CORNERSTONE

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Box Office: 01235 515144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org

PERFORMANCE

Sat 12 The Chairman’s Charity Concert Music: Big Band Swing 8pm

Massive 18 piece orchestra with featured vocalists and soloists playing popular swing music. Proceeds in aid of the Chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council’s charities, Helen and Douglas House and Emmaus Oxford.

Fri 18 Mardigras BB Music: Jazz Blues Afro-Cuban Party 8pm

A smooth steamy mix of lindy-hop, jump blues and balboa with a LOT of brass.

Sun 20 Circles In The Sand Theatre: Children’s 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm

For the littlest ones and their adults! Explore sand with buckets, castle building, spinning and tumbling.

Thu 24 Sara Watkins Music: Americana Folk 8pm

After spending nearly two decades as singer and fiddle player with the massive Nickel Creek Sara comes to Cornerstone fronting her own band.

Sat 26 Talbot House: A Home From Home Theatre: Matinee 2pm

During the Great War Talbot House became a home from home for allied troops. This play recreates the humour, music and atmosphere of the place they called Toc H.

Wed 30 Didcot Film Club 8pm

Thu 31 Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & Young Music: Folk 8pm

A rare chance to see the four first ladies of folk – Eliza Carthy, Bella Hardy, Kate Young and Lucy Farrell – all of whom play the violin and sing simultaneously.

BAR GIG

Fri 25 The Howlin’ Taildraggers Blues 8pm (FREE)

Beat the January blues with Oxford-based Chicago blues band!

GALLERY

Tue 8 Jan – Michael Restrick: Newwave

Sun 3 Feb Large scale paintings conveying different moods evoked by landscape through a stunning use of colour.

REGULAR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS STARTING IN JANUARY 2013

Tues 8 Jan Youth Theatre

6-10 years 4.30-5.30pm

11-15 years 5.45-7.15pm

Street Dance Adults 15+ 6-7pm

Book Group Adult monthly 7-8.30pm

West End Dance Adult 7.15-8.15pm

Tap – Beginners/Improvers Adult 8.30-9.30pm

Weds 9 Jan Mature Movement Adults 50+ 11.30am-12.30pm

Baby Boogie Parent & tot 0-18 months 1-1.30pm

Parent & Toddler Ballet

18-30 months 1.45-2.15pm

2-3 years 2.30-3pm

Ballet

3-4 years 3.15-3.45pm

4-6 years 4-4.45pm

Youth Hip Hop 7-11 years 5-5.45pm

Contemporary Dance Adult 6-7.15pm

Ballet – Beginners Adult 7.30-8.30pm

Privately run class: Pilates Matwork – All Levels 6-7pm

Privately run class: Daisy Birthing Classes – For A Relaxed Active Birth

7.30-8.45pm

Thurs 10 Jan Parent & Toddler Ballet 18 months – 3 years 11.45am-12.15pm

Ballet – New Starters 3-4 years 1.15-1.45pm

Ballet

3-4 years 3.15-3.45pm

4-6 years 4-4.45pm

6-9 years 6-6.45pm

Youth Dance 4-6 years 5-5.45pm

Yoga Adult 7-8.15pm

Privately run class: Camino Del Flamenco – Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults. Various from 4pm

Fri 11 Jan Ballroom

Intermediate Adult 7.30-8.30pm

Beginners Adult 8.30-9.30pm

N.B. Some evenings include an extra hour for social dancing (both levels) – check with the tutor!

Privately run class: Music & Movement for under 5s 10-11am

Every Friday during term time

Privately run class: Phoenix Tae Kwon Do (every Friday)

4-6 years 6.30-7pm

6+ years 7-8pm

Sat 12 Jan Street Dance (10 week course)

8-10 years 10-10.45am

11-12 years 11am-12noon

12-14 years 12.15-1.15pm

Sundays Privately run class: Phoenix Flutes

2^nd Sunday of every month 2-4pm

Privately run class: Crescendo Mixed A Cappella Singers

Sundays during term time from Sunday 6 January 2-4pm

It is building up to the busiest time of the year for the Post Office, Christmas stamps are now on sale, please also ensure that customs labels are put on all packets to non EU countries, and an airmail sticker on relevant items before getting to the counter, the people behind you in the queue will appreciate it, also please note that we don’t have time to stick all your stamps on for you!

The last posting dates for AIRMAIL are:

Weds 5^th Dec- Asia, Australia, Far East & Japan, New Zealand,
Friday 7^th Dec- Africa, Caribbean, Central & South America, Middle East
Monday 10^th Dec- Eastern Europe, Canada, USA
Weds 12^th Dec- Western Europe

Last Posting dates for INLAND Mail are:

Tuesday 13^th Dec- Parcels
Tuesday 18^th Dec- Second class
Thursday 20^th Dec – First class

We are pleased to offer you extended opening hours in the run up to Christmas; on Mondays 3^rd, 10^th & 17^th we will open at 2 in the afternoon and close at 5.30pm, whilst on Friday 7^th , 14^th & 21st we will be open all day until 5pm for those unable to come at other times! Monday 24^th we will be open 8.30 – 10.30am.

On the 8^th December, and on every Saturday until the spring, the Blewbury Garden Market producers will be bringing their bread, cakes & preserves to be sold at the Post Office, as the stall at the garage will be a bit chilly! Come and buy your cake, bread & preserves.

Karen & Angela
Blewbury Post Office

Do something new for January – join a Brass Band and make some new friends.
Over the last 18 months Blewbury Brass Band has been successfully growing its membership.  We have established a learner band of around 10 adults and juniors that plays on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.  The group attracts all ages from 7 1/2 to 78!   Most of those who started last January are now playing out at public performances with the main band.  On Saturday mornings one to one private tuition is also available and we are launching a group for complete newcomers to music.  So if you fancy having a go or finding out more, then please get in touch and make that New Year’s resolution!   secretary@blewburybrassband.org.uk

PERFORMANCE

SING-ALONG-A-WICKER-MAN!

COMEDY: THEATRE AND FILM NIGHT
This camp Rocky Horror-style cabaret combines live music, performance, audience participation and sing-along – in front of a full playing of this classic film. Come as your favourite character. Goodie bags, hymn books and bottom slapping (optional!) provided. ‘Frankly Genius!’ The Guardian. Adult themes and images.
Sat 3 Nov 7.30pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT
CLASSICAL GUITAR

MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Michael Butten is in his third scholarship year at the Royal Academy of Music. Playing pieces by John Downland, Weiss, Aguadi, Turina and Malcom Arnold’s Fantasy, the classical guitar is a genuine treat, so don’t miss it.
Sun 4 Nov 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

Orchestra of St John’s CLARINET QUINTET

MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Made up of clarinet, two violins, viola and cello, the quintet will play pieces including Bagatelles by Finzi and Mozart’s clarinet quintet.
Thu 8 Nov 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free
Thu 8 Nov 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free
Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Jo asks ‘Is friendliness overrated?’ and continues her acerbic-with-a-smile stories about dating, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliating herself in public. ‘Sharp witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat’ The Times.
Fri 9 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

ST GILES ORCHESTRA presents
AN EVENING AT THE BALLET

HIRING: CLASSICAL MUSIC
St Giles Orchestra returns to Cornerstone for a feast of ballet music including Gounod, Chopin, the Dance of the Hours, the Clog Dance, and the ‘best bits’ from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. (NB No actual ballet dancing – this is an orchestral concert.)
Sat 10 Nov 7.30pm £10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £30
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

CHRIS PACKHAM: GOES TOTALLY WILD

TALK
Springwatch favourite, the charismatic Chris Packham comes to us with his latest exquisite collection of wildlife images. Chris talks through how the images came about and shares his charming and often irreverent stories about the wild life of being a true photo-journalist. Books for sale and signing on the night.
Sun 11 Nov 7.30pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

DIDCOT GIRLS’ SCHOOL – DANCE SHOWCASE

HIRING: DANCE
The increasingly successful dance department for DGS return with their talented students. Years 9 to 13 will perform both class and club work, whilst years 7 and 8 perform dances from their dance clubs.
Wed 14 and Thu 15 November 7.30pm £6 (no concessions)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

PAUL HANDYSIDE

FREE BAR GIG

Friday 16 November 8pm
‘A rootsy acoustic troubadour… achieving genuine emotional impact’ Mojo Magazine.
With support. FREE

THE BEST OF TIMES! A CHARLES DICKENS LITERARY CABARET

THEATRE AND MUSIC
Roll up, roll up for this cabaret-style celebration of Charles Dickens. Fresh from sell out performances, this is an informed and affectionate tribute to Boz. Expect not only readings from some of his greatest pieces, but also songs and banter.
Sat 17 Nov 8pm £12, £10 (concs), £9 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

THE GARDENER

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
Harry is a gardener and his memory is going. But he can remember the past like it was yesterday. As the leaves fall from the branches of Harry’s fading memory they turn into the green shoots of his grandson’s new stories.
Presented by ajtc Theatre
Sun 18 Nov 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)

THEATRE
What better way to get ready for Christmas? Jacob Marley returns to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebeneezer Scrooge. ‘Riveting acting…stunning voice work …unforgettable.’ The Stage
Presented by Brother Wolf Productions
Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

NEIL INNES

COMEDY AND MUSIC
Neil plays music, sings songs and tells stories in this unique show. It’s poignant, it’s spicy and it’s lyrical. Don’t miss the man famous for Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and the Rutles!
Fri 23 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

BEN WATERS BOOGIE SOLO

MUSIC: BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO
NEWSFLASH: Jools Holand picks Ben Waters as his number two greatest pianist EVER! To celebrate – and for his fans – Ben is doing a short solo tour of the UK in November. And he asked to come to Cornerstone. These gigs are electric; his fast fingers, physical acrobatics, piano and vocal will blow you away!
Sat 24 Nov 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

NOCTURN DANCE – THE DANCE SHED

HIRING: DANCE
An evening celebrating adult dance, showcasing all the best that community dance groups across the Thames Valley can offer, hosted by locally based Nocturn dance.
Sun 25 Nov 7.30pm £8.50, £5 (concs)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SALON DU CHOCOLAT IN THE CAFÉ BAR

STORIES AND SUPPER
A stunning combination of delicious food and storytelling. Come to the café bar for a savoury and sweet cocoa-inspired meal, accompanied by tales of the secret, the banned and the scandalous from authors including Byron, John Donne and Angela Carter. Spice up your Tuesday evening – yum!
Tue 27 Nov 7pm £20, £18 (concs) includes storytelling, cocktail, main meal, coffee and treats
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

PAPPY’S: LAST SHOW EVER!

COMEDY: SKETCH
Hailed as ‘the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe’ by The Scotsman, Pappy’s have appeared on TV and radio, had five hit Edinburgh shows and 3 national tours. Don’t miss what might be the last chance to see them. ‘A jaw dropping, laugh-a-second spectacular from three supremely talented writers and performers’ Chortle
Fri 30 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs) and £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

REGULAR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES

TUESDAY

Pregnancy Yoga
Adult (week 14+) • 1-2.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

6 Nov • x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

6-10 years • 4.30-5.30pm • £23

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Boys’ Dance

11-15years • 5-5.45pm • £17

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

11-15years • 5.45-7.15pm • £34

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Tap – beginners

Adult • 6-7pm • £30, £27 (concs)

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Book Group

Adult • 7-8.30pm • £2

6 Nov, 4 Dec • monthly

Life Drawing

Adult • 7-9pm • £65, £60 (concs)

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Tap – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

6 Nov • 5 weeks

Zumba – style

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

6 Nov • 5 weeks

West End Dance

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

6 Nov • 5 weeks

WEDNESDAY

Mature Movement

Adult • 11.30am-12.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Baby Boogie

Parent & tot • 1-1.30pm • £11.50

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

1½ -2½ years • 1.45-2.15pm • £11.50

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

2-3years • 2.30-3pm • £11.50

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Ballet

3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £11.50

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Contemporary Dance

Adult • 6-7.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

7 Nov • 5 weeks

Ballet – beginners
Adult • 7.30-8.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

7 Nov • 5 weeks

THURSDAY

Knitters and Stitchers Group

Adult • 7.30pm • Free

weekly

Yoga

Adult • 7-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

8 Nov • 4 weeks

FRIDAY

Ballroom – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

9 Nov • 4 weeks

Ballroom – beginners

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

9 Nov • 4 weeks

GALLERY

Anne Griffiths

18 October – 25 November

Step into the world of Alice in Wonderland, told by textile artist Anne Griffiths, who has illustrated her favourite scenes using hand and machine stitch onto gauzes and transpaent fabrics. Anne’s beautiful textiles conjure up stories from the book, using intricate sewing techniques and details, in this highly imaginative exhibition.

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – OCTOBER LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Box Office: 01235 15144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org

PERFORMANCE

THE WIT AND SONGS OF NOEL COWARD

MUSIC: PIANO AND SONGS
‘I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it’. So said Noel Coward and pianist and entertainer Peter Gill presents a superb afternoon tribute to his song-writing skill and wit. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Mrs Worthington and more will tickle your fancies and get your toes tapping.
Sat 6 Oct 2pm £12, £10 (concs and members)

THE HARVEST FEAST

STORIES AND SUPPER
Join nationally acclaimed actors for this intimate and entertaining storytelling evening looking at harvest time in all its glory – rich, wild, and abundant! Mythology, music and poetry blend with delicious dining in our café bar. Home-made main course and dessert included. Places limited.
Sun 7 Oct 7pm £32, £30 (concs), £29 (members) inclusive of storytelling and supper

Orchestra of St John’s WIND ENSEMBLE

MUSIC: CLASSICAL
The Orchestra of St John’s returns to Cornerstone. Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn play music by Mozart, Malcom Arnold, Grieg and Ibert amongst others.
Thu 11 Oct 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free
Thu 11 Oct 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free
Thu 11 Oct 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

STEPHEN LANGSTAFF

FREE BAR GIG

Friday 12 October 8pm

‘This is spirited and rescuing music full of cherish and intimacy’ Glasswork.

We can’t wait! With support. FREE

BACA AWARDS Free Event by invitation only from Didcot first

HIRING
The BACA’s celebrate and award excellence amongst Didcot’s businesses and community groups with a special category for young people who have a made a significant contribution to the locality. The closing date for nominations is 14 September. For details and nominations see www.didcotfirst.org.uk
Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm

PENGUIN

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
Based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar and with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. Whatever Ben does – even firing Penguin into OUTER SPACE! – Penguin will not talk. But when he finally does start, it’s worth it.
Presented by house and Long Nose Puppets
Sun 14 Oct 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

THEATRE
In the midst of war, one woman with her children by her side, sees a way to survive. But in her quest for material gain she faces the ultimate sacrifice. Brecht’s 20th century masterpiece questions how our beliefs and ideologies affect the world.
Presented by Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park
Thu 18 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+

MARK THOMAS: BRAVO FIGARO

COMEDY: STAND-UP
This show is the true tale of Mark’s relationship with his father – a ‘full-on rough, hard-grafting self-employed builder from South London who loves opera’. Mark is one of the best storytellers around, very funny, and this is a masterful show. One for comedy connoisseurs. ‘Absolutely superlative stuff’ Chortle
Fri 19 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+

2deep

COMEDY THEATRE
Two men… one room .. who are they? How did they get there? How do they escape? The critically acclaimed physical comedy duo behind the Five Star Fringe hit Flhip Flhop return to Cornerstone.
Presented by Rannel Theatre Company
Sat 20 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 10+

FAY HIELD AND THE HURRICANE PARTY

MUSIC: FOLK
Touring her new album Orfeo, Fay’s rich, unadorned voice fronts a stellar band, including Jon Boden. Accordions, melodeon, English concertina, fiddle, viola, cello, nyckelharpa and more make for a super sound. She’s top class and her band is magical, so make sure you come!
Sun 21 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

DANIEL SLOSS: THE SHOW

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Stunning new show from Scotland’s award-winning comedian. After knockout appearances on mainstream TV, Daniel then started gigging aged just 16. Now 21, he has toured internationally, sold out four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and left home! Support from the superb Kai Humphries. Strong language and content.
Thu 25 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

RALPH MCTELL: AN ENGLISH HEARTBEAT

MUSIC: FOLK
We are so pleased to welcome Ralph back. A true folk legend and one of the greatest contemporary storytellers, Ralph McTell is now celebrating more than forty years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, Ralph champions traditional English stories and music and celebrates the nation in an open, inclusive way.
Fri 26 Oct 8pm £20, £18 (concs), £17 (members)

JENNY ECLAIR: Eclairious

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Professional grumpy old woman, writer, panto star, Loose Woman, Jenny has been in the business for thirty years, so knows what she’s doing by now! Jenny was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier award and her writing is as fresh and sharp today as it ever was. Not for the faint-hearted! Strong language and adult themes.
Sat 27 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+

CUSHION CONCERT – VIOLA

MUSIC: CHILDREN’S

Come on children! And bring your adults! Listen to the lovely viola – the middle voice of the violin family, and very melodic. These concerts are designed for little ones and just get better and better!
Sun 28 Oct 11 am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs)
Sun 28 Oct 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)

PORTMANTEAU

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
A fantastic show all the way from France! Just like The Artist there is big screen film and no talking – in addition there is live theatre in front of the screen! Two cinema ushers lark about with hats and disguises when the projector ‘breaks down’. An enchanting story of heroes, heroines… and baddies. With popcorn!
Presented by Compagnie Animotion
Tue 30 Oct 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 5-12 and their adults

ABANDOMAN

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Winners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Abandoman create musical songs and sketches at lightning speed based on audience interaction. Come to the show, drop your suggestions in the ring and watch as Abandoman make musical magic. No two shows will be the same. SUPERB!
Wed 31 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+

For images and further information please contact Emma Robinson, Marketing & Development Officer, emma.robinson@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515133

HALF TERM FUN.
Book your place in advance for our creative and colourful workshops and remember to pack a lunch for full-day events.

Paper Penguins
Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2 November
5+ years • 10am-4pm • FREE
Mould paper to make a penguin for our Christmas installation.

Make sound effects for film
Tuesday 30 October
5-12 years • 12noon-1pm • £5
Learn how to create sound effects that are used in Hollywood film and radio using everyday objects, and see them put to pictures on the big screen.

Clay Sculpture
Wednesday 31 October, 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 1 November, 10.30am-12.30pm
5-10 years • £9 per workshop
Accompanying adult goes free when with a child.
Get messy with clay to create your very own sculpture inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Mash-Up Choir
Thursday 1 November
8-14 years • 10.30am-4.30pm • £27
Have fun learning to sing in harmony with your friends to mashed-up pop songs, concluding in a performance for family and friends.

Youth Dance
2 days – Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November
5-7 years • 10.15am-12.15pm • £18
8-11 years • 12.30-4.30pm • £36
Learn all sorts of exciting dance moves that will wow your friends.

ASK ABOUT MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING

GALLERY

Entry to the visual arts gallery is absolutely free, so please drop in any time. From local amateur artwork to contemporary craft or photography,

our programme is mixed so our exhibitions appeal to all tastes. See our website for

‘How to Exhibit your work at Cornerstone’.

The Invisibles

28 August – 30 September

This reflective exhibition is the response from a group of mature arts students to the theme of loss and disappearance and its effect on the human condition. The artists work in a variety of mediums including pastels, sculpture, print, illustration and multi media, creating a varied and interesting exhibition.

THE Big Draw

6 and 7 October

Join us for the national event which aims to get everyone drawing. With over 1500 events organised across the UK, don’t miss your opportunity to be involved, right on your doorstep. Have fun with paper, pens and crayons in the gallery to draw snowflakes for our Winter Wonderland.

Contemporary Craft Fair

13 and 14 October

For one weekend only we will dedicate our gallery space to local and regional crafts people. Come and look for gifts, or a treat for yourself – choose from a stunning range of crafts. Last year’s fair included jewellery, textiles, wooden homewares, ceramics, glass, fashion accessories, metalwork and sculpture. See our website to download an application form to exhibit at the fair, the closing date is Sunday 26 August.

Anne Griffiths

18 October – 25 November

Step into the world of Alice in Wonderland, told by textile artist Anne Griffiths, who has illustrated her favourite scenes using hand and machine stitch onto gauzes and transpaent fabrics. Anne’s beautiful textiles conjure up stories from the book, using intricate sewing techniques and details, in this highly imaginative exhibition.

For images and further information please contact Emma Robinson, Marketing & Development Officer, emma.robinson@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515133

The annual Ride and Stride event will be held on Saturday 8th September

This is a sponsored event around local churches, either by bike or on foot.  Money raised is divided between the Historic Churches Trust and a church of your choice.  

Could you help with stewarding?  St Mary’s is open all day on 8th September when cyclists and walkers will be dropping in to get their forms signed off.   We would be grateful to hear from anyone who is able to spare an hour to act as a steward on this day.  

Contact Clare Lightfoot 850486

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – SEPTEMBER LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Box Office: 01235 15144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org

DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE

FREE BAR GIG
Friday 7 September, 5 October, 2 November 8pm
DJ’s Pye and Mr Dave evoke the feel of a Berlin bar in Didcot for our regular DJ nights. FREE

THE LONDON SWING ORCHESTRA

MUSIC: SWING
Nine musicians and a band leader make for a big season opener at Cornerstone! A fabulous programme of swing music spanning over fifty years and featuring the hit music of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Louis Prima and more. ‘Real singing, real instruments, real style’ The Times
Sat 15 Sep 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

RUMPELSTILTSKIN

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
He’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling spun together into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale for 3-7 year olds and their grown ups. Presented by hiccup theatre
Sun 16 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

LITTLE FIREFACES: WHY YOU TUBE LOVES THE SLOW LORIS

HIRING: TALK
The name Little Fireface comes from the Sudanese name for slow loris – muka geni. Oxford Brookes University’s Professor in Primate Conservation Anna Nekaris comes to tell us about her work with this fascinating, but endangered, creature.
Presented by Café Scientifique
Thu 20 Sep 7pm Tickets free of charge but must be booked in advance Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SIMON EVANS: FRIENDLY FIRE

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Simon delighted the Cornerstone audience who saw him in 2011 with his sardonic wit, but kind heart deep underneath – both of which served him well in The Apprentice: You’re Fired! If you didn’t have the pleasure last time, do catch him now. ‘Sizzlingly entertaining … Beautifully crafted devastatingly funny gags.’ The Guardian
Sat 22 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT
CLARINET AND PIANO RECITAL

MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Sara Saravmaa from Finland on the clarinet and Jennifer Carter on piano give us an afternoon of delightful pieces for clarinet, including Witold Lutoslawski’s Dance Preludes, Brahms’ Clarinet sonata in E-flat major, op.120 no.2, and the lovely Clarinet sonata by Francis Poulenc.
Sun 23 Sep 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SPIERS AND BODEN

MUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLK
Founders of Bellowhead, described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’ and twice winners of the BBC2 folk award for Best Duo. Need we say more? Spontaneous, punky, English folk – stomping!
Come if you liked Peatbog Faeries and Lau.
Mon 24 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

THE MAN WHO WAS HAMLET

THEATRE
Award winning actor, George Dillon, reveals the comical, tragical and utterly scandalous history of Edward de Vere, the man who many believe was the true ‘William Shakespeare’. This is a must see acting tour de force. ‘Absorbing and thought-provoking… the evening’s a romp, and a clever one.’ The Scotsman
Thu 27 Sep 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 12+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

ANDI OSHO: All the Single Ladies

COMEDY: STAND-UP
You’ve seen her on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week – Andi Osho is a star in the making. In her second stand-up show Andi dissects the perils and pitfalls of dating, reporting her findings with brutal, but heart-warming, honesty. She’s sassy and smart, and it’ll be a glamorous and hilarious evening.
Fri 28 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

DECADANCE

DANCE: CONTEMPORARY
This all female dance sensation fresh from New York stage a truly electrifying blend of hip-hop and ballet. With a backdrop of 3D video, the dancers float, slide, spin, balance and wave. If you like J-Lo, Diversity, and any MTV videos… try this!
Sat 29 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Family ticket £46 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 10+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

STUCK! by Oliver Jeffers

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
A tall tale about a little boy in a sticky situation! Floyd’s kite is stuck up a tree. So he throws his shoe up to dislodge it, then another shoe, the cat, a ladder, a paint pot, the kitchen sink…where will it all end? And will Floyd ever get his kite back?
Presented by Big Wooden Horse
Sun 30 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE

FREE BAR GIG

Friday 7 September, 5 October, 2 November 8pm

DJ’s Pye and Mr Dave evoke the feel of a Berlin bar in Didcot for our regular DJ nights. FREE

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – SEPTEMBER GALLERY LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

GALLERY

Entry to the visual arts gallery is absolutely free, so please drop in any time. From local amateur artwork to contemporary craft or photography,

our programme is mixed so our exhibitions appeal to all tastes. See our website for

‘How to Exhibit your work at Cornerstone’.

The Invisibles

28 August – 30 September

This reflective exhibition is the response from a group of mature arts students to the theme of loss and disappearance and its effect on the human condition. The artists work in a variety of mediums including pastels, sculpture, print, illustration and multi media, creating a varied and interesting exhibition.

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Regular Classes and Workshops for all ages.

NEW THIS SEASON

BABY BOOGIE Baby Boogie is our new class for parents and tots. It’s great for energetic children who love to dance, run, bounce and roll in a creative way without the restrictions of learning specific ‘steps’! Mums, dads, grannies or grandads – book now and come along with your tot on Wednesdays at 1pm.

MATURE MOVEMENT Dancing is great exercise for all ages. Joining this class will help tone your body and your social life too! Of all the performing arts, dance is one of the most therapeutic, and is well respected as a way to combat those annoying mental and physical aspects of aging. You’re never too old to learn to dance!

TUESDAY

Pregnancy Yoga
Adult (week 14+) • 1-2.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

6-10 years • 4.30-5.30pm • £23

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Boys’ Dance

11-15years • 5-5.45pm • £17

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

11-15years • 5.45-7.15pm • £34 25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Tap – beginners

Adult • 6-7pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Book Group

Adult • 7-8.30pm • £2

4 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec • monthly

Life Drawing

Adult • 7-9pm • £65, £60 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Tap – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Zumba – style

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

West End Dance

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

WEDNESDAY

Mature Movement

Adult • 11.30am-12.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Baby Boogie

Parent & tot • 1-1.30pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

1½ -2½ years • 1.45-2.15pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

2-3years • 2.30-3pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Ballet

3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

4-6years • 4-4.45pm • £34

26 Sep • 10 weeks

Youth Hip Hop

7-11years • 5-5.45pm • £34

26 Sep • 10 weeks

Contemporary Dance

Adult • 6-7.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Ballet – beginners
Adult • 7.30-8.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Privately run class:

PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS

6pm-7pm • £56 for 7 week term

Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or

email nicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk

THURSDAY

Parent and toddler ballet

1½-3years • 11.45am-12.15pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

1½-3years • 12.30-1pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Ballet – new starters

3-4years • 1.15-1.45pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Ballet
3-4years • 2-2.30pm • £23
27 Sep • 10 weeks
3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £23
27 Sep • 10 weeks
4-6years • 4-4.45pm • £34
27 Sep • 10 weeks
6-9years • 6-6.45pm • £34
27 Sep • 10 weeks

Youth Dance

4-6years • 5-5.45pm • £34

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Knitters and Stitchers Group

Adult • 7.30pm • Free

weekly

Yoga

Adult • 7-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

4 Oct, 8 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:

Camino del Flamenco

Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults • Various from 4pm • Thursdays during term time from 20 September email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk or call: 01295 738869

FRIDAY

Ballroom – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

5 Oct, 9 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Ballroom – beginners

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

5 Oct, 9 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:
Music & Movement for under 5’s
10-11am • Every Friday during term time
Edna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450

Privately run class:

Phoenix Tae Kwon Do Club

6+ years • 7-8pm • Every Friday

Enquire at phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com or call on 0751 541 0428

SATURDAY

Street Dance

8-10years • 10-10.45am • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

11-13years • 11-11.45am • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

14-16years • 12noon-12.45pm • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

SUNDAY

Privately run class:

Phoenix Flutes

2pm-4pm • 2nd Sunday of every month

Contact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314, or email penelope.shackleton@gmail.com

Privately run class:

Crescendo mixed a cappella singers

2-4.30pm • £35 per 6 week half term Sundays during term time. For further details email: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk

Didcot & District Twinning Association is holding a Plant Sale on April 21st
from 10.30 until noon at Lime Tree House, High St,. Harwell.  Entrance £3 to
include coffee and cake.  A range of interesting and unusual perennials will
be on sale.

For more information please contact Sue Totterdale  at totterdells@btinternet.com

Blewbury Brass Band are running a series of enjoyable "step up to brass" music courses, at their rehearsal hall beside the Blewbury recreation ground. The course runs for 8 weeks and costs £50. The next course starts October 12th, playing each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.20pm. There is also the opportunity to stay on and play with the main band afterwards as playing improves.

The course is aimed both at youths and adults aged between 10 and 100 who can read music and play an instrument to something like grade 2, 3 or 4 standard. We provide good instruments and professional tuition, and all you need to provide is enthusiasm. Instruments include Cornet, Trumpet, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium and Drums.

Perhaps you play in the recorder group or are learning the violin at school. Maybe you played a brass instrument at school (perhaps 20-30 years ago) and fancy starting again. Or just maybe, you have a teenager who wants to play drums in a rock band and you’d like a peaceful evening once a week. Either way, this could be just your cup of tea.

To book or find out more please contact Jolyon Tidmarsh on 07979 031273, oxtid2@hotmail.com, or check us out on Facebook or www.blewburybrassband.org.uk.