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Visit and like our Facebook page or go to our website for information on regular offers, yearly health plans and much more. 01245 324437 The Barns, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RR Focus 3 Ongar Art Society Chelmsford Theatres Listings Book Online: Our Programme for January and February 2020 www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres We meet on the second Thursday of each month The Rolling Stones Story Friday 17 January 2020 7.45pm Time: 8pm-10pm Civic Theatre Venue: High Ongar Village Hall, Mill Lane, High Ongar, The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ’n’ Roll music since the 1960s CM5 9RN and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered the US in 1964. They ran neck and neck with The Beatles in the The hall has a large car park. popularity stakes with the late sixties and early seventies considered by many as their Golden Age. January 9th 2020 Our first meeting of the New Year promises to be an excellent Their live shows are legendary and The Stones musical legacy is up there with the very best. They’ve recorded some of the most introduction to the local Artists who lived and worked in the phenomenal Rock ‘n’ Roll songs of all time - Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack beautiful Essex village of Bardfield. Flash, Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me Jacqui Eykelbosch: Paint and Print : The Artists of Great Up...to name just a few. Bardfield Jacqui is a professional Artist and Print maker. She has You can now relive all these classic hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a delighted Ongar Art Society members before with her high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock fascinating insights into artists’ lives and works. ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick Her studies of the Bardfield Artists will be the basis of this and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones fascinating talk illustrated with slides of their paintings spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and prints. and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth. The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack February 13th 2020 Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it! Sharon and Graham Hamilton: Painting For Panto Sharon is a member of Ongar Art Society and a talented local Tickets: £26.00 Concession: £24.00 Artist. She and her husband Graham have been designing and creating props and stage sets for a number of years for their That'll Be The Day local Drama group shows. Their colourful and vibrant sets Saturday 25 January 2020 7.30pm have enhanced the productions. Civic Theatre This talk promises to reveal a diverse and highly creative Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll aspect of Art. variety performance returns with the BEST OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY! The Ongar Art Society Membership: We are a group of people This very special edition of the show presents the most popularly who enjoy all aspects of Art. We welcome new members requested songs, impressions and comic sketches from over 33 years of whether they are practising artists or simply have a love of the touring! subject. Featuring smash hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s this is a throwback Our annual subscription is £30. Visitors are welcome. evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your • Free admission to monthly meetings – enjoy an exciting and feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over! varied programme of demonstrations and talks Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big • Join full day workshops, sketching days, and competitions. audience of music lovers ready to party! • Be part of our annual exhibition in June and November Tickets: £27.50 Concession: £26.00 Winter Sale • Exhibit and sell your own Art works Chinese New Year Gala 2020 For information contact: Lynne Harris: 01277 372123 Thursday 23 & Friday 24 January 2020 7.30pm Beverly Hughes: 01708 688554. Civic Theatre For more information about all Ongar Art Society events, Filled with inspiring dance, art and culture, come and enjoy this vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year Gala event, not only marking the visit our: start of the year of the Rat, but also making the grand opening of Essex • Website: www.ongarartsociety.moonfruit.com 2020 - Festival of Science and Creativity. • Facebook Page: Ongar Art Society, UK. Featuring the traditional lion dance, Chinese Folk dance, singing from Read all about our 2019 / 20 programme and see pictures of the National Grade 1 artist and more. Colchester Chinese Culture members’ artwork and information on all events. Society is a non-profit making organisation providing culture awareness activities and facilitate win-win cooperation between UK and China. Marian Williamson. 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Focus 5 MIDWIFE TABITHA WINS NATIONAL BUTTERFLY AWARD It is Tabitha’s second award in a month after she won the improving patient experience category at Mid Essex Hospitals’ Outstanding Care and Service Awards. “The award ceremony was beautiful and I was surprised I won,” said Tabitha, who joined the Trust eighteen months ago. “I wasn’t prepared for it because there were so many wonderful people there. Everyone there deserved to win.