What’s on Cont<strong>in</strong>ued Friday 21st <strong>July</strong> A Different Thread A Different Thread is a transatlantic band fronted by Alicia Best from Durham, North Carol<strong>in</strong>a, and Robert Jackson from the Midlands of England. The two met busk<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Ireland <strong>in</strong> 2016 and have been on the road ever s<strong>in</strong>ce, tour<strong>in</strong>g and creat<strong>in</strong>g orig<strong>in</strong>al music together. Pull<strong>in</strong>g from their respective roots, they weave together elements of 70s’ Folk Revival, Country, and Appalachian Blues <strong>in</strong>to a timeless blend of Americana. Venue: The Hub at St Marys, Market Square Time: 8pm Price: £16 More <strong>in</strong>formation and tickets available from www.thehubstmarys.co.uk or pop <strong>in</strong>to the venue to book. Saturday 22nd <strong>July</strong> Chase Wakes Family fun day with free entry for all. Attractions <strong>in</strong>clude funfair rides provided by Pat Coll<strong>in</strong>s Funfairs; <strong>in</strong>flatables by Best Fun Limited; pett<strong>in</strong>g zoo by Nature's Burrow Animal Encounters; Punch & Judy by Story Magic; Everyone Health NHS Trailer; Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Wellbe<strong>in</strong>g Bus, and lots more! Venue: Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street, Chasetown Time: 12 noon Saturday 22nd <strong>July</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gs Bromley Show A family event for all ages with live music, fun dog show, artisan craft market, food and bars, children’s enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, falconry display and stunt motorbike show, plus lots more for people of all ages! Free park<strong>in</strong>g. More <strong>in</strong>fo at www.k<strong>in</strong>gsbromleyshow.co.uk. Time: 10am-7pm Price: Tickets £8 per adult, children under 16 £4, under 5s free. Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd <strong>July</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pride A weekend for everyone, <strong>in</strong> a safe environment. Full of fun and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, street food and more. Pride March is on Sunday and takes place at 12 noon from M<strong>in</strong>ster Pool Venue: The Angel Inn & Duke of York, plus various venues around City Thursday 27th <strong>July</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Civil War From the w<strong>in</strong>ter of 1642, to the summer of 1646, the city of <strong>Lichfield</strong> was torn apart dur<strong>in</strong>g the English Civil War. <strong>Lichfield</strong> historian, and tour guide, Jono Oates, provides an illustrated talk describ<strong>in</strong>g how <strong>Lichfield</strong> became a city divided between Royalists and Roundheads - and also reveals the location where the ghost of a mortally wounded Cavalier takes his last breath! Venue: Erasmus Darw<strong>in</strong> House, Beacon Street Time: 7pm Price: £10pp to <strong>in</strong>clude refreshments. Book tickets onl<strong>in</strong>e at: www.erasmusdarw<strong>in</strong>.org/events or r<strong>in</strong>g 01543 306260. Creative Writ<strong>in</strong>g Word Perfect Creative Writ<strong>in</strong>g is a weekly <strong>Lichfield</strong> group for new and experienced writers. Explore poetry, fiction, drama and non-fiction. Identify the strengths of your work and learn new techniques <strong>in</strong> a friendly and supportive group. Each session is designed to help you become the writer you want to be. Times & Dates: Wednesday even<strong>in</strong>g session, 7pm till 9pm (two spaces available). Friday morn<strong>in</strong>g session, 11am till 1pm (currently fully booked). New Friday afternoon session starts 8th September, 2pm till 4pm. Price: £10 per session. All materials <strong>in</strong>cluded. No need to block book and you only pay for the sessions you attend. For more <strong>in</strong>formation or to book your place contact Joss on 07833 735048 or at wordperfectcreativewrit<strong>in</strong>g@gmail.com. W<strong>in</strong> Tickets to M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound Classical Don’t miss the electrify<strong>in</strong>g M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound 31-piece classical orchestra event live and <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> on Friday 25th August <strong>2023</strong>. Featur<strong>in</strong>g globally-renowned DJ Judge Jules and live vocalist Janice Rob<strong>in</strong>son (Liv<strong>in</strong>' Joy). This August bank holiday get set to relive some of the most <strong>in</strong>credible dance music of all time aga<strong>in</strong>st the beautiful backdrop of Beacon Park, <strong>Lichfield</strong>, underneath our festival big top. Experience classics such as Hey Boy Hey Girl (The Chemical Brothers), Sunchyme (Dario G), Insomnia (Faithless), Right Here, Right Now (Fat Boy Slim), plus many more, delivered like never before. <strong>Citylife</strong> has teamed up with Crooked House Events to offer one lucky reader two (2) VIP tickets for the M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound Classical event on 25th August. This fantastic prize <strong>in</strong>cludes access to the exclusive VIP village and ma<strong>in</strong> stage. The VIP village features a VIP bar, DJs, and a live feed of the ma<strong>in</strong> arena for the orchestral performance. A glass of fizz on arrival, queue jump, posh toilets, and VIP food traders Neighbourhood Coop & Taco El Pap are all <strong>in</strong>cluded. Tickets available from skiddle.com (Search M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound Classical, <strong>Lichfield</strong>) To be <strong>in</strong> with a chance of w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g, simply correctly answer the follow<strong>in</strong>g question and send it along with your contact details. Where does M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound Classical take place? a) Beacon Park b) Stafford County Showground c) Chasewater To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to M<strong>in</strong>istry of Sound Competition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> Ltd, PO Box 7126, <strong>Lichfield</strong> WS14 4JS by the clos<strong>in</strong>g date of 23rd <strong>July</strong> <strong>2023</strong>. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ <strong>in</strong>formation is processed <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylife<strong>in</strong>lichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 50. Entries must be 18 & over. ID will be required. Tickets are only valid <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>ner's name. No re-sale is available 38
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