Latest Events in Heath(May Updated)

The Firecrest Mountain Biking Rider Development Programme (RDP) known as Adult DeVo for short at Rushmere Country Park is your chance to join a group skills course for riders aged 18 years and over focussed on mountian bike skills development using a range of trails. Firecrest Mountain Biking's Skills Training is underpinned by 'The System' our proven akills training methods which supports our 'holistic approach' to MTB skills development. 'The System' enables us to work with you and give you an insight into 'why to do' things over 'how to do' them. This in turn gives you a unique perspective on developing your skills and how to improve your riding when your out on the trails. This Group Course will enable you to access Firecrest MTB Skills Training at a significantly reduced cost. It is a chance to join a training group aimed at enabling you to achieve your skills goals. This course is ideal for riders new to Firecrest MTB skills courses and riders that have previously had MTB skills training with Firecrest MTB. The course will cover an introduction to the 'The System' and then a training on a range of ' Trail Features'. Including but not limited to; jumps, drops, corners, and technical sections showing how you can use 'The System' to optimise your bike setup, mindset, and skills when riding. 'The System' will enable you to understand how to optimise your riding and easily identify areas that you need to focus on as you develop your skills. Tapping into our experience will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to 'fast track' the improvements to make those gains that will have you riding faster with more confidence. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

The FSU Christmas Comedy Special17th December, doors open 6.30pm, please arrive by 7pm, show starts 7.30pm. Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, London Round up your comedy-loving friends and family for The FSU Christmas Special, a one night only extravaganza of comedy with a fabulous line-up. In association with Comedy Unleashed - the home of free-thinking comedy. Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening is FSU favourite, Dominic Frisby. Dominic will be joined on stage by Adam Bloom, Scott Capurro, Jonathan Kogan and Nicholas De Santo. Join the fun with the FSU team and help us raise funds to defend freedom of speech. Tickets £20 FSU member full price / £15 FSU member concessions £25 non-member full price / £20 non-member concessions Refunds issued on a case-by-case basis. Backyard Comedy Club is only a 2-minute walk from Bethnal Green tube (Central line), 10 minutes from Whitechapel (District line, Hammersmith & City line, London Overground). Five minute walk from Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green Overground stations. BUS ROUTES 254, 106 & N253 – Outside Venue 8, 309, 388, D3, D6 & N8 – 5 min walk 25, 26, 48, 55, N26 & N55 – 10 min walk PARKING: Street parking is available on Cambridge Heath Rd. (Pay & Display before 6.30pm) SAT NAV: Use – ‘Witan St’, Bethnal Green, London. E2 Information Source: FSU Events | eventbrite

Come and join us at the Lapstone Pub for an amazing evening with Liam White's Michael Bublé Christmas show! Indulge in fresh dishes and drinks while getting into the festive spirit. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with great music and good company! Information Source: The Lapstone | eventbrite

Another chance to join Firecrest MTB's DeVo Gravity Camp for another day of training specifically focused on Juvenile, Youth, and Junior Downhillers and Enduro Racers. Whether you're an experienced gravity racer or just starting out and looking to move up the timesheets, this is the course for you. Don't miss the opportunity to spend a day on the trails at Rushmere Country Park honing your gravity race skills. Firecrest MTB has been training gravity racers for over 26 years and has worked with some of the world's fastest racers to improve their results at regional, national, and international races. We will train you to ride faster and enable you to race with more confidence, which will ultimately help you move up the timesheets and achieve your racing goals. Course Details This course is for experienced mountain bikers aged 12 to 18 years old looking to develop their downhill and enduro mountain bike racing skills. The course at Rushmere Park will help you race your mountain bike with more confidence and speed. The training will focus on advanced riding techniques and the gravity disciplines of Enduro and Downhill, utilizing our Freelap Timing System to simulate races and accurately measure riders' times and subsequent improvements from the coaching sessions. Each rider will have access to their own Freelap Timing Chip throughout the day, meaning that all your runs are timed, allowing you to measure and see your run times and where and how you're improving. This course is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded racers and progress your racing skills—from learning to carry more speed on the trails to getting the most out of a race at local, regional, national, and international competitions. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

The Firecrest Mountain Biking Rider Development Programme (RDP) known as Adult DeVo for short at Rushmere Country Park is your chance to join a group skills course for riders aged 18 years and over focussed on mountian bike skills development using a range of trails. Firecrest Mountain Biking's Skills Training is underpinned by 'The System' our proven akills training methods which supports our 'holistic approach' to MTB skills development. 'The System' enables us to work with you and give you an insight into 'why to do' things over 'how to do' them. This in turn gives you a unique perspective on developing your skills and how to improve your riding when your out on the trails. This Group Course will enable you to access Firecrest MTB Skills Training at a significantly reduced cost. It is a chance to join a training group aimed at enabling you to achieve your skills goals. This course is ideal for riders new to Firecrest MTB skills courses and riders that have previously had MTB skills training with Firecrest MTB. The course will cover an introduction to the 'The System' and then a training on a range of ' Trail Features'. Including but not limited to; jumps, drops, corners, and technical sections showing how you can use 'The System' to optimise your bike setup, mindset, and skills when riding. 'The System' will enable you to understand how to optimise your riding and easily identify areas that you need to focus on as you develop your skills. Tapping into our experience will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to 'fast track' the improvements to make those gains that will have you riding faster with more confidence. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Discover the captivating world of Lettering Art at an upcoming event in London. Hosted at the prestigious Cass Art located at 58-62 Heath Street, London, NW3 1EN, this event is set to take place on January 18, 2025. Immerse yourself in the art of beautiful lettering and explore various techniques and styles. Tickets for this exclusive event range from £30 to £50, offering a unique opportunity to learn from talented artists and hone your lettering skills. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a creative and inspiring experience.

Running from 9.30am - 12.30pm on Sunday 24th November The Girls DeVo Courses at Rushmere Country Park will get you riding your Mountain Bike with more confidence. This course is a great opportunity to meet likeminded young female riders and progress your personal riding skills. From getting faster on the trails at Rushmere Park through to racing at Local, Regional and National Competitions we can help you acheive your goals. For young female mountain bikers coming through our programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses they build on the skills taught on the Level1, DeVo Evo and Level2 Courses. All the Training Courses Firecrest run provide an insight into the Mountain Bike Skills Essentials that enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike. Firecrest MTB’s Girls DeVo Mountain Bike Skills Courses will be using all the trails on Rushmere Park from the Pumptrack to Ridge Riders Gravity Trails. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. If you’re looking to develop your Mountain Bike Skills these are the courses for you! All of Firecrest’s Mountain Bike Skills Courses are structured to provide a progressive programme of Mountain Bike Skills Training so you can come on them all or just come along on the days you can make to suit. NB: This course requires participants to have and wear a Helmet and Knee Pads as a minimum level of protection. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Welcome to the Elysian Winter Showcase! Come join us at Penketh High School for a magical evening filled with music, dance, and art. Our talented performers are ready to dazzle you with their winter-themed creations. From festive tunes to breathtaking choreography, this event is sure to warm your heart on a chilly winter night. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support our local artists and enjoy a night of creativity and entertainment. Grab your friends and family, and come experience the Elysian Winter Showcase with us! Information Source: ELYSIAN DANCE | eventbrite

LAUGH FACTORY Sunday 2nd February 2025 @ Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green, London HOST •••••••••• ☆ CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE COMEDIANS •••••••••••••••••••• ☆ WHITE YARDIE ☆ LATEEF LOVEJOY ☆ JUNIOR BOOKER ☆ NADS TICKETS Standard Entry £20 TIME Doors Open : 6:30pm Show Start : 7:30pm Show End : 11:00pm Please note that all comedians are subject to change, if at no fault of the promoter a comedian can no longer make the event the promoter will within reason try to replace that act with a comedian of equal measure. Information Source: Black Comedy UK | eventbrite

Another chance to join Firecrest MTB's DeVo Gravity Camp for another day of training specifically focused on Juvenile, Youth, and Junior Downhillers and Enduro Racers. Whether you're an experienced gravity racer or just starting out and looking to move up the timesheets, this is the course for you. Don't miss the opportunity to spend a day on the trails at Rushmere Country Park honing your gravity race skills. Firecrest MTB has been training gravity racers for over 26 years and has worked with some of the world's fastest racers to improve their results at regional, national, and international races. We will train you to ride faster and enable you to race with more confidence, which will ultimately help you move up the timesheets and achieve your racing goals. Course Details This course is for experienced mountain bikers aged 12 to 18 years old looking to develop their downhill and enduro mountain bike racing skills. The course at Rushmere Park will help you race your mountain bike with more confidence and speed. The training will focus on advanced riding techniques and the gravity disciplines of Enduro and Downhill, utilizing our Freelap Timing System to simulate races and accurately measure riders' times and subsequent improvements from the coaching sessions. Each rider will have access to their own Freelap Timing Chip throughout the day, meaning that all your runs are timed, allowing you to measure and see your run times and where and how you're improving. This course is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded racers and progress your racing skills—from learning to carry more speed on the trails to getting the most out of a race at local, regional, national, and international competitions. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

The Girls DeVo Courses at Rushmere Country Park will get you riding your Mountain Bike with more confidence. This course is a great opportunity to meet likeminded young female riders and progress your personal riding skills. From getting faster on the trails at Rushmere Park through to racing at Local, Regional and National Competitions we can help you acheive your goals. For young female mountain bikers coming through our programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses they build on the skills taught on the Level1, DeVo Evo and Level2 Courses. All the Training Courses Firecrest run provide an insight into the Mountain Bike Skills Essentials that enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike. Firecrest MTB’s Girls DeVo Mountain Bike Skills Courses will be using all the trails on Rushmere Park from the Pumptrack to Ridge Riders Gravity Trails. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. If you’re looking to develop your Mountain Bike Skills these are the courses for you! All of Firecrest’s Mountain Bike Skills Courses are structured to provide a progressive programme of Mountain Bike Skills Training so you can come on them all or just come along on the days you can make to suit. NB: This course requires participants to have and wear a Helmet and Knee Pads as a minimum level of protection. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Rowheath Active presents WalkFit & Stretch n Flex, a fitness event suitable for all levels of fitness. Participants can expect to enhance their strength, fitness, and flexibility in a fun and easy-to-follow manner. The event will take place at Rowheath Pavilion's Upstairs conference room located at Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1HH on February 10, 2025. Admission is free, offering a great opportunity for individuals to prioritize their well-being without any cost. Don't miss this chance to improve your overall fitness in a welcoming and supportive environment.

A night of free-thinking comedy with comedians who don't self-censor. Craig Campbell The majestic Moosefucker no man nor deadly threadbare psyop can keep down in coming to Comedy Unleashed! “Canada’s answer to Billy Connolly” (without the pathetically servile bootlicking of both Hollywood’s and Windsor’s grim Empires of Paedos) Campbell has maintained his voice, strengthened his resolve and metamorphosised his image from stricken, deteriorating once sporty health victim to Phoenix-like strident health comedic crusader! Come join CanaDUH’s most outspoken comedic expat in laughing as a force of resistance to the tyranny set upon us. Kelli! Taylor Kelly is a celebrity hairdresser from Hull. She lives, laughs, and loves. She cares about everything and to show support to a cause, she often puts a filter on her Facebook profile picture and sets that for the week. She’s one of life’s givers. Junior Booker Junior is a young and charismatic comedian from South London. He has been ripping up shows all over the country for the past three years. This will be his debut at Comedy Unleashed. Andy Zapp The legend pensioner with a penchant for naughtiness. “Andy Zapp proves that you have to be old to be funny” - Ivor Dembina. “Glorious old school laughs, all natural joie de vivre, utterly adorable” - The Scotsman Bruce Devlin A man of delightfully acerbic wit and the sharpest of lines. ‘A tongue so sharp he could peel a king Edward’ **** the Scotsman Why Comedy Unleashed? Andrew Doyle: “Andy Shaw and I set up Comedy Unleashed because we feel that the time is right for a new alternative comedy movement. We book comics from all political backgrounds, or those who have no interest in politics at all. Our key criteria is that they are talented and funny. ” Details Doors open 6.00pm. Food is available at the bar. Show starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 10pm. Artists on the bill may change. Ticket buyers will be added to the Comedy Unleashed email newsletter. You're free to unsubscribe at any time. Information Source: Comedy Unleashed | eventbrite

Join us at the MIAH Gallery for a special 3-hour workshop from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 15th February 2025, where participants will create their very own Persian miniature painting inspired by traditional tree motifs. Our resident artist Areeba Ammad has been developing her knowledge and understanding of Persian paintings over the last two months as part of an apprenticeship. She will give a brief presentation at the beginning of the workshop before working with the group to create your own Persian landscape. Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience in painting, this session will offer a creative and rewarding journey into the world of Persian miniature art. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Tickets We aim to make this workshop accessible to as many people as possible, so we’ve subsidized the ticket price. However, a small charge is necessary to help cover our costs. To guarantee your place, please book your tickets in advance via the link. Standard Ticket: £16 (+ ticket fees) PLEASE NOTE: Please ensure your availability before booking as we are unable to offer refunds for this event. ABOUT MIAH FOUNDATION EVENTS: The MIAH Foundation is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of the history, arts, culture, and heritage of the Islamic world, as well as the history of Muslims in Britain and Europe, through exhibitions, education, workshops, and events. We also aim to increase the representation and engagement of people of color and minority groups of Muslim heritage with the arts, culture, and heritage sector, by offering provisions that respect their faith and cultural identities. Our long-term goal is to raise funds for the establishment of the UK’s first independent museum dedicated to the arts and heritage of Muslims and the Islamic world. You can stay up-to-date on this exhibition and other upcoming events at the MIAH Gallery by visiting: https://miahfoundation.com/events Image reference: Title: Wine Drinking in a Spring Garden - The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 455, Object Number: 57.51.24 Information Source: The Museum of Islamic Arts & Heritage (MIAH) Foundation, Birmingham | eventbrite

The Firecrest Mountain Biking Rider Development Programme (RDP) known as Adult DeVo for short at Rushmere Country Park is your chance to join a group skills course for riders aged 18 years and over focussed on mountian bike skills development using a range of trails. Firecrest Mountain Biking's Skills Training is underpinned by 'The System' our proven akills training methods which supports our 'holistic approach' to MTB skills development. 'The System' enables us to work with you and give you an insight into 'why to do' things over 'how to do' them. This in turn gives you a unique perspective on developing your skills and how to improve your riding when your out on the trails. This Group Course will enable you to access Firecrest MTB Skills Training at a significantly reduced cost. It is a chance to join a training group aimed at enabling you to achieve your skills goals. This course is ideal for riders new to Firecrest MTB skills courses and riders that have previously had MTB skills training with Firecrest MTB. The course will cover an introduction to the 'The System' and then a training on a range of ' Trail Features'. Including but not limited to; jumps, drops, corners, and technical sections showing how you can use 'The System' to optimise your bike setup, mindset, and skills when riding. 'The System' will enable you to understand how to optimise your riding and easily identify areas that you need to focus on as you develop your skills. Tapping into our experience will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to 'fast track' the improvements to make those gains that will have you riding faster with more confidence. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Firecrest Mountain Biking's Young Rider Development Programme's (DeVo) popular Half Term Holiday MTB Skills Training Courses (Level1) takes place at Rushmere Country Park in the Autumn Half Term. These Courses are ideal for begginer to intermediate Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old looking to develop their Mountain Bike Skills. The School Holiday Mountain Bike Skills Courses are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders, progress your riding, build your confidence, and get out and experience the mountain bike trails at Ruhsmere Country Park. These courses are the place to start for young mountain bikers joining our development programme and for those developing their skills before moving up to DeVo Evo. All of Firecrest MTB skills courses utalise our proven coaching system known as 'The System' to give riders an insight into the mountain bike skills essentials that enable you to get the most from your riding. Firecrest MTB's DeVo Level1 Mountain Bike Skills Courses also provide a great introduction to the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park and the course will teach you how to ride the Pumptrack and a taster of the Cross Country (XC) and Bike Park trails. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB's highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

The DeVo Evo Course is for young riders of an intermediate to advanced ability that aren't old enough or experianced enough to ride at Level2 of the DeVo Programme but are looking to progress their skills to ride more challenging terrain at Rushmere Country Park. This Courses is for Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old who have attended 4 or more Level1 DeVo Courses or have been advised by Ian to book on this course and are looking to progress their skills. This Mountain Bike Skills Courses are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders, progress your riding, build your confidence, and get out and experience the trails at Rushmere Country Park. Firecrest MTB's DeVo Evo Mountain Bike Skills Courses provide a great opportunity for younger riders to develop their skills and ride more of the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB's highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Experience the ultimate tribute double feature of Coldplay and Stereophonics at the iconic venue, The Castle & Falcon in Balsall Heath, on 22 February 2025. This exceptional event promises a night filled with the timeless hits and electrifying energy of two of the most renowned bands. Located at 402 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AT, this concert offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the music that has captured hearts worldwide. The ticket price for this unforgettable experience is only £17, making it an affordable and must-see event for fans of both Coldplay and Stereophonics. Mark your calendars and secure your spot at this one-of-a-kind tribute double that will transport you to the euphoric realm of live music. Don't miss out on this chance to relive the magic of Coldplay and Stereophonics in Birmingham on 22 February 2025.

Murrells Tours & Events proudly present... another evening of Live Comedy!! The Comedy Office - 28th February 2025 This month's amazing line up includes - Dean CoughlinDaliso ChapondaFaizan ShahMicky BartlettBringing the starts closer to you! Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm, Tickets £15 each Heath Business & Technical Park - Runcorn Information Source: Murrells Tours & Events | eventbrite

SATURDAY TICKET - UNITED AERIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS Welcome to the United Aerial Arts Championships! Get ready for a day filled with jaw-dropping performances and incredible aerial artistry. Join us at Moseley Dance Centre for an unforgettable experience. Purchase your Saturday ticket now and witness the best aerial artists compete for the championship title. Don't miss out on this thrilling event! Information Source: UNITED AERIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS | eventbrite

Welcome to the United Aerial Arts Championships! Get ready for a day filled with jaw-dropping performances and incredible aerial artistry. Join us at Moseley Dance Centre for an unforgettable experience. Purchase your Weekend ticket now and witness the best aerial artists compete for the championship title. Don't miss out on this thrilling event! Information Source: UNITED AERIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS | eventbrite

Welcome to the United Aerial Arts Championships! Get ready for a day filled with jaw-dropping performances and incredible aerial artistry. Join us at Moseley Dance Centre for an unforgettable experience. Purchase your Saturday ticket now and witness the best aerial artists compete for the championship title. Don't miss out on this thrilling event! Information Source: UNITED AERIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter at the White Hot Comedy event in London. Taking place at the Three Colts Tavern on 199 Cambridge Heath Road, this comedy show guarantees a fun-filled evening on March 13, 2025. Tickets are priced at £3.96, offering an affordable entertainment option for comedy enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fantastic lineup of comedians and hilarious performances at White Hot Comedy.

Join us for a memorable evening of sport, history, and community at the Crossley Heath School Sporting Heritage Celebration on Tuesday, 18th March 2025! This special event will highlight the incredible sporting legacy of Crossley Heath School, celebrating the achievements of former pupils who’ve gone on to achieve greatness in sports, including England Rugby stars, Team GB Olympians and more. A particular focus will be on Andrew Watson, the world’s first black international footballer, whose ground-breaking career we are honouring with the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque on Wednesday, 19th March. Football legend Viv Anderson will unveil the plaque, and you’re invited to join us for this historic moment! But, before the plaque unveiling, we’re hosting a Sporting Heritage Evening to bring together our community for an unforgettable night: Connect with fellow sport enthusiasts and share the passion for Crossley Heath’s sporting legacyCelebrate past and present achievements, inspiring our current students to reach for the starsWin exclusive memorabilia in our raffle, with proceeds going toward supporting future sporting success at the schoolEvent Details: Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: Crossley Heath School Main HallTicket Price: £20 (includes supper and a welcome drink)Agenda: 6:00pm: Guest Arrival6:15pm: Food served6:45pm: Guest Speakers, including Headteacher Dean Jones and renowned authors Mark Metcalf, Bill Hearn, and Llew Walker7:30pm: Sporting Memorabilia Raffle*8:00pm: Celebration continues at the Big Six InnYou’ll also have the chance to purchase school memorabilia and signed sports books throughout the evening. Tickets are £20 per person, and this event is open to everyone – not just those with ties to the school. Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening celebrating Crossley Heath’s rich sporting heritage. Grab your ticket now on Eventbrite and be part of the legacy! A special thanks to the Heath Old Boys Association and the Old Crossleyans Association for their generous support. *We would greatly appreciate any donations for raffle prizes related to sports, sporting heritage, or The Crossley Heath School Information Source: The Crossley Heath School | eventbrite

The uks most feared comedian. Move from your seat at your peril. Frankie Allen engages the audience and will have you both laughing and crying with his hilarious and unflinching stage performance. Information Source: Calf Heath Village Hall (CHVH) | eventbrite

Firecrest Mountain Biking proudly presents the Girls Rider Development Programme, known as Girls DeVo. This initiative is designed specifically to empower young female riders by providing a supportive and inclusive environment where they can develop their skills, gain confidence, and pursue their passion for mountain biking. This course is a great opportunity to meet likeminded young female riders and progress your personal riding skills. Whether you're looking to get faster on the trails at Rushmere Park, ride at bike parks, or compete in local, regional, and national competitions, we can help you achieve your goals. For young female mountain bikers coming through our programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses they build on the skills taught on the Level1, DeVo Evo and Level2 Courses. All the Training Courses Firecrest run provide an insight into the Mountain Bike Skills Essentials that enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike. Firecrest MTB’s Girls DeVo Mountain Bike Skills Courses will be using all the trails on Rushmere Park from the Pumptrack to Ridge Riders Gravity Trails. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. If you’re looking to develop your Mountain Bike Skills these are the courses for you! All of Firecrest’s Mountain Bike Skills Courses are structured to provide a progressive programme of Mountain Bike Skills Training so you can come on them all or just come along on the days you can make to suit. NB: This course requires participants to have and wear a Helmet and Knee Pads as a minimum level of protection. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Cyanotype is a creative, simple, and flexible photographic printing process that produces beautiful blue images. This technique, invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, is a cameraless photographic process that involves coating sensitised paper with chemicals that, when exposed to UV light, produce Prussian blueprints. Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer, was among the first to use cyanotype for artistic and scientific purposes, creating stunning botanical prints and pioneering the use of photography in scientific documentation. ​ Today millions of people worldwide use this process it’s an extremely accessible process to learn – everyone can make cyanotypes. This workshop is aimed at those who want to go beyond a short taster session and learn the basics of the process to start using the photographic process. Taught in a small group setting (maximum 8 people full-day class). ​ About the Full Day Workshop ​ This one-day workshop starts at 10am – until 4 pm delivered in a community space at the Old Print Works in Balsall Heath, Birmingham by photographer and photographic artist Tracey Thorne. ​ Please arrive between 9.30 and 10am to settle in meet the participants and get a refreshment so we are ready to start at 10am. ​ Morning 10am Learn about the history of cyanotype and its use today's short presentationWhat kits and tools are used and where to buyHow to measure and mix the chemicals and coat the paperHow to expose the paper with a negative and alternative subjects such as drawings, leaves, or objectsHow to develop, dry, and assess the finished printLunch at 12.30 ​ Afternoon 1pm The basic principles of how to prepare a photo for making a cyanotype negativeSelf-practice to experiment with creating cyanotypes using objects, a method ideal for exploring the artistic possibilities of this unique cameraless processGroup collaborative task to make cyanotype using photographic negative (submitted in advance by each participant)End of session reflection on the days learning and Q&A​ Session will end at 4pm. ​ By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a hands-on understanding of cyanotype printing and leave with your own beautiful blue creations! There will be a discussion on using cyanotype creatively, and an introduction to some of the different techniques that are possible with the cyanotype process. We will ask for a photograph in advance which we will make into a negative ahead of time allowing you to print your own photographic cyanotype print. The tutor will demonstrate each stage and will be close by to offer any advice and support throughout the day. Most of the teaching and demonstration will take place in the morning, leaving you the afternoon to make work and experiment with the range of styles cyanotype printing allows and will leave with a handful of your own prints at the end of the session. ​ Please note: we can take up to 8 on the course all materials will be provided. Lunch is not included but can be purchased nearby in the Mix Café or you can bring your own. There is no car parking onsite. ​ Each participant will receive a PDF information sheet on the process and details of where to purchase materials. See some of my recommended products here if you want to get your own kit. ​ If you have any access needs please get in touch directly with the artist Tracey Thorne Information Source: Tracey Thorne | eventbrite

The DeVo Evo Course is for young riders of an intermediate to advanced ability that aren't old enough or experianced enough to ride at Level2 of the DeVo Programme but are looking to progress their skills to ride more challenging terrain at Rushmere Country Park. This Courses is for Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old who have attended 4 or more Level1 DeVo Courses or have been advised by Ian to book on this course and are looking to progress their skills. This Mountain Bike Skills Courses are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders, progress your riding, build your confidence, and get out and experience the trails at Rushmere Country Park. Firecrest MTB's DeVo Evo Mountain Bike Skills Courses provide a great opportunity for younger riders to develop their skills and ride more of the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB's highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

Firecrest Mountain Biking's Young Rider Development Programme's (DeVo) popular Holiday MTB Skills Training Courses (Level1) takes place at Rushmere Country Park in the Easter Holidays. These Courses are ideal for begginer to intermediate Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old looking to develop their Mountain Bike Skills. The School Holiday Mountain Bike Skills Courses are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders, progress your riding, build your confidence, and get out and experience the mountain bike trails at Ruhsmere Country Park. These courses are the place to start for young mountain bikers joining our development programme and for those developing their skills before moving up to DeVo Evo. All of Firecrest MTB skills courses utalise our proven coaching system known as 'The System' to give riders an insight into the mountain bike skills essentials that enable you to get the most from your riding. Firecrest MTB's DeVo Level1 Mountain Bike Skills Courses also provide a great introduction to the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park and the course will teach you how to ride the Pumptrack and a taster of the Cross Country (XC) and Bike Park trails. All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB's highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. Information Source: Firecrest Mountain Biking | eventbrite

· Learn a professional step-by-step method for drawing faces · Be guided through the session and get personal feedback · Get tips for colour theory and pencil techniques · Draw diverse face shapes, features, skin tones, and textures All materials provided plus 10% off in store Information Source: Nerea Gomez Martin | eventbrite