Citylife in Lichfield August 2023

What’s On
Wednesday 9th August
Lichfield u3a
On the second Wednesday of each month we
hold our monthly meetings with a speaker. This
month is Nuclear fusion: It’s closer than you
think. Everyone is welcome.
Venue: Lichfield Guildhall
Time: 2pm
If you'd like to attend, please book your place
by emailing lichfieldu3a@gmail.com or leaving a
message on 07510 634476.
Promote your event in our What’s On guide and reach over
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for charities. Entries must be 50 words maximum. To book contact
Rebecca Hill 07970 513144 rebeccahillcitylife@gmail.com
Please clearly mark your email ‘What’s On Lichfield'.
Throughout August
The Beach
Kick back and relax this summer at the
Cathedral. There will be sand, decking, deck
chairs, children’s activities, refreshments and
more for the whole family to enjoy!
Venue: Lichfield Cathedral
Visit www.lichfield-cathedral.org for more
information.
Saturday 12th August
Beacon Park Village Garden Fayre
Bring your friends and family along and join us
for crafts, tombola, gifts, fun and games. Hot
food and refreshments available.
Venue: Beacon Park Village, Lower Sandford
Street, WS13 6JN.
Sat 19th – Sun 20th August
Spanish Weekend
A Spanish theme all around with tapas and
sangria in the Lichfield Pantry Cafe. Booking is
essential. Additional outdoor seating will be
available in the Garden Village for 'walk-in'
diners who haven't booked a table, however
get there early: we expect to be busy!
Venue: The Plant Plot Garden Centre, Stafford
Road.
Visit www.theplantplot.com. Tel: 01543 262805.
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Saturday 26th August
Connecting Mindfully with Nature
In the canopy-level woodland setting, this
workshop will introduce ways to connect
more mindfully with the natural environment
using principles and practice developed on
2022 Alaskan and Antarctic expeditions.
Venue: Forest Harvest, Woodmill Workshop,
Yoxall.
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: £30
For further information and to book places,
contact Mike Jeffries on 07973-622441 or by
e-mail at mikejeffries@compuserve.com.
Saturday 26th August
Sandfields Pumping Station
Afternoon walk along the route of part of
Hanch Tunnel, Cornish beam engine tour and
tea and cakes.
Venue: Sandfields Pumping Station
Time: 1.30pm
Price: £7. Book at Eventbrite.
More info at
www.lichfieldwaterworkstrust.co.uk.
Sat 26th-Sun 27th August
The Blitz - 1940s Weekend
Join us as we look back to the 1940s era with
displays, re-enactors, music, vintage vehicles,
and a lovely cuppa served from our WVS
Wagon. Put on your 1940s inspired outfit and
soak up the sunny atmosphere.
Venue: The Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Time: 10am-4pm
Price: Adults £8, child £6, family £20.
www.thestaffordshireregimentmuseum.com
Creative Writing
Word Perfect Creative Writing is a weekly
Lichfield group for new and experienced
writers. Explore poetry, fiction, drama and nonfiction.
Identify the strengths of your work and
learn new techniques in a friendly and
supportive group. Each session is designed to
help you become the writer you want to be.
Times & Dates:
Wednesday evening session, 7pm till 9pm (two
spaces available).
Friday morning session, 11am till 1pm
(currently fully booked).
New Friday afternoon session starts 8th
September, 2pm till 4pm.
Price: £10 per session. All materials included.
No need to block book and you only pay for
the sessions you attend.
For more information or to book your place
contact Joss on 07833 735048 or at
wordperfectcreativewriting@gmail.com.
Every Thursday in August
Summer Fun at Sam’s House
Hands-on family craft activities for the holidays.
A different activity each week themed on
Johnson’s Scottish travels 250 years ago – from
making your own coats of arms to wobbly
Lock Ness monsters! Venue: The Samuel
Johnson Birthplace Museum
Time: 11am & 12 noon Price: £3.50 per child
(accompanying adults free)
Find out more and book online at
www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk, call
01543 264 972 or email
sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.
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