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What’s coming up: 1-11 September, 2010

It’s the last two weeks of the Sydenham Arts Festival 2010 Summer Season and additional performances have been added for the popular theatrical production, The Three Musketeers!  Be sure not to miss the swashbuckling action set in the beautiful garden of The Dolphin Pub! Wednesday 1 (tonight), Thursday 2, Friday 3, Sunday 5*, Wednesday 8*, Thursday 9* and

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What’s coming up: 25 August-11 September, 2010

Just over two weeks to go with our 2010 Summer Season! Featuring a rich variety of entertainment, which has been the trademark of the festival this year. Wednesday 25, Thursday 26, Friday 27 and Tuesday 31* August; Wednesday 1, Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Sunday 5* September; 8 pm – The Three Musketeers at The

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What’s coming up: 18-23 August, 2010

The third week of August sees The Search for Love (Upstairs at The Hob) and The Three Musketeers (in the garden of the Dolphin) already in full swing. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet you may miss out on these popular shows, which play to packed audiences… Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August, 6.30pm

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What’s coming up: 12-20 August, 2010

It’s mid-August and over the next 10 days there is a large variety of events to look forward to and enjoy.  Fingers crossed for fine, warm weather especially for the open-air events taking place during this coming period. Thursday 12 August, 2 – 6pm – Home Park Family Fun Day presented by Friends of Home

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What’s coming up: 7-14 August, 2010

With school holidays now in full flow there’s a plethora of events coming up in the next 10 days, with plenty of activities for young people to enjoy and take part in. Saturday 7 August, 10am – 4pm – Beach at the Bookshop.  Once again the pavement outside Kirkdale Bookshop is transformed into a tropical

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What’s coming up: 29 July-8 August, 2010

As July draws to its close the Sydenham Arts Festival continues into August providing a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. Thursday 29 July, 8pm – Karl Edrik Memorial Comedy Gig – Upstairs at the Hob.  Karl Edrik – Sydenham legend, ex-lawyer, ex-con, stand up comedian, Bottom in Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Dolphin

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What’s coming up: 22-31 July, 2010

The last week of July provides local residents with a wide variety of arts events with something for all ages and tastes – including the art exhibitions and the Artists’ Trail, poetry for all ages, and a choice of music and drama.  Rich pickings indeed! Thursday 22 July, 7.30 – 9.30 pm A Fiesta of

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What’s coming up: 15-25 July, 2010

Halfway through the 2010 season, the Sydenham Arts Festival continues to provide a wide selection of events showcasing the amazing variety of arts available locally. This coming weekend is also the start of the Visual Arts Exhibitions and Artists’ Trail. Thursday 15 July 6-9 pm – Preview: Sisters – a group show of artists focusing

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Art Exhibitions and Artists’ Trail 17-18, 24-25 July 2010

Are you in the mood for walking this weekend? You don’t have to leave town… There is so much art to see while you’re about-and-about in Sydenham in July – see our Artists Trail pages for full information and guides

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The Colour of Deception – 25th July 2010

Marcus is an irascible law professor married to Olivia a sculptress. Abagail, a mature student, who is recently separated, wants Marcus to know that his wife is having an affair. She has her reasons…but Marcus doesn’t seem to care. He has his reasons too… Details Venue: The Two Half’s Address: 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26

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What’s coming up: 9-16 July, 2010

The coming week promises another amazing selection of events showcasing the rich variety of arts on the doorstep of residents in Sydenham and the surrounding areas. Friday 9 July, 6-9pm – Preview: Una Joy at Alhambra Home and Garden. Opening of the exhibition of paintings, drawings and monoprints inspired by seeds and gardens. Admission free.

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Bottomline Theatre Presents: The Search for Love – 15-19th August 2010

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Bottomline Theatre return for another year to the Sydenham Arts Festival after last year’s sell out success, but this time with a little magic for all the family! Inside are the people of the city, the people who live boxed-in in boxes of boxes, boxes that we seldom glimpse and spy into but here we

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Barbershop Belles – 8th September 2010

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This female a cappella vocal quartet perform a wide range of repertoire, covering over five decades of pop, musicals and film music. The Barbershop Belles, an a cappella vocal quartet are a highly trained and experienced group of young professional singers who attended several of the UKs top conservatoires. The group is an eclectic, fun, all-female vocal

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Alexandra Carter Presents: Blitz – 7th/11th September 2010

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The 70th anniversary of the London Blitz is marked by songs of the era, readings drawn from local contributors and film extracts from the Imperial War Museum archives. With Alex Carter, Serge Pachnine and actor Christopher Lucas. Details 7th & 11th September – 8.00pm £8 (£5 concs) Venue 7th Sept: Tudor Livesey Hall, Perry Hill,

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Mothers and Daughters Jewellery-making Workshop – 23rd August 2010

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Make a beaded necklace and matching earrings with the ladies from Bizou. Details 23rd August – 2.00-4.00pm £35 (per mother/daughter, inc materials) Venue: Alhambra Home & Garden, 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB To book, please telephone 020 3417 6385 or email mail@alhambrahome.co.uk Family friendly Alhambra Home & Garden website

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Acoustic Music Night – 21st July 2010

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Please note that the brochure date of 21 August is incorrect: this event is past.

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Spontaneous Productions Presents: The Three Musketeers – Aug-Sept 2010

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Spontaneous Productions follow up their sell-out shows, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sherlock Holmes, with this swashbuckling, open-air version of Dumas’ classic. Performed by a cast of locally-based professional actors, expect swordplay, romance, thrills and intrigue. Details August 18th,19th,20th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st September 1st, 2nd, 3rd (3rd is sold out!), 5th, 8th, 9th 10th

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Jazz Café with Dancing – 14th August 2010

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The Autumn Leaves Jazz Band presents an evening of entertainment with jazz music and dancing, café food and a licensed bar. Come dressed in costume if you wish; any decade will do! Details 14th August – 7.30-10.30pm £5 (does not include food & drink) Holy Trinity Church Centre – 4 Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, Sydenham

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Home Park Free Film Show – 12th August 2010

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For one balmy night only, Home Park will play host to another fabulous open-air cinema screening. A short film made by local young people will be followed by a super blockbuster movie chosen by young people, FANTASTIC MR. FOX.  See previous films here. Details Presented by Friends of Home Park & Treasure Films 12th August

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Home Park Family Fun Day – 12th August 2010

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Friends of Home Park present a fun-filled afternoon of arts, organised sports and fun activities for families and young children, all within the grounds of the small but perfectly formed Home Park.   Refreshments will be available. Details 12th August – 2.00-6.00pm FREE Family friendly Friends of Home Park website Home Park – Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26

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Green Frog Theatre Co Presents: Eugene and the Chairs – 10th, 12th, 13th August 2010

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WIN DISNEY TICKETS! (click here for Disney Tickets info) An innovative, hilarious and sometimes moving new show, using an imaginative mixture of physical theatre and European languages. Also including an exciting children’s workshop, exploring physical theatre, lifting, balancing and working without words! Children’s Workshop 10th August – 2.30-4.00pm FREE Venue: Sydenham Library/Home Park – 210

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From Jamaica with Love – a celebration of Jamaican culture – 7/8th August

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A celebration of Jamaican culture: visual arts, performing arts and  fashion. Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, participate in or just watch a traditional dance, sport a new hairstyle, braid your hair, or simply observe…no problem! Details 7th & 8th August – 11am-midnight FREE Venue: The Two Half’s – 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5QF

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Beach at the Bookshop – 7th August 2010

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Once again, the pavement outside the bookshop is transformed into a tropical beach, complete with palm trees and sand, with storytelling for children at 10.30am & 11.30am and a few surprises! Details 7th August – 10-4pm FREE Venue: Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 4RS www.kirkdalebookshop.com Family friendly

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Family Disco Dayz Presents: Summer Family Day – 31st July 2010

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A fantastic outdoor festival dance party for all the family featuring dance tent with live DJs, choreography and dance games for children, bouncy castle, arts workshops, craft stalls, chill-out zone. Refreshments, BBQ and licensed bar. Extra surprises on the day! Details 31st July – 2.00-6.00pm £3.50 in advance, £5 on the day Venue: Tudor Livesey

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CANCELLED – Sydenham Unsigned – 30th July 2010

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Unfortunately this event is now cancelled, as we have had insufficient interest from local musical talent. If you bought tickets for this event, please contact Tudor Livesey Hall (if you bought them from there), else Kirkdale Bookshop. Details 30th July – 8.00pm £8 (£6 concs) Venue: Tudor Livesey Hall – Perry Hill, Bellingham SE6 4HD

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Karl Edrik Memorial Comedy Gig – 29th July

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Karl Edrik – Sydenham legend, ex-lawyer, ex-con, stand-up comedian, Bottom in Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Dolphin – sadly passed away in March. Join his comedy friends for a night to remember! Details 29th July – 8.00pm £9 (£7 concs) Upstairs at The Hob – 7 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill SE23 3HE Online booking 

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Jazz at the Dulwich Woodhouse – 25th July 2010

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Live music and monthly jazz on the last Sunday of every month Details 25th July – 4.30pm FREE Venue: Dulwich Woodhouse – 39 Sydenham Hill,  Dulwich SE26 6RS

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London Bubble Presents: The Sirens of Titan – 24-27th July 2010

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Following last year’s stunning Odyssey, Bubble return to Wells Park this summer with The Sirens of Titan, as chosen by its fans! Our time travelling promenade will take us from Earth (observed during that turbulent period between the second-world war and the third great banking collapse), via Mars, to the caves of Mercury then on

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Children’s Poetry Jamboree – 24th July 2010

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Come along and read your favourite poem – or maybe one you have written. Gale Burns will also be presenting the prize for the festival poetry competition (details from bookshop or website). Details 24th July – 3-4.30pm FREE Venue: Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4RS Family friendly www.kirkdalebookshop.com

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Havelock Walk Open Studios – 24/25th July 2010

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Havelock Walk has blossomed into a creative live/work hub and now houses many artists producing works in a wide variety of media. Painting, photography, sculpture, installation, printmaking, glassworks and ceramics. Come and visit some of the artists who live in the mews. Details 24th & 25th July 11.00am-6.00pm FREE Venue: Havelock Walk, Forest Hill, SE23 More

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Sydenham’s Got Talent Competition – 23rd July 2010

This year’s Talent competition has had to be cancelled, owing to too few acts coming forward. If you have bought tickets, please contact the Kirkdale Bookshop for a refund.

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A Fiesta of Poetry – 22nd July 2010

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Come and hear first class local work, and even read your own. Hosted by last year’s Festival Poet-in-Residence Gale Burns, joined by Orlaine Dee and Maggie Sullivan. A wonderful evening of surprise voices. Details 22nd July – 7.30-9.30pm (to read, turn up at 7pm) £6 (£4 concs) Golden Lion – 116 Sydenham Rd, Sydenham SE26

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Trio L’Aria – baroque and contemporary music – 21st July 2010

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Love nestled as a nightingale amid the roses – seventy minutes of baroque and contemporary music inspired by nightingales, with exciting young performers: Marie Luise Werneburg, soprano; Karin Günther, Flute; Frank Schreiber, Organ. Details 21st July – 7.30-8.45pm £5 all tickets Dietrich Bonhoeffer Church – 50 Dacres Road, Sydenham SE23 2NR Refreshments afterwards. Online Booking

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Children’s Poetry Workshop – 17th July 2010

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Silly poems, sad poems, happy poems, animal poems – read and write some and play fun games to get your imagination working. Join Orlaine Dee in an interactive workshop for budding poets. Details 17th July – 3-5pm £3.00 Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4RS Family friendly

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Forest Fest – Forest Hill School’s Festival – 17th July 2010

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The ideal family day out with fantastic live music, dance, drama and poetry performances, FREE art workshops, a market place, fun fête activities, PLUS delicious food and refreshments reflecting global cuisine. Details 17th July 12.00-7.00pm £1.50 adults, 50p children Venue: Forest Hill School Dacres Road, Forest Hill SE23 2XN (off Mayow Road) www.foresthillschool.co.uk Family friendly

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Visual Arts Exhibitions and Artists’ Trail Weekends – 17/18th and 24/25th July 2010

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Over 50 artists will exhibit their work during the festival (more details TBA) Details 17th/18th and 24/25th July 11.00am-5.00pm FREE Sydenham & Forest Hill

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SOLD OUT! Oh Là Là! – the taste and sound of Paris in Sydenham – 16th July 2010

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French cabaret songs with chanteuse Alexandra Carter and accordionist Serge Pachnine. The Dolphin kitchen will prepare a special bistro menu bringing a taste of Paris to Sydenham. We’re thrilled that 91 tickets for French Cabaret at The Dolphin have gone and this event is now SOLD OUT! However, only if you’re still happy to squeeze

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Sisters: an exhibition – 15th July 2010

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A group show of artists focusing on the theme of female identity. Detail 15th July – 6.00-9.00pm FREE Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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Cator Park School Presents: The Little Shop of Horrors – 14th July

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Seymour’s life on Skid Row is going nowhere until he starts to feed the demanding talking plant Audrey 2. He then gets the girl, media attention, a new Dad, and prospects… but at what price? Details presented by Cator Park School & performed by permission of J. Weinberger 14th July – 7.00pm £4.00 (£2.50 concs)

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Sydenham Knits – for King’s baby unit – 12th July

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This group of keen knitters meet monthly to share projects and ideas.  Join them during the festival to knit blankets, which will be donated to King’s College Hospital’s baby unit. Details 12th July – 7.30pm FREE The Dolphin – 121 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5HB

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The Friends of the Horniman 19th Annual Art Exhibition – 10-11th July

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A mixed exhibition in the beautiful Conservatory in the Horniman Gardens.  Take this opportunity to buy original art work at very affordable prices. Details 10th, 11th July – 10.00am-4.30pm FREE Horniman Museum Conservatory- 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ

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Balalaika – A night of Russian & Jewish Music – 9th July 2010

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Balalaika, a huge success at last year’s festival, once again bring their Russian and Jewish music to The Dolphin. Enjoy smouldering gypsy romances interspersed with the vigour and wild panache of Klezmer at its best. Details 9th July – 8.30-10.30pm FREE The Dolphin – 121 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5HB www.balalaikalondon.co.uk

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Folk & Bluegrass Night – 9th July 2010

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The Folk & Bluegrass Night on Friday 9th July has, unfortunately, been cancelled due to insufficient ticket sales. Please contact or visit our Box Office (020 8778 4701) to receive a refund for purchased tickets. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Una Joy – Exhibition of paintings, drawing and monoprints – 9th July 2010

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Opening of exhibition of paintings, drawings and monoprints inspired by seeds and gardens. Details 9th July -6.00-9.00pm FREE Location: Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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Poetry Workshop – 7th July 2010

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Write a Poem Workshop for adult beginners or experienced writers. Details Workshop with Gale Burns 6.00-8.00pm £10 (£7 concs) Kirkdale Bookshop 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham London SE26 4RS

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Mosaic Workshops (2-parts) 6th/13th July 2010

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Make a mosaic with smashed crockery. Materials provided but bring your own plate (smashed or unsmashed) for a personal touch. Details Workshop with Sally Earlham Course concludes at 7pm on Tues 13th July when participants will return to grout their new creations. 6th July – 6.30-9.00pm 13th July – 7.00-8.00pm £35 (for both workshops) Location:

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Lewisham Youth Choirs – 5th July

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These two choirs are made up of gifted and talented singers in years 4 – 9 from across the Borough of Lewisham. They will be performing an exciting mix of classical music, pop and show songs. Details 5th July 7.00pm Price: Donation, to support the church Location: St Bartholomew’s Church – 4 Westwood Hill, Sydenham

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Literary Soirée with The East Dulwich Writers’ Group – 4th July 2010

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Members of  The East Dulwich Writers’ Group will be reading from their first anthology, Hoovering the Roof, and other published work. Details 4th July 4.00-6:30pm FREE Location: Alhambra Home & Garden  – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB Complimentary refreshments.

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The Annexe Exhibition – 3rd July-31st August 2010

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Kirkdale Bookshop hosts ‘The Annexe’, an extension of the artists’ Recycled House (part of the Visual Arts Trail: 17-18, 24-25 July).  We invite you to donate interesting yet purposeless items to create an opulent interior space from available resources. The Annexe offers imagination as an alternative to consumption. Details July 3rd- 31st August 2010 Opens

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Young People’s Film-making Workshops 3rd July-12th August 2010

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Grab your chance to make your own film this summer and see it screened at Home Park’s Big Outdoor Screening on 12th August! If you are aged 13 – 18 and are interested in filmmaking, Treasure Films will be providing film training. You will learn how to operate the camera, sound, make decisions on what

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