What's On in and around Charnwood

November 2018

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Sat 17th November, 2018, 10am to 11am

Loughborough Fair Trade Fayre

Loughborough Fair Trade Fayre is your chance to buy fairly traded, locally made and upcycled gifts, crafts, foods and fashions. The Fayre takes place at Loughborough Baptist Church on Baxtergate, on Saturday November 17th 2018 from 10am to 3pm. Confirmed stallholders include the Fair Trading Post, Koseli Fair Trade, Waywood Fairtrade, Zaytoun, Oxfam, Elefair, Neal's Yard, Fairtrade Interiors and Alethia Foods, plus local fairly traded clothing company Adoptd Clothing. The cafe will be open too, run by Fair Trading Loughborough and selling both savoury and sweet treats. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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Sun 18th November, 2018, 6pm to 7pm

Worship with a Classical Flavour

The church of St Mary in Charnwood Nanpantan invites you to a short service including music for reflection followed by refreshments and a short recital.

The preacher will be Rev’d Wendy Dalrymple, Area Dean and Rector of All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough, our music will be provided by organist Ron Berry, from St Luke’s Thurnby.

Retiring collection to cover costs.

Church of St Mary in Charnwood, Nanpantan, Leicestershire, LE11 3YF,

Thu 22nd November, 2018, 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Hygge Paper Decorations Workshop

Modern Painters, New Decorators is an arts organisation running art projects and building creative communities in Loughborough, East Midlands. We run a programme of art related activities including exhibitions, talks, events, markets and workshops.

As part of our winter season, we welcome you to our Hygge Paper Decorations Workshop. Learn how to make and take home your own set of honeycomb hygge paper decorations for your own home or for a perfect Christmas present. Led by local maker Helen's Workshop you'll make your own Christmas decorations in this simple how-to demo and walkthrough.

£10 pp / Limited Availability / Booking Essential

The Winter Shop will be open through out the workshop. Pick up affordable and contemporary gifts from artists and makers in the East Midlands and beyond.

Our gallery space will be filled with cards, books, prints, jewellery, plants, ceramics and items for the home, with the money you spend going back to supporting independent creatives in the region.

Sat 24th November, 2018, 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Charnwood Orchestra

The Orchestra will be conducted by their Musical Director, Nic Fallowfield and will be performing;

Benjamin Britten – Four Sea Interludes
Frederick Delius – Violin Concerto Soloist Thomas Bowes
Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations

Tickets for the concert are available for purchase either;

Email tickets@charnwoodorchestra.org.uk
online- www.charnwoodorchestra.org.uk,
Or on the door
Tickets cost, £13.00 – Adult, £11.00 – Concessions, £3.00 Under 16’s.

Sun 25th November, 2018, 1pm to 5pm

Christmas Lights Switch On with Capital FM

Christmas cheer is heading to Charnwood with a host of events in the borough. This year's festivities will officially kick-off with the Christmas lights switch on, Sunday November 25, in Loughborough Market place from 1-5pm.

We are pleased that Capital FM will be returning to host the event for the second time, after their superb debut at last year's event. There will also be live competitions and music videos on the big screen.

The team from Capital will be joined by the cast of this year's pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, as well as entertainment from Loughborough Students' Union Sing, St Botolph's School Choir, Bright Lights Theatre School and Loughborough Schools Foundation Sax Ensemble along with other local stars.

During the day there will be a charity market and a continental market as well as arts and crafts, fairground rides and a Santa's grotto in Carillon Court.

Switch on at 5.00pm.

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Sat 8th December, 2018, 1pm to 2pm

Christmas Needle Felting Course

We are running our popular needle felting course with a Christmas theme. We will be making festive themed items, although you are, of course, welcome to use the technique to make any items you fancy. Expect to see robins, sheep, gingerbread men and Christmas trees.

In this half day (3 hours) course you will be introduced to the art of needle felting and have the opportunity to create your own needle felted works of art using processed British Shetland wool in a range of colours. During the course we run you through the basics with a simple two dimensional project before going up a level to make a three dimensional piece. You will have the opportunity to choose what you would like to make.

If you run short of time the course fee includes a kit to take home, allowing you to finish off your artwork or make another project.

During December we will be lambing on the farm, so you will hopefully have an opportunity to meet some of the newborns- wellies and a warm coat recommended for this part of the day!

Fri 14th December, 2018, 7:45pm to 8:45pm

RSPB Talk - India - Birds, Tigers & the Taj Mahal by Chris Hall

The Loughborough RSPB Group presents - India - Birds, Tigers & the Taj Mahal by Chris Hall.

The show includes birds, mammals and other wildlife, along with the local people and cultural sights, during two wildlife tours to India, visiting Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in the north, and Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the south.

For twenty years now Chris Hall has been designing, organising and leading wildlife watching tours for a growing 'family' of loyal regulars, and has now guided over 150 tours worldwide. his aim is to provide a top qualitywildlife experience in a nice social atmosphere at a relaxed pace. the fay that so many of his clients keep coming back for more, shows that he must be doing a good job!

We get the best speakers and also have one of the best lecture theatres on the Loughborough University campus - tiered padded seats. wheelchair access and a sound system with a hearing loop - it is of more than adequate size for our audience, which gives everybody that bit of extra space.

A selection of wild bird food is usually available for sale.

Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough.

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Sat 15th December, 2018, 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Charnwood Voices' Christmas Concert in Woodhouse Eaves

"On the way to Bethlehem..." Christmas concert
A magical evening of Christmas songs and carols, sung by Charnwood Voices and conducted by Nicholas Scott-Burt.

St Paul's Church, Church Hill, Woodhouse Eaves LE12 8RT

Tickets £10 including wine and mince pies - from choir members, on the door or from tickets@charnwoodvoices.org.uk. Under 16s free.

January 2019

Tue 8th January, 2019, 12am to 1am

Colourwheel Inspired Art Classes

ColourWheel art classes for adults are part-time and have been designed for beginners and improvers. Drawing inspiration from nature and the rich colour wheel of life we will teach you the techniques you need to produce beautiful works of art. If you think you can’t draw you‘re wrong, you just need to be shown how. Giving you the right tools and skills you will be on your way to producing work you never thought you could.

Over the 14 weeks you will be instructed how to use different paint materials to the best effect. Sketching and working with different mediums depending on the projects you are working on.

We offer morning, afternoon or evening classes and our next term will be held at the lovely Roots at Thorpe Farm in Barkby Thorpe.

Fri 11th January, 2019, 7:45pm to 8:45pm

RSPB Talk - Scotland - Wildlife of the Highlands by Sue Ablett.

The Loughborough RSPB Group present a talk - Scotland - Wildlife of the highlands by Sue Ablett.

This very popular talk is based on a Wildlife Safari week spent at Aigas Field Studies Centre in the Scottish Highlands. It shows the variety of stunning scenery accessible from Aigas, and demonstrates the ups and downs of wildlife spotting. It also looks at some interesting wildlife conservation projects.

Sue has always loved to travel, and over the years has been fortunate enough to visit many countries across every continent. Travel Talks gives her the opportunity to share some of the wonderful places and experiences with a wide range of audiences and groups. When not travelling, Sue is a keen runner, cyclist, loves walking her dog across the fields and gardening and does a range of charity work.

Latest venture was to found and lead a Festival of Words in Evesham, Worcestershire three years ago - her home town where she now spends around half her life.

A selection of wild bird food is usually available for sale.

Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough

Price: £3.50 local group members £4.00 for non-members, LU student gratis with SU card. Pay at the door.