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- The play is now going to be on in May. Dates are May 21st (7:30), May 22nd (7:30), and May 23rd (2pm and 7:30). The recently intended dates had to be postponed due to cast illness. The play takes place at Matthew Boulton's Soho House where his friends and colleagues in the Lunar Socety are gsthering for dinner and a series of talks and experiments. Things though do not go according to plan with a turn of events leading to revelastions and startling discoveries! The play is fictional, although based on real characters and their lives, and is a light hearted melodramatic look at these great men from the Midlands. There are also some terrific songs included as well!
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- The Society is embarking on a project to capture the memories of Heathans from the postwar period to the current day. A time that has seen great changes with the influx of people from may different countries making their home here. We are looking to feature stories on a website and also in a travelling exhibition. In addition to "life" stories we are also focussing on a history of the annual Carnival in Balsall Heath and people's thoughts on food! The multi-cultural nature of the area means there is a rich variety of food and we are intending to produce a recipe book and a display with the best thoughts and anecdotes about this subject. The first story from a Heathan is on the Heathans Remember page - courtesy of Mr D. Dulson.
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- The Tales Out Of School book is selling well and getting many favourable comments and reviews. Following the recent launch at the Victorian Classroom we are promoting the book at Balsall Heath Library on Saturday November 28th from 11 till 4:30. There will be readings from the book and a chance to buy copies at a special discount price of £7.50.
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- The Monday Genealogy sessions at The Venture ended a while ago but are now restarting at a new venue. Balsall Heath Library will be hosting the sessions which will provide expert guidance on all aspects of genealogy. There is access to Ancestry and Midlands Historical Data (with guidance) plus chance to seek advice from how to start to how to break through the "brick wall". The cost is just £2 per person and sessions run from 10 till 12 on the following Mondays:
23rd November
7th December
21st December
There will be further dates in January and hopefully each month after that. Dates will be posted on here as soon as confirmed or come along and check.
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- The Lunar Walk took place on September 20th and was a huge success on a glorious British Summer day. Remember them?!....
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