2018 Programme

7.15pm for 7.30pm Start (Unless Otherwise stated)

This years Programme is based on: The Planets Suite

This is a seven movement orchestral suite by English composer Gustav Holst  written between 1914 –16. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the solar system. 

Each Movement is intended to convey ideas and emotions associated with the influence of the Planets on the Psych.

The theme will be interpreted by Colour, texture, imagination and interpretation.

SPRING TERM --- (Planets: Mars, Venus & Mercury)

9th January --- New Year Meal -- The Horseshoes, Dorrington.     Meet 7pm, Eat 7.30pm       For Club Members and guest

16th January ---  Demonstration by Barbara Evans --- "Mars The Bringer of War" 

30th January --- Practical session on "Mars The Bringer of War".  To use the music and interpret the theme using styles of arrangements we have been developing over the last 12 months.                  

PLUS Club Competition From December  “Not a Traditional Christmas Tree”.

6th February  --- Demonstration by Trish Payne --- "Venus The Bringer of Peace" 

20th February --- Practical session on "Venus The Bringer of Peace".  To use the music and interpret the theme using styles of arrangements we have been doing over the last 2 years.

27th February ---7pm START -- Workshop led by Trish Payne "Mercury The Winged Messenger"

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6th March  ---  Demonstration by Donna Cieslik --- "Mercury The Winged Messenger".  Another Interpretation.

13th March --- Demonstration by Suzanne, Carol & Sandie.  Taking any of the 3 planets covered in the Spring Term and giving it a "Modern Twist

20th March ---7pm START ~~~ Club Social Evening With Food & Drinks Provided By The Club.  Also to "Do on the Night" your own Easter Arrangement OR to Bring it in ready done. 

SUMMER TERM --- (Planets:  Jupiter & Saturn)

10th April ~~~ Demonstration by Suzanne McKie ~~~ Jupiter " The Bringer of Jollity"

24th April --- Practical session --- Jupiter " The Bringer of Jollity"

8th May --- 7pm START --- Workshop led by guest tutor Debbie Wellington

To make a small Basket or Handbag    (Click here for worksheet details)

22nd May --- Demonstration by Barbara Evans --- Saturn "The Bringer of Old Age"

5th June --- Practical Session --- Saturn "The Bringer of Old Age"

19th June --- Demonstration by Barbara --- "PLUTO" !!!  (“Pluto, the Renewer”)

26th June --- Summer Meal -- Fish & Chips at The New Inn, Hook-a-Gate.

Meet 7pm, Eat 7.30pm                For Club Members and their guest

3rd July --- 7pm START -- Workshop led by Barbara Evans -- Imposed Class.  Club to provide flowers.  Members to provide their own container. (Suggestions of containers will be advised).

10th July 7.30pm --- Our Annual Open evening at Cross Houses Community Centre 

With Guest demonstrator Ann Gater.  The title of her demonstration is: "I Can See A Rainbow"

Venue:-   Cross Houses Community Centre (see here for venue details).

There will be a home-made cake stall and raffle "on the night"

Greeter/Introduction - Trish

AUTUMN TERM --- (Planets:  Neptune & Uranus)

4th September --- Talk by Shrewsbury Town Crier Martin Wood

Tea -- Barbara        Hostess & Introduction - Trish

18th September ---  Demonstration by Trish Payne --- "Neptune The Mystic"

Tea -- Jan        Hostess -- Stella

2nd October --- AGM --- followed by Practical Session --- "Neptune The Mystic"

Tea -- Elaine        Hostess -- Val

16th October --- 7pm START -- Workshop led by Barbara Evans --- "Uranus The Magician" (Using Box Frames)

Tea -- Maureen        Hostess -- Suzanne

30th October --- Practical session ---  "Uranus The Magician"

Tea -- Sandie

13th November --- Demonstration by Donna Cieslik --- "The Planet Suite"

Tea -- Barbara Hostess -- Viv

27th November --- 7pm START --- Workshop led by Trish & Suzanne --- "The Planet Suite & Christmas"

Tea -- Julie        Hostesses -- Val & Elaine

4th December --- Afternoon Visit to Attingham to see the house decorated also to include afternoon tea (arrangements all to be confirmed)

11th December --- Bring and Share Evening plus Club competition:  “Gustav Holst Comes to Dinner”

Refreshments by Club Members.   Plus Raffle for Homemade Christmas cake