Month: Apr 2020

Facebook LIVE sessions are back with the Acti Fit Delivery Team. This time, we’re raising money for our fantastic health care workers.

Monday – Maths on the Move
9:30am: Year 1 & 2
10:15am: Year 3 & 4
11am: Year 5 & 6

Wednesday – Energy with English
9:30am: Year 1 & 2
10:15am: Year 3 & 4
11am: Year 5 & 6

Friday – Acti Fit TOGETHER
10am: OPEN TO ALL

These sessions will combine national curriculum subjects within a physically active learning framework.

You can donate to the NHS through our JustGiving Page here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/acti-fit

During lockdown, Jimmy’s will be going live on their Instagram bringing you an isolation gig from a different artist. Tonight will be Love Fame Tragedy, the solo project of lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of The Wombats, Matthew Murphy.

Date: Thursday 16th April
Time: 9:00pm to 10:00pm

Music promoters Modern Age Music have arranged regular live stream sessions on their Instagram account from the front rooms of six artists. During the live streams there will be a tipping system open for viewers to donate to artists and in return Modern Age Music will be giving away gig tickets and Pistonhead Lager goodies!

Date: Monday 13th to Sunday 19th April (except Thursday 16th April)
Time: 8:00pm

Sucker have arranged seven nights of great music over on their Facebook page.

Dates: Monday 13th to Sunday 19th April 2020
Times: 7:00pm and 9:00pm

I’m going to do a Twitter listening party next Monday to celebrate my second album turning eight years old.

Follow me on Twitter and hit play on the album at 9:00pm. I’ll be sharing thoughts about the album as we all listen together using the hashtag #atplisteningparty.
If you have any questions in advance let me know and I’ll answer during the playback.

The album is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music so join in the fun.

Date: Monday 20th April
Time: 9:00pm

Vintage songstress Ruth Getz will be hosting her second Virtual Vintage Sing Up this Friday on Facebook Live. Join in and belt out spirit-lifting, joy-inducing singalong songs galore.

The set list is below so you can get practicing!

My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
Que Sera Sera – Doris Day
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
Hey Big Spender – Shirley Bassey
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
Daydream Believer – The Monkees

Date: Friday 17th April
Time: 7:00pm

During the lockdown Birmingham late night bar The Sunflower Lounge are bringing you live music via Facebook.

Date: 5 days a week, starting Wednesday 8th April and 7 days a week starting Monday 20th April
Time: from 5:00pm

On Friday we (Eccleston Park Tennis Club) will be holding ‘Live in your Living Room’ an online music festival in order to raise desperately needed funds for Willowbrook Hospice. This free event will be held on Facebook live.

The event will run from 5pm-Midnight with musicians and DJs playing through the evening including our headline act Dave Mccabe from The Zutons and SILENT-K.

If you would like to donate now text ‘HELPWILLOWBROOK’ to 70085 (donates £2) or visit: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/cf/covid-19-appeal

Date: Friday 17th April
Time: 5:00pm to midnight

On Thursday morning join My Little Princess Parties‘ fairy for a free ballet class, that will be live streamed on Facebook. Get those tutus and ‘good toes’ ready.

You can find out more details on the Facebook event page here.

Date: Thursday 16th April
Time: 11:00am to 11:30am

Taleshakers run fun, imaginative storytelling & play sessions for 0-6 yrs & their parents/carers. Join them on Friday morning on Facebook for a story and a boogie!

Date: Friday 17th April
Time: 10:30am