paper or plastic and badges from bottle tops.

Trash Dinosaurs & Puppets

Sun 12 Apr

Family Sundays

Thursday 9 April Ages 4+ Can you make a terrifying Trashosaur or a soaring Junkodactyl? Or perhaps make a wacky puppet from rubbish?

Clever Clocks from Rubbish Wednesday 15 April Ages 8+ Turn old stuff into an amazing analogue wall clock. Mechanisms provided – just bring your imagination.

Thingumajig Theatre presents

Thursday 16 April

Ugly Duckling

Ages 6+

11.30am

Gorgeous Green Gifts

See what beautiful things you can make from stuff people just through away. We could be making bags, purses, bird feeders or money boxes. Give them away or keep them for yourself!

£7 each / family of four £22

Recommended for ages 5+ Life isn’t much fun in the farmyard for the misfit ‘duckling’. Teased and tormented, he dreams of kindlier places beyond the farm gates. But will he survive out there? Join in the adventures of this famous ‘under-dog’ in Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale of transformation, brought to you in Thingumajig’s house style - beautiful puppet characters, live music, captivating story-telling and a generous sprinkling of theatre magic.

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Thu 16 Apr

Comedy

An evening with

7.30pm

£14 (no concessions)

In this entertaining show, Tony combines storytelling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun. Tony will recount the amusing and sometimes fraught story of how he went from being ‘comedian and author’ to ‘comedian, author and filmmaker’. His hilarious tales of how he became an independent film maker – producing both Round Ireland With A Fridge and Playing The Moldovans At Tennis – will be peppered with the wry observations that have made him such a hit on Just A Minute, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and QI. He’ll also be regaling us with tales and the odd reading from his long awaited new book – Once Upon A Time In The West Country, the story of how he went from being a townie to a country yokel. He may even reveal how he came to stay in a hotel room with a pig. 20 Box Office 01962 873603

Sat 18 Apr

Comic Operetta

The Gondoliers 8pm

£10 (no concessions)

Two brothers… one king. Prepare for mayhem as Pocket Theatre makes their debut at the Discovery Centre with their very own take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy. This innovative theatre group have made a name for themselves with small-scale, high energy productions across the south. Director David Tatnall promises an evening of dancing, devilment, Gucci, gondolas, confusion, contrivance, weddings, y-fronts, sunshine, swimmers and zimmers! It’s enough to make a Venetian blind… Presented by Pocket Theatre with proceeds to Winchester Rotary charities.

Sun 19 Apr

Photography Talk

A History of War Photography 1914 – 2014 11am – 4pm The Documentary and Visual Journalism group of the Royal Photographic Society present a symposium that will look at the history of war photography over the last 100 years, since the start of the First World War. Topics that will be discussed include: the history of war photography, women war photographers, the language of war photography and the reflections of a military photographer. For more information on the event, or on how to book, email dvj@rps.org

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Fri 24 Apr

Theatre

Richard II 7.30pm

£10 / concessions £8

Shakespeare’s powerful drama brought to you by Maskers – Southampton’s leading amateur theatre company – as part of the RSC Open Stages Project.

Fri 24 Apr

WEA Study Afternoon

The Art of Fresco Painting: Antiquity to the 16th Century 1.30 – 4.30pm

£13 (no concessions)

This course provides an introduction to the art of fresco, from classical antiquity through medieval painting in Western Europe to Renaissance masterpieces. Style and technique, content and function will be considered by focusing on masterpieces such as the frescoes of Pompeii, Giotto’s works in Padua and Florence, Mantegna’s art in Mantua and Raphael’s Stanze in the Palace of the Vatican in Rome. Tutor: Dalila Castelijn 22 Box Office 01962 873603

Richard II brings into sharp focus the last two years of a turbulent twenty-two year reign which swung violently between the people’s adulation for God’s anointed ruler and their fear of a vicious, spiteful despot. The play begins in 1397. After being continually frustrated and humiliated by his powerful uncles and magnates who want to curb his power, Richard takes his revenge. We watch an increasingly desperate, deluded and frightened monarch literally fighting for his kingdom and his life. This tale has many parallels with what we see today in news from around the world. It is an emotionally powerful story very much for the twenty-first century.

Sun 26 Apr

Family Sundays Wed 29 Apr

Comedy

Image Musical Theatre presents

Merlin & The Sword in the Stone 11.30am

£7 each / family of four £22

The Arthurian legends have excited children and adults for centuries. The mystical story of the ‘Sword in the Stone’ follows the life of Arthur, a young squire destined to become king. Guided by Merlin, he has many adventures culminating in him successfully pulling the sword from the stone and unwittingly fulfilling the legend’s prophecy. This show requires the participation of the whole audience as the chorus and 10 children to play small parts in the production. With beautiful costumes, enchanting sets and magical puppetry, the audience will be captivated, continuing Image Musical Theatre’s tradition of providing the very best touring theatre. Ages 4+

Lucy Porter: Me Time 8pm

£15 (no concessions)

Finding modern life a bit difficult? Maybe you were born in the wrong era? In this show Lucy tries to find her rightful place in history. She ponders whether she’d rather be a bewhiskered Victorian explorer, a 1920s Hollywood starlet or Hatshepsut the Egyptian pharaoh. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Lucy Porter will be familiar to audiences from her appearances on radio (The Unbelievable Truth) and TV (Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You).

Impeccably punch lined anecdotes… genuinely delightful The Telegraph www.hants.gov.uk wdc 23 www.hants.gov.uk/

16 March

Throughout 2015 The Great Waste project is running events and activities that aim to prevent waste and increase the levels of recycling in the Winchester District. England generates about 177 million tonnes of waste every year, costing businesses and households money as well as causing environmental damage. We want to move towards a ‘zero waste’ Winchester where we reduce, reuse and recycle all we can, and throw things away only as a last resort. The Great Waste is a project from Winchester City Council and Winchester Action on Climate Change.

Stuff or Happiness Conversations Easter Craft Workshops See page 18–19 for full details of The Great Waste craft workshops for kids. Try making jewellery, clocks and toys all from stuff you throw out at home.

City Space Exhibition: Trash to Treasure 7 March – 19 April (p4) 24 Box Office 01962 873603

Does our stuff make us happy, or can we be more fulfilled with less? Six inspiring and thought provoking evenings explore this theme, with speakers from different fields in a relaxed café environment. Come at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Alan Hutchison, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Winchester

Modern Society, Happiness and Education What’s the relationship between wealth and happiness? This talk will look at modern society and wellbeing, and discuss how education can contribute to promoting happiness. 30 March Dr James Dyke Research in Agents, Interaction and Complexity, University of Southampton

Modern Life is Rubbish Recycling is as old as Earth. Three and a half billion years ago, tight recycling loops meant that life had enough nutrients to grow. We are learning how important recycling is, but still need to look at reducing and reusing the things we consume. Life has solved this problem; so can we.

The Wasters! 11 April, 2pm & 7pm £5 (£4 concession)

20 April Prof Ian Williams, Head of the Centre for Environmental Sciences, University of Southampton

Can the Circular Economy Work? A circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible, then recovers and regenerates materials at the end of their life. Can this really be made to work – even in the most challenging industrial sectors?

A play written and performed by students from the University of Winchester. Wasters; tackling the rubbish and recycling we all know about but would rather ignore. With a landfill of recycling facts we will set out the scale of our waste problem, and also some of the solutions. We will sweep away what you think you know about garbage, and brush you up on what’s really going on – from nuclear waste to dinosaur poo, from forest fires to birds on anti-depressants. A riotous romp through muck and debris – prepare to have your ideas of rubbish well and truly challenged. Ages 14+

Big Energy Saving Advice Stop wasting money on heating your home by getting some free help. As part of The Great Waste, you can get free, independent advice about insulation, renewable energy, draught-proofing, switching energy suppliers or grants you may be eligible from our experts. There’s no need to book, just come along to the WinACC Big Energy Saving desk in the Discovery Centre on Friday afternoons from 13 March to 17 April.

Climate Café Sat 4 April, 10am – 12.30pm What does climate change mean to us? Is this a matter for people or politicians? How do you feel about it? Share your hopes and ideas about climate change and the environment in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Free freshly brewed coffee and gorgeous pastries are offered in return for your ideas about the environment Booking is essential: email climaetcafe@winacc.org.uk

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Adobe Photoshop Elements for Beginners

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FIVE WEEK COURSES

All courses, 7.15pm to 9.15pm

Wednesdays from 25 February

£55

Under 16s interested in attending these workshops – please email winchphoto@outlook.com before booking.

Digital SLR and Bridge Camera Introduction Mondays from 12 January The auto setting on your camera is a barrier between you and the imaginative photos you’d like to be taking, but turning that dial and discovering the power of your camera and creativity is surprisingly simple when shown in this hands-on course. By covering the basics of digital photography and composition, looking at aperture, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed and full manual settings, you will start enjoying your camera like never before and be shooting images just the way you want to. 26 Box Office 01962 873603

Adobe Photoshop Elements is the most popular software package for enthusiastic photographers. Both affordable and powerful, it unlocks a whole new level of creativity and puts you firmly in control of your photos. By the end of this course you will be able to crop images, fix wonky shots, adjust colours, lighten/darken parts of an image, create montages, restore old photos and apply special effects. Suitable for all types of camera and level of ability.

Improving Your Camera Skills Mondays from 2 March You enjoy photography and would like to push your knowledge a bit further without starting from scratch. This course will familiarise photographers with manual camera settings, explore shutter speed and showing motion, how to make the most from available light and how to get the best from your photos using a free online photo-editor. You will need a camera such as a DSLR, bridge or CSC camera to benefit from this course.

Lightroom on Your Laptop Wednesdays from 22 April Lightroom is ideal for editing

Winchester Photographic Society Tuesdays, September – May 7.30pm Competitions, guest speakers and exhibitions are just a snapshot of what this local society has to offer. Visit www.winphotosoc.co.uk for the full picture.

and filing large numbers of images. Using your own laptop with any version of Lightroom already installed, you will be guided through screen layout and customisable options, importing and backing-up images, batch processing, developing images through exposure, colour, crop and straightening controls as well as exporting images ready for print. You must provide your own laptop and software for this workshop.

POETRY WORKSHOPS With ArtfulScribe director and Southampton Poet Laureate, Matt West

Writing for Self-Discovery Saturdays from 28 February, 2pm – 4pm £100 A five week course. A writing course in a supportive environment. Using writing exercises, lecturer and writer Ilse Cornwall-Ross MPhil will guide you to arrive at a better understanding of hitherto unrecognised patterns in your decision making and reactions. When we formulate reactions within ourselves in words, this process exercises a certain amount of control over our reactions; putting our feelings into words can have therapeutic effects. Please note this is not a course in which counselling will be offered. Max. 12 participants

Bobbin Sewing School Evening Dressmaking Course Two courses, running on: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March 13, 20, 27 April and 11, 18 May Join Bobbin Sewing School for a five week evening dressmaking course for all abilities. For information on how to book, or what materials you will need to bring, visit www.bobbinsewingschool.co.uk

£130

The Poetry of Prose Saturday 28 April, 10am – 3.30pm

£25

How is a prose poem defined? What are its characteristics and how can these be employed effectively in our writing? Using contemporary examples by poets including Carrie Etter, Pascale Petit, and George Szirtes, this workshop will explore the prose poem with a focus on responding to prompts and producing new work during the session.

The Poetry of Letters Saturday 18 April, 10am – 3.30pm

£25

Today’s workshop considers how poets have used letters as devices for political, romantic, deceptive and revelatory purposes since 43BC. We’ll look at public and private contexts of letters by poets including W.H. Auden, Neil Curry, William Carlos Williams and Bernadette Mayer with a focus on producing new work of our own. Participants are asked to bring copies of letters (or emails) they have written or received for one of the exercises. www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Choir at The Discovery Centre Fridays, 9 January – 13 February and Fridays, 20 February – 27 March and Fridays, 17 April – 22 May 1.30 – 3pm (limited availability) and 4 – 5.30pm £5 per session £25 for six session term Everyone welcome. No auditions. No musical experience necessary. All songs mainly taught by ear. We sing songs from Abba to Motown, musicals to spirituals, songs to uplift and inspire. We sing for the sheer joy of singing and even if you have never sung in a choir before, come along. Arrive early to avoid queuing for these popular sessions. www.winchesterfusionchoir.co.uk

Blossom Yoga Mondays Pregnancy Yoga 6.15pm – 7.30pm Hatha Flow 7.45pm – 9pm Saturdays Yamuna Body Rolling 24 January, 21 March Heart Opening Yoga Practice 14 February Gemma Nash is a registered Yoga Teacher RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance UK and teaches a Vinyasa Flow style of Yoga at the Discovery Centre on Mondays. Gemma is also extensively trained in teaching specialist yoga classes adapted for pregnancy. For more info and to book: 07775 557559 | www.blossomyoga.co.uk 28 Box Office 01962 873603

Dance Classes Mondays Enjoy life and get dancing with Silvia and Max. www.salsaysol.co.uk for details. • Zumba Kids Junior Dancing fun & games for ages 4–6 • Zumba Kids Dancing fun & games for ages 7–11 • Zumba Latin American dance fitness – join the party! • Zumba Gold Low impact version of Zumba with all the party fun – like ballroom dancing in a group • Salsa Latin American music is naturally uplifting

NCT Relax Stretch Breathe Thursdays A yoga based exercise class focusing is on breathing, positions and relaxation for birth. The class is run as a weekly drop-in: start at any stage in your pregnancy after 12 weeks. See www.nct.org.uk for full details.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Café Scientifique Mondays Winchester Café Scientifique meets on the first Monday every month for science talks in a café setting. There is no charge for admission but donations towards expenses are welcome. The group meet at 7.15pm for a 7.45pm talk on a current scientific topic which is accessible to a general audience, with a break and question and answer session. Participation is encouraged. Come early for a good seat and grab a drink or bite to eat from the café. Please check www.wincafesci.org.uk for updates as the programme may be subject to change. Follow the group on Twitter: @wincafesci Monday 5 January

Decline of the Honeybee: Just how bad is it? Simon Cavill Monday 2 February

Black Holes and their Heartbeats Diego Altamirano – University of Southampton

Winchester Skeptics Thursdays Every last Thursday of the month the Skeptics have a fascinating speaker from the worlds of science, comedy and scepticism. Meet like-minded people, learn something new and find out just how many geeks can be packed into one room. See www.hampshireskeptics.org for more.

Monday 2 March

HS2 – Challenges of High Speed Rail

Practical Philosophy

John Castle

Starts Tuesday 13 January

Monday 6 April Venue for this date TBC – please check the website

The aim of philosophy is to set people free, free from pressure and free from worry; free to grow, free to be themselves.

Monitoring the Environment from Satellites Robin Wilson – University of Southampton

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Course Fee £75

This ten session course, called Practical Philosophy, looks at life and its meaning, the world and its causes. It considers what holds us back? What sets us free? Based on the classic philosophies of East and West, it invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise. For enquiries, or to find out more: 0800 373 620 www.philosophyinwessex.org

Loose Muse Winchester Second Monday of the month Starting 9 February 7.30pm £5 – pay on the door A series of evenings presented by local writer Sue Wrinch celebrating women writers beginning with novelist Margaret Coles reading from her best selling novel The Greening followed by international poet Agnes Meadows reading from her work. Open mic opportunities from the floor. Readers can submit work to our anthology.

Language for Fun French – Tuesdays

Practically Spanish Tuesdays Beginners Wednesday Improvers

7.15pm – 9.15pm 7.15pm – 9.15pm

Want to understand and be understood in basic Spanish? Prefer doing rather than just listening? Want to make progress from the start? Like to laugh, have fun with others and learn as a team? Then this is for you. Peter lived in Northern Spain for 12 years, where he learned everyday Spanish from local people. He uses unique, fun ways to learn, working in small groups to promote relaxed learning. To book, or for more information, contact Peter on 07925 655946 or email peter_berdun@yahoo.co.uk

Improvers Intermediate

7pm – 8pm 8pm – 9pm

Want to learn French? We believe that learning should be fun, so we offer stress-free lessons with no exams or compulsory homework! Our lessons provide an enjoyable way of learning the language with plenty of opportunity to mix with like-minded people and become part of a friendly group. Social events are arranged each term to give students a change to mix and talk with each other at all levels. The classes are structured in such a way that you will never be put on the spot and made speak in front of the class if you don’t want to. For more information please visit www.languageforfun.org or email Clarisse at languageforfun.winchester@gmail.com www.hants.gov.uk wdc www.hants.gov.uk/

FREE ACTIVITIES

Scrabble Club First and Third Monday of the month from 10am to 12noon Play with words, meet other players and slurp some tea in the comfort of the café.

Computers for Beginners Various Days Volunteer-led sessions will help you develop basic internet and computer skills. Call us on 01962 873603 to book a oneto-one session.

Crafts for Kids Every Sunday at 12.30pm Creative, crafty fun for ages 4–10 in the children’s library. Parents/guardians will need to remain with children under 8.

Knit and Knatter Every Tuesday 10am to 12noon Knitting has never been so sociable. Share tips and have a chat with other knitters.

Job Club Thursdays 11am to 12 noon from 8 January A free hour long drop in to help you with the skills needed to gain employment. No booking required.

Rhymetime Every Thursday at 9.45am and 11am Thirty minutes of songs, rhymes, rhythm and actions to get your little ones moving and singing. For pre-schoolers and their parent/guardian.

Story Time

Win at Maths Thursdays during term-time, 4pm – 5pm

Every Tuesday at 11am Every Saturday at 11am

Stimulate your child’s imagination and watch them fall in love with reading as they enjoy a range of picture books being read aloud. For pre-schoolers. Parents/guardians will need to remain with their children. 32 Box Office 01962 873603

FREE

Maths games and enrichment activities, helping to make maths fun and engaging for 5–15 year olds. These sessions are provided by students from Winchester College. The students are here to help with homework problems, too – feel free to drop in between 4pm and 5pm for their expert advice. Places are limited, with no reservations. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

WDC Film Club After several successful seasons of cinema, the Discovery Centre is excited to announce the formation of a new Film Club. Featuring classics of every age and genre, all showings are free, as is membership. For further information, please e-mail Patrick at winchester.discovery. centre@hants.gov.uk and watch out for a full programme advertised in the library soon.

Reading Groups Various days Winchester Discovery Centre is home to a variety of reading groups. Pick up a flyer from the Discovery Centre for full details. Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8–11 that meets after school on Fridays from March. Contact kate.warne@hants.gov.uk for more information. The Classic Book Group reads classic novels to discuss on the second Thursday of every month from 7.30 – 9pm. Contact Ginny Allain: ginny.allain@gmail.com

Discovery Lectures Mondays, 7.45pm

FREE

A series of lectures in association with the University of Winchester and the University of Southampton, aiming to engage the community with a variety of topics of an academic nature. The lectures take place in the café area of the Discovery Centre, lasting between 45 mins and 1 hour followed by a Q&A session. 26 January

The Portus Project Dr Graeme Earl The latest developments from the ongoing archaeological project at Ancient Rome’s port. 23 February

The Battle of Agincourt Professor Anne Curry The significance of Henry V’s famous victory against the French on its 600th anniversary. 30 March

Fiction, Feminism and the Empress Matilda Dr Katherine Weikert The Empress Matilda fought for her crown in the 12th century, but is now mostly relegated to the pages of fiction. How has feminism and fiction combined to create a Matilda for our times? 27 April

Sir Edward Grey of Fallodon and the Outbreak of the Great War Dr Laurence Guymer The life of Sir Edward Grey, British Liberal statesman and Foreign Secretary from 1905 to 1916, best remembered for his remark at the outbreak of WWI: ‘The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.’

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The Advice Drop-in

HOW TO FIND US

Every Tuesday from 6 January 12 noon to 2pm ‘The Advice Drop-in’ is a new service for anyone who may need advice in the following areas: • Benefits • Housing • Legal matters • Deprivation • Debt • Employment • Health issues that impact on your life If you are looking for options on how to deal with any of these issues, The Advice Drop-in could be an ideal way to reassure, problem solve or clarify your situation. You will be guided and supported by trained WACA and Discovery Centre Volunteers using the Advice Guide online tool. These sessions take place on the first floor of the Discovery Centre; should you need a more confidential service please inform the session volunteer and this can be arranged. For more information visit www.winchesteradvicepartnership.co.uk This service is provided by Winchester Advice Partnership (WAP), a project led by Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).

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Finding the Discovery Centre By car Follow signs for Winchester City Centre from J9 or J11 of the M3. Jewry Street is on the one-way system – turn left into Jewry Street car park immediately after Brasserie Blanc restaurant. Sat Nav users can use SO23 8RZ as their destination. Alternative parking is available at Tower Street – SO23 8TA. By train Walk downhill past the registry office and cross the junction onto City Road. At the end of the road turn right onto Jewry Street – the Discovery Centre is next to Theatre Royal Winchester. The walk is less than five minutes.

PREVIEWS

30 Apr – 3 May

Winchester Chamber Music Festival The London Bridge Ensemble & Guests Join us for a fantastic line-up and a feast of sublime music from Schubert, Dvorak, Mozart and more. Full programme details available on www.winchesterchambermusic.com Tickets on sale mid-January – don’t miss out!

BOOKING INFO

July

Winchester Science Festival A collection of science talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities for children. The main festival weekend is 24 - 26 July, but look out for other events throughout July. Details coming soon at www.winchesterscifest.org @winscifest

Online Booking System www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

In Person At the Box Office at the Café end of the Discovery Centre

By Phone

New box office system coming soon We aim to keep disruption to a minimum during the upgrade

01962 873603 During Discovery Centre opening hours: Weekdays 9–7, Saturday 9–5, Sunday 11–3 • Children under 8 must have a parent/guardian with them at all times during an event. • Details correct at time of going to press. • There is a £1 booking fee for credit/debit cards. Postage will cost 50p. • With proof of eligibility, some events have concessionary rates for: essential carers accompanying registered disabled customers, the over 60s, NUS card holders, those claiming job seekers allowance. • You, as parent or guardian, must complete an enrolment form for an under 18 taking part in an activity unaccompanied. • The Performance Hall has unreserved seating at most events. • There will be a £1 administration fee for any re-sale of tickets.

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