APRIL is another packed month at Basingstoke Discovery Centre.
The events programme includes talks, film screenings and children’s storytelling parties.
Second Chance Cinema Club ‘Made in Britain’ Season
Thursday, April 2, 1pm & 3.30pm
A romantic comedy with a zombie twist, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost star in this cult hit about one man’s quest to win back his girlfriend while fighting off the zombified population of London.
Thursday, April 16, 1pm & 3.30pm
An unruly class of gifted sixth form boys are coached through their Oxbridge application by their charming and eccentric tutors. Based on the award-winning Alan Bennett play
Thursday, April 30, 1pm & 3.30pm
In an Edwardian artists’ colony on the Cornish Coast one young woman must choose between passion, scandal and lasting love. Emily Browning and Dan Stevens (Downtown Abbey) star in this moving drama based on a true story.
Charlie’s Storytelling Party
Wednesday, April 8, 10am & 11.15am – Room on the Broom
Thursday, April 16, 10am & 11.15am – Gorilla
Join children’s entertainer and actress Charlie Sanderson for interactive 45 minute storytelling parties which include singing, a giant parachute, bubbles and more. £2 per child (adults go free). Suitable for ages two and over.
Free Children’s Film Screening, Friday, April 10 at 2pm
An unlikely Lego construction worker and a whole cast of special Lego characters battle to save the universe from the evil Lord Business.
Creepy Crawlies with Geoff Read
Wednesday, April 15, 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am
Starring giant stick insects, a Chile rose tarantula, giant millipede, giant land snails and more, children will love this creepy-crawly experience led by a retired zookeeper.
Children will discover lots of information about these creatures and their camouflage, how they protect themselves and how they hunt for food. Sessions last 45 minutes and cost £2. Suitable for ages five to 12.
The Writer’s Garden with author Jackie Bennett
Thursday, April 23, 2pm
Author Jackie Bennett will explore the gardens of some of our best loved novelists, playwrights and poets in this illustrated talk based on her new book. Find out how Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, Roald Dahl and others used the gardens they knew to inspire their work. £5.
Brewing History Society
Tuesday, April 28, 2pm
From the start of brewing in the Ancient World to the growth of giant national brewers, the story of brewing in Hampshire has a colourful history. David Williams from the Brewing History Society will lead us on a journey describing how the number and size of breweries have changed over the centuries and of course, there’ll be mention of the infamous Basingstoke Riots! £3.
Find out more by popping into the Festival Place library or telephoning 01256 478670.
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