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JAMES RUSSELL on ARTIST COUPLES OF NEWLYN & LAMORNA Based on an exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol, this illustrated talk investigates what happens when two artists set up home together. Laura and Harold Knight are a prime example. A colourful and thought-provoking talk by a leading art historian, who won The Sunday Times Book of the Year award. Location: Colwall Village Hall. WR13 6EQ In association with The Friends of the Dame Laura Knight Society…
Find out more »CARLY TINKLER & JEM WAYGOOD on COLOUR IN LANDSCAPE THOSE BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS In their illustrated talk, eminent consultants, Carly and Jem, explain the role that colour plays in the landscape. They introduce the practice of Environmental Colour Assessment and demonstrate its application through a local case study, Colwall School, which lies in the Malvern Hills AONB. Location: Colwall Village Hall. WR13 6EQ Sponsored by Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Autumn in Malvern Festival is…
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No Ashes year would be complete without An Evening With Boycott and Aggers and there’s nothing like a battle with the old enemy to bring out the belligerent best in our Geoffrey! The boys will be watching every ball and win, lose or draw, Geoffrey will tell Jonathan exactly what he thinks about the players, their performance and many other subjects in this brilliant, brand new show. As anyone who has been before knows, this show is so much…
Find out more »SUMMOND BY BELLS BETJEMAN AT THE BEAUCHAMP The life and times of Sir John Betjeman recalled in prose, verse and music PAUL VAUGHAN - Narrator ROY MASSEY - Organ The church of St. Leonard at the Beauchamp Community was designed by the Victorian architect P.C. Hardwick in an early French Gothic style. The interior is exceptionally rich in design; the perfect ‘High Anglican’ location for this affectionate tribute to John Betjeman. Paul Vaughan was a BBC Producer and is…
Find out more »STEPHEN COCKAYNE talks about THE LANCHESTER MARIONETTES IN MALVERN For period of 15 years, Foley House, Great Malvern, was home to the Lanchester Marionettes. In this illustrated talk you will meet Waldo and Muriel Lanchester, and discover the people, Places and puppets that encompassed their world, before during and after the Second World War. Steve Cockayne was born into a puppeteering family in North London. He worked for BBC Television, and is the author of Master of the Marionettes,…
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Join us this year to explore the world at the microscopic level and to understand why 3D printing jelly could be a really important technique. Once again we have an exciting double bill, this year featuring the BBC One Show's resident scientist Marty Jopson and award-winning science communicator Scary Boots. Invisible Worlds Join us on a journey from everyday life, down into the realm of microscopical wonders. The adventure begins with things you can almost see, but soon you will find…
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Presented by Speakers from the Edge 3x UCi Downhill World Champion, 3x UCi Downhill World Cup Champion, with 21 World Cup race wins and multiple podium positions, Greg Minnaar is unarguably one of the greatest mountain bikers in the history of the sport. In this brand new show, Greg takes audiences on the journey of his incredible enduring racing career and the story of his life, covering everything from the early days of riding enthusiasm to his rise to…
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Presented by Speakers from the Edge James Ketchell is the only person on the planet to have summitted Everest, rowed the Atlantic and cycled the world! Despite a serious motorbike accident in 2007, which left his leg shattered and his active lifestyle in jeopardy, in 2014 British adventurer James became the first person to have completed the ‘Ultimate Triathlon’. James delivers his tales of adventure, endeavour and determination, in an evening experience that will undoubtedly leave young and old…
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Neil Oliver: The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places Neil was born to love Great Britain. During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s ‘Coast’, he’s fallen in love all over again. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. The tolerant, easy-going peace we enjoy has been hard won and the places Neil’s seen have given him a…
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BBC Hereford & Worcester present their annual Celebration of Christmas concert. An evening of festive music, song and words, recorded live for broadcast over Christmas in aid of BBC Children in Need. Featuring The Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra, The Birmingham Community Gospel Choir, singers Luke Swatman, Heini Hughes and BBC Hereford & Worcester presenters.
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