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6AS. 4pm. Admission £2.50p includes guaranteed whist prize win. To reserve your seat and for more details tel: [phone] or email bird8185@ gmail.com Sunday 1st & Sunday 8th September PIANOSCAPES 'Something old, something new, something different'. Pianist Chris Long presents his popular monthly series of piano concerts billed as 'eclectic music for adventurous listeners'. The music ranges from Bach to Bill Evans, and from Rachmaninoff to Radiohead - plus music by Chris himself; ambient loops, textures and improvisations can be expected too. Tea and excellent cake are part of the experience. As well as performing at the lovely St Andrew's Church in Pershore, Chris also plays the wonderful Steinway piano at Elmslie House in Malvern. September 1st - 2.30, St Andrew's Centre, Pershore WR10 1DT. For more information see www.chrislongmusic.co.uk. September 8th - 3pm at Elmslie House, Great Malvern WR14 3AG - see www.elmsliehouse.co.uk. Saturday 14th September Worcestershire Group of The Hardy Plant Society Hydrangeas - Sally Gregson. Plant sales, raffle and refreshments. Lecture begins at 2pm. Visitors welcome at £3. Crowle Parish Hall, WR7 4AZ. www.worcs-hardy-plant.org.uk Wednesday 4th September Bulbs for a Spring Display A passionate plantsman and plant hunter, Duncan Coombs is an advisor at the RHS Centre, Pershore College. He is a gifted and entertaining speaker so we should all come away with some new ideas on how to get our pots and containers looking stunning. 7.30pm . Free for members, £2 for members. Free parking, disabled entry, raffle and refreshments. Tel: [phone]. Bishampton Villages Hall, WR10 2LY. Saturday 21st September Musical treat in Inkberrow St. Peter’s Church, Inkberrow - The Inkberrow Sinfonia’s 17th annual concert comprising professional and semi-professional players under the direction of Richard Laing. Over the years these concerts have raised thousands of pounds for the Chernobyl Children’s Project UK and St. Peter’s Church Fabric Fund. Tickets are just £10, available from the organiser, Jenny Powis (01386 792909) or from Inkberrow shop or Post Office, and BLUE in Broad Street Pershore. Sunday 22nd September Doughnut Dash 5k or 10k run starts at 10am. Includes medal and Krispy Kreme ring doughnut. Adults £14, under 16 £7. On the day £18 / £10. Tel: [phone]. Norton Village Hall, Norton, WR5 2QB. Wednesday 25th September Forever Elton - Greatest Hits Tour Forever Elton pays homage to the music of Sir Elton John & Bernie Taupin, the most successful singer/songwriters of their generation. With a back catalogue and sales exceeded only by Elvis and The Beatles, Elton John has been at the forefront of the pop-rock music business for 50 years. Take this musical journey along the 'Yellow Brick Road' via 'Crocodile Rock' to 'Candle in the Wind' with Forever Elton and band. 8pm. Tickets £18. Tel: [phone]. Artrix, Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1GN. Wednesday 25 September Pershore Jazz Club Savannah Jazz Band. The Savannah are one of UK’s top drawer bands due to their fun and entertaining jazz. Their driving brand of New Orleans music attracts large audiences everywhere. Starts at 8pm in Pershore Town Football Club’s Function Room, King George’s Way, WR10 1QU. £10.00 entry, inc. free raffle. Tel: [phone] or 01386 554235. www.pershorejazz.org.uk. Email: [email protected]. Sunday 29th & Monday 30th September Croome - Antony Bridge Landscapes Exhibition A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome’s artist- in-residence, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson’s famous landscape painting. Paintings by Wilson and new images by Bridge, promise that this exhibition will be both colourful and enticing. Booking not needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. 11am to 4pm. Free Event but Normal Admission Charges Apply. Exhibition is in the Court. Tel: [phone]. Croome, near High Green, Worcester, WR8 9DW. To advertise your event, email [email protected] The Grapevine 33 33