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We have so many exciting projects to tell you about! Primarily, and keeping to a seasonal theme, while we are hoping that as you receive this copy were experiencing an Indian summer, we are also looking forward to the winter months and the new festive ice rink!
Our regular features include a write up on the Assembly Hall Theatre and an undertanding of who benefits and how from the community grants programme. Remember, if you would like to find out more about what were doing, please visit our website at: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. STOP PRESS! Look out for Compare the Markets next TV advertisement, filmed at Cranbrook Coop !!
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Parents, carers and trick-or-treaters should always remember these basic safety messages: Young children should always adult them and make sure they have anvisible with remain in the dark, particularly when crossing the road, staying in well-lit areas.
When trick-or-treating, you know the people only call at houses if who live there wont mind. Children should not be encouraged to call on strangers, particularly on dark evenings.
Respect peoples wishes is a notice you not to call, then if there dont. If asking please you would like a no trick-or-treating poster, they can be downloaded from our website: www.twellscommunitysafety.org.uk, copies are also available at the Gateway in Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Weald Information Centre in Cranbrook.
Stay out of trouble: t orry, no trick-or-treating rick o r trea is not an excuse t for anti-social or intimidating behaviour.
If you would like to subscribe to the Community Safety Units free quarterly newsletter, please e-mail communitysafety@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
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Glass can be recycled over and over again into bottles and jars by the remelt industry if the different colours are kept separate, saving energy and raw materials. There are uses for mixed coloured glass but they do not have the same environmental benefits. Collecting glass was an option that was considered when the decision about which recycling services to provide was taken towards the end of 2008. At the time we were concerned about having boxes containing bottles and jars out in the streets and the potential for broken glass on the pavement. The extra costs of collecting, transporting and sorting the glass before it went for recycling were taken into account. We also considered the detrimental impact that glass has on the quality
and value of other items when they are collected together, increasing costs of the service and making it harder to find companies to take the materials. Overall, to meet residents calls for plastics to be recycled, it was more costeffective and better for the environment to continue with the colour-separated glass banks at the recycling sites across the borough and to introduce the new doorstep service for plastic bottles and cans. We are very pleased that the new service has been successful and well received. Almost 1,000 tonnes of plastic bottles and cans were collected last year and just under 2,600 tonnes of glass was taken to the recycling bring sites across the borough. Thank you for recycling. Overall, 46% of household waste was recycled and composted last year. To find out where the bring sites are and how you could recycle even more, see our recycling video at www. tunbridgewells.gov.uk/ recycling.
One of the many in and around Goudhurst is the High Weald Landscape Trail; a route to Cranbrook and Lamberhurst from where buses can be caught for the return. Goudhurst attracts tourists due to its history as a medieval village on a hill and the breathtaking views, particularly from the church. Its attraction to walkers is due also to its location in the Weald of Kent with attractive hills, woods and sunken lanes. Copies of the map are available from Burgess Stores in the village for less than 3. Importantly, it is run in a supportive, non-pressured environment with other families who are keen to lead healthier lifestyles. Ten year old Grace is leading a healthier lifestyle thanks to the Councils MEND programme. Grace is now on the road to a healthy weight and has made a number of lifestyle improvements. She has joined a weekly trampolining course and regularly meets with other members of the MEND group. Her packed lunch is much healthier than before, with 50/50 bread instead of white bread, healthy yogurts and cereal bars instead of chocolate bars. Graces mum Michelle says: We signed up to MEND as I was really keen to nip in the bud poor eating habits and lack of exercise. Grace is much more confident than before and for the first time enjoys taking regular exercise. MEND is a national initiative developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Child Health. MEND programmes will start
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in Rusthall at the United Reformed Church on 26 September, and at St Gregorys School on 4 October. For more information and how to join visit www.mendprogramme.org, e-mail health@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call 01892 554411. Also, for more information on Tunbridge Wells Borough Councils Weight For It! programme, due to start in October, please visit www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
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Kent Youth
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council gave 1,750 to Kent Youth through the Community Grants programme, for the year April 2011March 2012. Kent Youth is an independent charity which supports over 230 youth groups, clubs and organisations throughout Kent, 11 of which are currently within the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council area. They offer support and advice to these clubs, as well as providing a comprehensive training programme for volunteer leaders, a CRB checking service and an extensive range of activities for young people. Although work is supported through grants and the clubs are expected to pay a small affiliation fee to Kent Youth, this by no means covers the cost of providing these essential services. The community grant that Kent Youth has received over the past two years from the Council has helped to ensure that clubs in the area are properly supported, the volunteer
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leaders receive the essential training they need, and the young people themselves have a broad range of activities either at their clubs or offsite. The off-site activities particularly help young people to challenge themselves, enjoy new experiences and meet other young people from different areas of Kent. Having a safe place to go along to each week with these opportunities ensures that young people can grow and develop to reach their potential. In addition to these services for the youth clubs, Kent Youth also runs a programme called Young People Leading & Learning. Delivering three different programmes directly with young people which can also be accessed by youth club members: me2you enabling young people to be effective peer mentors and peer educators. Participants are able to follow a programme that leads to a national qualification as well as contributing positively to their school or community group. me2 enabling young disabled people to achieve inclusion in
mainstream community groups. We recruit and train young people aged 15 19 to become peer inclusion mentors and then pair them up with disabled young people who want to access mainstream youth activities. The mentors support the disabled young person to access these activities, gradually withdrawing until the disabled young person is independently accessing the activity of their choice. Activeyouth enabling young people (1525) to become volunteer community sports leaders in local community, sports and youth groups/clubs. This programme leads to a nationally-recognised level 2 qualification. Kent Youth is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and if you would like to help us continue this hugely important work in your local area, then please do consider making this a very special year by becoming a Friend of Kent Youth. For full details, please contact Carol Wynn on 01622 793703 or e-mail carol@kentyouth.org.
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West Kent Mediation
With funding received from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, West Kent Mediation began working in the area in 2004. The two organisations have since built a strong working partnership to assist TWBC residents who may be experiencing a community dispute. This year, the Council has provided 6,000 in the form of community grants to WKM. WKM is a valuable local facility, part-funded by your council. It is a charitable organisation that has been working with neighbourhoods to deal with local disputes and help make communities safer since 1996. Each year six million complaints are made about nuisance neighbours to Environmental Health departments*. 38% of cases that WKM deal with are anti-social/abusive behaviour, with 29% being noise related. Almost half of all referrals to the service reach an outcome, being agreement or at least improvement. WKM spokesperson Amanda Bell, explains: In relation to residential disputes we have encountered it's a good idea to develop a dialogue with your neighbours, so that if a problem does arise, it won't be the first time you've spoken to them. But if one occurs that you cannot seem to solve, mediation offers options through independent, impartial and open communication. The organisation offers a wide ranging service. Schools/Peer mediation teaches young people mediation skills. This has many benefits: frees staff to attend to other issues; teaches life skills; conflict resolution; combats bullying; and fosters a healthy, positive, productive school environment. Workplace mediation can save considerable time and money to the companies and individuals involved. In 2010 employment tribunal claims cost British businesses 1.6 billion in fees, awards and out-of-court settlements. All mediation is provided free of charge except for that in the workplace. WKM is run by a board of Trustee Directors, all of whom have a breadth of expertise, both in the voluntary and financial sectors. The charity has two full time staff members, three part time, and 38 volunteers. For further information, please visit www.wkm.org.uk or telephone 01322 615744.
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Kent Police, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Kent County Council to combat crime and anti-social behaviour jointly. You rated good shopping facilities, thriving businesses and low unemployment as important. We supported Paddock Wood, Cranbrook and Hawkhurst to secure external funding for economic improvement; and worked in partnership to provide advice and guidance to new business start-ups in the borough. Activities for young people are important to you so we launched the new Street Cruizer youth bus, a mobile youth club. This was funded jointly by grants through Kent County Council and provided by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in partnership with Kent Youth Service. You said you want us to continue funding community organisations such as the
Citizens Advice Bureau and Trinity Theatre, so we have continued support for these organisations. During 2010/11, community grants were donated by the Council to 23 voluntary and community organisations in the borough. Events, theatre and the arts are important to you, and a lively culture and arts scene continues to be supported by the Council. Funding has also been provided for Applause rural touring and a range of arts activities; the Assembly Hall Theatre attracts 170,000 visits a year; and there were more than 60,000 visitors to the Museum & Art Gallery. You said the inspection of food premises and entertainment venues to maintain safety standards is important. As a result, the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is now in place across the borough to measure and provide information on the hygiene standards in food establishments.
elow is the unaudited summary of the draft statement of accounts for 2010/11. The full statements of accounts are currently being audited and are due to be approved at the Audit Committee on 20 September 2011.
Revised Budget 000 Chief Executive Change and Communities Regeneration and Sustainability Cost of Services Accounting and financing adjustments Net Expenditure Parish council precepts Interest receivable and payable NNDR, RSG and central grants Council Tax precept Capital expenditure financed from revenue Net Position 2,957 4 6,714 9,675 6,724 16,399 1,600 (924) (7,018) (8,097) 80
Outturn 000 2,910 961 6,014 9,885 6,724 16,609 1,600 (811) (7,039) (8,097) 80 (1,129) -
Variance 000 (47) 957 (700) 210 210 113 (21) (59) -
The full accounts and details of the Audit Committee can be found on the Councils website: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
2009/10 000 842 Property Plant and Equipment 243 Intangible Assets 87 Assets held for sale 1,442 Revenue Expenditure Funded from Capital under Statute (REFFCUS) 2,614 Total capital investment Financed by: (810) Capital Receipts (1,086) Government Grants and other contributions (718) Revenue financing (2,614) Total financing
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The main items of capital expenditure during 2010/11 were: 000 Disabled Facilities grants Housing Renewal grants IT Strategy Goudhurst pavilion Lamberhurst flood protection Street Cruizer Other schemes Total capital investment 455 653 182 178 106 101 292 1,967
Balance Sheet
This shows what the Council owns, including land and buildings, what is owed to the Council, and what the Council owes to outside bodies and individuals: 000 Council assets Stocks Cash and cash equivalents Investments Borrowing Money owed to the Council Money owed by the Council Long term pension liability Non-current asset financing Pension reserve Distributable reserves 75,040 38 2,886 39,448 (19,090) 4,289 (5,417) (26,360) 70,834 23,138 25,999 21,697 70,834
Collection Fund
The Council collected a total of 41,438,000 in National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) on behalf of the Government during the year. 184,000 of this was retained to cover the costs of collection, but the remainder is paid over to the Government. NNDR is pooled and allocated to local authorities, and the Council received 6,108,000 from the pool, 453,000 more than the previous year. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council received eight pence for every 1 we collected in business rates in 2010/11. The Council also collects Council Tax on behalf of itself and other local authorities in Kent, as shown below: 000 Balance 1 April 2010 Income from Council Tax Adjustments for debt not collectable 65,067 (407) 64,660 Precepts for 2010/11: Kent County Council Kent Police Authority Kent Fire and Rescue Service Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Balance 31 March 2011 (46,936) (6,212) (3,044) (8,098) (64,290) 812 000 442
Distributable reserves are made up of the following: 000 Capital receipts (for future capital investment) Capital contributions (for future capital investment) Earmarked reserves General Fund 2,000 464 3,834 15,399 21,697
102,000 of the 812,000 surplus is attributable to this Council, and the rest to the other precepting authorities.
etermining a budget that balances the expectations of the public and the Councils priorities with the available resources has always been a challenge. There may well be tough decisions to take surrounding the provision of some discretionary services and whether some services continue to be provided to the standards that the public has come to expect.
We are always encouraging greater feedback on the budget proposals and if you have any ideas to contribute, please e-mail them to accounts@ tunbridgewells.gov.uk or alternatively write to Jane Fineman, Financial Services Manager, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS
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From now on, patients requiring emergency surgery will be taken by ambulance to Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Maidstone Hospital will become a centre of expertise for complex pre-planned inpatient general and cancer surgery. Both hospitals will continue to carry out day case and 23 hour operations, outpatient clinics and run 24 hour A&E departments.
Maidstone Hospital will continue to develop its national and international reputation for teaching, training and research. In the last decade about 100 million has been spent modernising and developing new services in the hospital. The new hospitals main phone numbers are 01892 823535 and 01892 526111.
By September 2011
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust will have: A centre dedicatedHospital.for planned complex surgery at Maidstone A centre dedicated surgeryfor trauma surgery and orthopaedic at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. A centre for womens and childrens dedicatednew purpose-built, midwifery-led care with a
A&E, outpatients, day surgery and 23 hour surgery continuing at both hospitals.
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30 pays for counselling for adult, teenager or child. an hour; for an 40 pays for a family therapy session to help both parents and children. 53 goals set pays for a pair offootballand a in a of boundary posts for a club deprived area. 120 enables Fegans to provide a drop service, once a week, for a month, in in a school in a deprived area. 850 for course to empower pays theirarelationships with their parents in children. 1,700 a STOP course pays for equip parents of to encourage and
In our last issue of Local, we met newly-appointed councillors. Cllr Ben Chapelard was elected on 7 October 2010 and we are pleased to tell you a little more about him...
To make a donation to Fegans please contact the Mayors office on 01892 526121. Additionally Fegans receives 20% of all purchases at their online store - visit www. fegans.ethictrade.com Fegans welcomes referrals for counselling from a variety of sources such as Social Services, Health Visitors, GPs, churches and schools. To make a referral please contact Fegans head office on 01892 538288, or for more information please visit www.fegans.org.uk.
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Local Councillors, Council staff and representatives from key agencies visited households within the ward area of Broadwater and the parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst during June and July.
These visits were completed as part of the annual Ward Walks programme, which helps key agencies to understand what residents think of where they live and what needs improving. Thank you to everyone who took part. Residents provided some excellent suggestions for improvements, and all information gathered has been useful in helping identify where we need to focus our attention. We have been working hard to respond to your immediate concerns and will continue to work with our partners to resolve the longer term issues. At the time this article went to print, we were still analysing the data but the results already indicate how much you like living in the borough, but there are just a few issues that would help to improve things.
Sissinghurst
We spoke to around 90 households within the village of Sissinghurst and surrounding area. 96% of you are satisfied with your local area as a place to live You particularly like being in the countryside and also like the community spirit in the area 99% of you think it is a great place to raise children 88% of you felt safe from crime and anti-social behaviour Over three quarters of you are satisfied with the way the Council runs things (79%) and over half of you think the Council keeps you well informed about the services provided (56%).
Broadwater
We spoke to over 140 households in various roads across the ward area of Broadwater in Royal Tunbridge Wells. 92% of you are satisfied with your local area as a place to live Being in the urban area of Tunbridge Wells, location towards the edge of the town means that you particularly like being near the countryside and the peace and quiet. 75% of you think it is a great place to raise children 78% of you felt safe from crime and anti-social behaviour Over two thirds of you are satisfied with the way the Borough Council runs things (70%) and over two thirds of you think the Council keeps you well informed about the services provided (70%). To find out more about the key issues in each of these areas, please visit: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Cranbrook
We spoke to over 130 households in various roads within the Cranbrook area. 95% of you are satisfied with your local area as a place to live You particularly like the surrounding countryside and the peace and quiet. 84% of you think it is a great place to raise children 86% of you feel safe from crime and antisocial behaviour Over half of you are satisfied with the way the Council runs things (60%) and two thirds of you think the Council keeps you well informed about the services provided.
important to complete and you need to return your form return this form either by by the middle of November at post, freephone, internet or the latest to be included. SMS so that your name is included on the Electoral The Borough Council elections Register and you are entitled will take place next May. To to vote in elections. Please be able to cast your vote in help us to keep down the 2012, make sure you have The Borough Council elections cost of compiling the Register completed and returned your of Electors by responding will take place next May. To Register of Electors form. immediately and avoiding the All Tunbridge Wells borough be able to cast your vote in need for further reminder forms residents will have received 2012, make sure you have completed and returned your and canvassing of households. a Register of Electors form If you have not received a Register of Electors form. through their door. It is form, or want to check that you important to complete and are on the Electoral Register, return this form either by All Tunbridge Wells borough please contact the Electoral post, freephone, internet or residents will have received Services on 01892 554025. SMS so that your name a Register of Electors form The Register of Electors is is included on the Electoral through their door. It is published on 1 December, so
Register and you are entitled to vote in elections. Please help us to keep down the cost of compiling the Register of Electors by responding immediately and avoiding the need for further reminder forms and canvassing of households. If you have not received a form, or want to check that you are on the Electoral Register, please contact the Electoral Services on 01892 554025. The Register of Electors is published on 1 December, so you need to return your form by the middle of November at the latest to be included.
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The autumn season brings the benefit of freshly harvested, delicious apples and pears, and Perry Court Farm bring them to the market to sell to you! Perry Court Farm has been growing wonderful fruit and vegetables in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way for three generations now. Traditional methods of farming have been passed down, and mixed with modern know-how on sustainable agricultural practices, to give a way of producing food that really works in the long run. The farm now produces over 200 different varieties of English crops, the majority of which they are able to supply directly to the public at events exactly like Tunbridge Wells Farmers Market and at their own farm shop. In addition to fresh fruit, Perry Court Farm also produces apple crisps, pear crisps and their famous juice from home-grown apples. For more information, please visit www.perrycourtfarm.co.uk. Come and see them at the next Farmers Market on Saturday 24 September at Civic Way, Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RS 9am-2pm.
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What made you decide to choose the Snow Queen as your next production?
Our first production in 2009 was The Nutcracker, followed last year by Cinderella. Basically, I was looking for something that complemented these. They are both very popular, particularly The Nutcracker and I didnt want to get into the bracket of simply doing the classics. Choosing something like the Snow Queen, I think, separates us a little more and makes us a bit unique.
The Snow Queen has been performed as a play, an opera, a ballet and a musical; how will this ballet production differ?
Its a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale and well be staying true to the original text and true to his writing. Many other performances carry narrative or have tried to modernise the script. Well develop the characters through dance; its a production specifically for our company and for the talents that our dancers have. The musical score includes pieces from Glazunov as well as some pieces written especially for this production. Its a brilliant story with lots of character and its seasonal; weve got great music and all the depth required for a spectacular production.
The Snow Queen 23 October 1.30pm & 6.30pm Tickets 20 Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk Ticket office: 01892 530613/532072
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Gum facts:
According to Keep Britain Tidy, around 20 million people in the UK chew more than 935 million packs of gum every year. 150 million the annual cost to Britains local authorities for cleaning chewing gum litter.
When the campaign is over the number of gum stains will be compared against the number at the start of the campaign. Locally we used the funding we received to buy gum wraps and pouches.
educate you that dropping do, you can be fined gum is littering and that if you
These little containers have a dual use and allow gum or cigarette butts to be wrapped and put away until they can be disposed of (as they often go together so it makes sense to provide for both). A number of local shops have supported our efforts by offering to give out the pouches to customers when they buy gum or cigarettes ask your shop if they have any or pop into Gateway in the town centre. Theres nothing wrong with chewing gum; the sugarfree varieties can promote good oral hygiene and for many people gum is a great way to freshen up after eating. The campaign is promoting a responsible approach to chewing and asks you to dispose of your gum accordingly.
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council wants to put some extra fun into the festive season this year! What provides a festive feeling more than a twirl round an outdoor ice rink with family and friends, followed by a warm hot chocolate or something mulled for the adults! Whether you are an experienced skater or a complete beginner, the open air ice rink at Calverley Grounds this Christmas will be an essential winter experience! The rink will open on Saturday 26 November and be open every day (excluding Christmas Day) until Monday 2 January, with the official opening taking place the evening of Friday 25 November. Skating sessions will be for one hour (this includes time to fit your skates, so expect to have about 50 minutes on the ice) and the ticket price includes skate hire. In partnership with
The ice rink promises to be great fun for all ages and abilities; there will be set times for Parent and Toddler sessions, entertainment in the form of themed nights, sponsors evenings and spot prizes for the best skater, or the best Bambi on the ice! Family tickets, school and groups rates (15+) are available; Go! Card holders will enjoy concessionary rates. For those smitten with the skating bug there will be a loyalty card enabling skaters one free skate for every six skates.
Advance booking is recommended for peak times Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday. From Monday 24 October bookings can be made via the Box Office 01892 530613/532072 or in person at the Assembly Hall Theatre Box Office. Cllr Mrs Catherine Mayhew, comments: Many people have said that they would like an ice rink in the town and the Council has listened. It can be enjoyed by residents of all ages as well as visitors who can combine a spin round the rink with their Christmas shopping trip.
For full details on ticket prices, session times and to make an advance booking visit
www.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com So get your skates on and come and enjoy the thrill and magic of skating on real ice in the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells
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WhATS ON
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Poetry
The Hollies
5 October
16 October
6 October
Last Night
21 September
Mr Stink Mr Stink
7 October
22 September
21 October
24 September
22 October
25 September
7 October
Big Draw
8 October
10.30am 12.30pm or 2 4pm Tunbridge Wells Museum 7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
27 September
Rick Wakeman
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Hal Cruttenden
Milton Jones Lion Whisperer In Love With The Dance Katy Ashworth
10 Oct
9 October
The Tree
28 September
29 September
The Wells & Weald : evening talks series The Hedgehog Kate Rusby
8pm Trinity Theatre
27 October
1 October
7.30pm Trinity Theatre 8pm Trinity Theatre All day Tunbridge Wells Museum 7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre
RTWSO Freddy Kempf High Jinx Magic & Circus Roadshow Graham Seed Beginners
2 October
2 October
13 October
3pm Trinity Theatre 8pm Assembly Hall Theatre 8pm Trinity Theatre
4 October
Comedy Caf
Casablanca: Rotary Club Charity Event High School Rocks Reginald D Hunter Theo The Mouse
30 October
7pm Trinity Theatre 2.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre 8pm Assembly Hall Theatre 3pm Trinity Theatre 8pm Trinity Theatre
14 October
Lee Nelson
1 November
Sally Morgan
8 November
7.30pm Assembly Hall Theatre 11am, 2pm & 8pm Trinity Theatre
Chris & Pui Roadshow Boot Led Zeppelin Hansel & Gretel Project Nim
13 November
Brubeck
10.30am & 1.30 pm Assembly Hall Theatre 8pm Assembly Hall Theatre 3pm Trinity Theatre 8pm Trinity Theatre
14 November
19 November
The Conspirator
3 November
4 November
Numberjacks
10 November
20 November
Mademoiselle Chambon
11am, 2pm & 8pm Trinity Theatre
22 November
5 & 6 November Gunpowder, Treason And Plot 3pm Trinity Theatre RTWSO David Pyatt
3pm
6 November
The Troggs, Spencer Davies & The Animals Tony Hawks: Random Fun
8pm Trinity Theatre
12 November
16 November
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