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The Wild Murphys
Friday 31 Jan

Join us for an unforgettable night of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music with The Wild Murphys, an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively covers of Irish songs since 2005.

Experience two electrifying sets, featuring hits from their acclaimed ‘One Night in Dublin’ theatre show, mixed with some timeless country classics, a couple of songs added especially for this tour and of course some great stories from two decades on the road.

stgeorgestheatre.com

Dave Collison’s Human Jukebox

Saturday 25th January

Dave Collison is a highly experienced singer and entertainer with over 25 years of experience. Best known as an established Roy Orbison tribute artist, as The Human Jukebox Dave sings a wide range of popular golden oldies from the 50s, 60s and 70s, covering artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Drifters, Dion, Elton John, ELO, Queen, Billy Joel and of course, the Big O.

As the Human Jukebox, Dave will gladly take song requests from the audience. His versatile vocal range, combined with his unique sense of humour and ability to engage with his audience, always ensures an entertaining evening. theseagull.co.uk

Halesworth Harmony is a friendly and supportive choir, welcoming all singers without an audition. We sing a varied mix of world music in three- or four-part harmony, and we are also fortunate to have worked with, and commissioned, contemporary British composers.

The choir meets approximately fortnightly on Sunday mornings (10.30-12.30) between September and June/July, usually at The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth. There’s an interval to chat and make new friends.

In the New Year we’ll be learning a new programme of songs and we’re actively seeking more members to join us. If you’re interested, do come along to a rehearsal. You’ll receive awarm welcome and *YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE*. There’s no need to be able to read music – songs are taught by ear and recordings are available for home practice.

Rehearsal dates up to Easter: Jan 12th & 19th, Feb 2nd & 16th; Mar 2nd, 16th & 30th; Apr 13th. All these rehearsals will be at The Cut, 10.30-12.30.

For further information and confirmation of rehearsal venues, please email:halesworth.harmony@gmail.com

A radio play.

Listen to Conflict at www.circle67.co.uk

Circle 67, in collaboration with the National Trust site at Dunwich, have brought to life the true story of one of Britain’s first conscientious objectors, Richard Clark.

An employee of the Preventive Service and an occupant of one of the Coastguard Cottages at Dunwich, Richard was called to fight in the Crimean War (1853-56), but as a Quaker he held a deep religious belief that it is wrong to kill. He refused to be conscripted and was eventually imprisoned on a prison hulk. His case was pleaded in the House of Commons by John Bright MP and this campaign helped influence future laws recognising the right of people to refuse to fight for reasons of conscience.

Conflict has been adapted by our own Chris Colins from a rediscovered play written by Hope Lee, a descendent of Richard Clark. A few months ago a small group of actors from Circle 67 performed Conflict as a reading in a radio style at the Coastguard Cottages to a small audience which included the descendants of Richard.

To capture the story and bring it to a wider audience we also decided to create a recording of the play and we are delighted to make this available for you all to listen to via the link below. Many of us involved with this project have found it to be extremely interesting and rewarding, especially with its local links and were hoping you may find it just as fascinating.

Ferini Art Gallery
27-29 All Saints Road
Pakefield
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 0JL
01502 562222

www.feriniartgallery.co.uk

Mothers, Daughters, Wives is Dorothy’s 16th book. It is a collection of short stories and poems taking a sideways look at some familiar Bible stories, including the Christmas story – just right for the festive season.

It is available at Halesworth Bookshop, Amazon, and as an ebook on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited price £5.99.

Stuck for present ideas this Christmas? Looking for that special something for that special someone in your life? Fear not – help is at hand!

Easterly Artists are holding their first ever Christmas Fair, with the focus on smaller, portable items ready for you to pack up and take with you!

Easterly Artists’ Christmas Fair
10am – 4pm, Monday 9 – Saturday 14 December
The Mayfly, 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN

There’s parking outside or in the public car park round the corner and admission is free, so why not stay for a coffee and take your time browsing all the different work on display?

Meg has been doing some work on a couple of films that she made recently – Remembering Guy and The Journey of Psyche. Remembering Guy was shown recently at The Horkey at The Cut, Halesworth. The Journey of Psyche has been updated to accompany an article that Meg wrote for Puppet Notebook magazine about the migration of stories.

Please click on each image below to follow link to the films.