art e facts october
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Guide to events and activities in Northumberland.TRANSCRIPT
Inside: Official opening of the Hartley Pit Memorial pathway And the Torch Relay Exhibition @ Blyth Sports Centre.
October 2012
1.Hello Page 3 2.Local Events & news Pages 4-32 3.Doorstep film screenings Page 8 4.Regional Events & News Page 16 5.Funding Pages 33-34
October 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 November.
About Us
Queen’s Hall Arts now oversee arts development for Northumberland (from April 2012). BVAL
remain a key partner of the arts development in South East Northumberland in support,
strategy and delivery 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) 622210 (01670) 622215
[email protected] [email protected]
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IMPORTANT READING Arts and Culture review and research documents
The South East Northumberland Arts Development Study http://www.queenshall.co.uk/about-us/studies--reports With the support of Arts Council England (ACE) managed funds, Queen’s Hall Arts - who will oversee arts development for the county from April 2012 - commissioned this study into the development of a clear arts strategy for the southeast of the county. The State of the Region report http://thesagegateshead.org/about-us/bridge-north-east/state-of-the-region-report-2012 The State of the Region report is a snapshot of what the region looks like now and has been compiled over the past 9 months. It includes information on the Arts Councils National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and the activities they run for children and young people as well as the context that many of our young people live within. The Henley Review http://www.dcms.gov.uk/publications/8875.aspx This independent review of Cultural Education in England was commissioned at the request of the Secretary of State for Education and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries. Darren Henley, Managing Director of Global Radio's national classical music station, Classic FM, was asked to consider how we can ensure the ambition that every child should experience a wide variety of high quality cultural experiences, ensuring both quality and best use of public investment.
A new consortium of arts and community organisations has come together in South East Northumberland to secure a £2.4million national funding boost from Arts Council England. The money will be used towards an ambitious £3million, three year programme of community-led high quality arts activity involving national and international artists alongside those already living and working in the area. The consortium, led by the Woodhorn Trust, includes Northumberland County Council, Queens Hall Arts, NHS North of Tyne, Northumberland College and Connect 4 Change and is backed by local and regional arts organisations. The project is designed not only to deliver lots of opportunities to make and experience art but will also have long-term impacts on improving health and well being and building pride and to-getherness within the local communities. The Northumberland Consortium was one of just 7 to be successful nationally in a highly competitive bidding process. It will start with a six month development phase talking to local people and finding out what “Great Art” means to them. Following the completion of the development phase there will be a programme of arts activity on a scale never before seen in this part of the north east region. Alison Clark-Jenkins, North East Regional Director, Arts Council England said: “I am thrilled that South East Northumberland is one of seven areas in England to receive Creative people and places funding. This is a game-changer for the area, enabling the programme’s partners to work with national and international artists to deliver fresh and engaging projects to a localised area where it will make a huge difference. Proving the chutzpah and spirit of determination associated with the Pitmen Painters is still very much alive, I am proud and excited to see this project develop.” Lee Hall, champion for the bid said, “I am absolutely delighted the Arts Council are backing this brilliant and inspirational project to bring Art of the highest quality to the people of Ashington and South East Northumberland. The project is tremendously exciting and innovative. Instead of bringing people to the Arts, it will bring Art to the People, allowing residencies of excellent artists in many fields to work together with local people. It seems a hugely fitting that the project was inspired by the work of the Ashington Group of Painters; ordinary working miners with no experience or education in the Arts who created such an extraordinary body of work which is celebrated world wide. Allowing ordinary people to participate in Arts projects with the highest aspirations fits perfectly with their belief that Art is for everybody, and the most ordinary of lives can be made extraordinary through the power of Art.”
Northumberlandia is a landmark feature designed by world
renowned artist Charles Jencks, which celebrates the earth's natural power and the human ability to reshape landscape into a dramatic form. Lying at the entrance to south east Northumberland, near the town of Cramlington, she will be up to 34 metres high and 400 metres in length. Most im-portantly Northumberlandia will be the centrepiece for a 19 hectare public park in the urban fringe between the rolling countryside of mid North-umberland and the urban areas of south east Northumberland and Newcastle to the south. Work has been ongoing constructing the landform since 2010 and Northumberlandia has gradually risen from the ground. In total 1.5 million tonnes of soil and clay from Shotton Surface Mine will be used to create this ambitious piece of public art. The construction has been privately funded by the Banks Group and Blagdon Estate. Northumberlandia opened on 3rd September 2012.
The world's largest human form sculpted into the landscape!!
On 20th-21st October come and help create one BIG drawing on Newbiggin Beach!
Work together with artist Nick Kennedy to create the North East’s largest work of art by sand and hand.
Contact: [email protected] or 01670 622210
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Doorstep Pictures is a mobile cinema provision for Northumberland. We also provide support and development for film societies and community cinemas. We reach 22 community venues across
Northumberland. We love film! and we love to support access to film in its many forms!
Doorstep Pictures is part of the Northumberland Film Network which is a partnership between
Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure, Queen's Hall Arts and Northumberland County.
doorsteppictures.blogspot.com
The Hind, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6DT (01670) 715106
What's On:
AT
Date Screening to
start at Venue Venue contact Film
17.10.12
6.45pm
Isabella Community Centre
Ogle Drive
Blyth
Steve Perry 01670 368216
Puss in Boots
30.10.12 4pm
Ashington Children’s Centre
Alexandra Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9EF
Lindsey Kirk 01670 819988
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
2.11.12 2pm
Whittingham Memorial
Institute
Whittingham
Northumberland, NE66 4UP
Ian Blakey 01665 574384
We Bought A Zoo
16th October Flossie Malavialle
23th October Singers Night
27th October Seaton Delaval Arts Centre 7.30pm
30th October Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig
FREE SCREENINGS! Ring the venues below to find out what's on at their film Club nights!
Every last Friday of the month @ Newbiggin Maritime Centre 01670 811951
http://www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk/
and Shilbottle Community Hall, NE66 2XH 01665 575997 or 01665 575978
Do you love singing? Have you ever wanted to sing with a group, but never had an opportunity to try? 20,000 Voices and BVAL will make your wish come true this Autumn and New Year. We are planning to set up 2 singing groups, which will be open to adult singers of any age. We’ll be offering more opportunities in the spring of 2013 for all ages. You don’t need to have previous experience of singing, and you don’t need to be able to read music. You can even join us if you think you can’t sing! We can help you to start singing in friendly, informal and fun sessions, led by a professional music leader. We’re hoping to offer two 6 or 8 – week series, but before we set them up we need to find out if you are interested, and when would be the best time for you to attend. We’d also like you to tell your friends and family about this opportunity.
Contact: 01670 852445 or [email protected]
Doorstep Pictures is a mobile cinema provision for Northumberland. We also provide support and development for film societies and community cinemas. We reach 22 community venues across
Northumberland. We love film! and we love to support access to film in its many forms!
Doorstep Pictures is part of the Northumberland Film Network which is a partnership between
Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure, Queen's Hall Arts and Northumberland County.
doorsteppictures.blogspot.com
Social documentary photographer
SIMON FOSTER Open until 26th October
@ Blyth Sports Centre, Bolam Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BT To celebrate the journey of the iconic flame and the communities it reached
in South East Northumberland, BVAL are delighted to invite you to the exhibition of the commissioned early stage artist Simon M Foster.
Foster was commissioned to explore the Olympiad themes as well as a capture and respond to the unique journey of the torch, in his own artistic practice and perspective.
Exhibition
Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure centres are now available as
exhibition space! If you would like to exhibit your work please contact:
Joanne Burke – 01670 622210 [email protected]
Social documentary photographer
SIMON FOSTER Open until 26th October
@ Blyth Sports Centre, Bolam Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BT To celebrate the journey of the iconic flame and the communities it reached
in South East Northumberland, BVAL are delighted to invite you to the exhibition of the commissioned early stage artist Simon M Foster.
Foster was commissioned to explore the Olympiad themes as well as a capture and respond to the unique journey of the torch, in his own artistic practice and perspective.
TORCH RELAY: CREATIVE REPORTERS Exhibition
MagicIF & Northumberland County Council are proud to present
Northern Flame If you live in, work in, or simply love the county of
Northumberland, then this 35 minute film is for you. Northern Flame for you all to watch and share.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0xu2YiAtVbs&list=UUcFrmq8z669x2ID7SgGRonQ&index=1&feature=plcp
Inspired by London 2012, Northern Flame relays the stories, heritage and culture of just some of the folk who reside along the Olympic Torch’s route through this beauteous border county. We’re grateful to the project commission-ers, Northumberland County Council, for empowering us with such creative freedom. We’re also thankful to the Unthanks for their beautiful music, which underscores the majority of the film, and of course all the participants for their trust in us.
Key community involvement came
from: Berwick Youth Project, The
Warehouse Announce-ment / Bamburgh Castle
and Traders / Alnwick Youth
Theatre, Alnwick Gardens, The Duchess of
Northumber-land / Alnmouth Sunn Inn, Val McDermid / Warkworth, Whither and Why? / Amble
Development Trust, The Ambler / Ashington High Film Club / Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Maritime Museum and Sailing Club / Morpeth
Olympics Archive, Woodhorn
Museum / Bedlington Terriers
Association / Plessey Woods Country Park and Visitors Centre / Headway
Arts & Seven Stars in Blyth / Prudhoe Communi-ty Choir / Wheelbirks Farm, Stockfield / Northumbrian
Army Cadet Force, Hex-ham Detachment /Riding
Mill Community & Olympi-ans Mike McLeod, John Mayock, Kevin Forster & co-founder Great North
Run, John Caine
Over 6 months we got to know people from 16 Northumbrian towns and villages, and have woven these rich insights into one warm and comforting Northumberland quilt of a film. Northern Flame premiered at The Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival on Sunday 23
rd September with
an overwhelming 5 star audience review, many commenting on the diversity, storytelling, and marriage of visuals and music.
Develop your Arts Award practice
Arts Award is now offering additional support opportunities for trained advisers. These free sessions will give you the chance to refresh your knowledge, ask questions and explore ways of making Arts Award work in your organisation. Support surgeries Support surgeries provide an opportunity for existing advisers to explore and develop the de-livery of Arts Award in their setting, with the help of trained support consultants. We are now taking bookings for upcoming support surgeries. To find out more or to book a free place on a session please follow the links for more information for your preferred date. View upcoming surgery dates Support visits Arts Award advisers meeting the criteria below can apply for a free support visit from one of our trained support consultants. We welcome applications for visits from centres who are: - unable to attend one of our support surgeries due to location - delivering Arts Award with large groups (approx 50+) - working with one of Arts Award’s identified target groups of young people, listed below: looked after children and young people young carers / parents young people in the youth justice system homeless young people young people in hospital or suffering long term heath problems Your application should demonstrate how your centre meets one or more of the above crite-ria and why you would benefit from a visit. Apply for a visit Bridge organisations Arts Council England is funding a network of ten Bridge organisations who will use their ex-perience and expertise to build on good practice and to broker experiences for children and young people to connect with arts and cultural opportunities. One of the key areas of their work will be the regional development of Arts Award. To see what support your local Bridge organisation has to offer visit http://thesagegateshead.org/join-in/music-for-young-people/arts-award-scheme/
We’re looking for eight keen young writers aged 16 or over to get involved in an exciting new project with Live Theatre, which will be running from September-November. It’s a brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in taking their writing further or with an interest in drama/ theatre/performing. The project is called Indiana Jones and the Extra Chair, and will involve taking part in some some exclusive writing and performance workshops with poet Simon Mole and theatre director Peader Kirk to develop a piece of theatre around the subject of family gatherings, which will be performed at Live on 3 November, in the last weekend of the Juice Festival. For more information about the performance, see www.live.org.uk/whats-book/indiana-jones-extra-chair. To take part we need you to be 16 or over, be willing and able to take part in some weekend and evening workshops in October and do a bit of work on your writing independently between sessions. If you’re interested, email [email protected] with your name and age. There are limited places available, so make sure to sign up quickly.
Five Ring Circus @ North Tyneside We are North Tyneside Youth Circus; a club that was created for children and young people in the area to encourage them to run away and join the circus! We are based at Whitley Bay High School and meet every Tuesday evening.
The club is mainly made up of young people from the age of 12 upwards, with a few big kids there to teach us stuff, like Helen, Steve and Rob from Let’s Circus. Most sessions, we learn skills like juggling and aerial as a group, and there is also an ‘open toybox’ so that people can practise with toys of their choice.
Circus leaders are always around to help us learn new tricks and to make sure everybody stays safe. Tour-ing performers and teachers occasionally come along to the club with new or more advanced skills to share. The North Tyneside Youth Circus group is a great place to learn new skills, and has a really friendly, relaxed atmosphere where it is easy to make new friends.
There are often circus events and street festivals in the area, and most of the North Tyneside group usually go along to these. We often get the chance to perform at these events, as well as join in with the other ac-tivities that are going on. Getting involved with the club has meant that many of us have had the chance to meet international artists and we have also been given various opportunities to travel and to get involved with other youth circuses in the country.
General Five Ring Circus queries
Helen Averley – [email protected]
Events or workshop queries
Steve Cousins, Let’s Circus – [email protected]
Young writers needed for playwriting
project with Live Theatre
Phillip Clouts Quartet The Phillip Clouts Quartet play an evening of exuberant, accessible and melodic contemporary jazz influenced by Clout’s own musical roots in African and Latin music. South African born pianist , Phillip C louts is renowned for his work with Afrobeat and ZubopGamia. His quartet, featuring saxophonist Carlos Lopez-Real, play a refreshing variety of rhythms, textures and moods as well as music taken from the quartet;s new CD Sennon Cove, inspired by the sights and sounds of his current home on the South West Coast.
New Hartley Memorial Hall– Saturday 20th October 7:30pm 0191 2372210
The Baghdaddies featuring Alma Boyes
An evening of world music and Bosnian folk music, with multi instrumentalists The Baghdaddies playing a range of instruments including sax, trumpet, trombone, sousa-phone, marching drum, tabla, flute, guitar, bass, drums, darbuka, melodica and vocals. They will be joined by Alma Boyes who will be performing traditional Sevdalinka from Bosnia accompanied by The Baghdaddies. In addition The Baghdaddies will perform their own compositions which are Balkan and Latin in style awash with Geordie wit and invention
Ashington Children's Centre - Saturday 10th November 7:30 pm
01665 574964
CountryBoy's Struggle
Contact Theatre
CountryBoy’s Struggle is a unique debut solo show, written and performed by Maxwell Golden. The show follows an MC’s journey from the cliffs of Cornwall to the streets of London. Playing over 30 characters and mixing Hip Hop, movement and comedy, this is your first chance to catch a tour-de-force performance. CountryBoy’s Struggle has been devised in collaboration with Martin Stannage and Contact Theatre’s artistic director Baba Israel.
Cramlington Learning Village– Thursday 10th January 2013 7pm 01670 712311
Voluntary Arts is the national development agency for arts participation and one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations. Voluntary Arts raises awareness of the contribution that the voluntary and amateur arts and crafts make to the well-being of communities, social inclusion, lifelong learning, active citizenship and volunteering.
Voluntary Arts is proud to announce that the Epic Awards 2013 are now open for
entries. The Epic Awards are open to all amateur art and craft groups in the UK and Republic of Ireland and are free to enter. The search is on to find winners from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales who can demonstrate that they have achieved something Epic – whether that’s improving life in their local community, working across generations,
or using technology in a creative way.
Last year’s winners included a drumming group who made a video about how music helped them recover from mental health issues; a choir who dramatically increased membership and brought choral singing to a new generation; a pioneering photography gallery and a community festival. The Epic Awards give groups an excellent
opportunity to raise the profile of their work as well as the chance to win a package of prizes including cash, vouchers, training and publicity. Voluntary Arts is hosting the prestigious Epic Awards winners’ reception in Derry~Londonderry to celebrate the city’s designation as UK City of Culture 2013, and winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to collect their award. Speaking about scooping the Scottish Epic Award, Jane Bentley from The Buddy Beat
said: “We are all over the moon! I think the win will have a huge effect on the group in terms of boosting confidence, and hopefully creating opportunities to play.” The awards have captured the imagination of the general public, with the incredibly
popular People’s Choice Award. Last year saw a staggering 53,807 votes cast on the Epic Awards website, giving an unprecedented opportunity for local amateur arts and crafts groups to have their work showcased on a national stage.
More information about the awards and details of how to enter can be found at www.epicawards.co.uk.
The official Epic Awards 2013 trailer is a 2 minute video which highlights the diversity of groups that get involved with Epic. Watch it here: http://youtu.be/ljTR_ws6YPc
Voluntary Arts
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
Local Attractions
Oliver Kilbourn – My Life as a Pitman Until 9 September A unique collection of paintings by Ashington Group (Pitmen Painter) artist Oliver Kilbourn. It forms a comprehensive record of his life underground and offers a valuable insight into the life and environment of a working miner throughout the mid 20th century.
Time Vault: The Morpeth Olympics Re-imagined Until 4 November Time Vault brings the tradition of the Morpeth Olympics up to date with a contemporary twist! Using archive records as an inspiration, a group of young people have re-imagined and re-enacted these historic games. Time Vault has been produced as part of Time Travel Northumberland, an Inspire Mark Legacy Trust project for your people led by Woodhorn.
Julian Germain - Big Meetings 22 September - 23 December Photographer Julian Germain was invited to experience and chronicle the 2011 Durham Miners’ Gala. Attended by 100,000+ people, the Big Meeting is one of the largest political events in Europe and Julian was invited to document the meeting itself, the parade, blessing of the banners in Durham Cathedral and the speeches. Visiting former pit communities including Chopwell, Easington and Esh Winning, he photographed local residents with their banners, brass bands in their practice rooms and activist groups meeting ahead of the gala. His pictures explore the ideas of identity and cultural tradition, and question the nature of politics at a point in history when it is widely held that Socialist ideals have been buried by consumerism. This exhibition was commissioned in partnership with DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery.
Canon R. C. MacLeod Facebook Page
Find Canon R. C. MacLeod on Facebook and take a glimpse through a Canon's camera at rural life in Northumberland at the turn of the 20th Century. Canon MacLeod was the Vicar of Mitford for many years, and this new project showcases his fascinating photographic collection. ‘Like’ the page to join in and share your own comments & insights.
Search for Canon R. C. MacLeod on Facebook on follow him @CanonMacLeod on twitter.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
27th October - 4th November
Pumpkin Trail
Explore Woodhorn’s historic colliery buildings to find our hidden pumpkins. A spooky treat
awaits those with completed trails.
Halloween Mask Craft Activity
12noon - 3pm
Use simple cutting and sticking techniques to make your own Halloween Mask.
Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland ,NE24 2DS
(01670) 367228
www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk
Oliver Kilbourn – My Life as a Pitman Until 9 September A unique collection of paintings by Ashington Group (Pitmen Painter) artist Oliver Kilbourn. It forms a comprehensive record of his life underground and offers a valuable insight into the life and environment of a working miner throughout the mid 20th century.
Time Vault: The Morpeth Olympics Re-imagined Until 4 November Time Vault brings the tradition of the Morpeth Olympics up to date with a contemporary twist! Using archive records as an inspiration, a group of young people have re-imagined and re-enacted these historic games. Time Vault has been produced as part of Time Travel Northumberland, an Inspire Mark Legacy Trust project for your people led by Woodhorn.
Julian Germain - Big Meetings 22 September - 23 December Photographer Julian Germain was invited to experience and chronicle the 2011 Durham Miners’ Gala. Attended by 100,000+ people, the Big Meeting is one of the largest political events in Europe and Julian was invited to document the meeting itself, the parade, blessing of the banners in Durham Cathedral and the speeches. Visiting former pit communities including Chopwell, Easington and Esh Winning, he photographed local residents with their banners, brass bands in their practice rooms and activist groups meeting ahead of the gala. His pictures explore the ideas of identity and cultural tradition, and question the nature of politics at a point in history when it is widely held that Socialist ideals have been buried by consumerism. This exhibition was commissioned in partnership with DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery.
Canon R. C. MacLeod Facebook Page
Find Canon R. C. MacLeod on Facebook and take a glimpse through a Canon's camera at rural life in Northumberland at the turn of the 20th Century. Canon MacLeod was the Vicar of Mitford for many years, and this new project showcases his fascinating photographic collection. ‘Like’ the page to join in and share your own comments & insights.
Search for Canon R. C. MacLeod on Facebook on follow him @CanonMacLeod on twitter.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
27th October - 4th November
Pumpkin Trail
Explore Woodhorn’s historic colliery buildings to find our hidden pumpkins. A spooky treat
awaits those with completed trails.
Halloween Mask Craft Activity
12noon - 3pm
Use simple cutting and sticking techniques to make your own Halloween Mask.
Who are we? Amber is a collective of filmmakers and photographers. We’ve been based in the North East of England for the last 40 years, working with communities and creating stories around the experience of ordinary people. Over this period we’ve created an almost unbroken narrative, which reflects the impact on peoples lives of the various social and economic changes - and the physical changes of the landscape in which they live. This body of work has been seen all over the world. It’s been broadcast in many countries, won many awards, and just recently we’ve been honoured by UNESCO in having our work inscribed in the UK Memory of the World register.
What is the project? The project that has been boiling away in the Amber pot for the last 3 years is a collaboration between us and a remarkable and diverse group of people who are now living in Newcastle upon Tyne. What has emerged is a love story set against the background of a rapidly changing Tyneside. It is also the story of a band. A chance meeting between Shar, a Geordie single mother and would be singer, and Jamal, a Sudanese refugee rapper and drummer, sets away a chain of events that changes both their lives and the lives of those around them. In the last 10 years, Newcastle has experienced a very rapid transformation from a predominantly white working class culture to a place of many cultures. ‘Between the Mud and the Farthest Star’ is a story that reflects both the hopes and tensions inherent in a community in transition.
Why are we crowdfunding? There are so many reasons why Amber finds it difficult to get money for it’s projects. It’s partly that we don’t fit. We’re a collective and are committed to an egalitarian approach both in terms of creative input and who takes credit. We don’t work with stars. We work with non-actors, because they bring a real experience of life to their performances. But in a media world that is dominated by celebrities and an increasingly commercial focus, this approach becomes problematic. Amber projects take a very long time to gestate and equally have a long life and a responsibility to the community from which they are drawn. All of this is quite hard sometimes to sell. To be honest it’s always been that way, but it’s getting harder. We know we have a fan base out there and that there are many people who are sympathetic to our approach. So we decided, instead ofsitting on our hands and waiting for the funders to realise that too, we would launch this campaign to test the water publicly. We are committed to making this film, no matter what, even if it takes us another 3 years, but we cannot take our collaborators for granted. We need to do something NOW, and we need to give something back to those who have given us their time and access to their lives. We know that this film is going to be something special, but we need your help to prove that.
BETWEEN THE MUD AND THE FARTHEST STAR
Feature film: a love story set against the background of a rapidly changing Tyneside.
http://www.indiegogo.com/mudstar
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: [email protected] 01670 542589 www.bval.co.uk Facebook – Move It Community Dance Twitter – @BVAL_MAKEAMOVE
Monday:
Young @ Heart 11.00-11.45 Nelson Village Community Centre O’50s £1.00
Adult Salsa 1.00-2.00 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 18+ £2.00
Cheer Camp! 4.30-5.15 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 6 + £1.50
Hoop Dance 5.15-6.00 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 6 + £1.50
Adult Just Jhoom! 7.00-8.00 Seaton Delaval Arts Centre 18+ £3.00
Tuesday:
Buggy Fit 10.30-11.30 Astley Park Parents Free
Fitness with Childcare 1.00-2.00 Northburn Sports & Community Centre Parents £3.00
BOP 2 the TOP 4.15–5.00 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 6 + £1.50
Funky Divas 4.15-5.00 Sporting Club Cramlington 6 + £1.50
Wednesday:
Adult Salsacise 3.00-4.00 Bedlington Salvation Army 18+ £3.00
Break-a-Move 4.00-4.45 Concordia Leisure Centre 6 + £1.50
BOP to the TOP 4.30-5.15 Northburn Sports & Community Centre 6 + £1.50
Cheer Camp! 5.15-6.00 Northburn Sports & Community Centre 6 + £1.50
Hoop Dance 5.15-6.00 Seaton Sluice Community Centre 6 + £1.50
Thursday:
Young @ Heart 10.30-11.30 Seaton Sluice Community Centre O’50s £1.50
Buggy Fit 10.30-11.30 New Hartley Community Centre Parents
Free
Freestyle Disco Dolls 3.15-4.00 Sporting Club Cramlington 11 + Free
Diddy Divas 3.30-4.15 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 2-6 £1.50
Funky Divas 4.15-5.00 The Buffalo Centre, Blyth 6 + £1.50
Ability 2 Play Dance 4.30-5.15 Concordia Leisure Centre 6 + £2.00
Arts Award 5.30-6.30 Northburn Sports & Community Centre 11+ Free
Friday:
ZUMBA Gold 11.30-12.15 Bedlington Salvation Army 18+ £3.00
Mini Moves 4.00-5.00 Northburn Sports & Community Centre 5-10 £2.00
Mega Moves 5.00-6.00 Northburn Sports & Community Centre 11+ £2.00
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 Safe Haven 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.
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 devel-
oping 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 be-
come 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, Al-
nwick
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!
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 devel-
oping 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 be-
come 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, Al-
nwick
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!
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, sewingknitting 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. She 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]
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
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.
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
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.
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
Co-operative Membership Community Fund The Co-operative Membership Community Fund provides grants of between £100 and £2,000 to
voluntary groups, community groups and local charities throughout the UK. The scheme is funded by Co-operative members donating some or all of their share of profits,
which is then given away in the form of small grants in their local communities. Grants can be
used to help fund anything from equipment to event costs, rent or fixtures, sport or computer
equipment.
http://www.co-operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community-fund/
Young Roots (UK) Deadline: 31 January 2013.
Grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 are available to 11 to 25 year-olds for projects that help
them find out about their heritage, develop skills, build confidence and promote community
involvement. Projects must also show how the young people manage and participate in the
project.
For further information:
http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowTo Apply/programmes/Pages/youngroots.aspx
Arts Funding for Libraries (England) Under this programmeArts Funding for Libraries will support projects that stimulate ambitious and
innovative partnerships between libraries and artists and/or arts organisations, encouraging
communities to part in cultural activities. Public libraries can apply for grants of between £1,000
and £100,000 covering activities lasting up to three years.The funding will run until March 2015.
For Further Information:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-libraries/
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.
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