The Corn Exchange Ageing Creatively New Activities including local events
The Corn Exchange’s Ageing Creatively Programme is forever growing and this Autumn we are venturing new activity in Burghfield and Mortimer. There are so many varied workshops and classes for you to get stuck into! There is something for everyone – you don’t need any experience or specific skills, everybody is welcome! Or get in touch with your creative side and develop your skills even further. There are many more varied workshops throughout the week at the Corn Exchange and our Learning Centre and don’t forget to pop in to the Corn Exchange on Thursday and join us for a coffee as part of our weekly Coffee Companions session. A great way to start your week so don’t miss out!
All information is in our brochure and on our website, but if you would like to find out more about what we have on offer across West Berkshire, or if you have an idea for a session and would like to discuss it further, please email: Eliza Young, Ageing Creatively Rural Agent, elizay@cornexchangenew.co.uk
We are always looking for volunteers to help and participate at these classes so please do email if you are interested.
Please find below details of sessions that are coming up over the next couple of months:
(These details have also been added to the village calendar)
Event: Memory Café
Location: The Corn Exchange
Date: Wednesdays: 20th Sept, 18th Oct, 15th Nov
Time 10:30am – 12pm
Cost: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Cinema Club
Location: The Corn Exchange
Date: 12th Oct & 9th Nov
Time: 11am
Cost: £8 – (includes a cup of tea/coffee and a tasty sandwich lunch) booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Stitch & Sew
Location: The Corn Exchange, Newbury
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Cost: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Coffee Companions
Location: Corn Exchange
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: FREE, no booking required
Event: Creative Arts Club
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Mondays: 18th Sept -16th Oct & 30th Oct - 27th Nov
Time: 11:45 – 1:15pm
Cost: £40 per 5-week course (£32.50 for over-65’s), Booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Afternoon Art Improvers
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Mondays: 18th Sept - 27th Nov
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: £100 for 10-week course (£85 for over-65’s) Booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Sing 55
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Cost: £3.50 booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Latin In Line
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Wednesdays: 20th Sept - 18th Oct & 1st Nov - 29th Nov
Time: 11:30am – 12:45pm
Cost: £40 per 5-week course (£32.50 for over-65’s) booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Pilates Online
Location: Online
Date: Wednesdays, 20th Sept - 29th Nov
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Cost: £90 for 10-week course (£75 for over-65’s) booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Dare to Dance
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Wednesdays: 20th Sept – 29th Nov
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Cost: £85 for 10-week course (£70 for over-65’s) booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Afternoon Art Beginners
Location: The Learning Centre
Date: Thursdays: 21st Sept - 19th Oct & 2nd Nov - 30th Nov
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Cost: £45 per 5-week course (£37.50 for over-65’s) booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: World Crafts
Location: Newbury Library
Date: Friday 29th September
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Cost: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Colour Me Happy
A one-hour art session on a theme, with all materials provided
Location: Blands Court, Burghfield
Dates: Friday 15th September
Friday 13th October
Friday 10th November
Friday 8th December
Time: 10.45am – 11.45am
Cost: FREE, no booking required
Event: Art & Craft Taster Session
Three 1-hour taster sessions giving people a taste of Ageing Creatively’s new activities in the Burghfield and Mortimer areas of West Berkshire
Location: CAFÉ B, Burghfield
Date: Wednesday 27th September
Wednesday 4th October
Wednesday 11th October
Time: 10.30am -11.30am
Cost: FREE, no booking required
Event: Sketch & Stroll
A pleasant and sociable walk in the country with art hints and tips included; suitable for participants with no art or drawing experience. We’ll walk, sketch some points of interest, then back to the venue for tea and biscuits and the opportunity to create a painting based on our adventure.
Location: Silchester, Burghfield Common & Mortimer
Dates: Thursday 19th October - Silchester Village Hall
Friday 22nd March - Burghfield Common Methodist Church
Thursday 16th May - Mortimer Community Centre
Time: 10am – 1pm
Price: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Poetry Workshop
Location: Burghfield Common Methodist Church
Date: 24th October - One off session
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Price: FREE, no booking required – (for members of the Women’s Christian Fellowship Group)
Event: HOW TO DRAW & PAINT EVERYTHING!
Location: Burghfield Library
Dates: Thursday 2nd November
Thursday 9th November
Thursday 16th November
Thursday 23rd November
Thursday 30th November
Time: 2:30pm – 4pm
Price: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733
Event: Home Artists
Monthly creative project packs (custom printed tote bags) with a choice of collection at Mortimer Library or delivery to home address. Quarterly ‘Meet the Artists’ Coffee mornings held at Mortimer Library.
Location: Mortimer and Burghfield
Price: FREE, booking required. Visit www.cornexchangenew.com or call Box Office 01635 522733