There is a ‘Bring and share’ lunch in the lower hall at on Sunday 23 October after the ten-thirty (12:30-2:00) for all our Hong Kong community. Bring your own cutlery and a dish to share. It’s a great opportunity for the Hong Kong community to gather, and for us to see how best we can serve you!
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Paul Kerensa – The First Broadcast
Friday 14 October 2022 7.30pm
Paul Kerensa is back with his fabulously funny one-man show “The First Broadcast”. We have a bar for this event, so why not come along for a fantastic Friday night out!
The First Broadcast is a new comic historical one-man play (think ‘stand-up history’) written by and starring comedian, writer and radio history fanatic Paul Kerensa, bringing to life the true tale of the BBC’s forgotten pioneers.
In this new comic play, Paul plays two genuine radio pioneers: Arthur Burrows and Peter Eckersley. 100 years ago they were opposing voices in The Marconi Company, with very different ideas of what radio was: Burrows the prophetic dreamer eager to inform and educate… while rebellious Eckersley just wanted to entertain. But who will give the first broadcast?
Hear Arthur and Peter’s story, as well as their voices, and see one of the first 1920s crystal radio sets. Be informed, educated, and entertained!
Writer for BBC1’s Miranda and Not Going Out, among countless others, Paul Kerensa’s the in-demand comic who plays comedy clubs and cathedrals. He’s one of the few to have appeared both at London’s Comedy Store and on Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. A decade into his stand-up career, Paul’s one-man show has played to packed-out churches and other venues over the last few years, including festivals from Spring Harvest, Greenbelt, and New Wine, to the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Comedy Festival. Most recently, he’s part of the writing team for TFI Friday, Top Gear, Royal Variety Performance and Buble at the BBC. Paul’s books include Amazon top 100 bestseller Hark! The Biography of Christmas and children’s book Noah’s Car Park Ark. Paul is a regular on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show.
‘If I was a joke thief, I would be shinning up Paul Kerensa’s drainpipe.’ Milton Jones
‘A comic wave that just keeps coming … As effortless a writer as he is a performer.’ The Stage
‘Paul Kerensa’s writing never fails to be uniquely funny and interesting. TV comedy is richer for Paul being a part of it.’ Miranda Hart
A Mind of Their Own – Care for the Family Event
Wednesday 19 October 7.30pm – St Michael’s Centre
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Anxiety levels and struggles with mental health are on the rise in children and young people, and as mums and dads, this can feel overwhelming … even at times debilitating. But there’s good news! You, as parents, have incredible power to help your children build strong emotional resilience and a healthy mental wellbeing.
A Mind of Their Own is packed with practical and preventative tools for you to use at home, helping you to better understand what’s going on in your child’s head. Together with Katharine Hill and Mark Chester, we’ll explore the science of the mind, and why children act and react the way they do.
Featuring interviews with mental-health professionals, Dr Rob Waller and Dr Kate Middleton, this event will expand your understanding of the unique pressures and opportunities facing young people today, so you can help your child develop an emotional resiliency that lasts.
You’ll come away with …
- A realisation that resilience can be learnt, and a better knowledge of how it not only helps individuals bounce back from setbacks, but bounce forward in strength, character and development.
- An understanding that learning to fail allows your child’s brain to grow and improves their problem-solving skills.
- An appreciation of how vital your child’s identity is and strategies to help them become confident in it.
- Ideas of how to help your child take healthy risks and an understanding of why this is important.
- A re-established confidence in knowing you’re the best person to help your child.
Booking info:
- Standard tickets are £7.
- Concession tickets are £5. We don’t want anyone to miss out on our events, so if a concession ticket makes attending more possible, please choose this option when booking.
- Group tickets are £5 each (for groups of 4 or more).
- The event will start at 7.30 pm and finish at 10.00 pm.
- Doors open at 7.00 pm.
- Bookings are made through Care for the Family/ Eventbrite.
- Alternatively, feel free to call Care for the Family on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking.
- Please note we do not have facilities to accommodate babies and young children at this event.
- We are very aware of the risks around COVID-19 and will always seek to comply with the latest legislation and guidance. You can read our full policy here.
An Evening with Philippa Hanna
Friday 16 September 7.30pm
We’re excited to welcome Philippa Hanna to perform for us at St Michael’s Centre with an evening of inspiring songs and stories!
Philippa Hanna is an internationally acclaimed performer racking up over 1500 shows in 25 countries. Since her industry debut in 2007, she has released 5 critically acclaimed studio albums and published two books, winning fans in the likes of Leona Lewis, Lionel Richie and Little Mix. The Yorkshire born, half-Irish, Singer-Songwriter is a rarity in the UK Music Industry, bridging the elusive gap between Gospel, Pop and Country music.
Known for her relatable songs and soulful, Country-tinged vocals, Philippa has drawn comparisons to the likes of Ed Sheeran, DollyParton and Taylor Swift. ‘Move over Taylor Swift’ [Maverick Magazine].
Her online videos have racked up millions of hits with her Gospel version of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ tipping almost a million Facebook shares. As well as annual headline tours in the UK, Philippa has performed at the prestigious London Palladium an impressive 6 times as a support act, the 02 Arena and a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in May 2019 as special guest for Royal wedding singers ‘The Kingdom Choir’.
Don’t miss out on this evening of uplifting entertainment!
Tickets are £12 and can be purchased online or from reception in St Michael’s Centre.
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