Classroom Crafts for Kids

1pm-3pm

Every Thursday during the summer holidays from the 3rd August for children aged 5-13 to try out one of several crafts their parents or grandparents will recall – at school or in the home.
This is the first of four weekly craft sessions. Come back each week to try a different craft.
£4 per single session or £3.50 per multiple sessions. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Tel (01652) 635172 to book.

Barton Bike Night

2pm – 10pm

This year it’s on a Saturday – and begins from 2pm.

We’ll be open until 9pm for refreshments – inside and out – and we’ll be running our helmet store from the Joseph Wright Hall, next door to the School Museum. The Museum will be open until 9pm.

Thousands of bikers and visitors will flock to the town centre to experience a great afternoon and night out. From 2pm until late evening Barton comes alive with motorcycles. Attractions include trade stands, vintage bikes, special features and live bands.
For more information contact 07976 276895

Louise Beech in conversation with Sue Wilsea

Saturday 1 July, 10.30am – 12 noon in the Aelberry Building

Join Louise Beech in conversation with writer Sue Wilsea as she discusses life, writing and more. £5

GreenMatthews presents: A Brief History of Music

Wednesday 28 June, 7.30pm in the Joseph Wright Hall

Six hundred years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.

£10/£5 student (members £9) Bring a cushion!
Tickets can only be purchased in person from The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road or online at bartonarts.co.uk

The Graham Saunders Lecture: Cowboys, Indians and all that Jazz

Tuesday 27 June, 2pm to 5pm in the Aelberry Building

Graham Saunders’ annual music lecture looks at the origins and influences of American Music. £5

Tickets can only be purchased in person from The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road or online at bartonarts.co.uk