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Jan 2012 BADAC Newsletter published.

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  The Needwood Singers

 Conductor – Margaret Langford

 40th Anniversary Concert

 Requiems by Fauré and Rutter

 Featuring professional soloists and orchestra

 Saturday April 28th 2012 at 7.30pm

St. Peter’s Church, Stapenhill, Burton on Trent

 Tickets?

From choir members, on the door or in advance –

Mrs S. Goodwin,

29, Westmead Road, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8JP

01283 716790.

(with s.a.e. please)

Thanks to Jan Whitaker for the info.

Burton Soroptimists present

Folk at the Brewhouse

 On Friday 2nd March 2012 at 8.00pm

In aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

 Hand On Heart are Nina Szifris and Mike Scott who have been entertaining folk music audiences across the UK for the last 24 years. Playing mandocello, guitar and bodhran they produce music which has harmony and a modern celtic feel, sometimes gentle songs, then driving tunes.

 Their music is strongly rooted in British traditional music mixed with more contemporary songs all delivered with fun and humour which engages the audience. At this special event they will be joined by Jonathan Trout and Joy Gravestock on violins, piano and vocals.

 Tickets: £8

To book tickets and for more information call the Box Office on 01283 508100,

 or call in at Brewhouse, Union Street, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB

Thanks to caroline Alston for the info.

  Murder with Love

 Many people had their reasons for disliking Larry Campbell, but none more than successful lawyer, David Ryder. Not only had he lost his wife to Campbell, but he also held him responsible for the death of their young son.

 Ryder pursues his vendetta by going to kill Campbell, however it seems that he has been saved when Campbell has a heart attack and collapses before his eyes.

 However, the next day it is revealed that Campbell was the victim of a brutal murder and David Ryder needs to clear his name. The plot thickens as deceit, suspicion; threats of blackmail and incrimination are woven into the web of crime.

 Medusa Theatre Company is a small theatre company based in Willington, which works with actors between the ages of 16-25.

 LTC’s Liam Atton and Harley Pantall have appeared in previous productions.

 The next play – the Francis Durbridge murder mystery, Murder With Love – will feature LTC’s Fiona Waite.

 Directed by Robert Scott, Murder With Love is set in the 1980s.

 Murder With Love will be performed FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Robert Ludham Theatre in Derby on Saturday March 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 with £7 concessions.

 Visit the Medusa website for more details – http://www.wix.com/medusatheatre/medusa-theatre-group

 Tickets are available through the Medusa website or via Fiona Waite, please email chuckleswaite@aol.com

Thanks to Fiona Waite for the info.

Local Author / Local History

Burton Boys by Rob Cox

The definitive account of a town at war.

From the fervent patriotism displayed at the outbreak of hostilities, through to the despair, horror and sadness as Burton families suffered the loss of sons, brothers and husbands as the casualty lists grew.

Many local men were soon recalled to the army and Royal Navy, with a number being involved in the epic retreat from Mons in 1914, part of ‘the contemptible little army’ that held the German army at bay.

The sportsmen from the Rugby and Rowing clubs joined as one in September 1914 – and were the first local Kitchener lads to ‘go over the top’ in 1915 where they were reported to have been ‘bowled over like rabbits’.

The ranks of the local Territorial Battalion, the 1/6 North Staffordshire Regiment, were swelled to bursting in the initial enthusiastic rush to join the colours – only to be greatly reduced when launched against the German wire at Loos in 1915 and then decimated amongst the senseless slaughter of the first day of the Somme Battle in July 1916.

The town itself came under attack from German Zeppelin raiders in 1916, with much death and destruction left in their wake. This is probably the most extensive recounting of that terrifying night.

The town stood firm though, through 4 years of a savage war which saw almost every man of military age (and many local women) eventually serving in the armed forces. Burton became a military depot servicing the British war machine. Female labour was used in abundance throughout the town, and the licensing laws were changed – Burton was never the same again.

The book draws on first-hand accounts from the men fighting in the army, navy and the fledgling air force. As well using details passed down through generations of Burton families about the war the men fought and life in the town during the period, accompanied by many photographs that are seeing the light of day for the first time in many years. Running to over 300 pages in total, no area of this first ‘world war’ is omitted.

The names of Burton people appear on memorials in all parts of the world, but are to be found in their greatest number on those dedicated to those lost amongst the mud and blood of France and Flanders. You didn’t have to go very far before you heard a Burton accent in this war.

There is great sadness, bravery (mostly going unrecognised by the hierarchy), no small amount of fear and the mainstay of Burtonians when they are a tight spot – their humour.

The Burton Boys, and the town, paid a very heavy price during those dark days – I hope this is a fitting tribute.

Available now price £14.99 plus £2.61 postage and packing (UK only, please contact for postage and page Overseas).

contact through website www.robcoxbooks.co.uk or email r.cox1960@btinternet.com or by telephone (01283) 563953.

Thanks to Rob Cox for the info.

Friday 3rd. February

Cabaret Theatre School present
“I Love You, You’re Perfect,
Now Change”
All ye good people of Earth go forth with joy. Find someone to love, someone you think is perfect, and spend the rest of your life trying to change them.” BACK BY OVERWHELMING POPULAR DEMAND! After the success of the September 2011 performance, Cabaret Theatre School return to the Brewhouse with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change a hilarious and heart warming comedy about the trials and tribulations of love, marriage and everything in between! Returning for ONE NIGHT ONLY 7.30pm. Tickets £9

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 Saturday 4th. February

Julio Sollozzo’s
Cirque du Solaughs

A comedy sketch show that will combine both live performance and filmed shorts, to include music acts as well as comedy sketches. The show will have a fun light hearted and involving atmosphere. As well as all this there will be souvenirs on sale and a raffle.

All profits in aid of OXFAM.
7:30 pm. Tickets £8 (£6 concessions)

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 Tues 14th. – Sat 18th. February
BASE present
“Beauty and the Beast”
Join Belle, and her rotten sisters Ermengarde and Esmerelda in Franglais de la Mer for this fantastic family pantomime. As Belle’s father Alphonse heads off to find a job with his housekeeper Fifi and her lazy son Jacques, they are captured by the Beast and held prisoner in his enchanted castle. Fifi and Jacques get away to break the news to Alphonse’s daughters. Belle decides she must go and set her father free. Meanwhile the newcomer to the village, Gustave, has his eye on Belle and sees this as his chance to marry her. Belle however, has other ideas.

This traditional family pantomime is guaranteed to have you laughing, singing along and of course – joining in with all your favourite characters – and a few new ones!!
7:30 pm. each evening, plus Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:30pm.
Tickets: Tuesday to Thursday £9 (£8 concessions)
Friday & Saturday £10 (£9 concessions). Family tickets available Tuesday – Thursday (2 adults 2 concessions) £30.

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 Saturday 25th. February
mAdHOUSE Music present
Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills
Patsy and Becky both have a real pedigree in songwriting and live performance. Hailing from the mighty Waking The Witch, they will leave you spellbound, with songs that make you hold your breath.
‘Becky Mills and Patsy Matheson make it all seem as easy as breathing and I suspect to them, this is precisely what it is’.

Allan Wilkinson, Northern Sky
Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00 start.
Tickets Advance £9, On the door £10

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 Friday 24th. February
Derek Acorah
The True Vision Tour
With countless hours of spirit contact, one-to-one readings, numerous TV appearances and twenty years of live stage shows, Derek Acorah is unquestionably the most time-honoured and respected Spirit Medium in the UK today. His friendly and sincere delivery, down-to-earth charm and obvious dedication to his work has endeared Derek to many tens of thousands of people, including those who regularly join him in the audience at his live stage shows. Derek’s readings have brought comfort and understanding to many thousands and with Sam, his Spirit Guide, beside him Derek Acorah’s TRUE VISION tour will continue to bring help to many more. 7.30pm. Tickets £15

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Thanks to Lynn Edwards for the info.

Pics from Dress Rehearsal.

The Mellow Dramatics are pleased to announce their production: A Christmas Carol – The Musical, based on the famous tale written by Charles Dickens which is coming to Burton on Trent in January 2012.

The musical opens as carols are being sung and lamps are glowing. Christmas is near and all are awaiting the early close of the Exchange so the holiday can officially start. From bankers to charwomen, all wish each other “A Jolly Good Time,” looking forward to the holiday fun ahead. Later that evening Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by three spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways.

 Will Scrooge manage to alter his future in time to enjoy Christmas day?

 A Christmas Carol – The Musical at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton.

 17th – 21st January 2012

For more information go to www.Mellow-Dramatics.org

 Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm

(plus Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm)

Tuesday and Wednesday Evening and Saturday Matinee: £9.00

Thursday to Saturday Evenings: £10.00

Family / Small Group Offer: Buy 4 tickets and get a 5th one for free on £9.00 tickets!

 Brewhouse Box Office – 01283 508100

 Thanks to Cat Budworth for the info.

  Burton Library.

We are hosting a Writers’ Workshop on Friday 27th January from 10am – 12pm with writer Stewart Derry. “Write Here! Write Now!” is a dynamic and inspiring writing poetry workshop, aimed at readers and writers of all ages and abilities. Tickets are £2.00 and must be booked in advance.

The next Reading Café takes place on Tuesday 31st January from 10am – 12pm, where we’ll be looking at Charles Dickens, who celebrates his 200th birthday this week. Come along for free books, free tea and coffee, and some great ideas about what to read next.

And advanced notice of our reading group, which meets on Thursday 2nd February at 6:45pm to discuss Kalahari Passage by Candi Miller. Candi is a Staffordshire author and we are delighted that she is coming to Burton Library for a readers’ event on the evening of Thursday 1st March. Please make a note in your diary! More details next month.

Thanks to Paul Tovell for the info.

Wishing all our members,

friends and visitors

A Very Happy Christmas.

Mellow Dramatics present
“A Christmas Carol The Musical”

 Tues 17th. – Sat 21st. January

The musical opens as carols are being sung and lamps are glowing. Christmas is near and all are awaiting the early close of the Exchange so the holiday can officially start. From bankers to charwomen, all wish each other ‘A Jolly Good Time’, looking forward to the holiday fun ahead. Later that evening Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by three spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Will Scrooge manage to alter his future in time to enjoy Christmas Day?

7.30pm each evening plus 2:30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets: Tuesday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday matinee £9, Thursday to Saturday evenings £10. Family/Small group offer: Buy 4 tickets and get a 5th. free on £9 tickets.

Thanks to Lynn Edwards for the info.