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The Roses is home to a growing number of groups and clubs, who meet weekly in our building to socialise, create and simply enjoy each others' company. If you're looking for a home for your group, or would like to start one, please get in touch at admin@rosestheatre.org and we'll find you a home!

K2Togs

The Roses’ resident group of knitters (and crocheters!) meet weekly for coffee, chat and plenty of crafting. K2Togs started many years ago as a small group that has grown exponentially ever since, and now regularly take over the theatre with their wonderful creations.

Wednesdays at 10.30am

Free to join in

Bingo

Our Monday Bingo sessions attract a regular and committed group of players every week. There are prizes to be won and there is no need to prebook - just come along for a fun and social afternoon.

The Roses' Choir

With Lindsay Martin Enjoy the uplifting experience of singing together. You don’t need to be an expert – this is all about having fun. Our choir get regular opportunities to perform throughout the year, including in July at their annual summer concert - see page 21.

Mondays at 1.45pm

£1 per book (6 games)

Tuesdays at 9.30am

£72 per term

September - October 2022

The Roses' annual Feel Good Festival was originally launched as an online festival during 2020’s lockdown as a way of connecting people through creative activities. In late 2021, as the country was emerging from another difficult year, the festival ran again, with in-person activities alongside online ones. This year, we've brought back many of the most popular sessions from previous festivals as well as some fun new activities to try!

Mindful Drawing

Practice mindfulness through doodling and drawing in these weekly sessions with Jo Teague. You're welcome to bring your own drawing equipment, although this will be provided.

Film-Making For Beginners

In this four part course, Sam Morris will guide you in making a short film using your smartphone/digital device, which you'll need to bring with you (fully charged!).

Fri 23 Sep - Fri 21 Oct 11am - 12.30pm

£7 per session (or £25 for all 5 sessions) Venue: Eric's Bar in The Roses

Wed 21 Sep - Wed 19 Oct 4pm - 6pm

£55 (includes all 4 sessions) Venue: The Roses

Feel Good Choir

Join Lindsay Martin,The Roses' resident Choir Master, to learn and sing songs that are uplifting and fun. Participants will then perform at the end of term showcase on Sunday 30 October.

Mon 12 Sep - Mon 17 Oct 7pm - 8.30pm

£55 (includes all 5 sessions) Venue: To be confirmed

Westend Dance Workshop

Join West End professional, Erica-Jane Alden, for a masterclass in which you will learn choreography from the musical Chicago. This workshop is suitable for those who have a dance background.

Sun 2 Oct 2pm - 4pm

£20 Venue: The Roses

Paint Along

Fun paint-along sessions with Sam Morris, famed for her cheeky stylised depictions of cows, one remote workshop via Zoom and another held in-person. You will need to provide your own equipment; details are online.

Sun 2 Oct 11am - 1pm (in person) Wed 12 Oct 7pm - 8.30pm (online)

£15 in person / £10 online Venue: The Roses / Zoom

Creative Writing

A fun way to get your creativity flowing and to get started on that writing project you have always meant to start. With local playwright Caroline Summerfield.

Mon 19 Sep 5pm - 7pm Mon 3 Oct 5pm - 7pm

£12.50 per session Venue: The Roses (Zoom option available)

Sew With Jo

A chance to meet new people and enjoy mindfulness through sewing, with Jo Teague. You're welcome to bring your own sewing materials, although these will be provided.

Mon 19 Sep - Mon 17 Oct 11am - 12.30pm

£7 per session (or £25 for all 5 sessions) Venue: Eric's Bar at The Roses

Learn The Ukulele

The ukulele is fun and quick to learn. Your teacher, Vicki Wagstaffe, has been teaching for several years and performs ukulele in a band. Whether you played a little before or have never even picked one up - Vicki will have you strumming along to your favourite songs in no time.

Thu 22 Sep - Thu 20 Oct 6pm - 7pm

£7 per session (or £25 for all 5 sessions) Venue: The Roses