Latest Events in Centre(March Updated)

Sunday Skate is your cool down to your weekend! Whether you're a beginner or spinning out of control, this session will make you feel like you're at a roller disco every week. Our eclectic mix of music includes funk, soul, hip-hop, RnB, dance to ragga and soca. We bring the vibes every time! Marshall's are on hand to unofficially coach you, with any tricky moves you want to master or just to roll forward. We grow as a community and this vibe is what makes our skate collective so unique. Skate Hire available to pre-book. Reserve your place here to guarantee entry and to reserve your skate size. Pay on the door cash or bank transfer. Prices: Adult £5, children (under 16) £3. Skate hire £3. N ote: To reserve a skate size please tick skate hire and choose your size. If there are any issues with your size we will email you. Skate Hire closes 48hrs before the event, so Friday at 4pm. If you have any quries please email pprollers7@gmail.com Free parking is available on site. Please use a parking bay or you may get clamped. Information Source: Potternewton Rollers | eventbrite

Get ready for an exciting showcase of diverse cultures, talents, and traditions from around the world! UWC Atlantic is proud to present the International Show, an event that celebrates the diversity and beauty of unique cultures through music, dance, and art. For over 30 years, the International Show has been an important event in the College, a global stage where we share our diverse cultures and deepen our connection with our amazing local community. We sincerely invite you to come and join us for this unique and vibrant celebration of diversity! We can’t wait to see you at the St Donat's Art Centre on the 9th of March 2025 at 14:15 to celebrate with us. We hope to see you there! Information Source: UWC Atlantic | eventbrite

🦉 Early Bird 10% discount for the first 5 tickets! 🦢 If you've ever thought you might like to try painting birds but are not sure how to go about it, in this class we'll be focusing on techniques perfect for beginners to get you started on your journey! Cuckmere Haven nature reserve is a habitat for so many different birds, making it a perfect place to learn. The class will be hosted in the cosy barn at the Visitors Centre & we will be drawing and painting from photo reference. However during the break or before or after the workshop, the nature reserve is just on the doorstep to have an explore and see some of the birds! What we'll be doing:🖌️ Watercolour techniques We will start by learning basic watercolour techniques such as painting feathers, block shapes, eyes, wet on wet, dry brush etc. This will help us later with painting the birds. ✏️ Drawing We'll then learn to draw the birds from a few different angles. We will break them down into the simplest shapes - circles, triangles, 'S' shapes etc. There will also be tracing paper exercises to get us warmed up for this part of the class! 🦢 Painting the birds We'll then begin combining what we have learned in the create bird paintings. I'll guide you throughout the process, and there will be time towards the end to freestyle. Info about the classes:Who's it for: This series is designed as an introduction to those who are just starting out in watercolour who are totally new. For anyone particularly worried about the drawing side of this class (which I know can be nerve wracking!) there is tracing tools available to give you a head start. The main thing is the treat these workshops as a learning experience and not put too much pressure on yourself to create a 'masterpeice' at the end. What you'll come away with: 🖌️ An understanding of what techniques are needed for painting birds ✏️ An understanding of the structure of birds through drawing 📒 A physical sketchbook that we'll bind at the end full of experiments 🦅 A few A4 paintings of our techniques combined together What's included: All materials are supplied 🖌️ 🎨Tea, coffee & snacks ☕️🍪What to bring: Lunch! - or you can buy something at the cafe at the Visitors Centre.What's the vibe: These classes are very low pressure so if you're someone who's a bit anxious about starting art again, or trying it for the first time, this genuinely is a really good place to start. Many people who come to the class haven't painted since school but end up really enjoying the experience (even if it goes a bit wonky!). Whether you want to just come to one session, or many! You're welcome to to do whatever fits with your schedule / life. You are welcome to attend as many classes as you feel. The classes work separately as well as together in a series. By attending multiple classes there will be time to expand and solidify any techniques you have learned as well as gaining new ones. ⭐️ If you would like to attend all 4 sessions, I am offering a deal of 4 classes for £200 (which is £50 per class!). Just send me an email if this takes your fancy! gingergreenartist@gmail.com YOUR TUTOR Hi I'm Zara who's behind Gingergreen. I started teaching watercolours in March 2023 which is exciting because its been more than a year now! Multiple times week I run beginner watercolour classes where each session we have a different theme, generally to do with nature. This year I'm looking forward to running day courses, or some courses that span over a few weeks where we can get really stuck in to a particular subject. My background is in illustration which I studied in Bristol from 2016 - 2019. I have previously worked in a bit of editorial illustration under the name 'Zara Wilkins'. The thing I love most about watercolours is that it is so versatile. There are so many different ways it can be used, so many effects that you can create with different levels of water, pigment, paper weights and brushes. There doesn't really seem to be an end to what you can do with it. Teaching continues to be such a fun experience and I really look forward to every class I run. Website / Instagram / Facebook / Newsletter Information Source: Zara (Gingergreenartist) | eventbrite

Learn to paint resident birds at Cuckmere Haven Nature Reserve! This workshop is aimed at beginners who would like to learn basic watercolour painting and an understanding of techniques that apply to birds (and more!) Every 2nd Sunday of the month from March - June, we will be painting a new local bird. Here are the dates: You are welcome to attend as many classes as you feel. The classes work separately as well as together in a series. By attending multiple classes there will be time to expand and solidify any techniques you have learned as well as gaining new ones. ⭐️ If you would like to attend all 4 sessions, I am offering a deal of 4 classes for £200 (which is £50 per class!). Just send me an email if this takes your fancy! gingergreenartist@gmail.com Book via www.gingergreenartist.com/courses What we'll be doing: We will start by learning basic watercolour techniques that will be applied later when painting the birds. Throughout the class we will be creating our own sketchbook of experiments, drawings and paintings that we will bind together at the end of the session. After the watercolour techniques we will move on to drawing. Drawing the birds will allow us to get a structure down to then apply watercolour on top. This takes away the pressure when painting later and give us a better understanding of how the birds are structured. As we move forward we will paint the birds at different angles and start adding in background elements. We will experiment with using different techniques in combination with eachother. At this point we can start moving on to bigger pages that would be separate from your sketchbook. What you'll come away with: A sketchbook full of experiments, notes, paintings and drawingsFinalised pages of bird paintingsWho's it for: These classes are suitable for beginners and people starting out in watercolour painting. However if you already have a bit more experience of painting you'd also be welcome to come and practise your skills or learn something new. What's the vibe: These classes are very low pressure so if you're someone who's a bit anxious about starting art again, or trying it for the first time, this genuinely is a really good place to start. Many people who come to the class haven't painted since school but end up really enjoying the experience (even if it goes a bit wonky!). Whether you want to just come to one session, or many! You're welcome to to do whatever fits with your schedule / life. What's included: All materials are supplied 🖌️ 🎨 YOUR TUTOR Hi I'm Zara who's behind Ginger Green. I started teaching watercolours in March 2023 which is exciting because its been more than a year now! Multiple times week I run beginner watercolour classes where each session we have a different theme, generally to do with nature. This year I'm looking forward to running day courses, or some courses that span over a few weeks where we can get really stuck in to a particular subject. My background is in illustration which I studied in Bristol from 2016 - 2019. I have previously worked in a bit of editorial illustration under the name 'Zara Wilkins'. The thing I love most about watercolours is that it is so versatile. There are so many different ways it can be used, so many effects that you can create with different levels of water, pigment, paper weights and brushes. There doesn't really seem to be an end to what you can do with it. Teaching continues to be such a fun experience and I really look forward to every class I run. Website / Instagram / Facebook / Newsletter Information Source: Zara (Ginger Green) | eventbrite

002 Pickleball Club - Intermediate Ladder League Mar 9 - Apr 13, 2025 Welcome to the IntermediateLadder League organized by 002 Pickleball Club! Join us for some friendly competition and fun on the courts. This event is perfect for players looking to challenge themselves and improve their skills. Whether you're a seasoned player or still refining your technique, come out and test your abilities against others in the club. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your game and enjoy the thrill of competitive play in a welcoming environment. See you on the court! The ladder league is to run on Sundayson March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 2025 at the Ross FamilyComplex located at19300 Centre Street in Mount Albert. -12:30 PM to 2:00 PMfor intermediate players (skill levels between 2.75 and 3.50) We can accommodate up to 15 players. Four or Five players will be assigned to each court based on Global Pickleball Network (GPN) rating and players will rotate partners for each game based on a pre-arranged schedule. Games are played to 11 points with five players per court;( 3 courts in total ) if there are four players, the game with the closest points is replayed. In the event of a tie, the first game played is replayed. All participants will need to register a free profile on GPN website:https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/home/4470-002-pickleballclub Early Bird Registration Fee (Until February 6, 2025): $89 per person for the 6 week session Fee after February 6, 2025: $99 per person for the 6 week session Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 2025 We reserve the right to remove or reassign players if their skill rating does not meet the requirements of the session they register in. Joining a pickleball ladder league has many benefits: 1. **Skill Improvement**: Ladder leagues often match players against others of similar skill levels, which can provide a steady challenge and help you improve your game. 2. **Regular Play**: Participating in a ladder league ensures regular play, which is crucial for maintaining and enhancing your skills. It also keeps you engaged with the sport. 3. **Competitive Spirit**: The ladder format provides a clear structure for competition. As you win matches, you can move up the ladder, which can be motivating and exciting. 4. **Social Interaction**: It's a great way to meet and connect with other pickleball enthusiasts. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned player, you'll find a community of people who share your interest. 5. **Structured Environment**: Ladder leagues often come with a well-organized schedule and set rules, which can make participating easier and more enjoyable than casual play. Overall, a pickleball ladder league can offer a structured, social, and competitive environment that enriches your playing experience. See you on the courts! Information Source: 002 Pickleball Club | eventbrite

Join with other women from the community and create a symbol for International Women's Day. The session will be facilitated by Phyllis Winmar, a local Noongar woman, who uses the art of weaving as a therapeutic practice to empower people to self-express and heal, to promote well-being and resilience. Participants will use coloured yarn to weave their own creation to take home. This session is suitable for women 16 years and older from all cultures and backgrounds. Registration is essential. Please register and pay through Eventbrite. There are no fees for Noongar attendees (please select Noongar ticket). Companion Cards accepted. Please contact the Programs Team if payment presents a barrier to you programs@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9236 4300 . ‘March Forward’ as the official theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, commemorating 30 years since the United Nation’s Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for achieving gender equality. Information Source: City of Kwinana | eventbrite

Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the world, is a “racquet and ball” sport with a perfect balance of rules, and equipment allowing all ages and skill levels to participate and enjoy on and off the court! Invictus Australia and Pickleball Australia have partnered to encourage veterans and their families to get involved in the sport. So come on down wearing some comfortable clothes and runners to join us for a hit - no experience needed, just a willingness to have fun! Information Source: Invictus Australia | eventbrite

These Learn to Ride sessions are designed to help children aged 5+ (or those who attend full-time school) to learn to ride a pedal bike without stabilisers. Please bring your own bike in roadworthy condition, with stabilisers removed, and a helmet. We are able to offer two sessions per child ONLY so please book onto a maximum of two dates. These sessions are extremely popular and this makes it fair for all. Cost: £10.00 per session - we have had to increase our charges from 1 April 2024 to help cover the cost of the session. (Please note: If you cancel your place at short notice, we may not be able to give you a refund as we still have to pay for our venue and staff costs). If you feel unable to pay this cost for any reason please contact myjourney@wokingham.gov.uk to discuss options with us. We wish to remove barriers to cycling, so whilst we need to cover our costs we don't want this to prohibit anybody from attending. Information Source: My Journey Wokingham | eventbrite

Ben O'sullivan is an offbeat comedian whose style is as silly as it is deadpan. Think of him as a deflating bouncy castle (colourful, whimsical, and only slightly full of hot air). When Ben turned 30 last year, he decided to celebrate by doing the coolest thing he could imagine: getting his ear pierced. But then he started asking himself the big question everyone asks when they reach their 30s: Am I a narcissist? Or is it just the piercing? Bermuda Rhombus is an exploration of this internal need for attention. Ben’s musings on the subject cover a lot of ground: from trying to find out why mirrors were invented to questioning if the Great Fire of London was, in fact, bad. Ultimately, Ben will answer the most important question of our time: Is everything about him? Through Ben's surreal and silly comedic lens, you'll see your own impulses for attention and validation reflected back at you - and you'll laugh at just how absurd it all is. A very dry, laid back style of delivery... He reminds me of James Acaster in his early days -Everything Theatre. Information Source: The Pen Theatre | eventbrite

Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like? The French novelist Henry de Montherlant said that “happiness writes white” but Wright’s not exactly starting with a blank page. With a mix of the comic and the wistful, JOY takes in consumerism, boozing, cancer scares, abseiling vicars, and the joy of language itself. We might have to go down to come up, but we’ll get there in the end. Come let a little joy into your life with a raconteur and wordsmith at the top of his game. Information Source: Farnham Literary Festival | eventbrite

Thanks to the City of Kwinana. Freestyle now will be facilitating a fun and informative coaching session at Kwinana Skatepark for skateboard and scooter participants. Our facilitators analyze the participants' skill level and work from that base and assist with confidence building. It is important to not only just focus on skill building but confidence as well. By using their own skill base as a stepping stone we are able to help them advance. Our coaches speak the participant’s language and speak on their level. Our instructors relay the importance of safety, the importance of helmets and how they can minimize injuries. Freestyle Now team members will be present to offer participants technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Participants are split up into groups based on their skill level and what they are interested in achieving. All participants would need their own equipment, helmet and closed in shoes. Participants with defective equipment may not be able to participate. Our coaches may be able to assist with some minor adjustments (Scooter/BMX Bar straightening, skate/rollerskate truck/wheel tightening) before the session starts if required and time permitting. Participants under the age of 6 will be taken on their ability to understand and follow instructions and to control their apparatus. Key points Participants must be wearing a helmetPlease remember to bring some water and wear sunscreenRecommended for participants must be over the age of 6Parents must stay on site if their child is under 12Limited spare scooters and skateboard may be availablePlease arrive 15 minutes early to register your attendanceDisclaimer form will need to be signed on the dayCoaching workshops are not suitable for 3 wheeled plastic scooters or plastic rollers skates Freestyle Now coaching workshops are fun, informative and motivational. Our coaches let the participants ride at their own level and encourage progression. All our coaches are very easy going and relate to the participants well. Our workshops cover all aspects of the sports, as well as equipment maintenance and personal safety issues. Freestyle Now hosts many coaching workshop sessions throughout the year for various local governments, community organizations and private companies. You can find the full list of our upcoming events here. www.freestylenow.net Information Source: Freestyle Now | eventbrite

A free club for 2-4 year olds to learn, practice and have fun balancing and gliding on two wheels. This is great preparation for riding a bike when they are old enough. Please bring your own bike in roadworthy condition and a helmet. Information Source: My Journey Wokingham | eventbrite

For writers of sci-fi, fabulism, magical realism, horror, dystopian or speculative fiction, introducing readers to the rules of your world while avoiding clumsy exposition can be a daunting challenge. What can literary greats working outside of realism teach us about making stories in new worlds? What can we uncover about how to execute exposition, character, scene, theme, symbolism, and mystery? How do stories employing unreal, surreal, magical, or sci-fi elements tell us about ourselves? Each week, students will read short stories or excerpts which illustrate craft concepts across a variety of genres; possible texts by Ted Chiang, Joy Williams, Octavia Butler, Gabriel García Márquez, Carmen Maria Machado, Ling Ma, Mariana Enriquez, Shirley Jackson, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and Karen Russell. We will discuss the readings, have a short craft talk, and explore an in-class writing prompt. There is no formal workshop component, but students will have the opportunity to receive peer feedback on short excerpts of their work. Students should expect to read the texts outside of class and arrive ready to discuss. The workshop will run every Thursday from 7pm - 8:30pm from March 13th to March 17th. There are only 5 spaces available, so register soon! Facilitator Bio: Emily Johnson is a writer and teacher dividing her time between Brooklyn and Toronto. She has an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, where she was the Print Fiction Editor of the Columbia Journal, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Columbia’s Undergraduate Creative Writing Program. She has been longlisted for The New Quarterly's Peter Hinchcliffe Fiction Award, and her work can be found in PRISM International Magazine. Information Source: Toronto Writers' Centre | eventbrite