Around 50 local families living below the poverty line will receive special Christmas hampers made by Gillingham Community Church in conjunction with the foodbank. Full story: Read more
EUGENE HIDEAWAY BRIDGES, Gillingham School Theatre, 14TH NOVEMBER
Born in New Orleans, Nine times Blues Music Award nominee Eugene Bridges is a towering presence; a big man with a huge voice and great guitar skills. Dressed in his unique stage suits to his own design, topped off with a Stetson, Eugene plays an unparalleled brand of blues; oozing enough genuine charm to light up a small city. From delivering warm heartfelt soul songs he can switch in moments to getting the whole audience dancing. If you like your blues music laced with soul, funk, gospel and rock, delivered with buckets of class, then Eugene should not be missed. Doors: 7pm Starts 7.30pm. Tickets available from the School Library 01747 833844 Adult £10 / Student £6 / Family (max 2 adults) £30
Dorset weaver-printmaker Jacy Wall tests her boundaries at New Exhibition
On the face of it the prolonged, patient process of tapestry weaving has little in common with the traditional gentleman’s game of cricket – but West Dorset-based weaver and printmaker Jacy Wall would have us think again. “I listen to Test Match Special all the time, it’s an absolute inspiration,” she confides. Full story: Read more