What's On?

Welcome to the Hungerford Jazz Forum. For more than 13 years we have been encouraging musicians of all ages and abilities to get up and play in a friendly atmosphere. We are in a great room with a stage, drums, lights, microphones, everything including a fantastic bar and we ask only £2 as a contribution to costs. Come along and bring your instrument and have a blow. Feeling uncertain? Then leave it in the car but you’ll want to get it out later!! Singers are also welcome. We will pick a few open numbers for everyone to try and also arrange mini sets for others. Don't forget that there is a great bar with good beer!

Create your own unique prints with Sally Haynes. Using acrylic paint and (water based) printing inks. Start/develop your work in new ways using a jelli block and perspex, board and rollers

A new series of five sessions are starting on Experimental mono printing beginning on 21st September -19th October (Wednesday mornings at 9.30-12.30)

Sally's classes are never repeated; each week a new subject matter is provided and students choose to develop their work in a variety of ways, working in sketch books and at a large scale using the floor, walls or easels.

A variety of media, methods and materials are explored, encouraging new ways of working. During the term students are encouraged to share ideas and offer positive critical discussion.

A new series of experimental drawing – (five sessions) will be beginning on 20th September-18th Oct at 2pm and 7:30pm.

Have you ever heard handbells being played and thought you would like to try this lovely activity? Or perhaps you have never heard handbells and would like the opportunity to hear and try them for yourself. If so, Barfield Handbell Ringers from Thatcham have the answer: a new handbell team for beginners.

Under the guidance of their musical director you will be able to: - Learn to ring music on handbells - Discover the special techniques for varying the sound of the bells - Enjoy making music with a small group. There will be opportunities to play with the established team of Barfield Handbell Ringers and also, as progress is made, to join the full Barfield team for those who wish to do so.

There will be a taster session on Wednesday 14 September with weekly practices thereafter for those who would like to continue. For more information, e-mail dianne@barfield.org.uk or just come along on 14 September and give it a try.

Bohun Gallery's September show will be a great opportunity for collectors of 20th Century British Art to see some of the very finest examples of Sandra Blow's original paintings and collages gathered together under one roof, including two of her celebrated six-footers.

Explore lively light-filled vistas in the work of Ann Hoddinott. This selection of her landscapes, seascapes and gardens conveys vibrancy, sparkle and animation. Preview Fri 26th August 7 -9 pm. Open Sat 27th August 10am-12, Wed 31st August 10-12, Sat 24th Sept 10-12, and Sat 29th October 10-12.

Entry free.