Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Beeston Bid and Bartons are inviting families and individuals to attend a Free afternoon of interactive workshops and performances. Activities and shows will be suitable for all ages and abilities.

Bartons is a 5 minute walk from Beeston Square along Chilwell Road.  Bartons: 63 High Road, Chilwell. NG9 4AJ.  There is an Indigo 5 Barton Bus Service which is available from the Beeston Bus Station every 7minutes, £2 public parking is also available on site at Bartons.

Performances
A newly devised programme of puppet, music and storytelling has been devised by musician and storyteller Ling Peng and puppeteer Melvyn Rawlinson for the 2012 Chinese New Year celebrations:
• See vintage puppets of the Beijing Opera as they gracefully express the Chinese Classical Music played by Ling Peng on Erhu
• Bicycle Stories - 'How the Chinese years were named' - with Melvyn Rawlinson. A traditional Japanese style of storytelling from the beginning of the last century when peddling sweet sellers enticed their young customers with promises of fantastic stories told with picture cards, from the back of their bike. Hear how the animals won their place in the Chinese Zodiac, presented in this traditional 'kamishibai' style
• Ling Peng will tell the enchanting story of the Dragons Pearl... a traditional and haunting tale from Chinese culture
• You can also enjoy the traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu School and meet our elegant Geisha or giant God of Good Fortune Choi Sun

12:30 - Lion Dance in the TH Barton Hall
12:30 - God of Good Fortune, Choi Sun
1:00 - Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club
1:20 - Bicycle Stories in the Sports and Social Club
1:30 - Tai Chi workshop in TH Barton Hall
1:30 - Elegant Geisha
2:00 - Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club
2:20 - The Story of the Dragons Pearl in the Sports and Social Club
2:30 - God of Good Fortune, Choi Sun
2:40 - Lion Dance in the TH Barton Hall
3:00 - Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club
3:20 - Bicycle Stories in the Sports and Social Club
3:30 - Tai Chi workshop in TH Barton Hall
3:30 - Elegant Geisha

Interactive workshops throughout the day:
• Chinese Arts and Crafts with Jennifer Liau
• Chinese Brush Painting with Lijie Plant
• Calligraphy with volunteers and staff from the Chinese School
• Traditional Chinese Paper Folding
• Dragon Mask workshop with Professor Pop up's workshop team.
• Introduction to the traditional Tea Ceremony and tasting opportunities with Jujie Li
• Join Du Dan for a gentle 30 minute Tai Chi workshop which is suitable for all ages and abilities at 1.30, and 3.30 pm
• Share information about Chinese New Year and other Spring Festivals with volunteers from the community celebration group

Don't forget to ....
• claim your prize if you have explored the Beeston Lantern Trail!
• buy your Chinese New year souvenirs for the Year of the Dragon at out our trinket stall
• enjoy hot drinks and Chinese Food on site