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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
1

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Nov
2

Crochet Flower Making Workshop

Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.

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Digital Animation Workshop
Nov
2

Digital Animation Workshop

Learn digital techniques from expert animator Edalia Day. Create your own characters and stories using simple applications. Gain some cool skills to take home with you to use over and over. A fun, laid back workshop suitable for all ability levels from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. We’ll have a selection of iPads to use with some simple homemade styluses, or you can bring your own tablet or smart phone to use. 

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Printing Workshop
Nov
9

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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Paper Theatre Making Workshop
Nov
9

Paper Theatre Making Workshop

Puppeteer Aya Nakamura will give a performance of Kamishibai (Japanese Paper Theatre) and introduce you to Paper Theatre techniques. Then create your own paper theatre box to tell your story with an illustrated back drop of collaged images.

Please bring a story that you want to tell and your favourite images to cut out.

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Miniature Making Workshop
Nov
9

Miniature Making Workshop

Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.

This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.

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Magic Workshop
Nov
16

Magic Workshop

Start your career in magic today! Learn to vanish an object, make it reappear in creative places, card magic and more. Twin magicians Kane & Abel pass on decades of experience gained after taking on the family business from their grandfather. Spark a new fun hobby, learn some skills, and wow your friends.

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Twinpossible (Magic)
Nov
16

Twinpossible (Magic)

  • Bassingbourn Community Library (Old School Community Centre) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kane & Abel return with magic and comedy based on being twins. The brothers seamlessly move between stand-up comedy, magic pieces and theatrical illusions set to music. A show that can be thoroughly enjoyed by adults and youngsters alike.

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Printing Workshop
Nov
23

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
27

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
28

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Nov
29

Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)

Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.

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Miniature Making Workshop
Nov
30

Miniature Making Workshop

Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.

This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.

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Printing Workshop
Nov
30

Printing Workshop

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

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Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
Nov
30

Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)

An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.

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Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
7

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Wonderland (Dance)
Dec
13

Wonderland (Dance)

Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!

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Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
Dec
14

Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)

A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.

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Digital Animation Workshop
Oct
31

Digital Animation Workshop

Learn digital techniques from expert animator Edalia Day. Create your own characters and stories using simple applications. A fun, laid back workshop suitable for all ability levels from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. I-pad provided or bring your own.

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LORE (Dance)
Oct
29

LORE (Dance)

A super-physical, athletically inspiring dance performance. Dive into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans by award winning James Wilton Dance. LORE is about connection to nature and the feel of energy that flows between our bodies and the earth. The unique soundtrack by Michal Wojtas draws influence from Viking, Celtic and Slavic folk music.

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Magic Workshop
Oct
29

Magic Workshop

Start your career in magic today! Learn to vanish an object, make it reappear in creative places, card magic and more. Twin magicians Kane & Abel pass on decades of experience gained after taking on the family business from their grandfather. Spark a new fun hobby, learn some skills, and wow your friends.

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Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Oct
27

Crochet Flower Making Workshop

Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.

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Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
Oct
26

Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)

The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.

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Printing Workshop
Oct
26

Printing Workshop

  • Bassingbourn Community Library (Old School Community Centre) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.

View Event →
Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Oct
26

Crochet Flower Making Workshop

Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.

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Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
Oct
25

Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)

The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.

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