DIARY DATES
Monday 21 November, 7pm to 9pm EVENT: Gift Evening and Prize Raffle Great Christmas shopping opportunity featuring local shops and businesses with proceeds to North Luffenham Pre-School. North Luffenham Community Centre
Friday 25 November, 8.30am to 11.15am EVENT: Country Market Last chance to order for Christmas – locally produced bread, cakes, pastries, jams, chutneys, eggs, fresh vegetables, cards and gifts. Fill your freezer for a wonderful homemade touch to your festivities. The Congregational Church Hall , High Street, Oakham
Saturday 26 November to Saturday 24 December EXHIBITION: Mike Dodd – New Pots Perhaps one of the most accessible and userfriendly of the UK’s finest potters, Dodd’s work comes from the heart of the kitchen and the beauty of the countryside so his beautiful pots make beautiful tableware. Admission is free. www.goldmarkart.com
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, 11am to 4pm EVENT: Party in the Castle – Artists’ Christmas Fayre Artists from all over the county will be exhibiting their work, which will range from paintings, printmaking and photography, to sculpture and ceramics, mixed media, textiles and hand-made jewellery. Find that perfect, unique gift at a bargain price directly from the artist. Information at www.rutlandopenstudios. co.uk. For a brochure Tel: 01572 747 639 Oakham Castle, Admission is free.
Sunday 27 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm WORKSHOP: Christmas Wreaths Sue Jarvis shows you how to make a beautiful natural wreath to take home. This relaxed and friendly morning course includes detailed demonstrations, festive refreshments and all materials. Barnsdale Gardens, Exton Price £25.00, Tel: 01572 813200 or www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
Christmas Carols... Monday 4 December, 7.30pm EVENT: The Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert Sponsored by Don Paddy’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, the concert signals the start of Christmas for many local people and this year features readings by Lars Tharp from Antiques Roadshow, Mary Berry from the Great British Bake Off and former England and British Lions rugby star Peter Wheeler amongst others. All Saints Church, Oakham Tickets £12 from Gates Nursery, Don Paddy’s Uppingham, and Buy the Book in Oakham.
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Friday 2 December – 14 January, 7.30pm, matinees 2.15pm THEATRE: 42nd Street A touch of Broadway is coming to Leicester this Christmas! 42nd Street is the inspiring story of small town girl Peggy Sawyer and her meteoric rise from chorus line hoofer to Broadway star. Packed with show-stopping numbers including ‘We’re in the Money’, ‘Keep Young and Beautiful’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’ and of course the spectacular title number, ‘42nd Street’, this show is a celebration of toe-tapping, foot-stomping, deliciously uplifting razzmatazz not to be missed. Curve Theatre, Leicester Tickets from £13 Tel: 0116 242 3595. www.curveonline.co.uk
Young singers required….
The Clarion Young Singers are seeking new members and are especially interested in children aged from 11 – 18 years. Highly acclaimed Musical Director, Rachel Branston tells us that this season there is a little more ‘Glee’ in the air with show choir choreography by street dance guru Sarah Bell. The choir rehearses weekly at Clarion House, Dean’s Street from 4pm to 5pm and regularly performs at concerts and events although the main aim is to have fun with music and encourage personal development through singing – all are welcome. Young musicians from grade 3 and singers may also be interested in the Christmas Pantomime workshop – see the website for more details or Tel: 07875 417476
RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING NOVEMBER 2011
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