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Zumba (Thursdays)
Led by Annet Bowler
Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!
This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.
It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!
Spring
Thur 9 Jan - 24 Apr
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term
Age guidance: 18+ years
The Museum of Marvellous Things
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other it’s made from the magic of your imagination and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, songs, interactive storytelling, show stopping costumes, live original music and a chance to make your own special puppet. This is a fun-filled family show celebrating the magic of imagination and the power of creativity, based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson, bestselling author and illustrator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Meet sensible, serious Norbert Norris and wild, wonderful Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with magic!
So…come on in, let the magic begin!
Suitable for ages 3 - 8 years.
Courtyard Theatre
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
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Chair Yoga
Led by Sunitha Province
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that involves physical poses, deep breathing and relaxation. It uses breathing to focus and calm the mind whilst moving the body to create a beneficial and positive effect.
A regular yoga practice can promote strength, calmness, flexibility, balance, better sleep and overall physical and mental well-being. Yoga is now a popular form of exercise all over the world due to its positive effects with modern science backing its innumerable benefits. Chair yoga makes the benefits of yoga accessible to everyone regardless of their age and level of fitness.
Sunitha who is a qualified Yoga Instructor will gently guide you through the yoga poses and breathing techniques adapting them for the individual. The poses (asanas) can be performed seated or standing and to your own level of ability.
The classes are fun, relaxing and suitable for all levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and trainer type shoes.
Spring
Thur 9 Jan - Thur 24 Apr
3.15pm - 4.15pm
£10 per class | £32 for 4 sessions
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate 2
Led by Jim Maving
For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.
These classes are split by skills level:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.
Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£50 per 5 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 19:00
Book Club
Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
This season our Book Club will be reading:
Thursday 20 February
A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel
Thursday 20 March
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Thursday 17 April
Table for Two by Amor Towles
May
The Romantic by William Boyd
June
Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson
July
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Suitable for 18+ years.
Spaces are limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
7.30pm – 9pm
£5 per session (includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar)
Acoustic Guitar - Advanced
Led by Jim Maving
Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.
These classes are split by skills level:
These classes are split by skills level:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.
Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£50 per 5 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 20:15