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To celebrate the launch of a fantastic summer program Culture Club members have the opportunity to win an annual family pass for Bede’s world.
This summer you can uncover the secrets of the skeleton, perfect the art of being a 'fool' and discover more about the daring conquests of warrior Kings and Queens, by visiting Bede's World this summer and joining in one the interactive activities created especially for young explorers.
Bede's World's summer programme of events offers plenty of hands fun to keep young adventurers entertained throughout the school holidays. The family fun launches with 'Kings, Queens and Warriors' on Saturday, July 18, as mesmerising tales of fierce warriors who conquered kingdoms, Queens who fought invaders and princesses who became dragons, are told round a lit fire on our farm.
The entertainment continues with our Secrets of the Skeleton activity on Monday July 27 through to Friday, July 31. Children with inquisitive nature will love this event, as it provides a fascinating insight into what archaeologist do with the skeletons they dig up and what information they can get from them. As part of the activity there will also be the opportunity for children to make their very own glow in the dark skeleton to take home.
There is an abundance of other fantastic events taking place across the summer holidays, including, picnic and play sessions, bat walks and the chance to have-a-go at traditional crafts including blacksmithing and spinning. For a full listing of all the events go to www.bedesworld.co.uk or contact our reception on (0191) 4892106. All activities are included in the admission price to the museum unless stated.
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Inspired by the smash hit album, Dreamboats and Petticoats the musical will give you the greatest time of your life – taking you back to the sixties when each passing week brought another classic track and Culture Club members can purchase two for one opening night tickets or save £5.00 off tickets to this rockin ‘n’ rollin show!
Boasting a star studded cast with X Factor finalist Scott Bruton, alongside Ben Freeman from Emmerdale, Jennifer Biddall from Hollyoaks and David Cardy from Birds of A Feather, together with hits from music’s golden era including Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Half Way To Paradise, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Let’s Twist Again, it’s High School Musical meets Grease in the ultimate rock n roll party!
Culture Club members have the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to attend a unique concert as The Avison Ensemble and the Chapel Royal Choir perform at St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday, July 9, as part of the Avison tercentenary celebrations.
The Chapel Royal has been in existence since before the Norman Conquest, and in its early years its function was mainly peripatetic, accompanying the Monarch around the country.
James Bowman and Dr Andrew Gant and other members of the Chapel Royal Choir with the Avison Ensemble perform anthems by Handel and Purcell that were written specially for the Chapel Royal. The programme also includes an anthem by Charles Avison, previously unheard in modern times due to a missing part, which has been composed by Andrew Gant, especially to complete the work for this performance.
2009 celebrates the tercentenary of the birth of Newcastle-born composer, Charles Avison in 1709 and the City is in celebration of the occasion. This year also marks the 250th anniversary of the death of Handel in 1759 and the 350th anniversary of the birth of Purcell in 1659.
This concert is a triple celebration of 3 of the most important composers of the baroque period.
Tickets are priced £12 and are available from JG Windows Ltd, Central Arcade, Newcastle upon Tyne,NE1 5BP Tel: 0191 232 1356 Email: info@jgwindows.com
Culture Club members have the opportunity to meet ‘The Stars From The Commitments’ at The Gala Theatre on Saturday, July 11.
The energy and excitement of Alan Parker’s award winning film, The Commitments, has been transferred into a thrilling, unforgettable live show, featuring original stars Dick Massey and Kenneth McClusky who played Billy ‘The Animal’ Mooney and Derek ‘Meat-Man’ Scully. In casting the band at the centre of what was his fourth musical, director Alan Parker auditioned over 3000 musicians, picking the top 12, of which Dick and Kenneth were two.
After the global success of the film in 1991, the band went their separate ways, however they were inundated with requests to reform and in 1993 several of the stars decided The Commitments should be reborn as a live, touring band. Since their revival, The Stars From The Commitments have played to over 6 million fans at major outdoor festivals and concert venues across the world and have performed alongside stars such as BB King, Wilson Pickett and James Brown.
To tie in with their visit to the Gala Theatre in Durham on Saturday 11th July, The Culture Club is delighted to offer one lucky member the opportunity to attend the show along with three of their friends. You will get the chance to meet members of the band on stage before the show goes up, and win a selection of signed goodies courtesy of The Commitments.
Their live concerts feature all the great soul classics from the film & multi-million selling soundtrack & live albums including Mustang Sally, Try A Little Tenderness, Mr. Pitiful, Destination Anywhere, Chain Of Fools, Take Me To The River, In The Midnight Hour and many more!
Culture Club members are invited to the National Trust’s Cragside on Monday, July 13 for a talk and tour of the newly restored Iron Bridge which has re-opened for the first time in 30 years this year.
The Bridge, which sits at the foot of the Cragside House, was originally designed by Lord Armstrong in 1866 to give access from the House to the wonders of the Formal Garden and Parkland beyond. The bridge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the towering west façade of the House with the magnificent Rock Garden in the foreground and up and down the steam of the Debdon Valley with its waterfalls and cascades. It also gives the opportunity to stand among the towering North American conifers that surround Cragside House.
The Grade II listed bridge, which was closed to visitors in 1979 when it was deemed unsafe to cross, has undergone a £600,000 restoration project which has been undertaken sympathetically with the original design.
Culture club members can enjoy a presentation from Cragside’s Landscape and Conservation Interpretation Officer Andrew Sawyer about the restoration project followed by a walk down to the newly restored bridge.
After the success of our Sweets and Treats event in December, Culture Club is delighted to be able to offer members the opportunity to join Cool Cooks again - this time, for a Summer special.
Cool Cooks will be giving you the opportunity to attend a Summer food cookery and flower demonstration whist enjoying a glass of Pimms and nibbles. The evening will be held on Thursday, July 16 at Holy Trinity Church Hall in South Jesmond, (near Armstrong Bridge) and starts at 7pm.
Cool Cooks has been in existence for over four years and runs After School Cookery Clubs, Holiday Fun food Workshops and Children’s Birthday Parties. The evening will be led by Gillian of Cool Cooks. Culture Club members can take advantage of an exclusive Culture Club two for one ticket offer enjoy the Summer evening for just £10.
Culture Club members can win one of three pairs of tickets for a special concert by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson at the Gala Theatre, Durham on Tuesday, July 14 as part of BRASS: Durham International Brass Festival, which forms part of North East England’s world-class festivals and events programme developed by culture10. The concert includes a string quartet, local brass players, percussion and electronics and will be preceded by screenings of Bill Morrison’s films Decasia: State of Decay and Light is Calling.
Jóhannsson is a composer whose hauntingly melodic music lies on the borderline between classical, ambient and cinematic. Jóhannsson has also produced and written music with artists as diverse as Marc Almond, Barry Adamson and Pan Sonic.
Bill Morrison is a New York-based filmmaker, whose works have been screened worldwide, including at the Sundance Film Festival and Tate Modern. He has worked with many leading composers including John Adams, Gavin Bryars, Bill Frisell, Michael Gordon, Henryk Gorecki and Steve Reich.
BRASS: Durham International Brass Festival has built a reputation for dynamic programming representing brass music from across the world. This year’s bands include Nigerian superstar Femi Kuti, Mnozil Brass from Austria and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble from the US, as well as British favourites Black Dyke Band.
 
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