March

2010

12th March 2010 [Friday]
Active Arts The Big Band Concert
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe College

Once again two of the county’s finest bands of young musicians to entertain you. Two Bands for the price of one, what a bargain. Tickets £6.00 and £5.00 from the usual sources. www.activearts.org.uk

19th March 2010 [Friday]
Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group
7.30 - Countesthorpe Village Hall

An illustrated talk by Sally Cunningham on 'British trees'. All welcome. Non-members £3

28th March 2010 [Sunday]
Easter Egg Hunt & prize giving service
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Baptist Chapel, Church street.

Family Easter Egg hunt with prizing giving service with egg give away and buffet tea to close. There is no charge for this event and it is open to all the community.

April

2010

1st April 2010 [Thursday]
Munday service
7:30 pm - Baptist Chapel, Church street.

A reflective communion service as we approach Good Friday & Easter Sunday

4th April 2010 [Sunday]
Easter service "He has Risen!"
10:30 am - Baptist Chapel, Church street.

Interactive Easter Service for all the family.

12th April 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Portals. Joyce Lucas

14th April 2010 [Wednesday]
Active Arts London Mozart Players
7.30 p.m. start - St Andrew's Church, Countesthorpe

The trio will play a selection of gems from the string repertoire and talk to the audience in an informal but informative way about the work, the music and the composer. w.lmp.org Tickets £8.00 and £6 concessions from Glebe Gardens or Active Arts

17th April 2010 [Saturday]
Active Arts Portrait Masterclass Workshop
10am to 3pm - Countesthorpe College

Geoff Beasley is a professional artist working from his studio in Leicester. He has produced a series of drawings around many Leicester topics and places. For his MA in Fine Art he worked at a Sikh Temple producing many portraits and figure studies over a two year period. He has had placements at Leicester City Football Club, the Leicester International Music Festival, and the Haymarket Theatre. He is presently artist in resident at Rockingham School in Corby. Numbers restricted. Please book early with usual sources www.activearts.org.uk

17th April 2010 [Saturday]
Active Arts Acoustic Sounds
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe College Theatre

Ten Performers: - Wide variety of styles Contemporary/Comedy/Originals/Covers and Folk. All return to give another super concert in aid of the MS Society Sell out expected! Tickets £7.50 only from 277 5117

May

2010

10th May 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Resolutions

16th May 2010 [Sunday]
200th Baptist Chapel Sunday School Anniversary
10:30 am - 1:00pm - Baptist Chapel, Church street.

The Baptist Chapel is celebrating 200 years of Sunday school 1810-2010 With an Anniversary service ~ Exhibition ~ and buffet lunch free event open to all the community.

21st May 2010 [Friday]
Active Arts A Handful of Henna
7.30 p.m. start - St Andrew's Church, Countesthorpe

Monsoon rain, pot-holed roads and a ban on texting are not a thirteen year old girl’s idea of fun. The mystical powers of henna! A touching tale full of surprises, colourful and absolutely charming. Tickets £8 and £6 from the usual sources.

June

2010

14th June 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Both Sides of the Shop Counter. Joyce Godfrey

18th June 2010 [Friday]
Sankey Revival Night
7:30pm onwards - Baptist Chapel, Church street.

This is an old time Revival night with Song & Testimony come and join us for a great night of revival.

19th June 2010 [Saturday]
Family Fun Day
11:00am onwards - Baptist grounds, Church street. Countesthorpe

This is a family fun day with Ballon racing, face painting, stalls, bouncy castle, cream teas in the cafe area BBQ on the lawn and much more come and join us for this free event.

26th June 2010 [Saturday]
Active Arts Tom Hare Willow Workshop
10 am till 4pm - Glebe Gardens Foston Road

Tom Hare is much in demand at RHS Wisley,Kew Gardens, Gardeners World and now in our own Glebe Gardens. Tom will lead you through a two day workshop. Active Arts 2776259 for details

July

2010

3rd July 2010 [Saturday]
WOW! Arts & Crafts Fair
Doors open 10am until 4pm - Countesthorpe Village Hall

£1.00 entry on the door for Rainbows Childrens Hospice reg charity 1014051. Many arts and crafts and talented traders waiting to show you gift ideas for the whole family.

12th July 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

To be arranged

August

2010

9th August 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Ladybird Books. Fiona Ure

September

2010

13th September 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

History of the Musical. Anne Hughes

October

2010

11th October 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Annual Meeting

November

2010

8th November 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 p.m. start - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Story of the Red Cross. Sybil Gamble

December

2010

13th December 2010 [Monday]
W.I.
7.30 pm. - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Christmas Party