Pantomime! Gerry and the Dragon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!