Nettlefold Hall

Nettlefold Hall Closure

2011-06-20T04:07:00.000-07:00

Following on from the previous post this is to notify our users that the Nettlfold and the West Norwood Library Centre will be closed until further notice whilst the necessary repairs are being completed.

We will update the blog as and when appropropriate.

We apologise again for the inconvenience caused and thank you again for your patience and understanding.

The Nettlefold Team

Nettlefold MAIN HALL closure

2011-06-04T08:01:00.000-07:00

Due to the unfortunate theft of our copper roof we have been told to close the Main/upper Hall for the month of June. Work will commence in June for its complete replacement.

The following classes where they could not be accomodated in another part of the building include

Zumba with Kathy
Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm

Keep fit with Cheryl
Wednesday 11.45 - 12.45pm
Thursday 9.45 - 10.45am

We are optimistic that the Main Hall will be up and running asap where it is hoped the classes will resume. We thank you in advance for both your understanding and patience and apologise for the inconvenience.

Staff at the Nettlefold

Bubblegum, Soda & POP!

2011-03-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! Phoenix Players are putting a new show in just a few weeks! It's on Saturday the 16th of April and, so far, this is the only date you'll be able to see it... But there are two shows to watch: one at 2.30pm and another at 7pm. Some more information about the show: "Our next show is light-hearted revue of girl bands from the 50s, 60s & 70s that were the precursor to the Spice Girls and others. Bubblegum, Soda and Pop is an original piece written by David Armitt for the group and it takes the form of a musical revue with lots of your favourite pop songs from these decades. The show will be performed at Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood for one night only on Saturday 16th of April, though depending on demand we may add a second show. The casting for this show is now complete. Cast will reopen again in late April when we start preparing for our Summer show. If you'd like to be kept in touch about this, please go to our website to join our mailing list and find some more information." Tickets: Adults £8, Concessions £5 (group and family discounts also available) Contact: 0781 832 33 11 And you can also book online HERE. We hope you enjoy the show! See you soon!

Another fabulous afternoon at the Nettlefold......happy Monday's

2011-02-11T05:07:00.000-08:00

Please join us every Monday for our regular Sequence Dancing with Maurice at 11am - 1pm, just £2.00. This will be followed by our regular end of the month Classic `Free' Film Screening February 28th at 1.30pm. No need to book....just come along.....

This month's screening is `A Place in the Sun', starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters.

A Place in the Sun is a 1951 American film which tells the story of a working-class young man who is entangled with two women; one who works in his wealthy uncle's factory and the other a beautiful socialite. George Eastman (Montgomery Clift), the poor nephew of rich industrialist Charles Eastman (Herbert Heyes), takes a job in his uncle's factory. Despite George's family relationship to the owner, the rich Eastman family treats him as an outsider and gives him the humblest job available in the factory and no entree into their exclusive social circle. George, uncomplaining, hopes to impress his uncle—whom he addresses as "Mr. Eastman"—with his hard work and earn his way up.

While working in the factory, George starts dating fellow factory worker Alice "Al" Tripp (Shelley Winters), in defiance of the workplace rules. Al is a poor and inexperienced girl who is dazzled by George and slow to believe that his Eastman name brings him no advantages.

While stepping out with Al, George meets "society girl" Angela Vickers, played by Elizabeth Taylor, and they quickly fall in love. Being Angela's escort thrusts George into the intoxicating and carefree lifestyle of high society that his rich Eastman kin had denied him. When Al announces that she is pregnant and makes it clear that she expects George to marry her, he temporizes, spending more and more of his time with Angela and his new well-heeled friends. An attempt to procure an abortion for Al fails, and Al renews her insistence on marriage. George is invited to join Angela at the Vickers's holiday lake house and excuses himself to Al, saying that the visit will advance his career and accrue to the benefit of the coming child.

George and Angela spend time at secluded Loon Lake, and after hearing a story of a couple's supposed drowning there, with the man's body never being found, George hatches a plan to rid himself of Al so that he can marry Angela. Tradegy follows.......you will have to come and see what happens if you don't already know......

The film was directed by George Stevens and was a critical and commercial success, winning six Academy Awards.

Tea, coffee and biscuits served throughout......just 50p. Film starts 1.30pm sharp

Start you week as you mean to go on...with a spring in your step...

2011-01-26T06:48:00.000-08:00

Please join us if you can for some simple carefree dancing for the wise and worldly folk of West Norwood and beyond.

Every Monday join Maurice et al, for Sequence Dancing 11am to 1pm £2.00.

The last Monday of the month`Free' film screening at 1.30pm. All welcome. No need to book just turn up around 1.15pm

Monday 31st January at 1.30pm `The Postman Always Rings Twice' with Lana Turner and John Garfiled. Frank Chambers (John Garfiled) is a drifter who stops at a rural diner for a meal, and ends up working there. The diner is operated by a beautiful young woman, Cora Smith (Lana Turner), and her much older husband, Nick (Cecil Kellaway). The pair embark on a passionate affair with tragedy not far behind.

Tea, coffee and biscuits served throughout the film. Only 50p

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

2011-01-26T03:06:00.000-08:00

A free afternoon of entertainment 1.30 Friday 11th Feb 2011 provided by Attic Theatre Co. and Age Concern

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games looks at healthy living and the fun that can be had making new friends and getting fit and active!

An entertaining show with a serious message about fitness, health and independent living for the 50s - 70s and the misconceptions all generations have about each other. Our aim with the show is to encourage the take up of physical activities and we want to work with partnership organisations who have the same objectives.

Ma Kelly is happy avoiding her responsibilities towards her boisterous step-grandchildren and living an easy life; after all, she needn't get out of her chair...but it's also quite lonely...until a young neighbour, Sakara turns up needing her help, and daughter Joan drops by and she's in tears, she's only fifty and the bus driver asked her for her bus pass!

The Three decide to unite on a mission to be fitter and healthier. It doesn't sound much fun to Ma Kelly, but the results are hilarious and she ends up going to the Games!

Interwoven with songs, and a dance or two, you may find yourself wanting to join them...

Plus tea and biscuits and the chance to have a go yourself to the strains of the music from the sixties.

For more information contact Victoria
ATTIC 020 8640 6800
info@attictheatrecompany.com
http://www.attictheatrecompany.com/

HELEN O'GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY

2011-01-22T11:18:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY TERM TIMES 10.30-12.30PM

The worlds Largest Drama Academy comes to the Nettlefold, offering a self development programme guarenteed to benefit your child.

Classes available in three groups

Lower primary 5-8 years

Upper Primary 9-11 years

Youth Theatre 12 years plus

The benefits are many:

speak and move confidently
answer in full sentences
feel good about themselves
improve their confidence
increase self-esteem
improve commitment
act in plays
work in group situations
meet new friends
discuss social issues
improve lsiteninf skills
encourage English language skills

Principal: Neil O'Gorman

21 Benhurst Gardens,

Croyden

Cr2 8NT

For details contact Neil on

Tel: 020 8239 0053

Email: slondon@helenogrady.co.uk

http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/

Zumba Classes starting!

2010-12-31T01:43:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Starting from next week a new class at The Nettlefold.

It's a ZUMBA class, and it's active, energetic and fun! The dance routines are easy and engaging and the music is latin based.

Classes are 1h long, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, every wednesday EXCEPT every 4th wednesday of the month.

If you are interested simply turn up on the day and speak to our ZUMBA teacher, Kathy Yvanovich.

Here are a few contacts should you want to find out more in advance:

Phone: 0207 737 6817

Mobile: 0775 3699 232

Email: fitness@kathyyvanovich.co.uk

Website: http://www.themindbodyandsoulcoach.co.uk/

Classes are £8 each but there is a discount should you buy 10 classes in advance.

"Ditch the workout - Join The Party! Get energized to hot, hypnotic, sexy Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. Suitable for all ages over-16, men and women, and levels of fitness - this is a calorie-burning, waist-whittling, dance blast you'll get hooked on!As these are new classes, they feature EASY TO FOLLOW moves."

Should you wish to find out a bit more about Zumba you can check the Wikipedia article here.

We hope you enjoy the party!

Pantomime! Gerry and the Dragon

2010-12-16T06:01:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody!

By now all of us are pretty busy (and probably somewhat tied up...) with Christmas shopping. Taking this into consideration, we are giving you ample time to come to The Nettlefold and watch the next production we're hosting: Gerry & The Dragon!

"Our next show is a family pantomime Gerry & The Dragon. It's the story of a lowly serf called Gerry who wants to become a Knight and win the hand of the fair damsel Dame Winnie. There will be heroes to cheer, villains to boo, songs to sing along with and lots of laughs for all the family We have now cast this show so the cast is closed (sorry!). The Cast will reopen again in February when we will start rehearsals for our Summer show (TBD). Feel free to register with us on our Contact page and we'll keep you in touch."

http://www.phoenixplayers.org.uk/

It's a family Panto! And it's by The Phoenix Players! If you've been here before for any of their other shows you know how great they were so you're probably gonna grab the phone right now and get some tickets.

(and so you should...)

Fortunately with success come more dates and times for the show so, this time round, we'll have 4 shows you can come and watch! Namely, on January 27th and 28th (Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm) and Saturday the 29th of Janurary 2011 (with a matinee at 2pm and a later show at 6pm).

You can purchase your tickets via the Phoenix Players website:
http://www.phoenixplayers.org.uk/

Or over the phone:
0781 832 3311

Tickets are £8 each for adults, £5 for concessions and family tickets are £20 (4 tickets, max 2 adults)
There are also discounts available for groups.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Disaster Relief Fundraising Variety Show

2010-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody!

Just to let you know that this saturday we're going to have another fundraiser here at the Nettlefold.

Attention!

Variety Show, Saturday 20th November 2010

Nettlefold Hall
1 Norwood High Street
West Norwood
SE27 9JX

Grenadian voluntary groups in London , supported by the High Commission for Grenada, invite you to its Variety Show in aid of Disaster Relief, on Saturday 20th November 2010.
On this night you will be entertained by a host of accomplished and up and coming artists.
Excellent Caribbean food will be available.

The organisers aim to raise funds to provide assistance in times of disaster in Grenada , Carriacou and Petit Martinique.

Your support would be greatly appreciated so come with your Family, Friends and colleagues and enjoy the Show.

If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please make your Cheque payable to “Grenada Disaster Relief Fund" and send it to the High Commission For Grenada, The Chapel, Archel Road, West Kensington, London , W14 9QH

Many thanks in advance for your support.
Tony Noel. Chairperson

Please click here to see the attached Flyer.

Many thanks!

Faiths Together In Lambeth

2010-11-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody!

Just to let you know that Faiths Together In Lambeth are promoting a Synagogue Visit and Faith Trail on the 27th of November 2010.

It will start at 11am at South London Liberal Synagogue, 1 Prentis Road, London, SW16 1QB.

For enquiries and resgistrations please use the following contacts:
email: ftil@hotmail.co.uk
phone: 0788 9221 847

Many thanks!

Fundraising Event - Stand Up, Be Counted! Part 2

2010-10-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

Stand Up, Be Counted! Part 2 - Fundraising Event

Welcome welcome!
Black History Month may be coming to a close but that doesn't mean events stop there!

On the 13th of November the Lewisham Black Fathers' Support Group comes to pay us a visit once again bringing with them a host of amazing performers:

Roger "more love" Robin
Carroll "i'm so sorry" Thompson
Victor "at the club" Evans
Plus
Soulcyde & Elements Band featuring Cutty Williams and Patrick Augustus

Doors open at 9pm with the show starting at 10pm sharp.
Show ends at 1am.
Tickets are £20 with food and drinks on sale on the night.

So, please come and join us! Don't miss this fantastic event!

"The Lewisham Way Youth & Community Centre is a voluntary project and a registered charity, established in the London Borough of Lewisham in 1973. The Centre is a well known and respected organisation that provides valuable services for the local community, especially for children and young people living in the borough. The Black Fathers' Support Group, established in May 2009, currently provides the salary for one teacher and has supplied uniforms forthe students at the Princess Diana of Wales School in Kololu, The Gambia, West Africa. The Black Fathers' Support Group is in the process of building our own school in Kololi, The Gambia, West Africa and this is our second fundraising event."
(taken from the poster above)

Here is our address and some other informationwe hope you might find useful:

The Nettlefold Hall/West Norwood Library
1 Norwood High Street
West Norwood
London
SE27 9JX

Rail: West Norwood Station (2min walk) or Tulse Hill (10min walk)
Nearest tube: Brixton
Buses: 2, 68, 196, 322, 468

We hope you'll join us for this great show!

KEEP MAKING MOViES FILM FESTIVAL

2010-09-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!
Just a few days to go before Black History Month kicks off!
As you probably know by now, we're going to have independent film festival here at the Nettlefold on Saturday the 2nd of October.

And not only will we be showing shorts from young black directors (and a feature length film by Wayne Saunders himself) but we're also holding a friendly competition called MAKE A FILM IN A DAY.

So, if you want to try and jump in (and you should!) here's some info:

KEEP MAKING MOViES FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday 2nd October 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ONPIIawfS0

Make A Film In A Day Competition

THE one hard and fast rule is this: EVERYTHING must be done WITHIN the 24-hour period. This includes filming, editing, production AND SUBMISSION.

Please remember this as you read on.

You MUST have registered your intent to compete before 27 September 2010 (keepmakingmovies@aol.com).

If you haven’t registered and then submit, your submission will not be counted.

Each entrant will receive an email on Thursday 30th September at 6.30pm telling you what you must include in the film.

KEEP MAKING MOViES make a film in a day competition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QxW4SPVtfA&feature=channel

Subscribe
http://www.youtube.com/user/KeepMakingMovies

Feel free to spread the word!!!
http://www.bosscrowns.co.uk/

Check it out new film THE VILLAGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDN3wqEC1Yo

CRUNCH Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt5TLl6DCro&feature=email

And
It’s Not Easy Music Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjd40c29EYk

Feel free to share with your friends and family
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrBossCrowns
http://www.pbshowfolio.com/profile/waynegordonsaunders
www.myspace.com/mrbosscrowns
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=645521635

Nothing Less Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8edHYNCvso

Wayne G Saunders and BossCrowns has made history by breaking intomainstream TV (ITVI) at prime time with a film about Girls and knives; "Good access - and great movie / story telling".
Guy Ker former Chief Operating Officer ITV NEWS BossCrowns Productions independent films have been shown in cinemas across the UK and Europe.
BossCrowns Drama and Video Production Workshops have trained and mentored over 1750 participants around the UK.

Chartist Rising: A play by Sam Dowling

2010-09-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

Chartist Rising: A play by Sam Dowling

This play looks at the achievement and life of William Cuffay. In 1839, William Cuffay, the son of a former slave joined the Metropolitan Tailors' Charter Association. He became an important figure in the Chartist movement in London, the first mass popular political movement in Britain, and was transported to Australia for allegedly planning an uprising against the British government.

School bookings: 1st, 5th, 8th and 15th of October

Times: 11am and 2pm

Evening shows: 15th and 16th of October

Times: 7.30pm

Venue: Nettlefold Hall

1 Norwood High Street

West Norwood

SE27 9JX

Rail: West Norwood

Bus: 2, 68, 196, 315, 322, 432, 468

Cost: £12.50 full price; £9.50 concessions

Bookings:

Phone 07906 136 958

or visit

www.hayleydtheatre.com

to buy tickets in advance.

Fast Approaching BHM 2010

2010-09-10T11:25:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

October is almost here and, as usual, we're going to have quite a handful of FREE events for you to come watch and enjoy!

Because this year's organization was somewhat different from previous years, it's been hard to gather the info about all the events we will be hosting throughout Lambeth. However, as soon as I manage to get hold of everything I will post it here for your convenience!

But here's a brief idea of some of the things you'll be able to see here at The Nettlefold:

October 1st
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)

FILM SCREENING

Friday 8th October 2010

JAMAICA FOR SALE
7.30pm
How the unsustainable expansion of tourism in Jamaica and selling off of its coast line is destroying communities.

October 2nd
FILM FESTIVAL
KEEP MAKING MOViES
6pm to 11pm
Presented by young multi talented Award Winning Filmmaker Wayne G Saunders this historical event will showcase some of the greatest, innovative and pioneering movies of our generation.
On the night entertainment will include music, food, drinks, film merchandise, photography and an inspirational talk for the next generation of promising filmmakers.

Note:
If you are an independent filmmaker enter our “make a film in a day” challenge and win a KEEP MAKING MOViES prize.
More info, click on the poster below

October 5th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)

October 8th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)

October 9th
CHILDREN'S THEATRE SHOW
WINSTON NZINGA
2pm to 3pm
Tickets: £5 each (£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card)
Winston Nzinga will perform a blend of traditional storytelling from the Caribbean using percussion, song and rhyme.

October 15th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
11am and 2pm
(school bookings only)

THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 - concession £9.50

October 16th
THEATRE PLAY
CHARTISTS RISING
7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 - concession £9.50

October 22nd
POETRY/SPOKEN WORD
POETIC ERUPTION
Music, poetry, spoken word. An evening filled with thought provoking performances, aiming at what Black Culture is today - and what it's mean to be in the future.

October 23rd
THEATRE PLAY
AFRICAN DIASPORA
7pm
Youth led theatre production of Caribbean and African Heritage. Uses time travel to explore History.

October 29th
FILM SCREENING
A SON OF AFRICA (Oluadah Equiano) & GOODBYE BAFANA (Nelson Mandela)
7pm
Two films about two key figures in history that raised the consciousness of humanity by looking at the shame of both slavery and Apartheid.

October 30th
FILM SCREENING
THE DHAMMA BROTHERS
7pm to 10pm
THE DHAMMA BROTHERS tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at Donaldson Correction Facility who enter into this arduous and intensive program. This film, with the power to dismantle stereotypes about men behind prison bars also, in the words of Sister Helen Prejean (Dead ManWalking), “gives you hope for the human race."

More information (and pics!) soon!

Be well!

Coming to the Nettlefold on the 23rd and 24th July 2010

2010-06-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

Mysticism....the spirits journey!

Written by Maskelah Baht-gavriel
Directed by Olateju Ojerinola

This is a theatrical production which portrays spirituality in a modern world through dance, poetry, singing and acting. A gripping masterpiece!

23rd July 8.30pm
24th July 2pm

Tickets £8 Free for under under 12's

Tickets/bookings call
Maskelah 07983 747 186
Teju 07908 174 859

Childrens Theatre production at Nettlefold on the 17th and 18th July 2010

2010-06-25T06:33:00.000-07:00

Magnetic Me!...and thinking your way to happiness.

We have a fabulous show coming to the Nettlefold Saturday 17th July at 7pm, and Sunday 18th July at 2pm and 5pm.

The most exciting stage show in London

Adapted by the Young & Talented group from the book `Magnetic Me'. Author Carine Wayne-Campbell

The Project:
Using the stimulus of Magnetic-Me!, the Young & Talented performing arts group devised their own play incorporating song and dance.The play was then scripted and will be performed to community and school audiences at the Nettlefold Hall Theatre in July. The aim of the project is to work with and through young people to breakdown destructive thought processes that keep them from reaching their full potential.

Whilst staging musicals is nothing new for performing arts schools, the innovation lies in the fact that the children, some of life’s best teachers, have taken the lead in every aspect of the show which, thanks to ‘Awards for All’, will have the look and feel of a fringe West End Show.

With the focus on the true meaning of the word ‘educate’ from the Latin ‘e-ducere’ meaning ‘to lead out’ - the Magnetic Me! show, whilst supporting the PSHE curriculum and embracing ‘Every Child Matters’, is all about effective learning by drawing out what is already within the students.

Tickets
£4 adults
£2 under 16's
Free for under 5's and OAP

For Tickets call
020 8556 5348 or 07890 017685
or visit http://www.magneticme.com/ or http://www.youngandtalented.co.uk/

The book will be on sale at the subsidised rate thanks to Awards for ALL.

Free book signing by the author

Do come along...it will be worth it!

The Nettlefold Children's Theatre Shows

2010-06-25T05:18:00.000-07:00

Children's Theatre Show 3rd July 2010 at 2pm

Winston Nzinga presents stories from the Caribbean performing a blend of traditional and contempory storytelling using music, song, call and response. An engaging and delightful show that will capitivate and inspire. For all the family with under 7's in particular.

Tickets are £5 each.£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free. Tickets can be obtained on the day.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:0207 926 8070
http://winstonnzinga.co.uk/
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Children's Theatre Show 12th June 2010 at 2pm

2010-06-08T06:10:00.000-07:00

Booster Cushion Theatre presents `Alan in Wonderland and The 3 Goats plus'

A comical mixture of retold stories, with a slice of Alice in Wonderland, a generous helping of goats and a 3.5 m concertina book.

For 3 to 93 year olds....plus you.

Satisfy your curiosty, come and see show

Tickets are £5 each.£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free. Tickets can be obtained on the day.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:0207 926 8070

CORY DOCTOROW TALK - Readers And Writers Festival, 8th May 2010, 7pm

2010-05-01T05:19:00.000-07:00

Hi!

It is indeed my great pleasure to let you all know that we are going to have Cory Doctorow joining us for a chat about his life and his work on Saturday the 8th of May 2010 at 7pm.

This is where you can find us:

The Nettlefold Hall (click for MAP)

1-5 Norwood High Street

West Norwood

London

SE27 9JX

Tentatively titled Future-Proof: The Time-Hacks and Life-Mods of Cory Doctorow, this talk, more than confuse your brain will take you through the wonders of one of the most ecletic writers of our time.

"Cory will be modding your reality at the mere price of your presence! Join him for tales of woe and wonder that will explore the realms of storytelling as techno-social activism; delving into creativity as symbiotic, crosscultural hacking; breaching the dangers and shelters of reason; examining the copy-wrongs of copy-right; transducing pathways to a post-scarcity world while pondering if truth is truly in sight? Be there and glimpse the future, right now…"

What it means: a witty and informative Q&A with an unusual author about some - perhaps - unusual themes...

Cory Doctorow (craphound.com) a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger -- the co-editor of Boing Boing (boingboing.net) and the author of the bestselling Tor Teens/HarperCollins UK novel LITTLE BROTHER. He is the former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. Born in Toronto, Canada, he now lives in London.

(photo by Joi Ito, Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

He will be here talking about his life, his work (his latest book - check out the pic below), digital rights and the future of the future. It's going to be a fun, provocative and insightful look into storytelling and technology.

Entry is FREE but we have a limited number of seats... so please book in advance!

email: readersandwriters@lambeth.gov.uk

phone: 020 7926 1075

This is your chance to meet this warm and clever writer, truly the voice of a new generation.

Cory is a pioneer of Creative Commons Licensing, making much of his work readily available for download for FREE on the internet.

(if you'd like to check out some of Cory's stuff I'd say click on OVERCLOCKED.)

(or LITTLE BROTHER... come on, you know you're curious...)

In 2007, Entertainment Weekly called him, "The William Gibson of his generation." He was also named one of Forbes Magazine's 2007/8/9/10 Web Celebrities, and one of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders for 2007.

Here's a bit I hacked from Cory's blog about his new novel FOR THE WIN:

'My next YA novel, For the Win, comes out in less than a month on May 11, and the early reviews have begun to show up. I'm especially delighted to have gotten my first-ever starred review in Booklist, which reads, in part, "Doctorow is indispensable. It’s hard to imagine any other author taking on youth and technology with such passion, intelligence, and understanding...Once again Doctorow has taken denigrated youth behavior (this time, gaming) and recast it into something heroic... With its eye-opening humanity and revolutionary zeal, this ambitious epic is well worth the considerable challenge." '

For more information please check Cory's blog.

Or his Wikipedia page.

This event is a part of the yearly Readers and Writers Festival held every May throughout Lambeth Libraries. Click HERE for the full program of events.

This event is held in partnership with Sci-Fi London. To check out their full list of events click HERE.

Children's Theatre Show 1st May 2010 at 2pm

2010-04-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

The Nettlefold brings you `How the Koala learnt to Hug' created by Steven Lee of the Peoples Theatre Company.

This comes from the magical new Book entitled How The Koala Learnt to Hug & Other Australian Fairytales'. This is a charming musical tale about the magic of family and, of course the importance of a nice warm hug!

We ask that you join us and a host of wonderful characters including Natascha the Witch, the reggae beavers and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging. All you need are your ears...and your arms

For all ages and adults too.

Tickets are £5 each.£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free. Tickets can be obtained on the day

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:0207 926 8070

Follow the link for more info http://www.ptc.org.uk/

Stand Up, Be Counted! - Fundraising Event, Sat. 24th, 7.30pm to 1am

2010-04-16T03:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

Hope you can all join us for this Funraising Event we're hosting on the 24th. The proceedings will go towards building a school in The Gambia.

Please check the poster below for more info:

Tickets are £30 and include buffet dinner, raffle and plenty of performers throughout the night.

For more info please contact:
Lewisham Way Centre Black Fathers' Support Group
0208 692 1577

Click HERE to be able to take a closer look at the poster.

Tickets are limited so book early!

Enjoy the show!

Whippersnappers Talent Show, 7th May 2010

2010-04-13T07:03:00.001-07:00

Hi everybody,

On the 7th of May we will be hosting WHIPPERSNAPPERS TALENT SHOW!!

So, if you'd like to be performing on that evening you need to get in touch with Whippersnappers on

Email: info@whippersnappers.org

Phone: 07722909520

Facebook: Whippersnappers Youth Department

Whippersnappers are based at the Brockwell LIDO, Dulwich Road, SE24 0PA.

And there's a £100 cash prize for the winner of the 3 shows!

Doors open at 7.30pm and there's a £2 entry fee.

Click HERE to take a closer look at this poster.

We hope to see you there!

Good luck!

WINSTON NZINGA SHOW CANCELLED!!

2010-04-06T07:06:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody,
Sorry for the bad news but we've had to CANCEL the Winston Nzinga Children's Show for the 10th of April...

Therefore there will be no Children Show this month... sorry...

The next show will be on the 1st of May and is called:
How The Koala Learnt To Hug
by
The People's Theatre Company

I'll be posting some more info soon.

Thanks!

Magic Show - 20th March

2010-03-10T02:03:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!
Amigo's Magic of the World Famous Magic Circle is hoping to conjure up a bit of West Norwood Magic to help with the refurbishment of a community building (F.F.W.P.U) in South London. Simon will be pulling out all the tricks on Saturday the 20th of March with two shows, in the Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library (1 Norwood High Street SE27).

Both Stage Shows will be great fun and entertainment for all the family and will last for one hour. Tickets are £5 each (children under two free to sit on parents laps) and all money raised will go to charity. The first show will start at 11am and the second show at 1pm. All children will receive a bunny copter and sweets after the show.

Tickets will be available on the day however last time both shows sold out so to avoid disappointment, please call to reserve your tickets on

0208 480 8176
or email us:
simonrosselli@themagiccircle.co.uk

Highlights of the show to include:

One lucky person to be cut in half
Live animals to appear from thin air
Incredible Head Shrinking and Expanding Illusion
Magic Before your very Eyes
Audience Participation
Great Fun for all the Family
Seeing is Believing

Phoenix Players and Snowy White

2010-02-20T06:53:00.000-08:00

I missed it but I heard so many good things about it that I decided there and then to do a post about it!

Kindly, Justine Knight sent me some pics that I'll treat you to. And you'll either recognise them (if you were one of the lucky ones to watch the show...) or you won't recognise them and, in that case, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that you'll be able to watch their next show - HALF A SIXPENCE from the 9th to the 11th of September 2010.
Also here at the Nettlefold.

It's easy to know when there was a good show.
People tell you about it.
And they tell you with enthusiasm.
And when EVERYBODY keeps mentioning how good it was, well... that's when you're happy to have been part of the process of making it happen (however little...)

Bringing someone new onboard is always a strange process. There are needs to be met, expectations on both sides, things to learn, things to share. I guess there's always a little bit of anxiety since neither knows what they can really count on.

If things go well, if trust is placed and met on both sides then we can only but look at the future in a positive light.

Personally I'd like to see more community stuff happening in the Nettlefold. We have our fair share already (and not much more available space left...) but it's always nice when we can accomodate something so actively targeted at the local community as the Phoenix Players.

If you are curious and want to know a bit more about them (or join!) just click on the link for Phoenix Players. You'll have plenty of information (and more pictures!) about their ongoing activities, past and upcoming shows.

And, if you have Facebook, just search Phoenix Players - Drama.

So, big thanks to Justine Knight and Debbie Featherstone for liaising with us and putting on such a great show!

Thanks to Mark that designed the lighting for that play and that held the fort while I was away.

Thanks to Joanne that did all those extra hours so that the show could go on.

And thanks to Phoenix Players for being kind and professional and thoroughly having and sharing fun with all of us.
We look forward seeing you again!

Krazy Kat's Goldilocks, Saturday, 6th March 2010, 2pm

2010-02-08T07:05:00.000-08:00

Even though we're still a month away, we thought it best just to give you ample time to come round and grab some tickets for the next Children's Show here at the Nettlefold.

The show starts at 2pm on the 6th of March 2010 and will run for about an hour.

We're very happy to have Krazy Kat Theatre Company back with us!

"Whilst doing battle with her laundry, Goldilocks decides to set off for an adventure in the woods.
Little does she realise that by the end of the day she will have met so many bears… But how many bears are there, and where are they all going?
Join Kinny Gardner in a highly diverting look at the old favourite with Krazy
Kat’s unpredictable mix of silly puppets, even sillier singing and lots of Sign Language."

Directed by Caroline Parker
Designed by Chris de Wilde
Artistic Director Kinny Gardner
Associate Director Darren Cheek

Click HERE if you'd like to see a small promotional video about Krazy Kat Theatre Company.

Contact details
Email: krazykattheatre@ntlworld.com
Telephone: 01273 692552

For 3 to 10 year olds.

Tickets are £5 each.

£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

We are usually open between 9am and 5pm, monday to saturday but these times may vary according the the usage of our space for hire so be sure to give us a ring before you come to pay us a visit!

West Norwood Library Centre
1 Norwood High St
West Norwood
London
SE27 9JX

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-15T03:01:00.000-08:00

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May this season be peaceful, heart warming and fulfilling. May 2010 bring health and happiness to you and all of your loved ones.
And good things to us all.

Peace

Snowy White And The Seven Hillbillies

2009-12-14T07:08:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!

We hope that you are enjoying the holidays.

And, if you're thinking of coming to see a play with us at some point in the near future here is our next suggestion!

Phoenix Players Present The Family Pantomime

Snowy White and the Seven Hillbillies

A Pantomime Western

by David Armitt

Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January 2010 at 7.30pmSaturday 30th January 2010 at 1.30pm and 5.30pm

A new take on ‘Snow White’ that remains faithful to the much loved story. A trouser-wearing tomboy version of ‘Snow’ White meets an outlaw called ‘Rob’ Hood, and gold mining hillbilly brothers! Also in the mix is a leggy outlaw gang, a bevy of saloon gals, two comic hit-men, a sisterhood of Witches and a dancing cow! All are presided over by a busty blond dame called Dolly Pardon. Yee Ha!!!

BOX OFFICE: 020 8 405 4461
or book online at:
http://www.phoenixplayers.org.uk/

Adults £9
Concessions £6.00 - Concessions are OAPs, Unemployed, Students and Children under 16.
Family ticket - £22
(2 Adults 2 children or 1 Adult and 3 children)
Discounts are available for group bookings of 10 or more. Please enquire at time of booking.

We hope to se you all soon!
Happy Holidays!

Seasonal Gift Fair

2009-12-04T02:50:00.000-08:00

Hi!
Christmas is just round the corner and this time you can find some help with your shopping here at the Nettlefold .

On the 12th of December, from 12pm until 7pm, we’re going to host a Seasonal Gift Fair with all manner of arts, crafts and delicacies!

(click on the images for more details)

Entry fees:
Adults £4
Children £2
Under 7’s and over 65’s FREE

Tickets will be sold on the day.

For more info please click on:

http://www.the-am-group.com/sgf/

Happy shopping!

Big Book Of Tall Tales

2009-11-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!

This coming saturday we're going to have another of our wonderful children's shows!

This time round we're going to have Booster Cushion Theatre presenting:

BIG BOOK of TALL TALES!

"Lost words. Stolen pictures. The Big Book (6ft) needs to find another story.
A comical show with mime, voice and sign language.
For 5 to 9 year olds.
Wear your favourite colour."

For 5 to 9 year olds.

Tickets are £5 each.

£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).

Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:

0207 926 8070

West Norwood Library Centre

1 Norwood High St

West Norwood

London

SE27 9JX

See you there!

Black History Month and Celebrating Age Links

2009-11-01T03:01:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody,
Since both Black History Month and Celebrating Age Festival have now finished I'm posting here the links to the brochures in case you want to go back and check on those wonderful programs!

Black History Month 2009
and
Celebrating Age 2009

Cheers!

BHM Events - The Final Week

2009-10-19T02:07:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody and welcome to our last week of BHM events!

We were hoping to have still two other events for you (that weren't a part of the BHM brochure) but, alas they are not going to happen... during October.

So keep dipping into our blog... maybe in november or december we will have some more events for you!

(we're on the process of sorting out new dates for these events)

Thursday 29th October
African and Caribbean Healthy Living Day
10am – 3pm.
Nettlefold Hall
Diabetes UK are hosting a free African and Caribbean Healthy Living Day open to those with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes on. Talks will be given on diabetes; stroke and heart disease with a healthy Caribbean cook and eat session run by Chef Barrington Palmer.
For further information please call Juliet Enever at
020 7424 1108
or email
juliet.enever@diabetes.org.uk

Saturday 31st October - NOT TAKING PLACE
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3rd October, 1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall.
To book please email at
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

(the Quilt Project will continue in November though at this point we're still unsure if it will resume in the Lower Hall here at The Nettlefold or in West Norwood Library's Exhibition Room. I'll post any changes/dates as soon as I know. Cheers!)

We hope you have enjoyed our Black History Month!

BHM Events - Week Four

2009-10-09T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody and welcome to our fourth week of BHM Events!

This week we're going to have plenty of theatre to watch, also a fim screening and, of course, the ongoing Lambeth Quilt project!

Friday 23rd October and Saturday 24th October
African Diaspora
7.30pm Nettlefold Hall
£5 per person

Cross generational show suitable for all the family and don't forget to invite Grandparents too. African Diaspora is a youth led theatre production, helping young people from African and Caribbean Heritage explore image, identity and community cohesion in the 21st Century. Using time travel to explore history, and including music, dance and comedy, this show engages young
people from the outset and leaves them enriched and more knowledgeable. This production is currently funded by the charity A Glimmer of Hope and is touring London secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and theatres.
To book tickets call Whippersnappers on
0207 738 66 33
or visit our website
www.whippersnappers.org

Saturday 24th October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1 – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3rd October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Sat 24th Oct
The Leopard and The Drum
2.30pm Nettlefold Hall
£5.00 per person

"The Leopard and The Drum" - A family showsuitable for nursery, reception and primary aged children.

Osebo the Leopard had the biggest and loudest drum in the whole of the rain forest. He was the envy of all the other animals but the only problem was that he wouldn’t let anyone have a go on his drum, not even Nyame the sky god. Who will bring Nyame the Sky God Osebo’s big and loud drum? Will it be the elephant, monkey, snake or tortoise? A traditional Ashante tale brought to life through inter-active music, drama and dance.

To book tickets call Whippersnappers on
020 7738 6633
or visit our website
www.whippersnappers.org

Saturday 24 October
‘Brukdown Estate’
6pm Nettlefold Hall
Explores the life experiences of young people, living in inner city London in the 21st Century.
A film made by the Whippersnapper Youth Department and filmed in the style of an urban soap opera. Funded by The Lambeth Youth Opportunity Fund.
Tickets: £2.50
to book call Whippersnappers on
0207 738 66 33

Saturday 24th October
Noh Budget Films Presents - Da Playas Klub
8pm Nettlefold Hall
Admission free
Performances, Film Screenings, Live Music, Poetry, Spoken Word, CD Rom Demonstration, Audience Participation, Discussion, Debate, Exploration and Laughter!! A fun packed evening based around sexual health issues amongst young men.
Buses: 2, 322, 468, 68 196 215 468
Train: West Norwood B.R

Come and see & hear what young men are saying about their thoughts feelings and concerns to sexual health issues.
For further information please contact Tony Cealy on
07956 877358
or
info@nohbudgetfilms.freeserve.co.uk
Take care out there!

And that's it for this week!
See you all on the next!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Last Week

2009-10-07T10:13:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

We hope you have been enjoying all the events so far!

As you know, this will be our last week of events with the screening of Jacques Tati's Monsieur Hulot's Holiday on Monday the 26th and the New Foxtrot Serenaders concert on Thursday the 29th.

Monday 26 October 1.30 pm
“MONSIEUR HULOT’S HOLIDAY”
Jacques Tati. An accident prone bachelor
arrives at a sea side resort and unwittingly
causes havoc for himself and everyone else.

Thursday 29 October, 1.30-3.30pm
NEW FOXTROT SERENADERS
A much requested return of this favourite
band. With music from the 20s, 30s and
40s. Dance or just listen and enjoy.

We hope you have enjoyed the events so far!

Don't forget that, every week, both here at The Nettlefold and at the Library there are other activities for you to enjoy!

See you soon!

BHM Events - Week Three

2009-10-02T06:04:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

Welcome back for yet another week of BHM events!

Don't forget to check the brochure (you can just click the link on the upper right corner of this webpage) for the full scope of what Lambeth Libraries have to offer you!

Friday 16 October
Travelling Films: ‘Unheard Voices’
8pm Nettlefold Hall
This documentary produced by Noh Budget
Films looks at four teenage fathers who give
their unique views on fatherhood, sex and
relationships; fathers who feel that they have,
until now, been categorised as 'unheard voices'

Admission free

Saturday 17th October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will
be hosting a series of intergenerational
workshops in October to create a
reminiscence quilt that reflects and
records the diversity and history of
Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays
through October starting Saturday 3
October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Saturday 17 October
Health and Wellbeing Day for all the family
1.30pm – 6pm Nettlefold Hall
Shaka services –yoga and relaxation taster
sessions, face painting and much more,
come along and join in this family day

To book for all events please contact:
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

That's it! Next week there will be more!

Enjoy!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Third Week

2009-10-02T05:48:00.000-07:00

And the third week is on the go!

Monday 19 October, 1.30-3.30pm
‘PORTRAIT OF MY LOVE’
A cabaret in song from our artists Linda Watts, Carol Ann Wells, Del Bearfoot, featuring some of the greatest love songs from the 50s and others.

All events are free!

Enjoy!

CRUNCH

2009-10-02T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

Just thought I'd post here the poster for the film we will be screening tomorrow at 7.30pm here at the Nettlefold.
We're going to have the director with us for some Q& A and you'll have plenty of opportunities to chat and interact!

If you want to book tickets (and they are free!) simply email:

blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk

or telephone

020 7926 1075

Children's Show - Winston Nzinga - Sat 3rd October 2009

2009-09-25T03:58:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody and welcome to yet another children's show here at The Nettlefold!

On Saturday the 3rd of October 2009 at 2pm The Nettlefold proudly presents Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, song, riddle, call and response whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion. An engaging delight!

For all the family especially under 7’s.
Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

West Norwood Library Centre
1 Norwood High St
West Norwood
London
SE27 9JX

Hope to see you all soon!

Celebrating Age Festival - The Second Week

2009-09-25T03:41:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

Time flies and we're already getting ready for this second week of events!

Monday 12 October, 1.30-3.30pm
LINE DANCE
Joey is your host – beginners half hour slot. No partners needed, come and try out or listen, and meet new friends.

Thursday 15 October, 1.30-3.30pm
“CELEBRATE COMPOSERS”
Handel, Purcell, Mendelssohn and Haydn are just four of the composers celebrating anniversaries this year. Our artists will bring a selection from these composers and some surprises too.

All events are free.

Don't forget to check the brochure (just click on the link under INFO, on the upper left corner of the page) for more events!

Enjoy!

Celebrating Age Festival - The First Week

2009-09-25T03:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

Keeping in tune with the tradition of IOctober being our busiest month of the year, we are proud to be hosts to yet another great score of events for this year's Celebrating Age Festival!

Two events on this second week of october (though it's the first of the festival for us...). The screening of Breakfast At Tiffany's and the return of Dizzy duet of Richard and Polly.

Monday 5 October, 1.30-3.30pm
“BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS”
With Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard and Mickey Rooney. A true classic, based on Truman Capote's book. 1961 Oscar for the song “Moon River”.

Synopsis
Struggling writer Paul Varjak moves into a New York apartment building and becomes intrigued by his pretty, quirky neighbor Holly Golightly. Holly's lifestyle confuses and fascinates Paul; in public she flits through parties with a sexy, sophisticated air, but when they're alone she changes into a sweetly vulnerable bundle of neuroses.

Thursday 8 October, 1.30-3.30pm
DIZZY
A popular return by Richard & Polly
presenting a multi instrument and
keyboard programme of hit themes from
the 60s, 70s and 80s. Listen and dance to
this popular duo.

All events free.

For more information please check the Celebrating Age Festival 2009 Brochure (link under INFO)

Enjoy!

BHM Events - Week Two

2009-09-25T01:56:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

Welcome to week two of our wonderful Black History Month!

This week will mainly focus on film with the screening of ‘Groove Roots’ and ‘House Of Sugar’ on friday and "People, Signs and Resistance In Brixton from the late 50s to the present day".
Both screenings are free so make sure you grab a seat before they run out!

Also, don't forget to join the weekly Quilt Project in which the fabric of history gets woven with the threads of reminiscence.

Friday 9 October
Travelling Films: ‘Groove Roots’ & ‘House Of Sugar’
7pm Nettlefold Hall
‘Groove Roots’ is a documentary produced by the Octavia Foundation which works to support local communities in Central and West London. It traces the evolution of Ladbroke Grove from the 1958 race riots to the present day and includes the historical development of the Nottinghill Carnival.

‘House of Sugar’ contemplates upon the opulent lifestyle of the slave-owning planters in Jamaica. 17th and 18th century antiques discovered on the island provide clues to their riches and offer further insight onto the periods examined.

Admission free
Licensed bar

Saturday 10 October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth. Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3 October, 1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Saturday 10 October
Travelling Films: ‘People, Signs and Resistance In Brixton from the late 50s to the present day’
7pm Nettlefold Hall
Clovis Salmon aka ‘Sam the Wheels’ has captured accounts of everyday life, protest and people, the struggles and joys of those times, seen without it being contaminated by a media agenda and acts as a catalyst for a community arts and heritage collaboration.

Admission free
Licensed bar

To book for all events please contact:

blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk

or telephone

020 7926 1075

And thus we complete our second week of BHM events!

Enjoy!

BHM Events - Week One

2009-09-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

As you all know October is Black History Month. And, as always, The Nettlefold will be one of the focal points of Lambeth Libraries all round celebrations.

Because there are so many events we have chosen to do two things:

Make the poster available online for you to see the full range of events offered
and
Do a weekly post ahead of schedule about the events we are going to host here at The Nettlefold.

And so, without further ado...

Friday 2 October
Lambeth Black History Month Launch
7pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Archives invites you to join us for the official launch of Black HistoryMonth 2009. The evening will be a celebration of Black literature and arts, and will include performances from Lady S, a popular and well established poet, and presents on
Nomad Radio. Also appearing on the night will be Churchboyz, a gospel tribute band. Seeing them perform live is to witness a slice of black British history in action because the band serves as a reminder of the great musical heritage of Black Britons. This is an invitation only event with
limited seating.

To get an invitation please email Lambeth Libraries at blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

Saturday 3 October
The Lambeth Quilt – Our Quilt
1pm – 3pm Nettlefold Hall
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergenerational workshops in October to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth.
Sessions will take place on Saturdays through October starting Saturday 3 October, 1 – 3pm Nettlefold Lower Hall

Saturday 3 October
Children’s theatre with Winston Nzinga
2pm Nettlefold Hall
Under 7s show
The Nettlefold proudly present Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean that will fill our eyes and hearts with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, riddle, call and response and song whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion.

To book tickets please ring
0207 926 80 70

Saturday 3 October
‘Crunch’
7.30pm Nettlefold Hall
Come and join us for the screening of Wayne G Saunders new film “Crunch” along with
some of his shorts and a special performance.
Admission free
Licensed bar

To book please contact:
blackhistorymonth@lambeth.gov.uk
or telephone
020 7926 1075

Don't forget you can also click on the link under INFO to check all the BHM events available throughout Lambeth Libraries!

And this complete's our very first week of BHM events!
Enjoy!

Saville Magic!

2009-07-30T01:57:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

I hope you are all enjoying the summer!

As you might now, August is the only month in the year where we here at The Nettlefold take a break from the children's shows and prepare for the busy months ahead (yes, we have Black history Month coming up and this year we've got lots of wonderful films (all free...) for you.

But, in September, we resume our monthly children's show with none other than Ian Saville, magician extraordinaire!!

Ian Saville's Magic Show is aimed at children aged four to ten (and their grown-up friends)

So here are all the details you want to know:

Saville Magic
Nettlefold Hall
Saturday, the 12th of September 2009, 2pm
1 Norwood High Street
(same building as West Norwood Library)
London
SE27 9JX

Here. You can check it on this MAP!

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre)
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

And here's some info on Ian and his show:

'Meet Reginald, the bravest piece of rope in show business. Thrill to the exploits of Rupert, the extraordinary teddy-rabbit escapologist. Join in with the collective creation of a fully working magic spell. Discover the perils of rising-finger illness. In other words, enter the wonderful world of Saville Magic.'

"...With his child-like imagination and intuitive rapport with the audience, Saville's magic really captures the children, - low key, apparently simple tricks which they can't quite get to the bottom of, and wonderful joining in. "
The Scotsman

"If you've never seen Ian in action with an audience you've missed a real treat. He never fails to entertain with a show that suits all ages, and keeps you guessing at all times. "
Michael Rosen, Writer, performer, broadcaster.

"Ian has a unique talent for entertaining. His humour keeps young and old captivated. Couple this with an expertise in magic that confounds the senses, and you have a performer who is unforgettable"
Mike Dalton,
Director, Pop-up theatre for children.

"Ian Saville
Provides kids with a gentle traville
Through the lands and hands of a magician"
John Hegley

'Saville Magic has been performed at theatres, arts centres, festivals and playgroups throughout Britain.'

For more information simply click on the link below:
http://www.savillemagic.co.uk/

Happy holidays!

Winston Nzinga

2009-06-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it than with lots of songs and stories?!

On the 4th of July the Nettlefold will proudly present Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyteller from the Caribbean that will fill our eyes and hearts with a blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling with music, riddle, call and response and song whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion.

"The enthusiasm, excitement, energy and education that Winston generated was inspirational. "All Saints' C.E. Primary School, Staffordshire.

Winston Nzinga
Nettlefold Hall
Saturday, the 4th of July 2009
2pm
1 Norwood High Street
(same building as West Norwood Library)
London
SE27 9JX.

Here. You can check it on this MAP!

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Some information on Winston:

“Performance artist Winston Nzinga is an accomplished African-Caribbean percussionist, dancer, singer and teacher. He has worked and performed extensively in the UK, Africa and the Caribbean.”
“Winston’s interest in percussive music began at the age of 12 when he joined the Boys’ Brigade. After just two years involvement he was made lead drummer. During this time he was also invited to join the drum and dance company Ekome. He spent two years with the company touring the UK – at one time he even took part in the Miss Tunisia beauty contest (playing drums that is, not as one of the contestants!).”

“It was through Ekome, Winston met his teacher of eight years, Mario Diekuuruh, the artistic director of Dagarti Arts and he joined the company in 1979.
Mario and Dagarti allowed him to further his percussive skills and knowledge of northern Ghanaian music and dance. He performed at festivals, community events, colleges and ran workshops at the Albany community centre and the Deptford Academy of music.”

“By the late 1980s, Winston was developing his educational work. He visited Ghana in 1986 for a field trip and later that year was also invited to Ireland to advise the Irish Government on African arts, as well as to train an African based Irish artist. From 1988, Winston has been involved in the Arts Education for Multicultural Society, working in education nationally but focusing his work in Cheshire and Staffordshire. Also in this year he attended a training course with the Black Arts Development Trust.”

“In the 1990s, he toured with the artist H Patten in his ‘Ina de Wildanis’ show, worked extensively with both Commonlore storytellers and Spud and Yam duo. He also toured the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and appeared at the Scottish Storytelling Festival on several occasions. In 2001, he was invited to work with the British Forces Education Service in German British based schools. He has also advised Arts Council, England, on policies for its multicultural projects.”

“Winston’s workshops combine a blend of traditional and contemporary dance rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean in a unique presentational style, spicing his rich vocals with traditional AfricanCaribbean rhythms. An inspirational storyteller who delves into different cultures, he aims to involve all students, regardless of age, to understand their common heritage through presentation and participation. His workshops place the emphasis on interaction, so we ask that you provide an intimate environment in which Winston and the participants can engage successfully.”

More info on:

http://www.musicforchange.org/pages/winston.htm

Big Goldilocks And The 3 Bears Plus...

2009-05-23T05:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome everybody to another amazing Children's Show here at The Nettlefold Hall!

We're almost in June and we all know that the weather is getting better and better and that we all love going for walks in the park and swimming with the sky above us and cycle around the neighbourhood and do all kinds of out doors activities.

But...

We miss that sense of being told a story around a fireplace and it being something secret and special and just for us, separated for a few moments from the rest of the world.

And, it was thinking of you and your expectations that we are pleased to host another fantastic Children's Show here at The Nettlefold.

(and if you were here for last month's show I'm sure you'll be happy to know that Booster Cushion is back with us...)

Big Goldilocks And The Three Bears Plus...
(a BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE production)

("a six foot book. A six foot plus Goldilocks. A cloudy ARC. Twenty plus animals. A six foot plus Teddy Boy, plus participation. Add up to make a comical, physical show for four year olds plus... you!")

Now comes the easy part. Just follow these easy steps.

1 - Go to the nearest kitchen and grab a calendar (nevermind if it's not your calendar or even your kitchen - this is important stuff!)

(and you can always invite them...

(hint, hint!)

2 - Grab a pen from the nearest pen holder, desk or messy drawer (it's in there! I'm sure of it!) that you can find.

3 - Look at the calendar with your eyes open.

(this is extremely important for sometimes people look at things with their eyes closed and then, of course, they don't see anything at all - it can be very confusing)

4 - With your pen, mark a clear circle around the 8th of June 2009.

(we don't want next year's calendars or any old ones. We demand up to date stuff because this is serious business)

(and don't forget to open it on the month of JUNE)

5 - Now make a little note on the side:

Goldilocks

Nettlefold Hall

Book me a ticket on

0207 926 8070

Thanks!

So, in sum. On Saturday, the 8th of June 2009, at 2pm, you've got to be at The Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood Hight Street (same building as West Norwood Library), London, SE27 9JX.

It's very simple!

And here's some more info for you. If you read all the way up to here I'm sure you'll be interested in some more details:

http://www.booster-cushion.co.uk/

Pictures and text copyright Booster Cushion Theatre.

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Comic Writing For The Mid-Life Crisis

2009-05-12T06:31:00.000-07:00

This coming Thursday the 14th of May, the Nettlefold is proud to present two of Britain's greatest comedians, Arthur Smith and Mark Steel.

We've all heard about them.
Be it watching Grumpy Old Men, or going to the West End to see An Evening With Gary Lineker, or reading a certain weekly column in The Independent, or simply listening to Radio 4.

Or reading books.

After all, Arthur Smith's autobiography My Name Is Daphne Fairfax and Mark Steel's What's Going On? are up and about allowing us to enter a bit more into their unpredictably clever minds.

So don't miss this opportunity to see them both live!

Tickets are free but you will need to book in advance!

Call on: 020 7926 1075

or write to: readersandwriters@lambeth.gov.uk

to book!

(to tell you the truth we don't exactly know what's going to happen here. This is a bit like the weather. We may try to predict but being there is something else entirely....)

Come and join us and two grumpy comedians with plenty to say!

(you might find that they're not so crazy after all...)

Current affairs! Life! The universe!

You name it!

(and why wearing eye patches is no longer a synonym of being dangerously fashionable...)

(well... maybe it never was...)

A Charmed Life

2009-05-02T02:49:00.000-07:00

Film Showing with Introduction by Patrick Vernon

Friday 8 May 2009, 7pm @ The Nettlefold Hall

A documentary film charting the life of Eddie Martin Noble (1917-2007), it examines personal historical perspectives on issues around colonisation of the Caribbean and racial inequality in post-war Britain.

The film raises issues of the legacy of the Windrush Generation in Britain as Eddie, a RAF Pilot, comes to terms with a post war reality.

In this fascinating film, the story of Eddie Noble becomes a story for us all and inspired the book Small Island by Andrea Levy.

Join Director Patrick Vernon as he introduces ‘A Charmed Life’.

To book a FREE ticket contact Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival on 020 7926 1075 or email readersandwriters@lambeth.gov.uk

Little Red Riding Hood & Friends

2009-04-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome! Welcome!

Welcome everybody to the next, upcoming, impending, just-about-to-get-here, state of the art Nettlefold Children's Show!

May is approaching as we all know thanks to that wonderful tool dubbed "the calendar".

And, because we think that tradition can be a helpful thing, we are thus continuing ours monthly with this next show.

So extract a couple of colourful markers and circle the following date:

Saturday, 2pm, the 2nd of May 2009

For that's where you can come and watch...

(drum roll...)
(and another drum roll... we like to keep the suspense going...)

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & FRIENDS
a BOOSTER CUSHION THEATRE production.

This is what they have to say about it:

"A comical mixture of Fairy Tales with audience participation and mime. Our hero meets The Pop Star Cinderella and a Vegetarian Wolf. For 4 year olds plus... Bring your own carrots. A very flexible show with versions for preschool to 11 year olds."

You can find more info here:

http://www.booster-cushion.co.uk/

Pictures and text copyright Booster Cushion Theatre.

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card
(which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:
0207 926 8070

Petrushka & The Mysterious Magician

2009-04-11T03:01:00.001-07:00

This coming Saturday, at 2pm, the 11th of April 2009, The Nettlefold Hall will be hosting its regular Children’s Show:

PETRUSHKA & THE MYSTERIOUS MAGICIAN
by
KRAZY KAT Theatre Company

“Set in an old Russian fair, the story is told of a Mysterious Travelling Magician Showman and the intrigues amongst his almost-living puppets, most particularly the naughty and irrepressible Petrushka.

Packed with theatrical visual effects, featuring 15 puppets, and using Sign Language throughout, this inventive and original two person romp features witty and elegant music by Robert Orledge and lyrics by Stephen Wyatt.

This show lasts 50 minutes and is suitable for 3-7 year olds, their family and friends.”

Pictures and text copyright Krazy Kat Theatre.

Tickets are £5 each.
£4.50 with Lambeth Leisure Card (which can be obtained at any Lambeth Leisure Centre).
Children under 2 go free.

Any other queries/box office, please ring us on:

0207 926 8070