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June 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to the Art e Facts monthly arts development e newsletter for South East
Northumberland. If you would like to include any of your arts and cultural events,
please contact Sophie Millington on [email protected] by 15th June.
About Us
Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure arts development department is responsible for projects and
programs that encourage high levels of participation and appreciation of the arts in South
East Northumberland. We are funded by Northumberland County Council and Arts Council
England
Joanne Burke Sophie Millington
Arts and Film Development Officer Arts Development Apprentice
(01670) 542267 (01670) 545351
[email protected] [email protected]
Hey Everyone,
You may have noticed that Helens contact details are no
longer here! She has been offered a temporary 9-month
secondment to Arts Council England as Relationship Manager -
Engagement and Participation until 30th September 2012.
However Jo Burke is covering her so she will be the main
contact!
Remember to keep submitting things you want to include.
Sophie :]
If you would like to unsubscribe from these emails please contact me with your name and I will
remove you from the contact list.
Contents: 1.Hello, what's new? Page 3-4 2.Doorstep film screenings Page 5 3.Events and news Pages 6-35 4. Funding Pages 36-37
June 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to the Art e Facts monthly arts development e newsletter for South East
Northumberland. If you would like to include any of your arts and cultural events,
please contact Sophie Millington on [email protected] by 15th June.
About Us
Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure arts development department is responsible for projects and
programs that encourage high levels of participation and appreciation of the arts in South
East Northumberland. We are funded by Northumberland County Council and Arts Council
England
Joanne Burke Sophie Millington
Arts and Film Development Officer Arts Development Apprentice
(01670) 542267 (01670) 545351
[email protected] [email protected]
Hey Everyone,
You may have noticed that Helens contact details are no
longer here! She has been offered a temporary 9-month
secondment to Arts Council England as Relationship Manager -
Engagement and Participation until 30th September 2012.
However Jo Burke is covering her so she will be the main
contact!
Remember to keep submitting things you want to include.
Sophie :]
If you would like to unsubscribe from these emails please contact me with your name and I will
remove you from the contact list.
LONG TERM PLANS FOR THE ARTS The much anticipated South East Northumberland Arts Development Study by Sara
Robinson is now completed and available at www.queenshall.co.uk/about-us/studies--
reports/<http://www.queenshall.co.uk/about-us/studies--reports/>
http://www.queenshall.co.uk/userfiles/SENstudy-regular%20activities%20by%20area.xls
We are going to update Sara Robinsons ‘Regular activities by area’ if you have an entry
let us know (date, time, location etc..)
Be sure to check out the activities a cross South East Northumberland by opening the link
below.
Click on the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet as you don't want to miss out on the
activities going on in the local area!
Regular activities by area BEING UPDATED.
Arts development are creating a new online directory of artists and creative groups in
the area.
If you would like to register your activities please complete this form and send it to me at
Get stARTed, online directory of artists and creative groups
Screenings
01/06/12 7pm Morpeth Town Hall Market Place Morpeth NE61 1LZ
Frank Rescigno 01670 510743
Jane Eyre PG
10/06/12
7pm Cambo Village Hall Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BA
Chris and Beck Orton 01670 774617
The Artist PG
Date Time Venue Contact Film Rating
Dance City is looking for a team of volunteers to support Big Dance 2012 activities happening throughout the North East between 4 June and 15 July. Big Dance 2012 is a programme of dance performances and opportunities to participate in dance activity. Volunteers will support us in communicating with members of the public at event, assist stage management and staff, support youth dance groups and coordinate professional artists. We are looking a friendly and ap-proachable volunteer team, preferably with some experience of work-ing with the public. For more information visit www.dancecity.co.uk or telephone 0191 2610505.
DANCE CITY
The Torch travels through Northumberland between 14th and 16th June. To mark this auspicious event Northumberland County Council has engaged Magic If to collaborate with members of the communities to develop a 20-minute film that highlights the stories, heritage and culture of the people who live here. The film will showcase at the Berwick Media and Arts Festival in September before a tour of the communities and other venues, and will also be distributed online. Northern Flame is one of 2000 projects nationwide that has achieved the coveted London 2012 Inspire Mark for progressing the Olympic Torch Relay values of Peace, Unity and Friendship. Magic If is a local production company specializing in community-focused films. They are renowned for being fun and inspiring to work with, and have won four Royal Television Society Awards since forming in 2007.
Northern Flame
From school days art has played an important part in her life. Retirement has given her time to pursue her hobby. While running a family business she studied at Northumbria University, completing a foundation course in Fine Art. She then continued at Sunderland University and gained my degree BA(Hons) Fine Art, in 2005.
Life inspires her. She am so aware of the beauty all around me.
Pat’s garden is her main source of inspiration. Nature and the changing seasons are always a delight.
Having spent formative years in Dunbar, the North East coast and her moods will always influenced her. After a recent trip around the Farne Islands, she is full of renewed enthusiasm for our wonderful coast line.
Pat works in watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel.
Her work is bold and vibrant. A tutor once compared her to Van Gogh and said there was a storm running through her work. That was during school days. Nothing has changed!
Funded and supported by:
Pat Barnett-Lutman
Featured Artist
Newbiggin by the Sea wins the opportunity to breathe life back into their historic town with the Mary Portas Pilot Newbiggin by the Sea's bid to be one of Mary Portas Town Pilots has been a success! Well
done for Newbiggin and the traders association for drafting the application!
Newbiggin join the other 11 towns (out of 370 applications) throughout the country to rein-
vigorate their town centers by new and alternative ways. The town teams are made up of
the towns people, traders, landlords, councilors and local organisations which will work to-
gether to utilize the fund and shape their town centers!
“It will allow us to put Newbiggin by the Sea on the map and invest in projects which will open town up to the region and nationally. For too long the town has been a ‘hidden’ gem. To be a thriving town in the future the traders association understand that we need to creatively tackle the problems we face. The Mary Por-tas funding will help us start to do this” Crystal Hinds – manager of the Newbiggin Maritime Centre and co-author of the successful bid.
The initiative follows a review into town centres by Ms Portas, commissioned by the gov-
ernment.
Ms Portas said: “I’ve been deeply touched by both the quality and creativity of the bids and
the momentum Britain’s first town teams have generated in just a few short weeks."
“It is now clearer to me than ever that Britain wants its town centres revitalised and the en-
ergy and accountability for that needs to rest with the people who live and do business
there. My sincere congratulations to everyone who entered”
enquiries to: Crystal Hinds (NMC Centre Manager) 07931709689 01670 811951
WELL DONE NEWBIGGIN
Pat Barnett-Lutman
Monday:
Young @ Heart = 11.00-11.45, Nelson Village Community Centre.
First Step = 12.30-1.30, Ashington Sure Start.
Adult Salsa = 1.00-2.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.
Cheer Camp! = 4.30-5.15, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.
Hoop Dance = 5.15-6.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.
Just Jhoom! = 7.00-8.00, Seaton Delaval Arts Centre.
Tuesday:
Boogie Babies = 10.3 -11.00, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.
Buggy Fit = 10.30–11.30, Astley Park.
ZUMBA = 1.00-2.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
JUST JHOOM! = 8.00-9.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
BOP 2 the TOP = 4.15 – 5.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth
Funky Divas = 4.15-5.00, Sporting Club Cramlington.
Wednesday:
Buggy Fit = 10.30-11.30, Seaton Sluice Community Centre
Adult Salsacise = 3.00-4.00, Bedlington Salvation Army.
Break-a-Move = 4.00-4.45, Concordia Leisure Centre.
BOP to the TOP = 4.30-5.15, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
Cheer Camp! = 5.15-6.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
Hoop Dance = 5.15-6.00, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.
Thursday:
Boogie Babies = 9.30 - 10.00, Astley Park.
Young @ Heart = 10.30-11.30, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.
Buggy Fit = 10.30-11.30, New Hartley Community Centre.
Funky Divas = 4.15-5.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.
Ability 2 Play Dance = 4.30-5.15, Concordia Leisure Centre.
ZUMBA & Adult Hoop Fitness = 7.00-8.00, Seaton Delaval and Holywell Community Centre.
Friday:
ZUMBA = 11.30-12.15, Bedlington Salvation Army.
Dance ‘N’ Beats = 3.00-4.00, Cramlington High School. FREE
Mini Moves = 4.00-5.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
Mega Moves = 5.00-6.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.
MOVE IT community dance deliver a range of dance and
fitness activities throughout the South East of
Northumberland. All ages and abilities are welcome to the
weekly sessions and classes are all very reasonably priced!
For information about classes please contact Sophie Johnson:
01670 542589.
www.bval.co.uk
Facebook – BVAL Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion Team or Sophie
MakeaMove.
Twitter – @BVAL_MAKEAMOVE
The 2012 Newbiggin Art Trail leaflet is now available
from various outlets in Newbiggin (The Old Ship, The
Maritime Centre, The Library) and can also be
downloaded from www.keapcreative.org.uk or
www.mynewbigginbythesea.co.uk
The Art Trail this year has had nine new pieces
installed on the side of The Old Ship, in Ocean View,
along the Promenade and at the end of Melrose &
Meldon Terraces. There are now over 55 pieces.
In addition a number of miniature sculptural heads
have been installed in hidden spots along the
promenade between the Piazza and the Horseshoe
Steps.
You are invited to discover as many as you can. Their
story ³Safe Haven² is available on the two websites
above and also on
www.theoldshipnewbigginbythesea.org.uk. Or if you
prefer you can read it in the bar of the Old Ship.
The Arts Forum meets at the Arts Centre
now the first Monday of every month from
7 - 9.
Cakes and Tiaras which will involve free
tea and cakes and art activities to celebrate
the Jubilee. This will be held at the Arts
Centre and more details will follow closer
to the day.
They still have some rooms available to
rent in the building, for details prospective
tenants can telephone Laura Mathieson on
07595456127. Similarly we still have some
capacity in the building for room hire on
an hourly or daily basis at very reasonable
rates.
There are numerous art groups we are
involved in, creative writing, photography,
Live Art, general painting etc, details for
these are on the website
www.newbigginartsforum.org.
Vision for Ashington landmark
Ashington Community Development Trust has a vision for a key landmark in
the heart of the town centre.
The Trust, with a vision to enhance the quality of life for people in Ashington, is developing ideas
to help bring back into use the upper floors of the former Co -op Building (Central
Arcade) on Woodhorn Road. Could this major landmark in the centre of the town become a
Community Arts Centre, which could serve the whole of South East Northumberland?
There are some vibrant centres within the region, such as The Maltings in Berwick, Alnwick
Playhouse, Queens Hall in Hexham. The Grade II Listed Building, which is still treasured by many,
has the potential to rise again as a facility which could serve local communities.
The Development Trust is very keen to get the community’s ideas and views on what they would
like to see happen to the Central Arcade. With community support and commitment, there could
be some real opportunities to bring this classic building back into use. The Trust is keen to
discover and identify the level of support and enthusiasm in the town for such a
project. They are engaging with the community and will be running a series of workshops to
develop these ideas.
To help raise its profile and promote the building, the Trust has moved its operational centre
into the Central Arcade, next to the Nisa supermarket, where they are trading as “The
Deputy’s Kist”. In addition, Wansbeck Performing Arts Academy have moved into the ballroom
where they continue to deliver a positive range of activities with the support of the local
community.
Kevin Lillie, the Trust’s business development officer, said “The Central Arcade is the key iconic
building in Ashington and brings back many fond memories with local people. The jewel in the
crown is the former ballroom which has tremendous opportunities to be used for
cinema, concerts, dance and theatre, as well as rehearsal space for local groups.”
This development could complement the Ashington Leisure and Community Facilities project,
being proposed by Northumberland County Council. Ashington has the opportunity to
become the centre for arts and leisure in the region and build upon its world renowned
heritage and reputation!
Vision for Ashington landmark
Ashington Community Development Trust has a vision for a key landmark in
the heart of the town centre.
The Trust, with a vision to enhance the quality of life for people in Ashington, is developing ideas
to help bring back into use the upper floors of the former Co -op Building (Central
Arcade) on Woodhorn Road. Could this major landmark in the centre of the town become a
Community Arts Centre, which could serve the whole of South East Northumberland?
There are some vibrant centres within the region, such as The Maltings in Berwick, Alnwick
Playhouse, Queens Hall in Hexham. The Grade II Listed Building, which is still treasured by many,
has the potential to rise again as a facility which could serve local communities.
The Development Trust is very keen to get the community’s ideas and views on what they would
like to see happen to the Central Arcade. With community support and commitment, there could
be some real opportunities to bring this classic building back into use. The Trust is keen to
discover and identify the level of support and enthusiasm in the town for such a
project. They are engaging with the community and will be running a series of workshops to
develop these ideas.
To help raise its profile and promote the building, the Trust has moved its operational centre
into the Central Arcade, next to the Nisa supermarket, where they are trading as “The
Deputy’s Kist”. In addition, Wansbeck Performing Arts Academy have moved into the ballroom
where they continue to deliver a positive range of activities with the support of the local
community.
Kevin Lillie, the Trust’s business development officer, said “The Central Arcade is the key iconic
building in Ashington and brings back many fond memories with local people. The jewel in the
crown is the former ballroom which has tremendous opportunities to be used for
cinema, concerts, dance and theatre, as well as rehearsal space for local groups.”
This development could complement the Ashington Leisure and Community Facilities project,
being proposed by Northumberland County Council. Ashington has the opportunity to
become the centre for arts and leisure in the region and build upon its world renowned
heritage and reputation!
The Hind, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6DT (01670) 715106
What's On: 5th June-Singers Night
12th June-Kieran Goss
19th June-Singers Night
26th June-Pipe Dream
Coming Soon: 3rd June-Singers night
10th June-Jim Bainbridge
17th,24th,31st June-Singers Nights
Pipe Dream
They originally got together to perform at charity events but very soon included ventures into the local folk and pop scene. Although having played guitar for many years, Peter and John are relatively new to “gigging” throughout the North East, while Pat has appeared at many venues all over Britain, both on her own and with various bands.
Jim Bainbridge
Jim Bainbridge is a singer and Melodeon player. He entered the traditional music sce-ne as leader of Marsden Rattlers, one of the first dance bands to come out of the folk revival. The Marsden Inn club in South Shields was a source of Inspiration.
Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland ,NE24 2DS (01670) 367228
www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk
Blake Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd June - 7.30pm ***PLEASE NOTE*** This show has
extremely limited ticket availability Book now to
avoid disappointment
Blake’s incredible journey started in 2007 when
four school friends reunited on
Facebook and quickly took the music world by
storm as they mixed the sound of
classical, pop and musical songs. Since that
time they have released three award
winning albums, have travelled the globe, sung
for Royalty, performed at Wembley,
Twickenham and Wimbledon.
This is the third time that Blake return to the
Phoenix Theatre having fully sold out each
previous show - Early booking is strongly
recommended!
The Westenders Sat 9th June - 7.30pm The show features six performers who are all past cast members of the London production of Les Miserables and collectively have over twenty years experience in London’s West End Musicals. Also featuring the highest quality musicians, you’ll en-joy great vocal arrangements and superb staging along with the WestEnders’ gentle humour and tales of life on the boards. The Westenders warmly invite you into their musical world and take you through many of your favourite shows.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Tue 26th to Sat 30th June - 7.30pm Desperately missing her dead father, Little
Voice spends her time locked in her bedroom
listening to his old record collection and per-
fecting astonishing impersonations of famous
divas, including Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Mon-
roe, Judy Garland and Dusty Springfield. When
Mari starts dating small-time club agent Ray
Say, she thinks he's her last chance for a better
life. When Ray hears Little Voice sing, he thinks
she's a star and his long-awaited ticket to the
big time. But what about Little Voice? Well she
just wants a normal life. And to be loved... Not
everyone is going to get what they want.
Discover Northumberland and its art,
An open studios event with workshops
and more!
Visitors to the 17th
annual Art Tour this summer will be able to discover a wealth of artistic talent across Northumberland. 41 artists will open their studios to the public over six weekends in June and July, and for the first time many will also open on Fridays and Mondays. A packed programme of workshops and demonstrations is also on offer to encourage visitors to discover their own creativity. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at mask-making, calligraphy, etching, painting or decorative glass? These are among the workshops on offer, making this the most engaging Art Tour so far. This diversity is reflected in the range of different media and subject-matter being explored by artists across the North East. Figurative and abstract painting rub shoulders with carpentry, glass work, photog-raphy and ceramics, and with many artists in shared venues it’s possible to see a variety of work on a single day. Entrance to any of the 32 different exhibition venues is free to members of the public, giving you the opportunity to uncover original art work and learn how it was created from the person who made it. The landscape you travel through may well have provided much of the inspiration for artists’ work. As well as offering the chance to meet artists and talk to them about their creative practice, the Art Tour is also a fantastic opportunity to buy original work directly from the artists – so you might want to bring your chequebook. For full details of all the artists, their opening hours and workshop details, pick up a fully illustrated, free Art Tour 2012 guidemap from Tourist Information Centres, libraries, arts venues, shops, cafes and pubs. Alternatively, visit www.networkartists.org.uk or www.facebook.com/thearttour, or follow www.twitter.com/the_art_tour. Why not combine your art touring with a stay in Northumberland? For tourist advice, visit: www.visitnorthumberland.com
Invasion! February 11th 2012 to September 3rd 2012
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
See amazing props and costumes from your favourite sci-fi films and television shows including Star Wars, Doctor Who, Aliens and many more. Come face to face with iconic robots including Robby the Robot, B9 and Robocop. It's an out of this world experience on your doorstep! Admission Charge: £3.95 Adult, £3.50 Concession, £2.95 Children and £12.50 (2 + 2)Family Ticket.
February 11th 2012 to June 17th 2012
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
Ashington Camera Club presents new work inspired by the people, places and traditions of Northumberland.
Spirit of Northumberland
May 26th 2012 to August 26th 2012
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
This unique collection of paintings by Ashington Group artist Oliver Kilbourn acts as a visual memoir of his working life experiences. The collection forms a comprehensive record of his life underground and offer valuable insight into the life and environment of a working miner throughout the mid 20th century.
My Life as a Pitman
Discover Northumberland and its art,
An open studios event with workshops
and more!
Visitors to the 17th
annual Art Tour this summer will be able to discover a wealth of artistic talent across Northumberland. 41 artists will open their studios to the public over six weekends in June and July, and for the first time many will also open on Fridays and Mondays. A packed programme of workshops and demonstrations is also on offer to encourage visitors to discover their own creativity. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at mask-making, calligraphy, etching, painting or decorative glass? These are among the workshops on offer, making this the most engaging Art Tour so far. This diversity is reflected in the range of different media and subject-matter being explored by artists across the North East. Figurative and abstract painting rub shoulders with carpentry, glass work, photog-raphy and ceramics, and with many artists in shared venues it’s possible to see a variety of work on a single day. Entrance to any of the 32 different exhibition venues is free to members of the public, giving you the opportunity to uncover original art work and learn how it was created from the person who made it. The landscape you travel through may well have provided much of the inspiration for artists’ work. As well as offering the chance to meet artists and talk to them about their creative practice, the Art Tour is also a fantastic opportunity to buy original work directly from the artists – so you might want to bring your chequebook. For full details of all the artists, their opening hours and workshop details, pick up a fully illustrated, free Art Tour 2012 guidemap from Tourist Information Centres, libraries, arts venues, shops, cafes and pubs. Alternatively, visit www.networkartists.org.uk or www.facebook.com/thearttour, or follow www.twitter.com/the_art_tour. Why not combine your art touring with a stay in Northumberland? For tourist advice, visit: www.visitnorthumberland.com
Doodle Workshops is dedicated to making Arts & Crafts accessible to everyone. Tuition is available in screen printing, ceramics, glass fusing, slumping and laminating, silk painting, glass painting, quilting & handicrafts, machine knitting, textiles and lots more ......... Rooms are available for individual or group tuition and also for hire. The rooms are equipped with silk screen printing table & exposure unit, potters wheels & kilns, sewing & knitting machines and overlockers, hot press, looms and projectors Exhibition space is available to showcase and sell the work of local artists & commissions undertaken Art & Craft materials are on sale at competitive prices and items can be sourced & ordered. CHILDRENS ARTY PARTIES You can book your children in for their party and they all go home with their unique hand made piece. Favourites have been sock monkeys, Silk or Glass painting but she’s happy to cater to your needs. I can also offer clay where they will have to wait for the firing but it will be unique to them Address : 77 Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8JY Telephone: 01670458322 [email protected]
Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
DANCe distraction
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANCING FOR CHARITY
Presents A
Beginners MODERN JIVE
CLASS AND FREESTYLE @
forest hall social club
NE12 9DQ
every Wednesday
&
CRAMLINGTON VILLAGE CLUB
NE23 6QJ
Every THURSDAY
8pm – 10.30 PM
Beginners class 8pm
Freestyle and individual coaching
8.40 – 10.30pm
ENTRY ONLY £3
[email protected] Modern jive is a fun, male led, partner dance which consists of a huge number of eclectic
moves which take their origins from rock and roll, swing, lindy hop and salsa. It is very
easy to learn and footwork is minimal. With just 6 classes it is usually possible to learn
sufficient moves so that you can join in with a freestyle session with some confidence.
You don’t need to come with a partner as everyone just mixes up whether beginner or
experienced, this form of dancing is very social.
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is an international celebration of the art of film, set in the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Each year the Festival captures the imaginations of thousands of visitors from North East England, South East Scotland and across the UK, and attracts hundreds of submissions from around the World. The Festival is open for entries, seeking moving image works of all types - narrative and experimental, live action and animation, fiction and documentary - within the theme of Pictures In Motion. The programme is curated thematically, and this year we focus on the relationship between the still and the moving image. Entitled Pictures in Motion, the Festival will feature work that has been created by artists who have moved from photography into filmmaking, or that have been inspired by the still image. The Festival closes for entries on 29th June 2012, and meanwhile a call for proposals for commissions will follow end March. The dates for the 8th Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival are 19th – 23rd September 2012, and the programme will be announced and tickets go on sale mid August. Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is proud to be supported by Arts Council England and Creative England. Tweet: @berwickfilmfest is open for entries for its 2012 programme 'Pictures
in Motion.'
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is open for entries!
DANCe distraction
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANCING FOR CHARITY
Presents A
Beginners MODERN JIVE
CLASS AND FREESTYLE @
forest hall social club
NE12 9DQ
every Wednesday
&
CRAMLINGTON VILLAGE CLUB
NE23 6QJ
Every THURSDAY
8pm – 10.30 PM
Beginners class 8pm
Freestyle and individual coaching
8.40 – 10.30pm
ENTRY ONLY £3
[email protected] Modern jive is a fun, male led, partner dance which consists of a huge number of eclectic
moves which take their origins from rock and roll, swing, lindy hop and salsa. It is very
easy to learn and footwork is minimal. With just 6 classes it is usually possible to learn
sufficient moves so that you can join in with a freestyle session with some confidence.
You don’t need to come with a partner as everyone just mixes up whether beginner or
experienced, this form of dancing is very social.
This stunning 18th century house, garden and
surrounding land has recently been handed into
the care of The National trust.
Opening times and further details call
0191 237 9100
or visit
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-seaton-
delaval-hall.html
The watch house was built in 1880 as a base for the
Seaton Sluice volunteer life saving company. It
served as a lookout, training base and social
venue for over 110 years before it closed in 1990.
during its history, the volunteers were involved in a
number of notable
rescues from wrecks on the coast between Whitley
Bay and Blyth. The museum is open on Sundays
between 2pm and 5pm from June to September.
If you would like to rent a beach hut, please
contact Blyth Sports Centre reception on:
01670 542222
Daily lets are available for:
£15.50 per day. Plus £5.00 refundable deposit.
Blyth Battery is open to the public on Saturdays
and Sundays from 3rd April– 30th September, from
11:30am-4pm. Guided tours of the site are
available when possible. The Battery is also open
on a number of additional days throughout the
year.
The Dave Stephens Centre has an excellent
meeting space with a fabulous view of Blyth’s
coastline.
The community room is perfect for meetings,
seminars, training sessions or workshops. The room
can host up to 30 people theatre style and up to 24
people board room style.
All bookings and arrangements to be made with at
least one weeks notice via Concordia leisure
Centre central administration on 01670 542564
Woodhorn always have things to do for the whole
family. To find out about he latest exhibitions and
events or for more information and
opening times, visit the website:
http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com
Owl Project and
Ed Carter: FLOW Flow is a tidemill – a floating artwork on the River Tyne that generates its own power using a tidal water wheel. The building houses electro acoustic musical machinery andi nstruments that respond to the constantly changing environment of the river, generating sound and data.
The specially commissioned floating artwork, which visitors can board for free, will stay on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside throughout the summer as part of Artists taking the lead, one of twelve public art commissions funded by the UK Arts Councils, celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
For more information visit www.flowmill.org ~Flow is a collaboration between Owl Project and Ed Carter. ~Flow is invigilated by BALTIC Crew and members of staff from The Sage
Northumberland Community Chest Scheme Community groups and voluntary organisations across Northumberland
provide a whole host of activities and services which support their
communities. These groups are often enthusiastic to do more to meet the
demands and needs of their communities, but their ambitions are often
constrained by available resource. The County Council has therefore put in
place a ‘Community Chest’ scheme which gives local organisations a chance
to continue doing what they do best or bid for funding for something they
wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. The funding can be used for a range of
purposes including events, or for the purchase of equipment, however the
ideas should come from the communities themselves, based on what they feel
their neighborhood needs. The Council has made £300,000 available in
2011/12 which will be administered through a straightforward application
process. Local County Councillors through the 3 Area Committees in
Northumberland will consider all applications.
Purpose of Community Chest
The Community Chest Scheme is a Northumberland County Council initiative
to provide access to funding support to deliver priority activities appropriate to
each of the 3 Areas as determined by the 3 County Council’s Area
Committees.
How do I get an application form?
Application forms are available from the Locality Development Team within
Northumberland County Council, and can be obtained from the website:
www.northumberland.gov.uk/communitychest.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Education and Learning
Programme The Paul Hamlyn Foundation invites applications to its Education and
Learning Open Grants Programme.
In particular, the Foundation is looking to fund projects that address the
themes of; tackling school exclusion and truancy, developing speaking and
listening skills and supplementary education. The costs that can be covered
by the Foundation's grants include running costs such as staff salaries and
overheads such as stationery, rent, rates and utilities.
There is a two stage application process:
First stage applications can be made at any time. Those that are successful
will be invited to make a second stage application.
For more information, visit:
http://www.phf.org.uk/landing.asp?id=3
The Fidelio Trust Grants Programme
The Fidelio Trust provides funding for individuals or groups of exceptional
ability to enable them to receive special tuition or coaching.
• Participate in external competitions.
• Be supported for a specially arranged performance.
• Receive support for a special publication, musical composition or work
of art.
The Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 in support of the Arts, in particular the
dramatic and operatic arts, music, speech and dance.
The next application deadline is the 1st June 2012.
For more information, visit:
http://www.fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk/index.php
IdeasTap – Ideas Fund Innovators Deadline: 22 June 2012
IdeasTap is an arts charity established to help young, creative people at the start of their
careers and is responsible for providing Ideas Fund Innovators.
The scheme aims to provide assistance to projects that are inspiring, original, innovative and
that can be delivered in all creative disciplines. In the past everything from dance and film
projects to music videos and photography collectives have been funded.
http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/c546ebb1-0fa8-4029-bb33-
9da70121d072#Overview
Arts and Older People Travelling Fellowships
Deadline: 2 October 2012
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust will for a third year be funding travelling scholarships on the
theme of arts and older people.
Do you provide opportunities for older people to participate in all aspects of the creative and
performing arts, either via an arts group, health authority or care provider? The scholarships en-
able individuals to travel overseas to identify stimulating and engaging pro-
grammes enabling older people to access, and benefit from, high quality arts.
http://www.wcmt.org.uk/report-categories/the-arts-older-people.html