INTRODUCTION
The 2024 Binfield Warfield and Winkfield Arts Week is during the Autumn half term. There will be over 42 arts, crafts and music events for local residents of Binfield Warfield and Winkfield taking place in various venues across the area. There is also a three day Community Arts and Craft Exhibition at Brownlow Hall showcasing a large number of local creative artists
Arts Week aims to encourage everyone to try or sample a new creative activity which could then lead to taking it up as an enjoyable and rewarding leisure activity or maybe they could become involved in organising these activities.
Arts Week is fully funded by the three Civil Parish Councils Binfield PC, Warfield PC and Winkfield PC. All children's events are free to attend. Most adult events are free, but some workshops with expensive materials to take home have an advance charge of £10 for the materials (eg. The Silver Craft Workshops).
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In the programme below, each event is clearly marked with the age range for TICKET HOLDERS. We will refuse admittance to anyone obviously outside the specified age range. Age restrictions are applied for Health & Safety reasons, the skill set required in the event or the content of the event.
Look for signs like this in the programme below.
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
01-StP Night and Day Recital by local soprano Jayne Strand
Recital by soprano Jayne Strand. Jayne studied singing at the Royal College of Music and then went on to study with the late Rita Hunter CBE and the late John Noble. Jayne was principal soprano with Candlelight Opera performing at various prestigious venues around the UK. She is also no stranger to the concert platform, having performed as soloist in various Oratorios in England. She has given many private recitals and was given the privilege of being invited by TRH the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to perform at a private dinner and reception at Bagshot Park. Jayne now regularly performs with Opera Piccolina. Recently she sang the role of Tosca for a special one-off performance of Puccini’s Tosca at Holy Trinity Church.
She is delighted to be returning to sing a selection of songs and arias in the opening event of the 2024 Arts Week at St Peter’s Church Cranbourne. Performing on a theme of Night and Day this programme will include popular and well loved arias and songs by favourite composers including works by Mozart, Strauss, Bernstein and Richard Rogers.
Sunday 27th October 2024 from 17.30 to 19.15
90 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
Free Tickets NOW available online
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
02-Bro KAWAII CARTOONS (Japanese cartoon drawing)
KAWAII CARTOONS (Japanese cartooning)
workshop for children with Emma Shannon of Go Sketch. Learn how to draw KAWAII cartoons in this immersive hands on workshop. GO SKETCH’s specialist art teacher Emma Shannon shares her passion for cartoons and comics with you! Children work as individuals on their own projects guided by Emma. All materials are provided - paper, pencils and erasers for everyone (including parents) to have fun.
Go Sketch Club will help you and your child rediscover the joy of drawing while developing your confidence along the way. They offer online drawing tuition, online home-ed art clubs, pre-recorded drawing and painting courses for the whole family, arty birthday parties as well as teacher training sessions and workshops in schools.
For more details or to try a free trial class or course head to www.gosketchclub.com or contact emma@gosketch.co.uk
Instagram: @go.sketch
Monday 28th October 2024 from 10.30 to 12.00noon
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for chldren aged 5+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
FREE tickets available NOW online
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
03-MHC BUILD A BIRD NESTING BOX
Children enjoy the task of building and taking home a completed wooden bird nesting box. Supervision and instruction from experienced helpers. All tools, pre-sawn wood and nails are provided. Requires individual work, concentration and some dexterity with a metal hammer hence the age range specified. Great fun for all.
Monday 28th October 2024 from 11.00 to 12.00noon
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for age 6+
Venue:- Martin’s Heron & The Warren Community Centre (Tesco Car Park) Whitton Rd Martin's Heron Winkfield RG12 9TZ
Free Tickets NOW available online
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
04-Bro KAWAII CARTOONS (Japanese cartoon drawing)
KAWAII CARTOONS (Japanese cartoon drawing)
workshop for children with Emma Shannon of Go Sketch. Learn how to draw KAWAII cartoons in this immersive hands on workshop. GO SKETCH’s specialist art teacher Emma Shannon shares her passion for cartoons and comics with you! Children work as individuals on their own projects guided by Emma. All materials are provided - paper, pencils and erasers for everyone (including parents) to have fun.
Go Sketch Club will help you and your child rediscover the joy of drawing while developing your confidence along the way. They offer online drawing tuition, online home-ed art clubs, pre-recorded drawing and painting courses for the whole family, arty birthday parties as well as teacher training sessions and workshops in schools.
For more details or to try a free trial class or course head to www.gosketchclub.com or contact emma@gosketch.co.uk
Instagram: @go.sketch
Monday 28th October 2024 from 13.00 to 14.30
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for age 5+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
Free Tickets NOW available online
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
05-Fox
FELT CHRISTMAS TREE HANGINGS / DECORATIONS WORKSHOP
Workshop with Simone McGee Construct TWO charming Christmas tree hangings, maybe a cracker, a star or a small bird. These are made from felt and there will be various different colours available. I will show you different stitches that you can use for this. All materials for this workshops will be provided and you should be able to complete the project during the class with the support and guidance provided by Simone.
Monday 28th October 2024 from 18.00 to 20.00
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- The Foxes’ Den Café Benetfeld Rd Binfield RG42 4EW
Free tickets NOW available online
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
06-StP SATELLITES & SAUCERY an exciting, fascinating talk about true events
In this illustrated talk by writer and actor Warwick Grigg you will hear all about some amazing, seemingly unbelievable previously secret yet true events that occured locally at the Winkfield Satellite Tracking Station in the post war years. These events have inspired the forthcoming comic musical drama "The Saucer" which will be the new theatrical production from Cranbourne Amateur Dramatics Society [CADS] and being performed from 30 Oct - 2 Nov at St Peter's Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne.
So this talk by Warwick is the perfect introduction to the facts behind the drama. The incredible local events that caused world wide worry about aliens and even concerns over nuclear war, because NASA really did track satellites from the facility at Winkfield.
In the talk we'll be introducing you to some colourful characters, reliving the events surrounding the discovery of a real physical "flying saucer" there and the MoD's emergency response to this strange happening. This is all within the wider context of WW2, the swinging sixties, the space race, geopolitics, the cold war and the ever present threat of nuclear armageddon.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE FORTHCOMING THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE:-- For information about Cranbourne Amateur Dramatics go to www.cadasact.org.uk and if you'd like to book tickets for their forthcoming comedy and musical performance at St Peter's Hall , entitled "The Saucer", then tickets can be booked now at various prices from Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cads-amdram
This Free talk is on Monday 28th October 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
60 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
07-Fer LITTLE MUDDY BOOTS
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 10.00 to 11.00
16 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged Under 6
Venue:- Fernygrove Farm, Hawthorn Lane, Hawthorn Hill, Bracknell, RG42 6HN
Free tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
08-BCC WREATH MAKING
Wreathmaking using local greenery and seasonal/autumnal features with practiced enthusiast Trudy Inge. Scissors, greenery and circular former provided. Wreath making is always a great skill to acquire and perfect. How to chose greenery and incorporate it in the construction to create a beautiful long lasting wreath that can look great at any time of the year. If you have additional ribbons and decorations you wish to include in your wreath then bring them with you.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 10.00 to 12.00
12 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
Free Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
09-Car CHILDRENS CREATIVE CRAFT WORKSHOPS at CARNATION HALL
Children work as individuals on varied and exciting creative craft projects supported by local inspirational craft instructors from the Winkfield Parish Team. They will move around the room from project to project to discover and enjoy a wide range of different hands-on crafts. Take home the finished creations.
Winkfield Parish Council works to secure and maintain the best possible services and environment for the community of Winkfield. This event is planned and held by the office staff with the help of some volunteers.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 10.30 to 12.00noon
30 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 6+
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
Free Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
10-BCC WREATH MAKING
Wreath Making using local greenery and seasonal/autumnal features with practiced enthusiast Trudy Inge. Scissors, greenery and circular former provided. Wreath making is always a great skill to acquire and perfect. How to chose greenery and incorporate it in the construction to create a beautiful long lasting wreath that can look great at any time of the year. If you have additional ribbons and decorations you wish to include in your wreath then bring them with you.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 14.00 to 16.00
12 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
FREE tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
11-Bro WEIRD AND BIZARRE MINI MONSTERS FROM JONATHAN - 2024
This year's brand new Monster Workshop. Paint two papier maché Mini-Monsters with vibrant acrylic paints and make them part of a small play with a provided fun script for your own mini-show. The Workshop is lead by Jonathan Greenyer who created and built all 60 unique, 20cm tall, 3-legged papier maché Mini Monsters, each with teeth and funny faces and maybe hair, or hats or worse. Take them home at the end of the session when fully painted.
Mini Monsters were an idea from the fertile imagination of my grand daughter Molly Howson aged 11, who also wrote the play script we shall use (and enact) on the day of the workshop, an example that might encourage you to write your own funny script at home.
We suggest you wear old clothes as it gets very messy. This workshop requires children to be creative with paint and brushes, focusing and working for over an hour on painting their own unique glove puppets. All materials, full supervision and guidance is provided.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 14.00 to 15.30
25 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 5+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
FREE Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
12-Car GOUACHE WORKSHOP, PAINT AN OWL with AURORA SPAIN
Come along to this workshop with Aurora Spain, have some fun and paint a delightful owl in gouache paints. Suitable for all abilities.
The term gouache originated in France in the 18th century, but the earliest gouache paints are known to have been made in Greece and Egypt are were very similar to tempera paints which are usually semi-opaque. The modern version which we use today are opaque. They are basically pigments mixed with a binding agent and water and when applied produce a flat, opaque finish giving a solid graphic feel with no reflection or sheen. Unlike traditional water colour paints, which are transparent qouache completely covers the paper and this makes them ideally suited for fast, colourful and bold designs. Easy to use and easy to reactivate - just add water to the dry pigments.
There are somevery well known painters who used gouache in their work, notably Henri Matisse who used this medium to achieve the flat, bold colour for his paper cut-outs. See them in The Tate. £10 material charge per person payable in advance when booking)
Aurora runs a weekly artclass on Wednesday mornings at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down. For more info please email aurora.spain@talktalk.net
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 14.00 to 16.00
12 - £10 ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
£10.00 Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
13-Car NATURAL INKS WORKSHOP
Find yourself immersed and in awe of the magic of nature, using plants and flowers to create your very own natural inks. Add a little science and watch colours transform in front of your eyes! By introducing your little one to the simple science of creating inks using natural, foraged materials, you are opening them up to a world of curiosity, exploring cause and effect, mindfulness and an appreciation for the natural world.
Nature and process art both have healing properties and so by combiningthese we hope to bring you moments of peace, mindfulness and pure enjoyment, creating those precious memories and valuable foundations for you and your precious little ones. With no set rules, you have the freedom to explore and create by listening to the materials, exploring what you can create and most importantly have fun in the process. Have you ever admired how beautiful the natural world is but yet when you look closely, the imperfections and transitions through seasons are what make it so beautiful. This is part of the magic of using nature to create art, it cannot be perfect, and so instead just have fun, explore, experiment and trust in the magic as this is where the true beauty lies.
Joanna Isobel Art, creating art with the magic of nature, promoting mindfulness and an appreciation for our natural world. Selling natural eco-friendly art packs for children under five years and beyond and bespoke workshops. www.joannaisobelart.com
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 14.30 to 15.30
16 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 6+
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
FREE Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
14-Fox FELT CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS WORKSHOP
Workshop with Simone McGee Construct TWO charming Christmas tree hangings, maybe a cracker, a star or a small bird. These are made from felt and there will be various different colours available. I will show you different stitches that you can use for this. All materials for this workshops will be provided and you should be able to complete the project during the class with the support and guidance provided by Simone.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 18.00 to 20.00
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- The Foxes’ Den Café Benetfeld Rd Binfield RG42 4EW
FREE Tickets NOW available online
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2024
15-Bro DECORATING & PERSONALISING COFFEE MUGS with JONATHAN GREENYER
You get to paints 4 white coffee mugs (supplied) and two white egg cups (supplied) with dishwasher proof Pebeo 160 paints. A return of this successful workshop - but with both coffee mugs AND egg cups this year. We provide visual aids, examples and ideas, but why not do some pre-research as well. What do you want to see on each coffee mug or egg cup? Family names? Slogans? Jokes? Great designs? Christmas gift ideas? You create the designs, decorate and take home the mugs and the two egg cups (You will need to bake your mugs and egg cups in an oven at home at 160C to harden the paints)
Clear creative leadership from a team lead by Jonathan Greenyer and all art materials are supplied. If you have time you can also create designs on your own glass or chinaware that you bring. Can get messy, paints will not wash out of fabric, so dress appropriately. (£10 materials cost per person payable in advance at booking)
Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 19.00 to 21.00
25 - £10 ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
£10.00 Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
16-Fer LITTLE MUDDY BOOTS
Unique gardening and nature classes for 1-6 year olds. Learn about the wonders of nature and the outdoor world with your little one at a Little Muddy Boots class. We are passionate about getting families outside together as we know just how good it is for your physical and mental wellbeing, but we believe in making it fun too. Make mud pies and magic potions in the mud kitchen, learn about the wildlife on our doorstep, grow plants and vegetables and play together outside. Every child will make a craft (or more) to take home, then of course there is our infamous campfire snacks and drinks. Find out more at www.littlemuddyboots.co.uk Or email: enquiries@littlemuddyboots.co.uk
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 10.00am to 11.00am
16 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged Under 6
Venue:- Fernygrove Farm, Hawthorn Lane, Hawthorn Hill, Bracknell, RG42 6HN
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
17-Bro HALLOWEEN THEMED ART WORKSHOP
BIG hand monsters and oil pastel bat silhouette art. Create funky Halloween monster with giant sized hands! Experiment with designing your own monster by cutting, folding and alternative painting techniques. Then - Oil pastel bat silhouette art using oil pastels to make a beautiful Halloween background then adding a colony of bats to make it a super spooky! with Rebecca Doran. All materials provided. Requires individual participation and concentration, fully supported by Rebecca. May be messy so dress down!
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 10.30 to 12.00noon
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 5+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
18-MHC PUMPKIN CARVING
Pumpkin carving for all the family with pumpkins from the local suppliers. It's exactly the right time of year to get carving on a spooky pumpkin. Working as individuals children design, create and then take away their own carved pumpkin in this workshop. Pumpkins, safe child friendly tools plus full support are provided. Parents can also join in the hands-on fun
Winkfield Parish Council works to secure and maintain the best possible services and environment for the community of Winkfield. The Grounds and Facilities Team is a fantastic bunch of experienced and knowledgeable locals who you may have seen around. They're brilliant and friendly and will guide you and your children through the activity.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 10.30 to 12.00noon
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 5+
Venue:- Martin’s Heron & The Warren Community Centre (Tesco Car Park) Whitton Rd Martin's Heron Winkfield RG12 9TZ
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
19-Bro HALLOWEEN THEMED ART WORKSHOP
BIG hand monsters and oil pastel bat silhouette art. Create funky Halloween monster with giant sized hands! Experiment with designing your own monster by cutting, folding and alternative painting techniques. Then - Oil pastel bat silhouette art using oil pastels to make a beautiful Halloween background then adding a colony of bats to make it a super spooky! with Rebecca Doran. All materials provided. Requires individual participation and concentration, fully supported by Rebecca. May be messy dress down!
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 13.30 to 15.00
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 5+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
20-MHC PUMPKIN CARVING
Pumpkin carving for all the family with pumpkins from the local suppliers. It's exactly the right time of year to get carving on a spooky pumpkin. Working as individuals children design, create and then take away their own carved pumpkin in this workshop. Pumpkins, safe child friendly tools plus full support are provided. Parents can also join in the hands-on fun
Winkfield Parish Council works to secure and maintain the best possible services and environment for the community of Winkfield. The Grounds and Facilities Team is a fantastic bunch of experienced and knowledgeable locals who you may have seen around. They're brilliant and friendly and will guide you and your child/ren through the activity.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 13.30 to 15.00
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 5+
Venue:- Martin’s Heron & The Warren Community Centre (Tesco Car Park) Whitton Rd Martin's Heron Winkfield RG12 9TZ
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
21-Bro ART PAINTING PARTY
Guided painting, everyone paints the same picture Vincent Van Gogh’s Blue Vase of Flowers. Enjoy a refreshing glass of Prosecco or freshly made coffee/tea etc. Great atmosphere, step by step guidance to paint your version of this painting on a canvas. We supply pencil, acrylic paints, brushes and a blank canvas – you supply the fun and energy. Bring a friend to make the evening go even better.
Guidance from Chris Rogers and members of the Windsor Artists Collective (£10 materials cost per person payable in advance at booking)
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 19.00 to 21.00
30 - £10 ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 18+ only
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
£10.00 Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
22-MHC Japanese Calligraphy
This workshop is perfect for those who are interested in trying something new and learning about traditional Japanese art. Japanese calligraphy is more than just making characters with a brush as you can learn to focus on bringing the balance of mind and body together in the process of wellbeing. On this course you will be shown the basic principles of writing Japanese characters, using the traditional Japanese materials of a brush, ink and Japanese paper. You will be guided how to create your first brush strokes and how to build on these basic steps to create some lovely Japanese characters on a traditional Japanese paper.
Eisai(英彩) is a professional Japanese calligraphy artist, based in the South of England, with over 20 years’ experience. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Eisai began the study of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) at the age of seven and since then has been working on many calligraphy pieces in traditional, and in her own style.
Eisai trained at the Seikyu Shodo Kai (青邱書道会), a calligraphy society founded by Seikyu Yamashita, President of the Japanese Calligraphy Education Society.After 10 years of practice in the society, Eiko was given her professional calligraphy name, Eisai (英彩). She has had her calligraphy displayed at many exhibitions and events in Japan and UK. Eisai has taught workshops at London Japan Centres and many schools and companies across the South of England and holds classes at her home in Surrey, using the process of learning Japanese calligraphy as a meditative way to discover inner peace and tranquility. Only then can the artist produce beautiful brush strokes and master the art of Shodo. Eisai offers regular workshops tailored to individual needs and classes by private arrangement.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 18.00 to 19.00
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 14+
Venue:- Martin’s Heron & The Warren Community Centre (Tesco Car Park) Whitton Rd Martin's Heron Winkfield RG12 9TZ
FREE Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
23-Car SILVER JEWELLERY WORKSHOP MAKE A SILVER RING
A welcome return of the popular workshop with Jeweller, Rachel Jones - a chance to engage with the traditional crafts of working with silver. A small group of adults will spend the evening working as individuals to make a piece of silver jewellery that they take home! Uses basic metal working techniques such as texturing and piercing. £10 materials fee is payable in advance at booking. For more information www.racheljonesjewellery.com rachel.jones@live.com
Rachel designs rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and bracelets within her various collections
PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO BOOK YOURSELF TICKETS FOR BOTH SILVER MAKING EVENTS
, THAT IS UNFAIR ON OTHER PEOPLE TRYING TO SECURE A PLACE AT THE WORKSHOPS. IF YOU DO, WE WILL CANCEL ALL YOUR TICKETS.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 19.00 to 21.00
12 - £10 ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
£10.00 Tickets NOW available online
WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
24-StP Holbein and Shakespeare: A time-lapse art collaboration by Gabriel Chanan.
Gabriel Chanan gives a fascinating talk on Holbein and Shakespeare. A generation apart, but their evocations of the Tudor period interact in our imaginations. Hans Holbein spent only 11 years in England – precisely the years in which Henry VIII’s arguments with the Pope triggered the English Reformation. Holbein’s portraits of the men and women of his court have defined our image of the period ever after. Holbein left no writings. Shakespeare said nothing about paintings. Yet Holbein’s images and Shakespeare’s words, each transcendent in its own sphere, combine to make us feel we can imagine the Tudors as real people more than almost any other historical figures. This entertaining and well-illustrated talk by the very skilled and experienced Gabriel Chanan sketches Holbein’s fast-moving career, finds some surprising parallels between him and Shakespeare, and concludes where their respective depictions meet and fuse: at the lethal court of Henry VIII.
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
50 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
25-Fer LITTLE MUDDY BOOTS
Uniquegardening and nature classes for 1-6 year olds. Learn about the wonders of nature and the outdoor world with your little one at a Little Muddy Boots class. We are passionate about getting families outside together as we know just how good it is for your physical and mental wellbeing, but we believe in making it fun too. Make mud pies and magic potions in the mud kitchen, learn about the wildlife on our doorstep, grow plants and vegetables and play together outside. Every child will make a craft (or more) to take home, then of course there is our infamous campfire snacks and drinks. Find out more at www.littlemuddyboots.co.uk Or email: enquiries@littlemuddyboots.co.uk
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 10.00am to 11.00am
16 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged Under 6
Venue:- Fernygrove Farm, Hawthorn Lane, Hawthorn Hill, Bracknell, RG42 6HN
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
26-All HANDBELL RINGING WORKSHOP
HANDBELL RINGING in All Saints Church Binfield. No previous experience is required, you will learn to ring a hand bell and then progress to ringing a simple tune! Even if you do not have a musical background you will enjoy joining in with hand bells - there are two tutors Keith Rowland and Jill Glennerster with over 50 years experience between them. Hand Bell History: Handheld bells have a long history in this country going back to the late 17th Century.
Originally, tuned sets of handbells were used by Tower bell ringers to practice the complicated algorithms of change ringing outside their towers offering a quieter and more versatile way of practicing whilst not annoying the church neighbours! It was also more pleasant for the ringers to learn and practise in the warmth of the local pub rather than in a cold tower in winter. The handbell sets used by change ringers had the same number of bells as in the towers – generally six to twelve, tuned to a diatonic scale.
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 10.00am to 10.45am
30 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- All Saints Church Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
27-All HANDBELL RINGING WORKSHOP
Handbell Ringing in All Saints Church Binfield. No previous experience is required, you will learn to ring a hand bell and then progress to ringing a simple tune! Even if you do not have a musical background you will enjoy joining in with hand bells - there are two tutors Keith Rowland and Jill Glennerster with over 50 years experience between them. Hand Bell History: Handheld bells have a long history in this country going back to the late 17th Century. Originally, tuned sets of handbells were used by Tower bell ringers to practice the complicated algorithms of change ringing outside their towers offering a quieter and more versatile way of practicing whilst not annoying the church neighbours! It was also more pleasant for the ringers to learn and practise in the warmth of the local pub rather than in a cold tower in winter. The handbell sets used by change ringers had the same number of bells as in the towers – generally six to twelve, tuned to a diatonic scale.
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 11.15am to 12.00noon
30 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- All Saints Church Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
28-BCC CHILDRENS CREATIVE CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Children work as individuals on varied and exciting creative craft projects supported by local inspirational craft instructors from the Binfield Parish Team. They will have lots of different projects to discover and enjoy a wide range of different hands-on crafts. They also take home the finished creations.
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 13.30 to 15.00
30 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 6+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
29-Car SILVER JEWELLERY WORKSHOP MAKE A SILVER RING
SILVER JEWELLERY WORKSHOP MAKING A SILVER RING WITH RACHEL JONES: A welcome return of the popular workshop to engage with the traditional crafts of working with silver. A small group of adults will spend the evening working as individuals to make a piece of silver jewellery that they take home! Uses basic metal working techniques such as texturing and piercing. £10 materials fee is payable in advance at booking. For more information www.racheljonesjewellery.com rachel.jones@live.com
Rachel designs rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and bracelets within her various collections
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 19.00 to 21.00
12 - £10 ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
£10.00 Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
30-Bro Arts Talk by Aurora Ulian - South Hill Park
Curator of Art
Aurora's talk on ART is to help artists. It addresses how to find your public, scrutinize your art and understand who you want to show it to, what is the range of age, topics and mediums. How to look for exhibitions, websites, galleries, collectives or creating your own. Price my work, what to concider when you need to put a price on time, techniques and materials. Installing, what you need to concider.
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 19.00 to 20.00
30 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB in the Rose Room
FREE Tickets NOW available online
THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
31-StP MUSICAL MELODIES by OCEAN THEATRE GROUP
A concert of musical theatre hits from the last 40 years including current very popular hts. Join us for an unforgettable night as the talented teenagers of the acclaimed Ocean Theatre Company bring you an electrifying evening of musical hits! Dive into a vibrant journey through the greatest songs from musicals written recently, since 1980s. From the stirring anthems of the classics to the chart-topping sensations of contemporary favourites, our performers will captivate you with their powerful voices and passionate performances. This is a one-night-only event you won't want to miss! - Featuring the biggest hits from beloved musicals such as *Les Misérables*, *Beauty and the Beast*, *Wicked*, *Hamilton*, and more! - Brought to life by the exceptional talents of our local stars from Ocean Theatre Company. Bring your friends and family for an evening filled with music, joy, and the incredible energy of live theatre. Experience the magic, the music, and the memories.
At Ocean Theatre Company, we offer teens aged 14 to 18 a nurturing space to hone their performance skills while letting their creativity soar. What is Ocean Theatre Company? Ocean Theatre Company is a dynamic ensemble. Our Acting Company is specifically for teens aged 14 to 19. Our company gather weekly, focusing on acting, dancing, and singing. We're always working toward our next show, aiming for nothing less than excellence. We're committed to nurturing young talent from all walks of life, helping them grow artistically and personally. Our Saturday sessions are led by seasoned theatre pros and culminate in two high-calibre musical productions each year (Easter and October half term). Over the past 15 years, we've brought to life 31 standout productions, including hits like "Sweeney Todd" and "Chicago". info@oceantheatre.com www.oceantheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/oceantheatreco
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
90 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
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THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
32-Fox ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY
An introductory workshop to the beautiful flowing art of Arabic Calligraphy. Samir Malik is Artist, Calligrapher, Designer, Photographer and Coach and has worked with international corporations, royalty, galleries, schools and individuals world wide. He is acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the current revival and reinvention of Islamic Calligraphy in the west, has exhibited internationally and his art, designs and photography have been featured in periodicals and books along with frequent appearances in television. His art is part of the UK National Collection and is held in private collections all over the globe. All necessary equipment will be provided for this workshop. www.samirmalik.co.uk
Thursday 31st October 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
20 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for Adults & 16+
Venue:- The Foxes’ Den Café Benetfeld Rd Binfield RG42 4EW
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FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
COMMUNITY EXHIBITION OF ART AND CRAFT AT BROWNLOW HALL
Amazing collect of art from artists within the local three parishes community and from local art groups. A wonderful display of 100s of unique pieces including paintings, photography, woodwork and sculpture. Discover and buy something beautiful for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Free parking and admission. Refreshments available.
The entry form for local artists (Binfield, Warfield or Winkfield) to enter their art for free into this Community Art Exhibition (Closing date 20th October 2024) is to be found on the Exhibition Page on this website.
Friday 1st November 2024 from 11.00 to 16.00
FREE ADMISSION WITHOUT BOOKING OR TICKETS Suitable for all the Family
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
33-BCC LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOP WITH BRICKIES
LEGO ANIMATION
WORKSHOP. Making characters from Lego bricks and found objects. Requires
children to be creative for over an hour working closely with others in small
cooperative teams. These small groups create animation using stop motion
software, laptops and video cameras. Lego is provided but why not bring your
favourite Lego characters along as well. As part of the workshop learn how you
could use animation at home with smart phones, cameras, laptop, toys, action
figures, everyday objects etc. Hand-outs provided with details of
software and ideas. The end result will be short films that will put on a
website from which the children can access and download their films.
At Brickies Club, we ignite creativity and inspire the next generation
of Master Builders through engaging brick events using LEGO® elements.
Our immersive workshops and events are designed to foster
problem-solving skills, encourage collaboration, and promote STEM
learning in a fun and interactive environment. Whether you’re a young
builder, a LEGO enthusiast, or an educator seeking innovative learning
experiences, join us in exploring the endless possibilities of creative
play. Get ready to unleash your imagination and build memories that last
a lifetime!
https://brickies.club/
Friday 1st November 2024 from 10.30 to 12.00
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 7+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
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FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
34-Car THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE THEATRE by AESOPS THEATRE
A delightful adaptation based on the traditional story of The Hare and the Tortoise from Aesop's Fables for children aged 2-7. This exciting production with its loveable characters will take young children on an adventure full of laughter and surprises.
Music and songs feature in this enchanting production for young children, suitable for Nurseries, Playgroups and Young Infants.
Aesop's Touring Theatre Company specialises in Theatre in Education, touring Schools, Children's Centres, Art Centres, Libraries, Village Halls and Theatres nationally throughout the year with Plays and Creative Drama Workshops specifically written and designed for Nursery, Infant, Junior and Senior age groups. We are also very experienced in performing Plays and conducting Workshops at Schools with Special Educational Needs.
The Company aims to educate young audiences through the powers of entertainment and imagination whilst, at the same time, encouraging children to question and think for themselves. All productions are linked to the National Curriculum, and our nursery and infant plays carry an important moral or message.
Friday 1st November 2024 from 11.00am to 12.00noon
100 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for age 2-7 plus their accompanying adults
BOOK TICKETS FOR EACH CHILD AND YOURSELF, ONE TICKET FOR EACH SEAT REQUIRED
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
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FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
35-BCC LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOP WITH BRICKIES
LEGO ANIMATION
WORKSHOP. Making characters from Lego bricks and found objects. Requires
children to be creative for over an hour working closely with others in small
cooperative teams. These small groups create animation using stop motion
software, laptops and video cameras. Lego is provided but why not bring your
favourite Lego characters along as well. As part of the workshop learn how you
could use animation at home with smart phones, cameras, laptop, toys, action
figures, everyday objects etc. Hand-outs provided with details of
software and ideas. The end result will be short films that will put on a
website from which the children can access and download their films.
At Brickies Club, we ignite creativity and inspire the next generation of Master Builders through engaging brick events using LEGO® elements. Our immersive workshops and events are designed to foster problem-solving skills, encourage collaboration, and promote STEM learning in a fun and interactive environment. Whether you’re a young builder, a LEGO enthusiast, or an educator seeking innovative learning experiences, join us in exploring the endless possibilities of creative play. Get ready to unleash your imagination and build memories that last a lifetime! https://brickies.club/
Friday 1st November 2024 from 13.00 to 14.30
15 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 7+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
FREE Tickets NOW available online
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
36-BCC NATURAL INKS WORKSHOP
Findyourself immersed and in awe of the magic of nature, using plants and flowers to create your very own natural inks. Add a little science and watch colours transform in front of your eyes! By introducing your little one to the simple science of creating inks using natural, foraged materials, you are opening them up to a world of curiosity, exploring cause and effect, mindfulness and an appreciation for the natural world. Nature and process art both have healing properties and so by combining these we hope to bring you moments of peace, mindfulness and pure enjoyment, creating those precious memories and valuable foundations for you and your precious little ones.
With no set rules, you have the freedom to explore and create by listening to the materials, exploring what you can create and most importantly have fun in the process. Have you ever admired how beautiful the natural world is but yet when you look closely, the imperfections and transitions through seasons are what make it so beautiful. This is part of the magic of using nature to create art, it cannot be perfect, and so instead just have fun, explore, experiment and trust in the magic as this is where the true beauty lies.
Joanna Isobel Art, creating art with the magic of nature, promoting mindfulness and an appreciation for our natural world. Selling natural eco-friendly art packs for children under five years and beyond and bespoke workshops. www.joannaisobelart.com
Friday 1st November 2024 from 14.00 to 15.00
16 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for kids aged 6+
Venue:- (The new) Binfield Community Centre, Wood Lane, Binfield RG42 4FS
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FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
37-All PETER AND THE WOLF - CONCERT AT ALL SAINTS
Peter and the Wolf, music by Sergei Prokofieff with each animal represented by a different instrument and an entertaining narrative, forms the heart of this concert for all the family.
Including performances by the All Saints Church Choir, the church Organist [on the Church pipe organ - a Norman & Beard built 1910, two manual, 19 stops] plus piano and other instrumental pieces. This is intended to be the first of many concerts to be held at All Saints. Michael Hawkins, the very experienced Organist and Choirmaster will be ably joined by John Dunnett the Conductor of High Wycombe Sinfonia. The varied selection of choral and orchestral music is designed to appeal to all ages. In specially chosen pieces, children in the audience will be encouraged to join in using a selection of provided percussion instruments. Refreshments, drinks and snacks, will be available including in the Interval. The audience is invited to meet the musicians and ask questions afterwards.
Friday 1st November 2024 from 14.00 to 15.30
100 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- All Saints Church Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS
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FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
38-StP ORGAN CONCERT BY TOBY WRIGHT
38-StP Toby Wright, Royal Holloway musician gives an exciting organ recital on the fantastic Peter Collins pipe organ. The theme is well-known, popular music from musicals and films, interspersed with classical favourites. Including: - Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (2001: Space Odyssey) by Richard Strauss, Nun Danket alle Gott by Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Aria by Professor Ian Tracey, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata, BWV 147 by J.S. Bach, Rorate Caeli by Melissa Dunphy, Prelude in G major, BWV 541 by J.S. Bach, The Suite from Downton Abbey by John Lunn, Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 by J.S. Bach, Tuba Tune in D major by Craig Sellar Lang, Toccata by Shean Bowers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.wright.771/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5xIRx0VNDGHdPMFqZwtNQ
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tobywrightorgan
Here is my short biography: Toby Wright is a countertenor, organist, pianist and harpsichordist, currently studying Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has been singing for three years and playing the organ for five years in which time he has played nearly 800 organs in venues across the UK and achieved three Grade 8’s for singing, organ and piano and an A* in A-Level Music. Toby recently achieved a first class mark in his undergraduate solo music performance exam and has amassed 100,000s of views and over 10,000 followers across his online platforms on social media sites including Facebook and YouTube.
Friday 1st November 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
90 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
FREE Tickets NOW available online
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
39-Car CEILIDH Scottish Dance and Fun
By popular demand, a fun evening of Scottish dancing led and directed by the Strathallan Band. Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-Lee) is from the Gaelic for party or gathering. The beauty of a ceilidh is that everyone can take part, young or old, experienced dancers to beginners. With our Ceilidh you’re walked through the steps by Bob Oxtoby - The Caller so there’s nothing to be worried about! We will also have help from members of Bracknell Reel Club (Bracknell Reel Club meet at Bullbrook Community Centre on Thursday evenings) Enjoy well known traditional tunes and experience a fun party atmosphere. What more can you ask for? Contacts www.strathallanband.co.uk and www.bracknellreelclub.org.uk
Strathallan formed in January 2007, and quickly made a name for high quality and exciting dance music, and always with a cheerful smile! It’s a reputation that we’re proud to maintain as we continue to play across Southern England, into the West Country and South Wales and further afield. Strathallan plays for country dances, grand society balls, parties and weddings, and we are equally at home with Scottish, English, Irish and American music. We took our name from the lovely estate of Strathallan School in Perthshire, where Ann lived as a child, and our tartan is the modern ‘Heart of Scotland’.Friday 1st November 2024 from 19.00 to 21.00
90 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- Carnation Hall Chavey Down Road, Winkfield Row RG42 7PA
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SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
COMMUNITY EXHIBITION OF ART AND CRAFT AT BROWNLOW HALL
Amazing collect of art from artists within the local three parishes community and from local art groups. A wonderful display of 100s of unique pieces including paintings, photography, woodwork and sculpture. Discover and buy something beautiful for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Free parking and admission. Refreshments available.
The entry form for local artists to enter for FREE their art into the Community Art Exhibition (Closing date 20th October 2024) is to be found on the Exhibition Page on this website.
SATURDAY 2ND November 2024 from 11.00 to 16.00
FREE ADMISSION WITHOUT BOOKING OR TICKETS Suitable for all the Family
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
40-StP BARBERETTES HARMONY GROUP CONCERT [Music]
After an amazing concert in 2023, a new a refreshing programme from the Barberettes Close Harmony Group. Concert of amazing harmonized vocal arrangements by the Barberettes singing group. Barbershop singing is four-part unaccompanied close harmony with three of the voices harmonising with the melody. It's unique sound is created by using a predominance of specific chords in the arrangements, which are usually of popular songs from throughout the 20th century.
Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 19.00 to 20.30
90 FREE ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
FREE Tickets NOW available online
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
COMMUNITY EXHIBITION OF ART AND CRAFT AT BROWNLOW HALL
Amazing collect of art from artists within the local three parishes community and from local art groups. A wonderful display of 100s of unique pieces including paintings, photography, woodwork and sculpture. Discover and buy something beautiful for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Free parking and admission. Refreshments available.
The entry form for local artists to enter for FREE their art into the Community Art Exhibition (Closing date 20th October 2024) is to be found on the Exhibition Page on this website.SUNDAY 3RD November 2024 from 11.00 to 16.00
FREE ADMISSION WITHOUT BOOKING OR TICKETS Suitable for - Family
Venue:- Brownlow Hall Newell Green Warfield RG42 6AB
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
41-StP ETON COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CONCERT
Concert by the inimitable Incognitos a capella group composed of, and organised by Eton College Students. Plus talented young Eton College student organists put the amazing pipe organ at St Peter's Church through its paces. This is probably the most requested event in the entire programme as your students thrill you will their musical skills. unmissable
Sunday 3rd November 2024 from 17.30 to 19.15
100 free ticketed spaces suitable for all the Family
Such is demand for this event that booked tickets are restricted to only local residents of Binfield, Warfield or Winkfield
Venue:- St Peter’s Church Hatchet Lane Cranbourne SL4 2EG
FREE Tickets NOW available online
