Spring Programme 2026

March 7th: Pysanky Ukrainian egg decorating workshop 

10am - 1pm

This workshop will be run by artists Helena Orlowski and Nataliya Cummings and will include an introduction to the Ukrainian Pysanky tradition and an explanation of other ways of making the traditional Pysanky egg. This is an opportunity to spend the morning in a calm and friendly atmosphere and make a traditional wax-resist Ukrainian Easter Egg – but this time etched with vinegar. You will be able to complete two eggs using two different techniques during this session. The fee will include the cost of all materials along with traditional Ukrainian Herbal tea and delicious cakes. 10% of profits will be donated to grassroots organisations in Ukraine. 

£45 Please contact Sue Pope to book a place.

April 11th the Flag’s own “Ranger Jim”, Jim Stevenson, will be talking about local wildlife - more info to come

£10 Please contact Sue Pope to book a place.

May 9th: I remember it well.... I think. 10am to Noon(ish)
One man’s meanderings through the world of rock pop and folk in the 60’s and 70’s.

Join Mike Simmons in a deeply idiosyncratic and entirely self-indulgent romp through the music of his youth in a morning of nostalgia, delight and missed opportunities. Mike had a career in music that got so far but no further – but, while it lasted, he had the time of his life.  Mike will be playing the tracks and talking about their significance – both to him and to the wider world of music. A cross between desert island discs and the back pages of Melody Maker, celebrating the best possible time to be young. If you were there, then you’ll want to be hearing this music again, if you weren’t, you might want to hear what you missed!

£10 Please contact Sue Pope to book a place. Mike’s fee for this event will go towards supporting musical events in the village next autumn. 

All events take place at the Pavilion and advance booking is essential.