New theatre space in Southampton - The Berry Theatre

Here's a Daily Echo article about Hedge End's new arts space, The Berry Theatre. Here's their web page.
"The Berry Theatre on Wildern Lane, Hedge End will open its doors to the public in April 2011. The 312 seat, state-of-the-art venue will bring professional classic drama told with a contemporary twist, dynamic children’s theatre, film, comedy, music and more to Hedge End’s doorstep."

"FREE OPEN WEEKEND Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April
The Berry Theatre, D.@rt Centre and Wildern Leisure Centre are joining forces for an exciting weekend of FREE activities to celebrate the opening of The Berry Theatre."

Interested in setting up a Bike User Group?

If you are interested in setting up a Bike User Group (BUG) to promote and facilitate cycling at your workplace, please contact: thea.bjaaland@sustrans.org.uk

Freeconomy Southampton

Many of you will know about the idea of freeconomy- a group has been formed of Southampton freeconomists, who meet on the last Wednesday of the month in The Art House, trying to theme nights differently based on swapping things and maybe skills.

The next one is March 30th 7.30pm at The Art House. Details here.

Please join the ...Southampton Freeconomy facebook group to stay in touch!

Local Authors talks in the Libraries

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Two events with local authors/publishers:-

1. Penny Legg - Author Talk in the Northguild Lecture Theatre, Civic Centre, Commercial Road

On Thursday 17th March 2011 at 7.00pm local author Penny Legg will be giving a talk in the Lecture Theatre. Penny has published a number of works on the history of Southampton and Hampshire including "Southampton Then and Now" and "Folklore of Hampshire". Her latest book, Haunted Southampton, will be published soon. Penny will be telling us how she researches her books, how she organises and writes her books and how she set about getting them published.

There will be time for questions at the end of the talk.
For further information please contact the Local Studies and Maritime Library. FREE
Tel: 023 8083 2205 Email: local.studies@southampton.gov.uk

2. Small is Beautiful – Writing and Publishing for Children

Thursday 24 March 2011, Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, High Street, 7.30pm
Local children's author Jayne Woodhouse and Sandra Horn, co-founder of Clucket Press share their experiences of writing and publishing children's books
Book Shop and book signing, Q&A. FREE
For more information please contact Fi Martin at Shirley Library Tel 023 8083 3007
Email fiona.martin@southampton.gov.uk
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