24 October to 29 November 2009
Gravesham Arts Festival
Incorporating members events during the period. Gravesham Arts Council will present “The Sixth Wife of Henry VIII”, performed by Ann Neil at St George’s Church, Gravesend.
Tickets and information from 01474 363998
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Member Societies Events
24 October
"The Sixth Wife" (Katherine Parr)
A play written and performed by Alison Neil in St. George's Church, Gravesend at 7.30pm.
Tickets £10 from Towncentric, Gravesend
or Josie on 01474 363778
24 October
Gravesend Borough Band
Concert of popular music in St. Paul's UR Church, Singlewell Road, Gravsend.
7.30pm to 9.30pm for Christian Aid. Tickets £6 and £5 concessions fom Chris 01474 332854.
24 October
Medway and Chalk Art Group
Open meeting in Chalk Parish Community Centre from 11.30am to 3pm. Allmembers of public welcome.
24-25 October
Meopham Art Group
Exhibition in the Arts Centre (St. Andrews), Gravesend from 10am to 4pm.
27 October
355 Riverside Guitar Club
Open evening at the Arts Centre (St. Andrews), Gravesend from 7.30pm to 10pm.
Contact Richard 07771 542404
29-31 October
Meopham Players
"The Diary of Adrian Mole"
In Meopham Village Hall at 8pm. Tickets £6.50 and £6.00 concessions.
Box Office 01474 814582
30 October
Matinee
Sings a concert of popular music in the Arts Centre (St. Andrews), Gravesend 2pm to 4pm.
£3 admission at the door.
6 November
Meopham Marquetry
Open evening in Mt. Zion Church Hall, near Meopham Windmill from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Contact Peter 01474 814217
7 November
Gravesend and District Theatre Guild
Fun readings from plays and pantos in St. Andrew's Church, Gravesend from 11am to late afternoon. Come and join in. Showcasing local drama groups.
9 November
Historical Society
Open Evening in Chantry School, Ordance Road, Gravesend 7pm for 7.30pm. Plenty of parking. Speaker: Edward Sargent. Topic: "Watermen's Skiffs".
Contact Sandra 01474 363998
12-14 November
GEMS "Crazy for you"
By George and Ira Gershwin at 7.30pm in the Woodville Halls, Gravesend.
Tickets £11 and £9 concessions each evening.
GEMS ticket hotline 07887 780097
13 November
Gravesend Art Group
Open evening in Milton Mount Church Hall, Old Road East, Gravesend from 7pm to 9pm. Sorry, no disabled access.
Contact Heather 01474 813145
18-21 November
Cobham Amateur Dramatic Society
Peform "Aladdin" in the Meadow Rooms, Cobham Village at 8pm. Matinee 4pm on saturday. Ticket prices £7 and £6.50 concessions. Box Office 01474 814250
20 November
Meopham Marquetry
Open evening in Mt. Zion Church hall, near Meopham Windmill from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Contact Peter 01474 814217
20 November
Gravesend Art Group
Open evening in Milton Mount Church hall, Old Road east, Gravesend from 7pm to 9pm. Sorry no disabled access.
Contact Heather 01474 813145
21 November
N. W. Kent Embroider's Guild
Open day 11am to 4pm at the Arts Centre (St. Andrews), Gravesend. Juniors welcome. Exhibition, with speaker on "Quaker Tapestry" from 2pm to 2.45pm.
Contact Eileen 01474 324734
21 November
Gravesham Choral Society
Perform Handel's "Dixit Dominus" and Purcell's "Ode on St. Cecilia's Day 1692" in St. George's Church, Gravesend at 7.30pm.
Tickets £12 and £5 full-time students from 01474 816684
25 November
Gravesend Library - "Flight into the Past"
Workshop on how to discover your ancestry and Gravesham's history. 7pm to 9pm. Tickets £3 from the library.
24 April 2010
Gravesham Choral Society
Gravesham Choral Society and Orchestra, conducted by Alan Vincent, present an evening of Italian Sacred Music on Saturday 24th April at ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL at 7.30 pm.
The programme will include Rossini's "Stabat Mater" and Puccini's "Messa di Gloria" with soloists Sophie Bevan and Juliet Schiemann (sopranos), Nicholas Ransley (tenor) and Martin Robson (bass).
Tickets are priced at £15 and £5 (full-time students)
Tickets are obtainable from members of the Society, at the door on the evening of the concert (subject to availability) or by telephoning 01474 816684.
For more information visit www.graveshamcs.co.uk
GEMS (Gravesend Entertainment and Music Society)
GEMS is a friendly, hardworking, multi-voiced singing group meeting in “The Three Daws”, Gravesend (in the lower hall) on Tuesdays from 7.45 pm to 10 pm. It performs throughout the year in and around Gravesend.
There is a varied yearly programme of every kind of music from musicals, through pop, to Gilbert and Sullivan and spirituals. Rehearsals from January to May are for Spring concerts – always two public performances and several concerts for charity; from May to November for a fully-staged show running for three nights; and from November to December for Christmas concerts.
For more information contact the Society Secretary on 01474 832464 or go to www.gemsmusicshows.co.uk.
Forthcoming Musical:
“CRAZY FOR YOU” by George and Ira Gershwin from 12th to 14th November at the Woodville Halls, Gravesend at 7.30 pm. GEMS TICKET HOTLINE – 07887 780097
Among the songs you will recognise are “I’ve got rhythm”, “Nice work if you can get it”, “Someone to watch over me” and “Embraceable You”. This is a popular lively song and dance show, so book your seats early.
Christmas Concerts of carols and songs, with audience participation:
- Friday 11th December in Chalk Parish Community Hall, Chalk at 7.45 pm. Tickets £6 adults, £5 concessions.
Contact Josie on 01474 363778 - Saturday 12th December in Milton Church, Gravesend at 7.30 pm. Tickets £6 adults, £5 concessions, £3 children.
Proceeds to the Restoration Fund.
We will also sing at the Hospice’s Christmas Fayre on 11th December at 10 am and for their “Lights of Love” service on Sunday 6th December at 4 pm.
Winter Programme - Walks
31 December 2009
Winter Warmer Walk to Shorne Mead Fort via Saxon Shoreway and Canal Towpath.
Meet Junction L. Higham Rd/Castle Lane 10am
Tel 01474 320156
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Regular events at St Andrew’s Arts Centre
Mondays
Gravesend Camera Club
8pm Tel 01474 823077
Tuesdays
Barbara Emberson Yoga 10am
Shanti Yoga 2pm
Wednesdays
Myura Yoga 7.30 pm
Thursdays
Dawn Leach School of Dancing Adult Tap
10am Tel 01322 402911
Marlowe Singers Rehearsals
7.30pm Tel 01474 365083
Fridays
Arts Council Meetings/ Exhibitions
Saturdays
3rd Saturday in month - NK Embroiderers Guild 2pm
Last Saturday in month - 335 Riverside Guitar Group 10am
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