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Events at The Old Courthouse, Shap February/March 2020
Monthly Writing workshops at The Old Courthouse, Shap with Wordsworth Trust
All are welcome to attend our monthly Saturday morning workshops facilitated by the Wordsworth Trust.
Saturday 29th February 10am – 12.30pm with Blaise Catley
Saturday 14th March 10am – 12.30pm with Susan Allen
For further information contact s.allen@wordsworth.org.uk, b.catley@wordsworth.org.uk or janet@theoldcourthouse.org
Ladies that Bus
writing workshop with Joyce Branagh
Saturday 7th March 11am to 12noon at The Old Courthouse, Shap
This FREE 60 minute workshop will be led by playwright Joyce Branagh who will share the process of research and writing behind Ladies That Bus. It will be an interactive session, where participants will be encouraged to write a short piece of dramatic writing during the session.
Places are limited. Please contact Janet tel. 01931 716273 or email janet@theoldcourthouse.org to reserve a place.
Ladies that Bus is a new comedy drama which will be performed at Orton Market Hall on Saturday 7th March 7.30pm tel. 015396 24732 to book ticket or www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
FREE Complimentary transport from Shap to Orton and return with Cumbria Class Coaches. Departs from The Old Courthouse, Shap at 6.45pm tel 01931 716273 to reserve a place.
Poets Aloud – Friday 13th March 7pm
Join us to listen to recordings of well known poets and to poetry written by present day poets from our area.
Further information to follow on our website or contact s.allen@wordsworth.org.uk
Wordsworth Trust Rucksack of Rhymes – ‘Spring’ Wednesday 11th March
1000 -1100 at The Old Courthouse, Shap during Playgroup session
1315 – 1415 at Shap C of E Primary School nursery/reception also open to pre-school children and parents
(use main school entrance)
Creative, fun sessions - a combination of songs, stories, play time and craft activities.
suitable for accompanied children 0-5 years
Friday Music Nights at The Old Courthouse Shap
Eden Valley Artistic Network in association with
Eden District Council presents
21st February Peter Rowan
Peter Michael Rowan has a little of John Renbourn and Tom Paxton about him but not nearly enough to overshadow his own obvious talent. Expect and evening of new and little-known acoustic gems interspersed with the best of Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and others
20th March The Misdemeanours
Four-piece acoustic band offering a modern take on a lively, traditional, musical heritage – playing Americana, blues, swing and jazz with a bit of Jug band music thrown in.
Doors open from 7pm Music from 7.30pm
Admission £5 BYOB
Book via our website www.theoldcourthouse.org or tickets can be purchased in advance at The Old Courthouse
(see website for opening times)
Art Exhibition - Tirril Art Group 7th -29th March
visit www.theoldcourthouse.org for opening times and information
Sat 28th March 9.30am - 12.30pm FREEGLE at Shap Memorial Hall
Please - Nothing larger than a TV - kitchenware, clothes, books, toys, pictures, small and safe electricals, ornaments and garden or
DIY tools will be just fine. ENTRY IS FREE - but donations to The Old Courthouse very welcome! Tea/coffee/snacks available
Sunday 19th April Repair Café at Shap Memorial Hall 10am – 1pm
If it’s broken don’t bin it – fix it! Our volunteers will try to help you repair it if possible.
Drop in for a chat over tea, coffee and cake.
Free but donations welcome.
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