WHAT’S ON AT WELLS MALTINGS

SPRING 2020Arts • Heritage • Community

Box Office: 01328 710885wellsmaltings.org.uk

Welcome to another busy season at Wells Maltings. As the weather warms and the days lengthen, we promise to chase away the chills and cobwebs and spring clean your senses with an array of great theatre, film, exhibitions, music, workshops and much more.

Highlights for me include the return of fEAST Theatre, with the first of their tenth anniversary trio, a reprise of THE CANADA BOYS on 3 and 4 April. Handpicked from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, I’m delighted to bring The Roaring Girls to the Norfolk coast with their hilarious and poignant take on our obsessions with body image in BEACH BODY READY on 30 April, and earlier in the month, on 2 April, PATRICK MONAHAN’s latest stand up show STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM; NOW I’M HERE. 

We are also delighted to present Hollywood star James McEvoy in a new production of CYRANO DE BERGERAC on 20 February; Met Opera Live continues its season with highlights PORGY AND BESS on 8 February and TOSCA on 11 April; whilst ballet fans will not be disappointed with ROMEO AND JULIET (29 March) and JEWELS (19 April) live from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet. 

Great music too, from the return of VOODOO ROOM on 13 March and FLOYD IN THE FLESH on 17 April, to the irrepressible Matthew Preston and Benjamin Howell, also known as THE MISSING CODA, on 6 March. Look out for our monthly jazz nights on the second Wednesday of each month from February, starting with a personal favourite, JULIAN ARGUELLES, on 12 February.

We also launch a new series of our SALTMARSH talks in January under the title THE NORFOLK TABLE, celebrating the many facets and delights of our county’s food and drink heritage: there will be

samples!  TV’s own JULES HUDSON drops in for chat, anecdotes and special guests on 21 March, and the intrepid Jon Lawrence, whose 500km charity trek across five deserts on five continents made headlines, reflects on how this enormous feat helped him deal with his father’s death, on 20 March in GOOD GRIEF.

Look out also for art exhibitions in the Handa Gallery, including the return of the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists in February and Wells’s own Linda Pattrick and John Richter in April. We are also hugely honoured to stage the culmination exhibition from a major project with local schools FULL CIRCLE at the end of April.

Our PAY WHAT YOU CAN scheme, made possible by funds from Wells Harbour Commissioners and private donors, continues - if you are local and want to experience our work but funds are tight, you can claim up to four tickets per event and just pay what you can (minimum £1 per ticket). Simple as that. And for 2020, we are able to extend this offer to local groups for room hires.

Finally, we are opening our doors on Saturday 1 February for a special Open Day, for you to drop by, take a look around and behind the scenes, and ask us anything about our work, building and plans, and give us feedback on our first eighteen months. I hope to see you there.

Enjoy the Spring.

Simon DaykinDirector

WELCOME

COMMUNITY ROOMS FOR HIRE Wells Maltings is the ideal place to hold your meeting, classes, workshops

and parties, with rooms available to suit your space requirements and budget. With hourly rates starting from as low as £12.50 per hour

for local community groups, and a range of options for catering, presentation and technical support, make

us your first choice. More information on our website wellsmaltings.org.uk or or call

Laura Crane on 01328 711378

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

discounts now available for

local community groups

THE GREAT WELLS MALTINGS OPEN DAYSat 1 Feb 10am – 4pmTHE GREAT WELLS MALTINGS OPEN DAYYour chance to look behind the scenes at all that we have to offer. Come and give us feedback on our programmes and our work, and talk to our director Simon Daykin and the Maltings team about our spaces for hire, our work, volunteering opportunities and the history of the Maltings building. As part of our open day, we also have two very special events:

2pmKNIVES OUT (12A)A classic whodunit with a comic edge. A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative

family. Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis.TICKETS FREE Limited to two tickets per booker, subject to availability. Tickets can only be booked in person at the box office, on the day (1 Feb), from 10am.

7.30pmTHE JANUARY BLUES CUREWith top blues and boogie band SHOO THE MOONA party night to say goodbye to January blues, and hello to Spring boogie! There will be dancing. There will be a light buffet and the drinks will flow. Get your feet moving, your body swaying, and the good times rolling.Tickets just £10

Thu 30 Jan 7pmLive on screen from Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The top award winning Broadway stage musical 42nd STREETStarring Bonnie Langford and Clare Halse

A bit of Broadway glitz and glamour comes to Wells! Fresh off the bus from small-town America Peggy is just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, she might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of…Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

SHOO THE MOON

Fri 7 Feb 7pmNational Theatre Live Encore Screening from The Old VicPRESENT LAUGHTERBy Noël CowardStarring Evening Standard award winner Andrew Scott.The welcome return of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy: a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness, captured live from The Old Vic.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Sat 8 Feb 5.55pmMet Opera Live Encore ScreeningPORGY AND BESSBy George and Ira GershwinThe Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles.Co-produced with English National Opera and Dutch National Opera, James Robinson’s stylish production transports us to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. One of the greatest American operas of the 20th Century.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Mon 10 Feb 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsSORRY WE MISSED YOU (15)A hard up delivery driver and his wife struggle to get by: Ken Loach’s hard hitting exposé of the gig economy.Tickets £6.50

Wed 12 Feb 7.30pmMaltings Jazz MonthlyJULIAN ARGÜELLES QUARTETAward-winning saxophonist Julian Argüelles plays a unique mix of exciting contemporary jazz infused with Spanish rhythms, South African grooves and classical nuance.Julian Argüelles- band leader, saxes; Ivo Neame – piano; Conor Chaplin- double bass; James Maddren - drums.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Fri 14 Feb 7pm and Sat 15 Feb 2pmFilmLITTLE WOMEN (U)Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on their own terms. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep.Tickets (Fri 14) £8; (Sat 15) SPECIAL PRICE £5

Sun 16 Feb 3pmClassical recitalTHE COVENT GARDEN CONSORTFormed in 1996 by renowned violist and local Norfolk resident Virginia Slater, Covent Garden Consort has drawn its talent from some of the country’s finest chamber musicians. Programme includes Schubert - Piano Quintet in A major ‘The Trout’; Schumann- Piano Quartet in E flat major; Kreisler - Praeludium and Allegro. £15 (£14 concessions)

FEBRUARYTHE COVENT GARDEN CONSORT

Tue 18 Feb (7.30pm) and Wed 19 Feb (2.30pm & 7.30pm)Comedy/magicSingle Shoe ProductionsA DISAPPEARING ACTAn immersive comedy about the end of life.The great magician, Philip Winterbottom, cordially requests your presence for his final act. Sadly, he’s dead. But, he’s left his son and assistant very clear instructions for his memorial.Join Philip’s family and friends for one last disappearing act. Combining cheesy magic, exuberant music & audience participation, this is a witty, inventive and sometimes awkward exploration of our mortality and the rituals we use to accept it and bid that final farewell.Tickets £12.50 (£11.50 concessions)

Thu 20 Feb 7pmNational Theatre LiveCYRANO DE BERGERACBy Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin CrimpDirected by Jamie LloydWith James McEvoyJames McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of this classic tale. Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all - if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano - or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight?Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Thu 20 Feb 7pmSaltmarsh Series The Norfolk TableFROM BARLEY TO BEEROur successful series of talks, debates and conversations with our unique coastline in mind continues. For 2020, we give a taster (quite literally) of our food and drink heritage – this month, local farmer and brewer Teddy Maufe from Branthill Farm in Wells talks all things barley. (Tastings 18+ only).Tickets £6

Fri 21 Feb 2pm & 7pmFilmCATS (PG)The cinematic reimagining of the treasured stage musical. Don’t believe the reviews – come and see for yourself! Starring Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Judi Dench.Tickets (7pm) £8; (2pm) SPECIAL PRICE £5

Sun 23 Feb 3pmBolshoi Ballet LiveSWAN LAKEBrought to you live from Moscow, a dazzling new version of the ballet that needs no introduction.Tickets £20

Mon 24 Feb 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsNOTORIOUS (cert A)Alfred Hitchcock’s stylish wartime spy film noir, starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant.Tickets £6.50

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A DISAPPEARING ACTSingle Shoe Productions present

A DISAPPEARING ACT

masterwork. Inspired by the legend of the Flying Dutchman, the Captain of a ghostly ship who has been condemned to sail the seas for eternity, is offered a chance of redemption by true love.Tickets £20

Sun 15 Mar 3pmClassical recitalMILLY FORREST (soprano)A sublime afternoon with London born Milly Forrest in her Wells Maltings debut. Milly graduated from the Royal College of Music in July, making her debut in China with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and with forthcoming engagements with ENO

and Garsington Opera. Programme includes pieces by Handel, Strauss, Smetena and Poulenc.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Thu 19 Mar 7pmSaltmarsh SeriesTHE NORFOLK TABLEON THE HOOFThe third presentation in our new series focusing on local food. Arthur Howell takes the floor, with an informative and entertaining look at livestock and meat production, with tastings.Tickets £6

Fri 28 Feb 7pmFilmTHE GOOD LIAR (15)Con man Roy Courtnay’s simple swindle of a rich widow escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes. With Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and Russell Tovey.Tickets SPECIAL PRICE £5

Sat 29 Feb 5.55pmMet Opera LiveAGRIPPINAMezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads in the Met’s first-ever performance of G F Handel’s first operatic triumph: a tale of deception and deceit, set in Ancient Rome. Tickets £20

Fri 6 Mar 7.30pmMusical comedy in the Kiln Room withTHE MISSING CODATwo men, one piano and a challenge – to entertain and amuse! Local musicians Matthew Preston and Benjamin Howell brings their unique brand of piano high jinks and humour to our Kiln Room, where Victor Borge rubs shoulders with Flanders and Swann, whilst Noel Coward serves the drinks. Don’t miss this very special Wells treat.Tickets £12.50 (£11.50 concessions)

Sat 7 Mar 7pmFilmBOMBSHELL (15)A group of women decides to take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Starring Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.Tickets SPECIAL PRICE £5

Mon 9 Mar 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsBAIT (15)Tension rises to breaking point in a Cornish village when the local inhabitants are crowded out by tourists.Tickets £6.50

Wed 11 Mar 7.30pmMaltings Jazz MonthlySLIDE BY SLIDE: CHRIS DEAN AND GORDON CAMPBELLTwo of the country’s finest trombonists get together to bring you a jazz concert packed with virtuosity, invention and humour. Great friends for many years, these two giants of the trombone with their exciting rhythm section just have to be heard.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Fri 13 Mar 7.30pmLive musicVOODOO ROOMThe tribute to Hendrix, Clapton and CreamFriday 13th is lucky for some – we welcome back the finest tribute to these monsters of late 60s power rock that we have ever heard. Tickets are going to be in short supply – book early.Tickets £16 (£14 concessions)

Sat 14 Mar 5.55pmMet Opera LiveDER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDERSir Bryn Terfel CBE returns to the Met for the first time since 2012, as the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation in Wagner’s eerie early

VOODOO ROOM

Fri 20 Mar 7.30pmJon Lawrence inGOOD GRIEFAuthor and musician Jon Lawrence made waves recently with his remarkable 500k trek over five deserts on five continents for charity. The task also gave him time and space to grieve his father who had passed away less than a year earlier. Talking candidly all about his adventures and sharing intimate reflections on his life and relationship with his father along the way, this one-man show includes new, original music and footage, and will make you laugh, cry … and think.Tickets £12.50 (£11.50 concessions)

Sat 21 Mar 7.30pmWells Maltings presentsAN EVENING OF ESCAPE WITH JULES HUDSONFresh from the rigours of BBC TV’s ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY and COUNTRYFILE, the irrepressible Jules Hudson parks up his Land Rover, kicks off his boots and settles down in the convivial surroundings of Wells Maltings to while away a couple of hours in your company. Hosted by Maltings director Simon Daykin, we open the five bar gate on an evening of anecdote, insights, broadcast secrets, a special guest or two and a few surprises, as well as the chance to ask Jules your own questions. A jolly evening of property, agriculture, humour - and who knows what else?Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Mon 23 Mar 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsPARASITE (15)A brilliant parable about social class and greed, in which the wealthy Park family form an uneasy interdependent relationship with the impoverished Kim clan.Tickets £6.50

Fri 27 Mar 7pmFilm1917 (15)Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier’s brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.Tickets £8 (£6.50 concessions)

Sat 28 Mar 7pmRecorded live from London’s Adelphi TheatreKINKY BOOTSSongs by Cyndi Lauper, directed by Jerry MitchellThe winner of every musical theatre award possible, and inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences - through stilettos!Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

GOOD GRIEF

Wed 8 Apr 7.30pmMaltings Jazz MonthlyTRYPLLatin jazz grooves and fusion to herald the spring.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Sat 11 Apr 5.55pmMet Opera LiveTOSCASuperstar soprano Anna Netrebko returns in the title role as the explosive diva in Puccini’s best-loved operatic thriller.Tickets £20

Mon 13 Apr 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsINNA DA YARD (12A)A group of aging Jamaican reggae musicians reunite to record an acoustic album, drawing comparisons with Buena Vista Social Club.Tickets £6.50

Thu 16 Apr 7pmSaltmarsh SeriesTHE NORFOLK TABLEDAIRY DELIGHTSThe next presentation in our new series focusing on local food. Catherine Temple, the founder of Mrs Temple’s Cheeses, considers all things cheesy and dairy.Tickets £6

Sun 29 Mar 3pmBolshoi Ballet LiveROMEO AND JULIETThe star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired Prokofiev’s remarkable cinematic score, as Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov play the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight.Tickets £20

Thu 2 Apr 7.30pmPATRICK MONAHAN: STARTED AT THE BOTTOM, NOW I’M HEREA Wells favourite with his new show, which took last year’s Edinburgh Fringe by storm. Nothing more to be said, really. Just come along.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Fri 3 Apr (7.30pm) and Sat 4 Apr (2pm & 7.30pm)fEAST Theatre presentsTHE CANADA BOYSWe are delighted to join up with fEAST Theatre again for the first of a trio of great events for 2020, their 10th anniversary year, which revives Rob John’s much-loved play with its original cast.Set in 1912 and based on the true story of a group of workers at J & J Colman, this funny, sad and thought-provoking play resonates with Norfolk voices and Norwich locations and examines the relationship between a progressive company and its workers before the First World War.Tickets £12.50 (£11.50 concessions) for 7.30pm shows; £10 (£9 concessions) for 2pm matinee show

CANADA BOYS PATRICK MONAHAN

TOSCA

Fri 17 Apr 7pmFilm DOLITTLE (PG)The classic tale of the physician who discovers he can talk to animals. Starring Robert Downey Jnr.Tickets £8 (£6.50 concessions)

Sat 18 Apr 7.30pmFLOYD IN THE FLESHThis stunning tribute to the grandeur, spectacle and dazzling musicianship of Pink Floyd returns to Wells. Their first appearance sold out completely – book early to avoid disappointment.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Sun 19 Apr 4pmBolshoi Ballet LiveJEWELSUsing the music of Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky, choreographer George Balanchine pays homage to the three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a contrasting gemstone.  A unique occasion to enjoy the genius of choreographer’s visually captivating work. performed by some of the world’s most dazzling dancers.Tickets £20

Thu 23 Apr 7pmRecorded live at Shakespeare’s GlobeTHE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSORBy William ShakespeareDouble-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the ‘Merry Wives’ quickly cotton on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at Falstaff’s expense…Directed by Elle While and starring Olivier Award-nominated Bryony Hannah (Call the Midwife, The Children’s Hour), Sarah Finigan (Suffragette, Upstart Crow) and Pearce Quigley (Detectorists, Hamlet, As You Like It) as Falstaff. A great way to celebrate The Bard’s birthday.Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Fri 24 Apr 7pmFilmJOJO RABBIT (12A)A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.Tickets £8 (£6.50 concessions)

Sat 25 Apr 2pm & 7pmFilmTHE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG)The much anticipated film based on Charles Dickens’ novel. Starring Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton.Tickets £8 (£6.50 concessions) 7.30pm screening; SPECIAL PRICE £5 2pm screening

FLOYD IN THE FLESH

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

JEWELS

Sun 26 Apr 3pmClassical recital in the Kiln RoomLOCRIAN ENSEMBLE SOLOISTSJustin Pearson - celloKatherine Rockhill - piano  We are delighted to bring you two of this renowned ensemble’s performers, in a special cello and piano recital just for us. Programme to include : Vivaldi - Cello sonata in Bb Rachmaninov - Cello sonata in G minor Arthur Benjamin - Spirituals Mozart - Fantasy for piano in D minor Tickets £15 (£14 concessions)

Mon 27 Apr 7pmScreen next the Sea presentsTHE REPORT (15)The gripping true story of one public servant’s battle to uncover activities of the CIA post 9/11 which those in power sought to cover up.Tickets £6.50

Thu 30 Apr 7.30pmThe Roaring GirlsBEACH BODY READYDirect from the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.Shaving? Tanning? Overexercising? Cabbage-Souping? Starving? Don’t bother, we’re not. Grab your pals and your biscuits and join The Roaring Girls for a defiantly feel good show which sticks two fingers up at how the media says you should look.Tickets £12.50 (£11.50 concessions)

1-3 MaySEA FEVER LITERARY FESTIVALThe fourth outing for this growing festival

15 MaySOUL ALLIANCESoul grooves and blues beats from this great local band

20 MayINK FESTIVAL ON TOURThe best from this year’s INK festival of new writing for the stage

29 MayTHE SCOTT WALKER SONGBOOKAndy Davies’ tribute to the iconic and enigmatic musician who died in 2019

28 MayBroad Horizon Theatre CompanyMARGARET AND METhe creative relationship between Agatha Christie and Margaret Rutherford explored

30 MayJONAS KAUFMANN: MY VIENNATop international tenor celebrates his city through music

6 JunDarren Page: THE VOICE OF ROY ORBISONNot just for the Lonely – It’s not Over till the Pretty Woman sings …

18-20 JunfEAST Theatre double billHENHOUSE and DULCIE AND WALTERThe second of this year’s anniversary trio from fEAST Theatre

FULL SUMMER SEASON LAUNCHED FOR SALE MONDAY 23 MARCH.

Remember, Friends and Patrons get priority booking,

from 16 March.

COMING SOON A LOOK AHEAD TO SUMMER AT WELLS MALTINGS

BEACH BODY READY

ART EXHIBITIONS

FREE ART EXHIBITIONSHANDA GALLERYDAILY 11AM – 4PM

7 – 29 JanuarySociety of East Anglian WatercolouristsAWASHThe Society returns after last year’s successful debut, with new works and a series of workshops. Check www.wellsmaltings.org.uk/art-exhibitions for details.

3 – 16 AprilLINDA PATTRICK AND JOHN RICHTER:INSPIRED BY WELLSTwo renowned local artists with their unique interpretations of Wells and the surrounding area.

24 April – 10 MayWells Maltings learning team and local schoolsFULL CIRCLEThe culmination of a year of creative collaboration with local schools, inspired by Seahenge and the circular forms in nature and the environment.

Launched last autumn, PAY WHAT YOU CAN aims to give access to our programme of events and to our spaces for hire to local people for whom available finances might be an issue.

Funds have generously been provided by Wells Harbour Commissioners and other generous donors to support local people in enjoying what we have to offer.

If you live locally and feel you would benefit from this new scheme, you simply let the box office know when you book tickets, and just pay what you can afford (minimum £1 per ticket). It’s that simple. Certain conditions apply (see below), and we will run the scheme as long as funds allow.

From this year, additional funds have allowed us to extend the scheme to room hires. Information on spaces and rates are available online www.wellsmaltings.org.uk, but contact administrator Laura Crane on 01328 711378 or laura@wellsmaltings.org.uk to discuss how the scheme might contribute to your booking costs. 

•Funded by Wells Harbour Commissioners and private donors, the scheme aims to give access to arts, heritage and entertainment activity and spaces to hire at Wells Maltings to local people and groups for whom affordability may be an issue•Tickets are available for every event, but are limited to four per booker. •The scheme can, from 2020, be applied to hire of rooms and spaces, subject to availability.•There is no means testing nor eligibility criteria. We rely on the integrity of our customers when claiming tickets or hire discounts. We reserve the right not to

issue Pay What You Can discounts at our discretion.•The customer has to pay a minimum of £1 per ticket, or 25% of the regular published scale room hire rates. •The funding is limited and when it’s gone, it’s gone. We therefore reserve all rights to cease the scheme without notice. •Retrospective claims for tickets already purchased or hires booked are not permitted.•Pay What You Can tickets are ONLY available through the box office (telephone or in person), Monday to Thursday, during box office opening times, currently 10m to 5pm.  They are only available for advance bookings, and not for tickets purchased ‘on the door’ - that is, within 60 minutes of the start time of the event in question. •Reduced hire rates must be claimed when booking via the Wells Maltings administration office, Mon-Fri, 9.30am – 5.30pm.•Standard terms and conditions also apply – go to www.wellsmaltings.org.uk for details

PAY WHAT YOU CAN SUPPORT FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE & BOX OFFICE

The Wells Visitor Information Centre is located in the heart of Wells Maltings and is open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week.

Find out all about Wells and the surrounding area, book tickets to events and activities at Wells Maltings, and do a spot of shopping while you’re there.Contact the Visitor Information Centre & Box Office on 01328 710885, email:info@wellsmaltings.org.uk or simply pop in in person!Bookings for all performances at Wells Maltings can be made online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at wellsmaltings.org.uk

CAFÉ/BARVisit our welcoming café, serving everything from Fairtrade coffee and home-made cakes to freshly-prepared sandwiches and salads, delicious hot lunches, attractive charcuterie boards and leisurely afternoon tea. The café is open daily from 10am.

VOLUNTEER WITH US!Volunteers are highly valued at Wells Maltings – they bring life and energy to what we do and we simply could not operate without them!If you have time to spare, and want to get involved in all aspects of how this busy centre operates, we’d love your help. Register your interest at volunteer@wellsmaltings.org.uk.

Our aim at Wells Maltings is to connect people with arts, heritage and each other.We want to provide the very best for our community and audience, and as a charity with no core funding, we need to generate every pound we spend in keeping our work alive.So, we need your support and investment as a Friend or Patron to make this fabulous centre a sustainable and thriving place.You’ll get a host of benefits, discountsand events, along with priority booking. And if you become a Wells Maltings Patron, you can make an even greater difference. Your donation will mean that Wells Maltings will be able to extend and enhance its work in the community and with young people and to push the boundaries with performance, exhibitions, heritage activities and other events for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.And thanks to the Gift Aid scheme, if you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim tax back on a large part of your subscription at no cost to you.

For more information and to become a Wells Maltings Friend or Patron, go to www.wellsmaltings.org.uk/memberships/. Or pick up a leaflet when you’re in the building next, or give us a call on 01328 710885.

FRIENDS AND PATRONS

In addition to all the films, drama, concerts, art exhibitions and other activities at Wells Maltings, there are also some wonderful community events. These currently include exercise and relaxation classes such as yoga, ballet, Zumba and Pilates, as well as meditation, singing and a toddlers’ group. Some of these are listed below, but for full details, take a look at our website at: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk – go to the ‘Our Venue’ tab and then click on ‘Clore Community Space’.

YOGA AND MEDITATIONTeacher Marie Isaac hosts regular yoga sessions, mindfulness classes for both children and adults and a meditation group, amongst other things. A full list of her classes can be found at: www.wellbeingbythesea.comYou can also get in touch with Marie on 07913 187251 or at: wellbeingbythesea@outlook.comto find out more.

PILATESHeather Sampson from Sampson Pilates holds regular classes at Wells Maltings. Pick up a leaflet when you’re in the building next, call: 01328 712116, email Heather at:

info@sampsonpilates.com or find out more online at: www.sampsonpilates.com

BALLETAlways wanted to try ballet? Danced as a child and want to take it up again? Fiona Fretwell holds regular ballet classes for over-55s at Wells Maltings where everyone is welcome. Call 07718 521338 or email: fionafretwell@hotmail.com

ZUMBAWeekly sessions on Thursday 5.15 – 6.00 with Lily Elfleet. Contact: lilyelfleet@outlook.com LIFE DRAWING NON TUTORED, bring your own materials.Wednesdays in the Kiln Room£30 for 3 sessions £12 drop inContact: linda.pattrick@btinternet.com

NEW FOR SPRING:WEEKLY PARACISE and MARTIAL ARTS sessions

Check website or call for details

COMMUNITY PAY WHAT YOU CAN

discounts now available for local

community group room hire

Wells Maltings Trust is a registered charity (no 1139767) that receives no regular public funding support. We are therefore enormously grateful to those who contribute financially to allow us to present a year round programme of work for everyone to enjoy.

WITH GRATEFUL THANKS

We are particularly grateful to the following, who give regularly as Patrons:Briony Bax, Janey Burland, Lord Butler of Brockwell, Jane Chick, Val Chitty, Simon Daykin, Barbara Fras, Bee Hopkins, Sir Tim Lankester, Peter Lynn, Nicky Milner, Keith Morris, Susan Paul, John Scarlett, Glynis Scott, Nick Skinner, Ethan Sutaria, Ian Williamson Why not join them? Contact us for more details.

VISIT THE WELLS HERITAGE CENTREExplore the history and stories of sea and shoreThe galleries are packed with fascinating facts, figures and films. From historic photographs and interesting information panels to costumes, digital screens and displays. Find out about fishing, floods, lifeboats and maltings, follow the Smugglers’ Trail and much more! Aimed at all ages, open daily from 10am (last entry 4pm).

ALL WELCOME ∙ ENTRY FREEDonations gratefully received