August 10-24

Storytelling. Storytelling about Beach and Ocean Eco-Systems. 9 Storytellers (members of the Chennai Storytelling Association) at sixlocations around Chennai.

August 10: Glow Worm Club, Shenoy Nagar, 4217 0507. 4.30-6p.m.

August 16: Little Millennium, Kilpauk, 98400 91290. 4.30-6 p.m.

August 17: Hippocampus, Adyar, 94440 49175. 4.30-6 p.m.

August 21: Kalaa Manjari, Alwarpet, 98404 21305. 4.30-6 p.m.

August 23: Burgundy’s, MRC Nagar, 4900 1000. 4.30-6 p.m.

August 24: InKo, 98401 77215. 4.30-6 p.m.

At each location, there would be a mix of stories such as animal fables, grandmother stories, fairy tales, episodes from epics, myths, historical stories, and personal experiences – all on the theme of Beach and Ocean Eco-Systems. There will be discussions after the stories. 9 Storytellers are participating in this project. A few of them will perform at each location.

August 12

Music Competition: Papanasam Sivan songs. PSBB, KK Nagar, and Madras Heritage Lovers’ Forum have organised their programmes for students of the Central Cluster and neighbourhood schools.

The neighbourhood schools include PSBB Millennium, Gerugambakkam; PSBB Siruseri; Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ashok Nagar; Springfield, KK Nagar; MAK, KK Nagar; Devi Academy,Valsaravakkam; AVM School, Vadapalani; Karthikeyan MatriculationSchool, Vadapalani; Government Cariappa School,Vadapalani; and Government School, MGR Nagar. These schools will participate in all the PSBB and MHLF programmes. For details:Shanthi Chandrasekhar: 23663165/ 23664251 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

August 13

Oratorical Competition. Topic: How I Visualise Chennai Ten Years from Now and Impact of Metro/Monorails on Heritage. Duration: 3minutes each. Organised by PSBB and Madras Heritage Lovers Forum.

At Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Sr Sec. School, K.K. Nagar 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

August 14-20

Blog Competition. Blog on a topic each week and win a Tablet.The topics are:

August 1-6: Madras to me is…

August 7-13: An iconic Symbol of Madras...

August 14-20: Greatest British contribution in Madras to Modern India...

Send your blog entries to madrasweek@britishcouncil.org with your name and date of birth. Blogs in Tamil are also welcome. Watch our facebook page for weekly winners.Organised by the British Council

August 14

Philately Quiz on Chennai. Each team: 2 students. Organised by PSBB and Madras Heritage Lovers’ Forum.

At Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Sr. Sec. School, KK Nagar. 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon.

August 16

Nizhal Tree Walks. Nizhal is organising tree walks. The walks will last for about an hour. Rediscover the verdant parks and magnificent trees in your neighborhood with friends and family! The Azhinji at Kotturpuram Tree Park, the Thaandri at Semmozhi Poonga, the Putranjiva at Panagal Park and many more such gems! Online through www.facebook.com/Nizhal.shade

1st walk: Kotturpuram Tree Park. 5.00 p.m. (Tamil)

For registrations please call Usha at 97910 29568 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

August 16-17

Exhibition. Exhibition of photos, books, drawings and assorted items. Supported by Madras Heritage Lovers’ Forum. From 10 am-4.30 pm At St. Joseph’s High School, Erukkenchery (MKB Nagar)

August 17-22

Walk into the British Council. Answer our Trivia questions on Madras to win daily prizes. Organised by the British Council

August 17-31

Exhibition. A photo exhibition on Madras by photographer S. Kanakaraj. At Studio Palazzo Art Gallery, Chetpet

August 17

Chennai Heritage Walk. Adyar and around led by Sriram V. The tour is partly by van and partly on foot and end with breakfast. The tour is charged and prior registration is necessary. Payment details will be emailed on receipt of registration. 6.00 a.m. Registration by email at srirambts@gmail.com

Nizhal Tree Walk. Nageswara Rao Park, Luz Church Road.4.30 p.m. (English) For registrations please call Usha at 97910 29568 between 10 a.m.and 6 p.m. Online registration through www.facebook.com/Nizhal.shade

The Mint Food Trail. A food trail organised to discover the food delicacies of Sowcarpet in and around Mint Street. Start point:Kakada Sweets, New No 348 Old No 343 (Near Jain Temple),Mint Street, Sowcarpet.

How to get there: Reach Flower Bazaar police station. Turn left to join NSC Bose Road. Turn into Mint Street on right side, walk for 5 minutes and you will see Kakada Sweets on the left side. The Walk will take you to 4/5 great North Indian snack outlets in and around Mint Street to give you a taste of the rich food offers in this part of our city. You will also get a feel of Mint neighbourhood.No registration charges. But you will need to pay for the snacks you wish to sample. Note: Since this is a very crowded area with no parking facility, we suggest you come by auto and walk to start point.

Starts at 4.30 pm. Ends at 6.00 p.m. To register, Contact Pratibha

Jain: 24986651 (during office hours). Email:support@pratibhajain.org

Talk. An illustrated talk by Dr. R. Bhanumathi on Natural Heritageof Chennai covering diverse flora and fauna. Organised by ELAI.Gallery Sri Parvati, 28/160, Eldams Road. 6 p.m.

Photowalk for children. Open to children studying in classes 5 to 12. Starts from the Luz Church and ends at the Madhava Perumal temple, Mylapore. In this walk children will get to pick up trivia about the history of the landmarks on the way and get to capture interesting scenes. Children with a camera (any type) and love for Chennai can join. Organised by www.YOCee.in, the website for children and led by N. Ramaswamy of chennaidailyfoto.wordpress.com. Parents are also welcome to join their children in the walk. Prior registration required. Limited to first 25 registrations. Contact 98405 44629 – Revathy for registration. 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.(approx.)

Exhibition. Go Green – Exhibition of products and services forsustainable living organised by Inner Wheel District 323 and The Hindu At Hyatt Regency. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Musical Presentation. Glory of Karpagambal by Kausalya Shivakumar. At Tattvaloka Auditorium, Teynampet. 6-7.30 p.m.

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