The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre

Jumble Sale Jan 28 2012Jan 28 2012 Rummage for a bargain at our first ever Jumble Sale! Through collections and donations we have accumulated a wealth of clothes, books, children’s toys and household items ready for you to rifle through. Stop by for a coffee and a slice of home baked cake. FREE ENTRY! Information Saturday 28 January 2-4pm	The Bubble Club Presents: Chris Difford Feb 4 2012Feb 4 2012 Chris Difford, back by demand, Bubble Club’s first promotion in November 2009 The double Ivor-Novello winning, walking enigma that is Chris Difford, one half of the inimitable and timeless Squeeze: with his sometimes bewildering kitchen sink lyrics and urban folk stories, Difford has brought us characters and sketches from every day life, turning that mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 30 years. With his partner, collaborator, friend and Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook, Chris has written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time. Up The Junction, Cool For Cats and Labeled With Love, to name but a few, all have their well earned places on recurrent play, in radio stations across the world. And Squeeze now enjoy a new generation of fans, with celebrity admirers such as Lily Allen and Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse and The Feeling. Difford has released 3 critically acclaimed solo albums, toured relentlessly both inside and outside of Squeeze, and as one of the country’s most respected songwriters has co-written with a host of musicians and performers that reads as a veritable who’s who of the industry. One of his most recent co-writes appears on the best selling Ollie Murs album, proving Difford’s classic yet still contemporary touch. And he I increasingly in demand, with several more interesting collaborations in the works – the most anticipated of these of course being the new Squeeze album that he and Tilbrook are rumored to be writing. Difford is well known within the industry for his twice-yearly songwriting retreats, which do exactly what they say on the tin. He recently curated the fascinating Songs In The Key Of London concert which saw a host of thirty or more performers including Suggs, Phil Daniels, Glenn Tilbrook, Elvis Costello, Chas Smash gather together at the Barbican to perform songs by Londoners about London. He also hosted a serious of school visit inner-city writers workshop across 4 weeks as part of a Arts Council initiative. He is planning a cruise later on this year where he can get to grips with his busy schedule, and hopes to be more Noel Coward than Evelyn Waugh. Still busy after all these years, Difford is loving it. www.chrisdifford.com www.thebubbleclub.co.uk Tickets £12 / £10 concs Box Office 01227 281174 Information Saturday 4 February 8pm (doors/bar 7pm)

Makers Showcase Jan 7 2012Jan 29 2012 We at the Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre are excited to announce the opening of our programme of exhibitions for 2012 with our first ever Makers Showcase. Our two ground floor galleries will be full with a celebration of the rich and textured tradition of making and crafting objects, and the important and inspiring role this plays in our everyday lives. This show features work by artists including Anne Lavene, Matilda Delves, Penny Watts, Alexis Kelly, Sharon Cavalier, Natalie Couldridge, Samantha Osbourne and Jill Young. We hope this is an exhibition that people want to spend time in, with a large table in the centre to sit at and stay awhile, lend their skills to one another, leaf through beautiful magazines, chat with friends and lift spirits in a month that can often seem grey and chilly. How about starting the New Year by learning a new skill? Tuesday 10th Jan - Whitstable Yarnies - 10-1pm FREE - No need to book Whitstable Yarnies will be meeting in Gallery 2, everyone is encouraged to bring something they have made recently, and a current project, whether it is knitting, stitching or crochet. There will be new books magazines and yarns on show and to buy from Buzz 4 Wool in Whitstable, so that any crafters will be inspired to get stuck in! Sunday 15th January – Come and join us - 1-3pm Open afternoon to celebrate the show and all its wonderful contributors, tea and cake for all. Please do come along and join us. Tuesday 17th Jan – Whitstable Yarnies with Crochet Expert - 10-1pm & Tuesday 24th Jan 10-12pm £5 Whitstable Yarnies will be meeting again with the added bonus of Celia our crochet expert taking some beginners classes. There will be new books magazines and yarns on show and to buy from Buzz 4 Wool in Whitstable, so that any crafters will be inspired to get stuck in! Wednesday 18th January - From Fleece to Fabric –10-12pm & 1-3pm - £18 - Booking essential This whole day workshop takes you through the process from fleece through spinning to a piece of weaving. You will learn about hand carding, spinning on a drop spindle and weaving on a pegloom. All materials provided. You will be able to take home a finished piece of weaving. No experience required. Tutors Claire Russell and Julian Cooke. Friday 27th January - Drawing with fleece - 1-3.30pm - £20 – Booking essential Drawing with fleece with textile artist Janice Lewis.In this workshop you will learn the basic principal of the ancient art of felt making. Using Merino wool and assorted fibres you will make a background in white and use black to ‘draw’ an outline of your design. Using shades of grey and assorted fibres you will add further detail and texture and the finished piece can be used to become part of a cushion, bag, attach to a canvas or simply frame. Saturday 28th January - Felt Treasury Pouches - 1-3.30pm - £20 – Booking essential Felt Treasury Pouches with textile artist Janice Lewis. They say small is beautiful... come and learn the ancient art of felt making and create a dainty ‘treasury pouch’ to keep your special jewellery in, wrap a small and special gift, or just hang in room looking simply beautiful Sunday 29th January – Peg Loom Weaving - 10.30-12.30pm - £15 – Booking Essential Peg loom weaving is relaxing and fun! Use this simple loom for creative projects. You will make a small item like a mat or wall hanging. For adults and children aged 5 plus. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials provided or you can bring your own yarn. Tutor Claire Russell. Sunday 29th January - Free Form Knitting - 2-3.30pm - £12 – Booking Essential Freeform knitting. Knit without patterns in a creative and relaxing way. Combine colours, stitches and textures for stunning results! For adults and children aged 8 plus. Basic knitting skills required. All materials provided or you can bring your own yarn. Please bring your knitting needles. Tutor Claire Russell. Information Our galleries are open 9am - 6pm daily (10am - 6pm Sunday's / 5pm winter hours) WOW – Kent Women of the World Festival Mar 16 2012Mar 25 2012 The Horsebridge centre is hosting the Kent Women of the World Festival. This will feature international and local women musicians, artists, writers and speakers. www.wow-womenoftheworld.com www.facebook.com/pages/WOW-Women-of-the-World-Festival/192549157443919?s... www.equatorfestival.com Kent Women of the World Festival Present: Charlotte Firmin Kent Women of the World Festival Present: Coco Xpress Kent Women of the World Festival Present: The Dark Castle Kent Women of the World Festival Present: Mor Karbasi Kent Women of the World Festival Present: Electric Landladies Acoustic and Unplugged Information 17th, 23th and 24th March Why Not Have Your Kids Party at The Horsebridge! An all inclusive package for Children's parties of £35.00, three hours on a Saturday or Sunday. Price includes dressing room with toilets (with disabled access), set up and take down of chairs and tables. A seaside location with a great cafe facility for waiting parents. Call the centre on 01227 281174 or email booking@horsebridge-centre.org.uk Information Please call for further details Prices Booking Details Essential Contact Name Website Email Phone Follow the Horsebridge on Facebook and Twitter Facebook Page 'Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre' Twitter @horsebridge