Citylife in Lichfield September 2023
The month of September marks the change from Summer to Autumn, and in our September edition magazine we have our usual blend of local news stories, What's On events, local history and heritage features, recipes from our super chef Simon Smith, updates form our local council representatives and competitions. So, sit down with a large cup of latte, a slice of delicious cake and enjoy a read of our September community magazine this Autumn in Lichfield!
The month of September marks the change from Summer to Autumn, and in our September edition magazine we have our usual blend of local news stories, What's On events, local history and heritage features, recipes from our super chef Simon Smith, updates form our local council representatives and competitions. So, sit down with a large cup of latte, a slice of delicious cake and enjoy a read of our September community magazine this Autumn in Lichfield!
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What’s On<br />
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Please clearly mark your email ‘What’s On <strong>Lichfield</strong>'.<br />
Saturday 2nd <strong>September</strong><br />
Proms <strong>in</strong> the Park<br />
<strong>Lichfield</strong> Proms is<br />
<strong>Lichfield</strong> District<br />
Council’s free<br />
annual outdoor<br />
concert that takes<br />
place <strong>in</strong> the<br />
beautiful<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>gs of Beacon Park. The event br<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
thousands of people together from across the<br />
region to enjoy an even<strong>in</strong>g of music from the<br />
City of <strong>Lichfield</strong> Concert Band and The British<br />
Police Symphony Orchestra, picnick<strong>in</strong>g and a<br />
firework f<strong>in</strong>ale.<br />
Venue: Beacon Park<br />
Time: 5pm onwards<br />
Tuesday 5th –<br />
Saturday 9th<br />
<strong>September</strong><br />
Blood Brothers<br />
Bill Kenwright's<br />
legendary, awardw<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
production<br />
of the <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
smash hit musical,<br />
Blood Brothers is<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>Lichfield</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>September</strong>! Written by<br />
Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells<br />
the captivat<strong>in</strong>g and mov<strong>in</strong>g tale of tw<strong>in</strong>s who,<br />
separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of<br />
the tracks, only to meet aga<strong>in</strong> with fateful<br />
consequences.<br />
Venue: <strong>Lichfield</strong> Garick Theatre<br />
Time: Various afternoon and even<strong>in</strong>g<br />
performances<br />
Price: From £22.50<br />
Visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com for more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and to book.<br />
conclusion.<br />
Venue: <strong>Lichfield</strong> Cathedral<br />
Time: 7.30pm<br />
Price: £11 per person<br />
Visit www.lichfield-cathedral.org to book.<br />
Saturday 9th <strong>September</strong><br />
“Sandfields – The Musical”<br />
Sea Shanty Style! The history of Sandfields from<br />
1858 to the present day <strong>in</strong> words and music<br />
performed by <strong>Lichfield</strong> Lighthouse Company. A<br />
fundraiser for RNLI and Sandfields, Tickets £10<br />
from Eventbrite. Bar available.<br />
Venue: Sandfields Pump<strong>in</strong>g Station<br />
Time: 7.30pm<br />
Price: £10 (from EventBrite)<br />
Further details at<br />
www.lichfieldwaterworkstrust.co.uk.<br />
Wednesday 13th <strong>September</strong><br />
<strong>Lichfield</strong> u3a<br />
On the second Wednesday of each month we<br />
hold our monthly meet<strong>in</strong>gs with a speaker. “Talk<br />
and demonstration of Tai Chi”. Everyone is<br />
welcome.<br />
Venue: <strong>Lichfield</strong> Guildhall<br />
Time: 2pm<br />
If you’d like to attend, please book your place by<br />
email<strong>in</strong>g lichfieldu3a@gmail.com or leav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
message on 07510 634476.<br />
Thursday 14th <strong>September</strong><br />
Language For Fun <strong>Lichfield</strong> – Tasters<br />
A chance to sample a session before you<br />
commit. New courses start the follow<strong>in</strong>g week.<br />
All over 18s welcome!<br />
10am French (at The Green House, Four Oaks)<br />
7pm Spanish (at The Brewhouse & Kitchen,<br />
<strong>Lichfield</strong>)<br />
Contact sharon@languageforfun.uk to book a<br />
place or see www.languageforfun.org.<br />
Search Kaleidoscope Workshop on<br />
www.ticketsource.co.uk, call 01543 252268, or<br />
visit www.kaleidoscopechoir.co.uk for details.<br />
Thursday 28th<br />
<strong>September</strong><br />
Happy Café<br />
Writ<strong>in</strong>g Group<br />
NEW! Want to make<br />
your words work and<br />
your voice heard? Meet<br />
other writers, f<strong>in</strong>d new<br />
directions, re-<strong>in</strong>vigorate<br />
your practice. You are<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited to br<strong>in</strong>g writ<strong>in</strong>g to share (poetry or<br />
prose) related to National Poetry Day’s theme<br />
of ‘Refuge’ or just an open m<strong>in</strong>d and notebook.<br />
Facilitators: Staffordshire’s Poet Laureate, Dawn<br />
Jutton & Ingrid Wagner. Open to all. Coffee and<br />
cake available to purchase.<br />
Venue: Mary’s Tearoom, Bishton Hall Courtyard,<br />
Wolseley Bridge.<br />
Time: 7pm<br />
Price: PAYF (Pay as You Feel) to help support<br />
future visit<strong>in</strong>g writers.<br />
Contact: FB Happy Café Stafford/07710414007<br />
Friday 29th <strong>September</strong><br />
Transatlantic Folk presents<br />
Songwriter Showcase<br />
Lo<br />
Wednesday 6th <strong>September</strong><br />
Wedd<strong>in</strong>g Open Even<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Come along to our next Wedd<strong>in</strong>g Open Even<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
This is your chance to view our beautiful city<br />
centre hotel dressed for a wedd<strong>in</strong>g. Meet our<br />
top suppliers who will <strong>in</strong>spire you with ideas and<br />
check availability with our wedd<strong>in</strong>g co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator.<br />
Venue: The George Hotel, Bird Street<br />
Time: 5.30pm - 8pm<br />
Free Entry<br />
Wednesday 6th <strong>September</strong><br />
Mary Queen of Scots with<br />
Lesley Smith<br />
The story of Mary, Queen of Scots, is one of the<br />
most famous <strong>in</strong> British history. A dangerous<br />
claimant to the English throne, she was held<br />
prisoner at Tutbury Castle not far from <strong>Lichfield</strong>.<br />
It was here that she became embroiled <strong>in</strong> the<br />
plots which were eventually to cost her life.<br />
Meet the tragic queen dur<strong>in</strong>g her f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
imprisonment and share her hopes and fears as<br />
her dramatic tale approaches its bitter<br />
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Saturday 16th <strong>September</strong><br />
Vocal Workshop with Ruairi Edwards<br />
Kaleidoscope Choir presents an excit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
workshop with the nationally sought-after<br />
conductor, pianist and vocal coach. All voice<br />
parts and abilities welcome with no requirement<br />
to read music. Donations form refreshments will<br />
go to support<strong>in</strong>g children with arthritis at<br />
charity Kids Like Us.<br />
Venue: Whitt<strong>in</strong>gton Village Hall, Whitt<strong>in</strong>gton,<br />
WS14 9LR<br />
Time: 10am-4pm<br />
Price: £15 (or £12 for members).<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> us for an even<strong>in</strong>g of song and storytell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from three f<strong>in</strong>e troubadours – Robert Jackson,<br />
Jake Morgan and Danny Bradley. They will take<br />
turns to share songs <strong>in</strong>-the-round (Nashville<br />
style), with each performer offer<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>sight<br />
<strong>in</strong>to the backstory and creation of the songs.<br />
Audience members will also have the chance to<br />
ask questions dur<strong>in</strong>g the show.<br />
Venue: The Hub at St Marys, Market Square,<br />
<strong>Lichfield</strong>. Time: 8pm. Price: £15<br />
Tickets available from www.thehubstmarys.co.uk<br />
or from the venue itself.<br />
Saturday 7th October<br />
Macmillan Coffee Morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Please jo<strong>in</strong> us for the Macmillan Coffee Morn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Slices of homemade cake, scones and biscuits<br />
will be on sale to eat or take home and enjoy<br />
later. Our usual range of dr<strong>in</strong>ks and snacks will<br />
also be available and all proceeds that morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
will go to Macmillan Cancer Care.<br />
Venue: <strong>Lichfield</strong> Methodist Church<br />
Time: 10am-1pm
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