by Library Admin | 7 Jan 2024 | activities, Cricklereaders, Cricklereaders Read
In the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history. Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga, ‘victory city’.
Over the next two hundred and fifty years, Pampa Kampana’s life becomes deeply interwoven with Bisnaga’s as she attempts to make good on the task that the goddess set for her: to give women equal agency in a patriarchal world. But all stories have a way of getting away from their creator, and Bisnaga is no exception.
New members always welcome.
by Library Admin | 17 Dec 2023 | activities, FRONT PAGE NEWS
What a treat is in store next month when we welcome Aeolian Winds Quintet to the library.
The programme looks lovely – expect to hear
Szeligowski Wind Quintet
Reicha Wind Quintet in Eb, First Movement
Bacewicz Wind Quintet
Zemlinsky Humoresque
Dvorak American Quartet arranged for Wind Quintet
For the curious, Aeolian Winds are a London-based wind quintet who strive to create imaginative and rounded concerts through their vibrant playing and inspired programming. They were formed in September 2021 at the Royal College of Music, where they were recently awarded the distinguished Woodwind Ensemble Prize.
Aeolian Winds have performed in a variety of prestigious venues across London, and the South of England. They aim to perform diverse and unknown works, with a focus on 20th century, and contemporary music. Their performances have been described as “pure joy” and “something very special”.
Whilst also taking a liking to more conventional programming, Aeolian Winds have also expanded into multimedia with their feature in David Bruce’s YouTube video, exploring the unique and vibrant sound of the chamber group through re-orchestration and storytelling. They are also interested in creating cross-genre and disciplinary projects, including immersive and intimate concerts in unconventional venues.
The quintet were recently been invited to be fellows, in December 2023, at Ensemble Ouranos’ Wind Quintet Academy in Paris.
Get your tickets here.
by Library Admin | 7 Jan 2023 | latest
From Wednesday 1 February, a group of people, one of them a trained Reader Leader, reads a great novel, short story or poem aloud. We stop and talk about what we have read. There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. The idea is to create a space where people feel at ease.
Reading the literature aloud in real-time, means that everyone is involved in a shared, live experience. Group members are encouraged by the Reader Leader to respond personally, sharing feelings, thoughts and memories provoked by the reading.
Everyone experiences the text in their own way, but the literature provides a shared language that can help us to understand ourselves – and others – better.
Shared Reading helps us to understand our individual and collective inner lives, round the same table, at the same time.
by Library Admin | 21 Nov 2022 | activities
60 min Hatha Yoga class with Ivana on Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30
Classes will typically include physical postures asana, breathing practice pranayama, and relaxation. Classes start gently, with grounding floor poses and breathing practices. They typically continue with warming up postures and follow with standing, balancing, and floor postures with time to slow down and relax the body and mind at the end of the practice. Options and modifications are offered throughout the class to suit everybody.
This class welcomes everyone but it is pitched to Beginners and Level 1 students. It is particularly recommended when returning to practice after a break or when wanting a steady practice to build over time.
Ivana trained in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga with Jessica Stewart and Yin yoga with Jose de Groot. She started practising yoga almost 20 years ago and loved the practice ever since. Not just how strong and reinvigorating the body feels but the calm and the ease of both body and mind after the practice.
The class cost is £10. To book or for more information please email ivanazyoga@gmail.com
Ivana is a very popular teacher, and has a loyal following. But don’t take my word for it – read some of the reviews left by her class members:
“I have been doing Yoga with Ivana for quite a few months now and have thoroughly enjoyed every class. Ivana is friendly and very clear in her instructions and creates an inclusive environment so that you feel at ease and calm in the classes. The themes are changed too which keep the classes interesting. I am so glad I took the first step to begin Yoga with Ivana, it has positively changed how I feel mentally and physically.” Kiran
“Ivana is very warm, friendly teacher. The Saturday class is welcoming, the pace of the yoga is great and explained throughout”. Jane
“I have been practising yoga with Ivana for six months now having, started as a complete beginner. I thoroughly enjoy her classes. The small group sessions that she runs are always friendly and relaxed whilst still providing a challenge physically. She really has a talent for working with each individual’s abilities and needs within the class, and gently encourages adjustments to suit each person.
Classes are planned to have a theme, which means that no two classes are identical, and I have learned so much working with her. I always leave the class relaxed and uplifted and ready to enjoy the day ahead. Ivana is a talented teacher who clearly cares deeply about her work. I thoroughly recommend her classes.” A.M.
by Library Admin | 14 Nov 2022 | events, FRONT PAGE NEWS, latest
We’re sincerely hoping that our relaunched monthly Third Friday music events does not become a series of unfortunate cancelled events after last year’s Covid-related shenanigans. because we have a fest of fun planned for you between now and the end of the year.
The festive season kicks off with Jazz at the Library on 25 November. Ticket link.
Then we follow up with Carols by Candlelight on 11 December. Info link.
Next, it’s a free Family friendly concert on Friday 16 December. For parents and kids only. Free, but you MUST reserve. Reservation link.
Finally, later the same evening we have our postponed Winter Piano and Cello Recital. Ticket link.
Don’t miss any of them – bound to be loads of fun!
