BADAC

 BADAC AGM

 Wed 23rd May Brewhouse.

 7.30 pm AGM. Short Break followed at approx 8.00 pm by short informal concert by some of this years Bursary Award winners.

 Members and affiliated societies are asked to ensure their nomination papers for the new executive are returned to BADAC Hon.Sec before the event.

Holiday Week Performing Activities.

 Looking for something for your children to do during the JUNE half term break?

Do they enjoy Acting, Singing and Dancing?

Austin Academy of performing arts is pleased to announce their next activity week from

Monday 4th June to Friday 8th June 2012

at Holy Rosary Primary School, Burton-On-Trent.

With professionals from both T.V and the West-End working with them, this is a 100% not to be missed opportunity. Confirmed Guest: Shaun McCourt – Joseph UK Tour

Juniors Age 5 to 10. 10am – 3pm £80

Inters Age 11 to 16 10am – 4pm £90

Seniors Age 16+ 10am – 5pm £100

A Friday afternoon performance for parents, friends and families will celebrate the weeks achievements.

Further details : Web: www.austinsacademy.co.uk | Email: info@austinsacademy.co.uk | Phone: 07807928868

Thanks to Simon Austin for the info.

Future Events

 The next Reading Café takes place on Tuesday 29th May from 10am – 12pm, where we’ll be looking at new books for the summer. Got a book to recommend? Or eager to hear someone else’s favourite? Come along for free books, free tea and coffee, and some great ideas about what to read next.

Adult Learners’ Week runs from Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th May, and this year will include the following FREE events:

Burton Library (01283 239556)

Sat 12th May, 10:00-1:15 Taster sessions in Sign Language, Greek, Nailcare, Crafting

2:00-4:00 An Introduction to Reiki

Thu 17th May, 10:00-12:00 Introduction to Studio Portraiture (come and learn the professional art of digital photography in a studio)

2:00-4:00 Growing Healthy Veg with ESBC

Fri 18th May, 2:30-4:30 Cartoon Drawing Workshop

Sat 19th May, 10:00-1:15 Taster sessions in Sign Language, Greek, Nailcare, Crafting

2:00-4:00 An Introduction to Nail Art

Barton Library (01283 713753)

Sat 12th May, 10:30-12:30 An Introduction to Nail Art

Thu 17th May, 10:30-11:30 Growing Healthy Veg with ESBC

Fri 18th May, 10:30-12:30 An Introduction to Reiki

Uttoxeter Library (01889 256371)

Tue 15th May 10:00-12:00 An Introduction to Reiki

Wed 16th May 10:00-12:00 Growing Healthy Veg with ESBC and Courtyard Planting

Fri 18th May 10:30-12:30 Cartoon Workshop

Please phone the library for more information and to reserve your free place.

 Our Monday Writers’ Group meets in the library every Monday afternoon from 1:15 to 3:30, and welcome anyone over 19 writing in any genre. See their website at www.burtonmondaywriters.co.uk/index.php for more details.

Thanks to Paul Tovell for the info.

The Needwood Singers

Conductor – Margaret Langford

40th Anniversary Concert

Requiems by Fauré and Rutter

Featuring professional soloists and orchestra

Saturday April 28th 2012 at 7.30pm

St. Peter’s Church, Stapenhill, Burton on Trent

Tickets?

From choir members, on the door or in advance –

Mrs S. Goodwin,

29, Westmead Road, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8JP

01283 716790.

(with s.a.e. please)

Thanks to Jan Whitaker for the info.

Burton Library April Events

Join us for our Spring Show on Saturday 21st April, where we’re hosting art and craft stalls for the East Staffs Borough Council event on the adjacent Washlands and market place. We’ll also have children’s activities and a free willow-weaving session. It runs from 11am-3pm.

  Our World Book Night Quiz takes place on Monday 23rd April from 7pm – 9pm. Entry is £5 for a team of four people, and the winner takes the pot. There may even be one or two book-givers hanging about handing out free books. Booking is preferred.

 The next Reading Café takes place on Tuesday 24th April from 10am – 12pm, where we’ll be using humour as our theme. Got a book to recommend? Or eager to hear someone else’s favourite? Come along for free books, free tea and coffee, and some great ideas about what to read next. There is also a new Reading Café open at Barton Library on Wednesday 18th April, 10am – 12pm.

 For those who would like a free session on how to use computers, we’re holding a taster session for Spring Online week, on Friday 27th April, from 2:30-4:30pm. Phone or drop by the library to book a slot, as demand is always high.

 Our Monday Writers’ Group meets in the library every Monday afternoon from 1:15 to 3:30, and welcome anyone over 19 writing in any genre. See their website at www.burtonmondaywriters.co.uk/index.php for more details.

 Thanks to Paul Tovell for the info.