Dig Basing, Tuesday February 3 at 2pm. £3
Chris Elmer, a researcher from the University of Southampton, will provide an insight into the fascinating history of the Basing House site and talk about the recent excavations conducted there.
Second Chance Cinema Club, Made in Britain season, Thursday February 5 at 1pm & 3.30pm
William Shakespeare’s love life turns out to be more complicated than historians imagined! Joseph Fiennes stars as the lovelorn bard whose romance becomes the inspiration for some of his most famous work.
National Libraries Day, Saturday February 7
Have a Go Crafts & Literacy Clubs Day 11am – 2pm. Come and find out what else goes on in the Discovery Centre. Regular Reading, Creative Writing and Poetry Groups will be holding extraordinary meetings today to show just what they are about.
Singing workshop with Jo Bolam, Saturday February 7 at 2pm. £3.
Have some fun with simple part, pop and folk songs for all ages and abilities. No experience required - just a willingness to give it a go.
Poetry Recital with Bryn Strudwick, Saturday February 7 at 11am. £2
Local poet and actor Bryn Strudwick will read and perform a selection of poetry to celebrate the joy of words and language.
Lavender Fields With Tim Butler, Tuesday February 10, 2pm. £3
Hartley Park Farm is set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. Join Tim Butler as he explains how these stunning lavender fields are farmed and turned into an amazing array of fragrant products.
Free children’s film screening, Tuesday, February 17, 2pm. Free
Postman Pat puts his parcels to one side to compete in a TV talent competition.
Charlie’s Storytelling Party, Wednesday, February 18 at 10am and 11.15am. £2 per child (Adults go free) Ages 2+
Each Peach, Pear Plum. Join children’s entertainer and actress Charlie Sanderson for a super interactive 45 minute storytelling party including singing, a giant parachute, bubbles and more.
Second Chance Cinema Club, Thursday, February 19 at 1pm and 3.30pm
Ever felt that one moment could change the path of your whole life? This clever British romantic drama follows what happens when a young woman misses her train, and what would have happened if she had caught it.
Green Screen Workshops With 7StreamMedia Saturday, February 21
9.30am - 7-10yrs, 11.30am - 10-13yrs 1.30pm - 13-16yrs £5
Create a short story in groups and then take part in the filming process including removing the Green Screen in the edit suite. The films will be made available online to share with family and friends with a password protected link.
Jane Austen House: ‘Mrs Clay’s Freckles’: Jane Austen and Regency Beauty, Thursday February 26, 2pm. £3
This illustrated presentation focuses on ideas of beauty during Jane Austen’s lifetime, and will include readings from her works.
Macro Photography Workshop - Enjoy the close up world. Saturday, February 28, 10am – 4pm, £35
Find out more from BDC on 01256 478670 or online at hants.gov.uk/bsdc.
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