Information about some of the members of the
Arts Forum
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C T (Acting for Charity Theatre)
A Theatre Company .. 'which does exactly what it says it does'
Raising money to support ..Whizz-Kidz - A national charity which provides
mobility aids for children ..
North Worcester AFASIC Support Group - A
local group supporting families of children with a variety of speech impairment
problems .. & Hereford and Worcester Dyslexia Association - The local
branch of the British Dyslexia Association
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Big Boots Theatre Company
Autumn Season
- The Trojan Women by Euripides & A Midsummer Night's Dream by
William Shakespeare
Christmas - Side by Side by Sondheim
Bewdley Baptist Art Group
Our idea is to introduce people to the fellowship of the church in an
informal and friendly way by enjoying
a leisure pursuit together.
We meet on Thursdays in the School Room at Bewdley Baptist Church, 7.30pm for
about two hours; everyone is welcome.
Bewdley
Festival
| An annual week (and more !) of Great Entertainment - including Exhibitions,
Concerts, Talks, Street Entertainers, Parades, ...
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Past celebrities/performers include: Rick
Wakeman, Steeleye Span, Antara
Quartet, Marion Montgomery, John Mortimer,
Kate Aidie, Ballet Gwent, Don Maclean ... and many, many more. |
Bewdley String Ensemble
A Training Orchestra for String Players _ under the Direction of Rachel
Greenwood
Now into its tenth year, the ensemble is formed principally from students drawn
from local schools and colleges ..
From rehearsals in Wribbenhall, former players have gone on to study at Trinity
College & at York University Butterfly Puppet Theatre
Inspirational puppetry for children - of all ages
A 'hands-on' entertainment-experience based on original stories and
characters - in a 'Puppet-Theatre' scenario ..
Performances & Workshops ~
Referees and references available (if required)
Mary Ross Baulk .. Vectis Lodge, 11, Broomfield Road, Franche, Kidderminster.
DY11 5PB .. Tel: 01562 75 11 01
Cottagemusic
The music recording and production section of Tanwood Enterprises
Publishing of original Scores and Parts - vocal & instrumental - medieval to
modern notation - bound copies.
Digital 'on-location' recording of sessions, rehearsals or 'live'
musical events - with
Mastering and mixing; and the production of Cassette and CD copies - from single
demonstration discs to full-scale commercial runs.
Cynthia
Pearson
Hand-made textiles
Consultant *
Commissions * Lectures
* Workshops
Forest
Quilters
For those interested in sewing and quilting
Meeting twice a month at the Broadwaters Community Centre, Upton Road,
Kidderminster - with regular talks and demonstrations & outings to
exhibitions
Hill Organ Promotion Society
Dedicated to promoting the Organ, built by William Hill, in Kidderminster
Town Hall
This Voluntary Organisation, established in 1993, is chaired by Tim
Morris - the Kidderminster Town Hall Organist ..
This instrument is a fine example of William Hill's work, built in 1855, being
one of the earliest examples of a 'municipal instrument .. located in a Civic
Building'. The full specification of the instrument is available upon
request.
Kidderminster Art Society
The local society for painters and artists
Meeting weekly at Trimpley Village ..
Offering an interesting catalogue of Demonstrations, Talks and Outings with
similarly minded people.
Kidderminster
Civic Society
A group for anyone interested in the Architecture & Environment - and the
History and Culture of Kidderminster and the Wyre Forest area
Meeting at a wide variety of venues - on average once a month.
Kidderminster Choral Society
A 120-strong mixed choir performing major works of classical repertoire
With over 100 years of tradition of singing locally ..
Bringing Choral and Orchestral performances to the Wyre Forest area.
Kidderminster College
The Kidderminster College offering further education courses for youth and
adult students
Situated at Aggborough..a lively area of the town, adjacent to the Harriers'
football ground and the Severn Valley Railway Terminus ..
Enquiries about courses can be made via admissions@kidderminster.ac.uk
Kidderminster
Library
(and information about Stourport and Bewdley Libraries)
The Kidderminster arm of the Worcestershire County Council Library Service
Located in a brand-new building in Market Street in the centre of the town ..
A superb collection of reference works and materials, with many display cases and
exhibition spaces on several floors; a full Gallery display area and an
intimate Concert venue, all with full disabled access
Kidderminster
Male Choir
An out-going choir formed with the philosophy of fellowship and friendship
Offering opportunities for 1st & 2nd Tenor and 1st & 2nd Bass voices,
the choir is sponsored by ADAM CARPETS (LTD) and by Mr. David Bishop.
They meeting to rehearse on Tuesday evenings (7:30 at St. Mary's Church) and
Thursday evenings (7:30 at Milton Hall Baptist Church). Lyn
Tyler
An artist in sculptured ceramics
Undertaking commissions and giving demonstrations & tuition from her
Bewdley studio
Visitors welcome to Workshop 4, Bewdley Craft Centre, Lax Lane, Bewdley - 01299
404 777
An amateur theatre company that produces a wide range of plays at the Rose
theatre
The society offers a wide range of acting and non-acting opportunities
during each year of 10 to 12 productions.
There is a thriving club atmosphere each Thursday evening in the bar at the
Rose.
Peter Harper
Established 'Fine Artist' ~ dividing his time between the French and English
landscapes
A gallery collection of his works available 'on-line'
The Rose is a modern fully equipped theatre, with a 181 seat main auditorium, a
studio that seats up to 60, a foyer with coffee bar, and fully licensed
bar
The Theatre is administered as a charitable trust by the Nonentities, an amateur
society, presenting both amateur and professional plays and entertainment's
throughout the year.
Severn
Scribes
The local Calligraphy group
Meeting at Wribbenhall, Bewdley, on Saturday mornings, to study, practise
and promote the arts of Hand-writing and Calligraphy.
Contact:- Pat Lancaster 01299 403 056
Stourport-on-Severn
Brass Band
A competitive Brass Band, locally based, proud of its friendly spirit.
The band, originally developed out of the Stourport High School Band and set up
as Stourport Youth Band under the leadership of George Jackson in 1969, now
flourishes under the baton of Musical Director, David
Maplestone.
Band Secretary
Helen Fishbourne
A Ladies Choir with a wide and varied repertoire
Formed from a nucleus of 7 individuals in 1988 ..
now with an established musical identity and featuring more than 40 voices ..
For further information contact the Choir's Director - Pam
Cunningham on 01562 630914
Worcestershire
Guild of Designer-Craftsmen
The Worcestershire Guild of Designer-Craftsmen is a group of professional designer-makers
Founded in 1952, it aims to bring high quality craftsmanship to the community through regular exhibitions and
to offers its members support and opportunities for their professional
development; together with workshops and classes for adults and young people ..
Contact - Judith Price (Designer/Jeweler) Friars Glade, Halls Farm Lane,
Trimpley, Nr. Bewdley, Worcs. DY12 1NP
- Tel: 01299 403167
Wyre Forest
Camcorder Club
A Club for like-minded enthusiasts
Meeting weekly - Tuesdays - at The Baptist Church, Franche Road,
Kidderminster.
Wyre
Forest Discovery Centre
A rural centre which aims to provide information about the beautiful Wyre
Forest, set in the heart of England
Discovery Centre Enquiries - 01299 266
929 mailto:discovery centre@wyreforest.net
Wyre Forest
Lace-makers
A group of enthusiasts who promote all forms of needlecraft
The group meet on a monthly basis - on the third Tuesday of every month - at
the Lickhill Community Centre in Stourport-on-Severn ..
Wyre
Forest Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Damian Penfold • Leader Richard
Lane
Serving the towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley & Stourport and the wider
community of the Wyre Forest
We are a non-professional orchestra,
performing three major concerts per year plus extra musical events, as invited;
we offer a platform for professional and non-professional soloists in concertos
and other works.
mailto:wfso@worcs.communigate.co.uk
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Central Public Library
Market St, Kidderminster Tel 01562 824500 |
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Hunters Tobacconist
Kidderminster. Tel 01562 822571 |
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Bewdley Books
High Street, Bewdley. Tel 01299 400402 |
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Stourport Photo Centre
High Street, Stourport. 01299 827813 |
Wyre
Forest Young Voices
The Youth Section of the Kidderminster Choral Society
Giving regular concerts in the Wyre Forest area - and traveling abroad to
our Twin-towns
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