Story Feast
Friday 23^rd January,
6.30pm-9.30pm, Free

January is a time for feasting and nights of hearthside storytelling and music. Join us for a feast thrown together, with Gerry Donlon AKA Bards Aloud, Mer Richardson, Song Circle with Sarah, Music by NotLAW, and hosted by Fae Ratheberry.  We have a couple of short storytelling slots available. If you would like to read at the event, or at future ones, contact eleanor@thenose.org.

Gerry Donlon will also be at The Nose on Saturday 24th January at 1pm, telling his stories for families.

Open Folk Music Session
Thursday 22^nd January,
1pm-3pm. Free

Ray and Amanda Smith & friends are hosting a monthly open folk session for acoustic musicians and singers on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1pm - 3pm. Come and join in or sit and listen.

Reading: Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives.
By Alice Loxton
Wednesday 11th FEBRUARY,
6.45pm Soup, 7pm Book Club.

In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country through eighteen notable figures at that most formative age – eighteen. From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court, to Empress Matilda already changing the fate of nations, Eighteen invites readers to join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history.
Price £10.99

Seasonal Storytelling Zine Workshop
Wednesday 21^st January,
3pm-5pm, Free

Join Gemma (East Anglian Folklore Centre) for this free, drop-in Zine Making workshop. With gentle guidance and some carefully curated prompts from local folklore and rural/hedgerow knowledge we will take the opportunity to gather together our own stories and recollections. Using found and recycled materials we'll create our own beautiful zines to celebrate the stories we want to tell and the seasonal knowledge we want to share!  Suitable for all ages. All welcome. 

Open Mic Night
Saturday 17th January,
7pm, Free.

We're going to be hosting the popular Open Mic Night run by Ian McKeown this month, which usually takes place at Jessica's Place. If you're a local musician, then get practising and come and join us next Saturday, 17th January at 7pm at The Nose (we will be open from 6.30pm.) 

One Work Gallery
Zoe Rubens, ’Loon singing a tune’.
Artist Talk: Wednesday 14^th January
2.30pm, Free

We are excited to bring a new programme of artworks and talks by professional artists to The Nose, exhibiting in the ‘One Work Gallery’. Located above the fireplace in The Nose, this single work showcase encourages visitors to sit and contemplate an artwork over the duration of a month. The artist is invited for an informal discussion to give people the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work. The artworks are selected by artist Sue Bennett and are installed by technician James Barnard. The artworks are for sale .This month’s artist is Zoe Rubens is an Artist, illustrator and metal sculptor based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Working with ferrous & non-ferrous metal, cast & welded & etched, to produce intriguing sculpture & prints. https://www.zoerubens.com

Zoe Ruben’s work ‘Loon singing a tune’ will be on display from Wednesday 14^th January and Zoe will be joining us for a conversation about the work on Wednesday 14^th January 2.30pm, Free. All welcome.