Here are a few of the groups from the community who utilise the Rowheath Pavilion facilities on a regular basis.

Phoenix Singers

We are a large mixed choir who meet at The Pavilion every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30pm. New members are always welcome, especially male singers. Concerts are held throughout the year and cover a wide range of choral music.

For further information please contact Val Barnish at valbarnish@live.co.uk or visit our website www.phoenixsingers.co.uk.

Stay’n'Play

Lively playgroup for pre-school children. Meets every Monday morning during term time from 10am – 12 noon. Please contact Naomi Baylis on 07723416948 for further details.

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

We are the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy. We run classes for children ages 5-12 every Wednesday between 5-6pm term time only. We offer a unique programme of self- development which w

ill develop a child’s confidence, improve self-esteem and improve their communication skills in a fun and enjoyable way. All teachers are specially trained and CRB checked. Please

contact Jane on 01384 830059 for more details.

JiveFever

JiveFever Modern Jive Dancing: The FUN way to keep fit & meet new friends. No need to book, just turn up. No need to bring a partner and no special clothing required… just a sense of humour! Enjoy the great social atmosphere. Entrance £7.00 for 3 hours of fun

• Beginners Class 7.45pm – 8.30pm
• Freestyle Dancing 8.30pm – 9.00pm
• Intermediate Class 9.00pm – 9.40pm
• Beginners Review Class 9.00pm -9.40pm
• Freestyle Dancing 9.40pm – 10.45pm

Check out the JiveFever website for more information and lots of photos

• Website: www.jivefever.com
• Email: dance@jivefever.com or jivefever@blueyonder.co.uk
• Telephone: Ian on 0774 775 3272

Amy Greaves School of Dance

5.00pm – 9:15pm every  Thursday.
 
The dance school caters for a variety of ages and abilities and offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Musical Theatre, Street, Gym dance, cheerleading, Rock n Roll and Latin and Ballroom. Classes are £2 per lesson and more information can be found on www.amygreavesschoolofdance.com or by calling 07979 408997.

Drama Workshops

(Returns Wednesday 22nd September 2010)

Wednesdays 7.30 -10.00pm. An opportunity to enjoy working creatively in a group, while developing a range of drama skills and improvisation techniques. New members (18 years or over) welcome, regardless of experience – and your first session is free.

Fees: pay for a six-week block @£4.00 per session (£3.50 concessions) or Pay As You Go @£4.80 (£4.30). For further details contact Malcolm McGivan on 07973 843825.

Ballroom and Latin Dancing

• Monday evenings
• 5pm to 7pm: Private lessons
• 7pm to 8pm: Improver’s Class
• 8pm to 10.30pm Open Social Dance (Bar open)
• New members welcome

Run by Barbara and Brian Boscott. Contact 0121 459 9167 for details.

Tumble Tots

The springboard to confidence for your child.  For children from 6 months to 7 years.  Offering a structured programme of child development that makes learning fun.

We meet at The Pavilion from 9.45am – 13.45pm every Thursday during term time. For more information call Michelle on 01527 458799 or email at michelle.yeomans@tumbletots.com or visit our website at www.tumbletots.com/redditch.

Baby Sensory

Our sessions are themed and different every week (40 individual lesson plans).  Each plan is tested for 3 years before it is allowed into the programme.  As well music sessions and the use of instruments, we cover numerous activities such as signing, dance, reading, massage, brain games exploratory play etc.

For more information on Baby Sensory call Karen on 07780903871 or Chris on 07989770892. Alternatively you can email at birminghamsouth@babysensory.co.uk.

Tea Dance Sequence

Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm – 3.30pm in the Terrace Room with Sid and Beryl Dodd. For more information call 0121 476 1592.

Crafty Monkeys

(Taster Session 19th October 2010) (Sessions begins 2nd November)

On Tuesday mornings 10am – 12:30pm. A range of arts and crafts suitable for 6 months – 5 years. For more details contact Gemma on 07402 100 426 or email info@crafty-monkeys.co.uk

Zumba Dance/Excercise Class

An energetic exercise class to have fun and get fit.

For more information call Theresa on 07834858043.