Heywood Civic Centre Events Guide January - April 2015

www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LW Box Office 0300 303 8399

JAN – APR 2015

LIVE MUSIC AND CONCERTS THEATRE AND SHOWS PARTY NIGHTS

LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS Saturday 21 February

Rochdale Music Society presents

Jill Kemp, Recorder Accompanied

by Aleksander Szram International performer and prize winner, Jill Kemp’s repertoire spans seven centuries and she is firmly establishing herself as one of the finest wind players of her generation.

This varied programme will include pieces by Bach, Handel, Telemann, Rubbra, David Bedford, Sarasate and others.

‘Razor sharp articulation…phenomenal technique… celebrated virtuosity.’ Manchester Evening News Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Adults, £13 Concessions, £5 Students, £1 Children Booking: Online at www.rochdalemusicsociety. ticketsource.co.uk Tickets also available from Touchstones Rochdale, Tel: 01706 924928 Website: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org

Friday 20 March

Organised by Chris Hewitt & Mick Spratt

Route 62

A Concert celebration of Deeply Vale Festivals plus The Anniversary of Wigwam 69 A celebration of the North West’s hippy and punk music and culture scene and an exhibition of musical memories and artefacts from the Rochdale and Heywood and North West music scene.

Line up includes The Notsensibles; Rev Mike Huck and Movement Banned (inc Mick Spratt); Childs Playreunited for one night only; George Borowski; Andy T; Wilful Damage; Brian Eastwood and band; Larry Norwood; Pete Kenyon and Fred; Sag and Snooze; Physical Wrecks.

Time: Doors open 7pm Tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the night Booking: Tickets initially available by phone on 01565 734577 PA by Wigwam Acoustics

Saturday 21 March

Rochdale Music Society presents

Caliente Ensemble

A unique trio with a line-up of flute, tenor saxophone and harp, Caliente Ensemble’s repertoire spans four centuries and many genres. Seasoned performers and experienced teachers, they perform a sizzling fusion of classical, jazz and folk music.

Caliente gave a balanced and varied programme which was just perfect.’

British Flute Society Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Adults, £13 Concessions, £5 Students, £1 Children Booking: Online at www.rochdalemusicsociety. ticketsource.co.uk Tickets also available from Touchstones Rochdale, Tel: 01706 924928 Website: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org Licensed Bar

Friday 27 March

St Michael’s Uniformed Groups, Middleton presents

Bi-Annual Group Show

Time: Watch for details Tickets: £6.50 Booking: For tickets and further information please email plfrrst@aol.com

ALL SEATS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOX OFFICE: 0300 303 8399 (Local Rate)

Saturday 25 April Rochdale Music Society presents

John Peace, Piano

Saturday 4 April – Easter Saturday

In association with SDN Events

Heywood Reunited – The Reunion

Four years since Heywood Reunited - Back in the Wood, Heywood’s original bar and club DJs - the same ones who defined a generation reunite for one final time, to remember the days the town had an amazing pub and club scene.

Covering venues such as Spibs, Chamber House, Sohos, The Basement, The Vic, The Bamford Squash, Seven Stars, The Queen Anne, Kings, Bar Vino, The Ship, Freemasons and more, playing music of every genre, the lads are back in town and reunited, and for the last time ever we bring back legendary DJs Kev Doyle (Club Classics / Hip Hop); Nigel Walch ( 90s Floor fillers); Dave Sweetmore (Indie / Britpop / Madchester); Andy ‘Big H’ Hargreaves (70s & 80s Cheese); Nick Robinson (Old School Dance / Motown / SKA); Colin Schofield ( 80s & 90s Pop, Cheese, R’n’B); Bryan Brown (3 decades of Disco Classics). All hosted by the one and only original Heywood pub landlord Pete Wilky.

John has performed and broadcast as soloist, accompanist and chamber music pianist, in extensive and often adventurous repertoire, playing with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hallé Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and with leading singers both at home and abroad.

Programme to include: Haydn Sonata in E, Fauré Barcarolles, Chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie Op 61, Rachmaninov songs transcribed by Earl Wild & Poulenc Soirées de Nazelles.

Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Adults, £13 Concessions, £5 Students, £1 Children Booking: Online at www.rochdalemusicsociety. ticketsource.co.uk Tickets also available from Touchstones Rochdale, Tel: 01706 924928 Website: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org

NIGHTLIFE Saturday 31 January Saturday 28 February

Heywood Civic Soul and Motown Nites

NO MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED ON THE NIGHT FORM PAST 2004 Age: Over 21 Only Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6 advance only Licensed Bar

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

Excellent dance floor, superb sound system, 350 capacity, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s sounds of Motown, Stax and Atlantic plus a bit of Mod beat for good measure.

The best Motown DJ’s in the North West providing all your Soul needs.

Friendly atmosphere with licensed bar till late Time: 8pm-1.30am Tickets: £6 on the door Licensed Bar

MARKETS & FAIRS Tuesday 10 February

Toy & Train Collectors Fair

THEATRE AND SHOWS

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 March

Heywood AODS presents

Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly was first produced on Broadway in 1964, winning a record 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, a record held for 35 years. Based on Thornton Wilder’s farce ‘The Matchmaker’ it follows the adventures of Dolly Levi, a meddlesome widow who strives to bring romance to the lives of anyone she meets, including herself. The show has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits.

Time: 7.30pm with Saturday Matinee 2.15pm Tickets: Stalls: Adults £12 / Children & Concessions £10 For stall hire please call Brian Marshall on 07751613640 Public Entry: 7pm to 9pm Tickets: £1.50 Adults, £1.00 Seniors and Children Time: Early Entry from 4.30pm: £4

Tiered Seating: Adults £13 / Children & Concessions £11. Restricted View: All tickets £11 Discounts available for groups of 15 or more Licensed bar for all performances Latecomers may not be allowed into the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance

SPECIAL AND CHARITY EVENTS Friday 13 February

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Debbie Fallon This exciting young medium has been astonishing audiences with her talents.

Tickets: £15 in advance, £16 on the door Time: 7.30pm for 8pm Licensed Bar and Tea and Coffee available

TO BOOK ONLINE VISIT: www.link4life.org/heywoodcivic (Booking fee applies)

New Year New You TUESDAYS

Zumba Gold®

Dance exercise for active older adults. For more information contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926 239 or 07976 498629 or Email: activ8teme@link4life.org Time: 10.30am –11.30am Cost: £1.50

WEDNESDAYS

Inspire Dance

An interesting blend of dance styles designed for the Over 50s. Class consists of a combination of jazz, modern theatre, ballet and national dance.

Email: activ8teme@link4life.org Time: 1pm–2pm Cost: £2

Boot Camp NEW from 14/01/15

A physical training programme designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group interval training exercises.

Time: 6pm-7pm Cost: 50p for six weeks then £2

THURSDAYS

Zumba Gold®

Dance exercise for active older adults.

Email: activ8teme@link4life.org Time: 10.30am –11.30am Cost: £1.50

Zumba®

Ditch the workout - join the party! For more information contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 or 07976 498629 or Email: activ8teme@link4life.org Time: 6pm-7pm Cost: 50p for six weeks then £2

Yoga

Yoga is a great exercise to improve flexibility, strength and to tone the muscles. Posture is improved and it also helps with body awareness.

Time: 7pm–8pm Cost: 50p for six weeks then £2

Tai-Chi NEW from 14/01/15 Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements that are gentle on the joints and muscles. This session uses the ‘Chen Style’ of Tai. Time: 7pm-8pm Cost: £2

www.link4life.org/activ8teme For further information contact Sarah Shard, Activ8teme Co-ordinator 01706 926239 | 07976 498629 | activ8teme@link4life.org

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Heywood Civic Centre is located in the middle of Heywood Town Centre.

We are next to the Library and the Phoenix Centre and opposite the Magic Market.

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Box Office: 0300 303 8399

Where to find us

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LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LW

By Public Transport

From Middleton and Manchester take the 163 to the stop outside the Library. From Rochdale take the 471 to the stop outside the Library.

From Bury take the 163 or 471 to the stop outside the Church/The Willows

Access

Heywood Civic Centre is fully accessible to public areas with disabled lift to the upper floor.

Customers are invited to discuss any special needs in advance. There is free parking to the side of the building with designated disabled parking bays.

Car Park access is via Hornby Street.

Heywood’s premier venue for Entertainment, Concerts, Theatrical Shows and Business Meetings.

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