Antiques and Vintage Fair

  Raveningham Centre, South Norfolk

Re-Use • Re-Cycle • Re-Store  Sunday 13th May 10 – 4pm

Our springtime Antiques Fair is fast approaching. It is an opportunity to source lovely, unique antiques and decorative arts in a friendly, rural setting at the Raveningham Centre. This year there will be 25 stalls featuring local dealers and enthusiasts. The Ravenous Cafe will be open for panninis, locally made cakes as well as hot bacon butties. There will also be a bar with local ale, don’t miss what will be a lovely day.

For more info or to book ring Liz or Mal on 01508 548406. Or email us at mal@norfolkrugs.co.uk

All at the Ravenous Cafe, The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham, Norfolk, NR14 6NU.

Singing News

The Raveningham Centre is pleased to announce the new monthly Singing Workshop dates which will be led by the excellent Bridget Cousins.

The workshops are £10 per session (including tea/coffee) and take place in the Ravenous Cafe at The Raveningham Centre, (NR14 6NU).

To book your place please email Liz Cannell – cinnamongallery@gmail.com or phone 01508 548406.

Monday 31st October  7.30 – 9.30pm

Monday 28th November  7.30 – 9.30pm

From January they will be on the last Monday of the month.

About Bridget Cousins

Bridget has been leading community choirs since 1994. An experienced musician and performer in her own right, she  founded Halesworth Community choir and the Gipping Valley Community choir and co-teaches the YoxVox singing group  in Yoxford, Suffolk. She has worked extensively in Suffolk schools with the Sing Up programme and often works for  Suffolk Artlink, taking musical activities to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy them.  She teaches an eclectic harmony repertoire which includes African, Balkan, Maori, French, British and German folk songs,  Gospel and her own compositions.

We look forward to welcoming you to Raveningham.

Folk Music at Raveningham

SUMMER FOLK & TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT at THE RAVENINGHAM CENTRE

Saturday 16th July, 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Admission Free

Since it’s launch in January this year, the new folk night at The Raveningham Centre has grown into an exciting a varied event.

Over recent months it has welcomed musicians from all corners of Norfolk, Suffolk and further afield including fiddlers, whistlers, flautists, box players, singers, guitarists, banjoists, clog dancers and stepdancers.

You never know what you will find when you arrive at the Ravenous Café, but you can be sure that with the variety of musicians, singers and dancers, there will be something for everyone.

The next night is July 16th (no event in August) and we will resume again on September 17th followed by October 15th, November 19th.

There is a licensed bar serving local beer and cider, homemade savoury and sweet snacks. We are always pleased to welcome new players and singers and listeners. If you play an instrument or sing please come and join us for our summer session. It is free to attend and runs from 7.30pm – 10.30pm

For further information contact: mal@norfolkrugs.co.uk or Tel.01508 548406 The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham, NR14 6NU.

www.ravenouscafe.co.uk

Music from Latin America and Renaissance Europe in Raveningham

AMAIA GABANTXO – voice  and  ALAN TAYLOR – guitar

RAVENOUS CAFÉ  at THE RAVENINGHAM CENTRE, Beccles Road, Raveningham, NR14 6NU, 01508 548406

Sunday 28th November, 2pm – 4pm Admission Free

A special treat for lovers of all types of music, two passionate musicians perform live and free in the Ravenous Sunday afternoon series.

Amaia Gabantxo is an incredible singer of Basque Country origin, whose combination of charisma and vocal ability is all encompassing. Amaia who is now based in Norwich is a literary translator and musician whose work takes her all over the world (most recently New York and Istanbul) and draws influence on the traditional songs of the Basque Country together with Latin American music, Flamenco and renaissance and folk traditions.

Alan Taylor is also Norwich based and after studying classical and world music at City University in London, was a guitarist in several successful rock bands, touring throughout the UK and Europe before finding that his true love lay in classical and early guitar. Al has been studying with some of the UK’s finest classical players and Ravenous is very pleased that he is making a return visit with duo partner Amaia.

Make sure you arrive early to find yourself a table or alternatively you can phone the Ravenous Café on 01508 548406 to book. The performance is free and you can treat yourself to a warming bowl of delicious soup or lunch from our regular menu which includes panini’s, ravenous all day breakfasts and a scrumptious array of homemade cakes.

COMING SOON……….

Sunday 12th December 2-4pm

Andy Kirkham

Classical & World Guitar.

NEW……….MUSIC

Ravenous Folk & Traditional Music Session

Every 3rd Saturday 7.30-10.30pm starting January 2011

NEW………….IN THE CAFE

Game and Venison from the Raveningham Estate will be available at the Ravenous Cafe from 20th November 2010 – order yours to avoid disappointment.

Mixed Media Painting workshop at Raveningham Centre

Sarah Cannell is running a 2 day mixed media painting workshop at The Ravenous Cafe, Raveningham Centre, near Beccles, on Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th April, 10 – 4pm.

Passing on techniques picked up from her time at Central St Martins art school, as well as approaches she uses in her own work, artist Sarah Cannell will show workshop participants how to transfer photographic images onto MDF and “embed” these images in acrylic paintings. Sarah’s own mixed media work can be seen at www.sarahcannell.co.uk

The course is part of the Black Dog Arts Garden Art Trail so the finished works will have the opportunity to be part of the summer exhibition in Bungay. The course is limited to 12 people so book quickly to avoid disappointment. Fees: £60 for the course/ £50 concessions.

If you are interested in signing up for this workshop, or would like to find out more about the gardens project ring Jan on 01986 895227 or Sarah on 01508 548941.

Botanical Drawing Workshop

In anticipation of Spring as the days slowly start to lengthen, The Ravenous Cafe at The Raveningham Centre is running an introduction to botanical drawing day, tutored by Ruth Wharrier BA PGCE, on Monday 25th January 2010, 10am – 4pm.

The day will cover an introduction to botany, recognising shape and form and creating light and shade. Ruth Wharrier has painted botanical and natural history subjects since childhood. She works in watercolour, gouache and pen and ink. Ruth is currently completing her studies in botanical illustration at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London.

Beginners are welcome and the workshop costs £40 in advance, lunch and refreshments included. Please bring drawing pencils and cartridge paper.

Ravenous Cafe, The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road , Raveningham, South Norfolk, NR14 6NR, www.ravenouscafe.co.uk

For more info please call Ruth on 07722015847

Untutored life drawing sessions at Ravenous Cafe

By popular request The Ravenous Café is holding an untutored life drawing session at the Raveningham Centre. This one off evening will be a taster for what is hoped to become a regular evening through 2010. Ideal for practising artists wanting to keep their drawing skills fresh. Please e-mail mailto://sarah_cannell@onetel.com to book your place in advance.

Wednesday 16th December 2009, 7.30 – 9pm, £5 per person. A model will be provided and refreshments in a lovely creative environment. A couple of easels are available bring your own equipment to ensure you have everything you need.

Ravenous Cafe, The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road , Raveningham, South Norfolk, NR14 6NR, www.ravenouscafe.co.uk

The Waveney String Duo Free Concert at Raveningham

The Waveney String Duo at
The Ravenous Café
Sunday 26th July 2009
2pm – 4pm Free Admission
The Raveningham Centre, nr Beccles.

Ravenous Cafe

On Sunday 26th July as part of the continuing Ravenous music series, the newly formed Waveney String Duo will be performing a free concert of classical music. Kate Reynolds (violin) and Kayleigh Simpson (cello) are classically trained music graduates with a passion for orchestral and chamber music.
They have extensive performing backgrounds and are making quite a name for themselves as fine performers. The duo are based in Norfolk and Suffolk and will be joined in the second half by accomplished pianist, John Stephens. Programme to include works by Gehot, Bréval, Glière, Mozart, Bridge & Rowley.

Venue information: contact 01508 548406
Ravenous, The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham, Norfolk, NR14 6NU. www.ravenouscafe.co.uk

BIG SKY CHOIR CONCERT

launching THE NEW ‘RAVENOUS’ VENUE

at The Raveningham Centre on Saturday 13^th June

On Saturday 13^th June Big Sky directed by Sian Croose will be performing at the newly converted Ravenous Arts Venue. Ravenous is home to local produce including homemade cakes, crafts, art and music.

A great opportunity to experience one of Norfolk’s most original choirs in an intimate setting. This well known Norwich based choir evolved from singing workshops back in 1985. It’s repertoire includes uplifting contemporary music written for the choir as well as an eclectic selection of traditional acapella music from around the world.  With special guest appearances from Laura Cannell on fiddle and Adrian Lever on guitar.

Tickets £7/£5 concs, 7.30pm start

Box office 01508 548406 or pop in to Ravenous.

www.ravenouscafe.co.uk

Upcoming Ravenous events:

June 21 – Adrian Lever – guitar & tamboura – 2-4pm free entry

June 28 – John Ward & Mario Price – Contemporary Folk Duo – 2-4pm free entry