Gloucestershire Resource Centre (GRC/Scrapstore) Newsletter - January 2012

Taurus Crafts Exhibition Preview invite - Mariette Voke

The Collectors' Canveses by Mariette Voke

'I hope to bring a splash of colour and a dash of quirky nostalga to cheer up the long winter months.'

Taurus Crafts 28th January - 4th March 2011

Disability Arts Online Newsletter Mon 16/01/2012

Disability Arts Online	Listings newsletter
DAO National Disability Arts Bulletin Dear DAO readers. As we build up steam for our New Voices professional development programme we look forward to your engagement on our comment forums. All the best from Colin Hambrook and all at Disability Arts Online. As well as receiving the bulletin, you can also follow us on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/kkks5e and Twitter at http://twitter.com/disabilityarts For more events and jobs / opportunities, please go directly to the listings pages on the DAO website If you would like to add details of your events, opportunities or jobs, please post your listings via the online form National events listings: Pathways to the Profession Symposium – building pathways into professional arts for disabled people 19/01/2012 - 20/01/2012 Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT), Scotland’s leading contemporary dance company, is delighted to announce the Pathways to the Profession Symposium which will take place in Dundee, Scotland. Forest Forge present The Phoenix and The Carpet 20/01/2012 Audio described theatre performance by Forest Forge at Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire She’s Lost Control and the Phenomenology of an Epileptic Seizure 25/01/2012 Rita Marcalo presents an artists' talk at the Department of Theatre and Performance Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London Make it Better: Designing Out Medical Error 31/01/2012 - 04/02/2012 A short exhibtion at the Qvist Gallery, Hunterian Museum, London that showcases designs for the clinical environment aimed at reducing medical error. Spring 2012 in the Main House at The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton 02/02/2012 - 03/06/2012 Spring 2012 in the Main House at The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton National jobs listings: Pallant House Gallery seek Learning Programme Coordinator Location: Chichester | Closing date: 20 January 2012 Remuneration: £18-20,000 p.a. Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, West Sussex, is looking for an individual with a passion for engaging young people and school children in the arts. Evaluator sought for 'We Dance' | Closing date: 27 January 2012 Remuneration: The total fee to be £5000 inclusive of all expenses and VAT EVALUATOR wanted for learning disability dance project being coordinated by Birmingham Royal Ballet/Freefall, mac birmingham, Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College and Midlands Mencap Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society seeks temporary Venues and Companies Officer Location: Edinburgh | Closing date: 1 February 2012 Remuneration: £375 per weeks The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is the company that organises the structure that underpins the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We are currently recruiting for a seasonal role to assist the participants services team. Cambodia Country Director Location: Kampot, Cambodia | Closing date: 10 February 2012 Remuneration: US$30k-$40k Epic Arts is a disability arts charity established in 2001 and founded on the tenets of the Christian faith. We work in the UK, Cambodia and China. We are currently looking for a Cambodia Country Director – a full time post in Kampot Signdance Theatre International seek actors Location: South East | Closing date: 15 February 2012 Remuneration: Contact Signdance for salary details A leading disability arts company, based in the south-east seek actors for auditions for two London shows in 2012 National opportunity and workshop listings: Shout! - a practical multi-arts course 11/01/2012 - 21/03/2012 An arts group for adults with physical disabilities with Meander Theatre Company at Lakeside Arts Centre, , Nottingham NEW 2012 Shape Training seminar offer! 03/01/2012 - 31/01/2012 Shape offer Disability Equality Training for you or members of your organisation at their accessible offices in London The Library of Lost Books 16/12/2011 - 31/03/2012 Call for Artists: Artists working with print or book arts for Birmingham based project, The Library of Lost Books Stay Up Late announce competition for learning disabled artists 13/12/2011 - 31/01/2012 Stay Up Late are looking for an image to use to launch the next Wild Things compilation with our online 'virtual world music festival' London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) offer an Art Enterprise Diploma 28/10/2011 - 28/01/2012 Art Enterprise Diploma; delivered via InterActive - an online interactive learning platform
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Local charity to benefit from ticket sales of Hullabaloo Festival

The Hullabaloo Festival 2012 - June 2nd, 3rd, 4th June 2012

www.hullabaloofestival.co.uk

admin@hullabaloofestival.co.uk

Art Shape are working with the organisers of The Hullabaloo Festival - an affordable 3 day family festival celebrating Gloucestershire culture (contemporary and traditional). The very best local performers in music, comedy, poetry, children's acts and performance art on Main Stage and Performance Tent, along with headlining acts from across the country.  
The festival will be open from 12 noon to 11pm. 
There will be Real Ale and Cider, locally sourced food and a large craft market, exhibitions and performances from local clubs and arts groups and much more. 
Camping is also available (with extra entertainment until 2am). 

• Art Shape will be dressing the festival with large scale installations and are looking for creative volunteers to help with this
• we'll have our own Marquee (can you lend us one?) to hold an exhibition of artwork and run workshops from
• and groups from our Adult Education funded programme of arts classes will be performing to the crowds
• Could you fund-raise to help us offer some of these groups their first camping festival experience?

If you are interested in helping out with any of the above - please get in touch. (How?)
The festival organisers are also looking for performance artists, poets and musicians to get involved in what we know will be a fantastic gathering.

We are also the festivals' beneficiary charity so please support us and the Hullabaloo festival 
(If you are a facebook user, please 'Like' Hullabaloo's facebook page http://www.facebook.com/TheHullabalooFestival
and help spread the word)

ADMISSION PRICE:

Advance adult ticket = £12.50 per day

Adult 3 Day Weekend Ticket= £40
Weekend (up to 4 nights) Camping Pass = £20 
Under 18's = half price 
Under 6's = FREE

EVENT TYPE

The Arts and Music

EVENT ADDRESS

Burley Fields Lakes, Crippetts Lane, Shurdington, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Free Inclusion Training on including disabled children and young people

We are delighted to let you know about the remaining  Inclusion Needs You training sessions that are available up to March this year. 

This is free high quality training on how to include disabled children and young people in what you do. 

It is run by Active Impact as part of our contracted work with Gloucestershire County Council. Use the attachment to book now and secure your place!

Designed for everyone working with children and young people outside of school – in playschemes, youth groups, activity groups, after school clubs, nurseries and childminding, or in sports and arts sessions.

• ‘Really insightful and thought-provoking’
• ‘Most valuable training I have been on’
• ‘Beautifully structured, charismatically delivered, fun and positive’
• ‘Trainers were completely informed and up to date and passionate’
• ‘Much more confident. I now feel empowered!’

Session 1 - Introduction to Inclusion  - co-delivered by Philip Douch (Active Impact Development Manager and  national writer and trainer in inclusion) and a disabled colleague, Alison John, who is an experienced national  trainer in disability and inclusion issues. It is great fun and looks at what we mean by inclusion and disability; the attitudes that we bring to working with disabled children; thinking creatively - or making ‘reasonable adjustments’ in legal terms. We also involve a parent of a disabled child in delivering part of the day.

Session 2 - Let’s All Play –This is an endorsed level 2 playwork course delivered by Philip Douch. It is very hands-on with lots of fun games for everyone to have a go at and then to reflect on – Are they inclusive? How would we make them inclusive? What are the practicalities of including everyone?   

   

Session 3 - Autism awareness – Delivered by Tina Park from National Autistic Society. Gives insights into children with autistic spectrum disorders and offers guidance on responding helpfully to the individual ways in which the condition manifests itself. 

Session 4 - Communication – Delivered by Helen Few of Gloucestershire’s Total Communication Project. Lots of signs to learn and practise, and principles about communicating with children who may not use or understand speech effectively.

The booking form is attached. Please book early for as many sessions as you would like to attend.

If you received a letter from Deborah Lawson of the Early Years Childhood Team entitled:  ‘Free training – Inclusion Needs You’ – please book on to the sessions she is offering rather than these.

Best wishes,

Jane

Jane Douch

Project and Finance Officer

Office: 01453 756614

Email: info@activeimpact.org.uk

Web: www.activeimpact.org.uk

Active Impact CIC

Company number: 07454426

Writer/Director for Theatre in Education project at Worcester University

The Institute of Science and the Environment at the University of Worcester has recently been awarded funding from VETNET LLN to develop a Theatre in Education production to be performed at regional colleges and schools. The project is aimed at increasing awareness of the role of science and scientific issues in everyday life. It will be targeted at vocational college students and school pupils in the 15 – 17 age group. The theme of the production will concern the use of animals in agriculture and it will be designed to enhance students’ awareness of the ethics, welfare, scientific issues and practices in this area. It will also aim to develop young people’s awareness of animal-related sciences as University degree subjects. The production will be accompanied by a discussion, lecture and practical session and will tour to colleges and schools in the Midlands and South West - particularly to those where there is below average recruitment into higher education.

Reference number: ISE1201-732

Closing date: Sunday 22 Jan 2012

For Further Info see: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/community/7900.html

Elizabeth Swift
Subject Leader - Drama and Performance,
Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts,
University of Worcester.
Henwick Grove,
Worcester WR2 6A.
Room: BB201
Phone: (01905)855298

Your help is needed in the Cotswolds

GRCC manages and delivers a successful project called ‘People for You’. This project offers a FREE regular volunteer befriending service to isolated older people living in the Tetbury, Lechlade and Fairford area of the Cotswolds. The aim of the project is to reduce isolation in the community and involves a volunteer visitor calling regularly on an identified older person needing friendship and a listening ear. We know from research that this has a positive impact on their state of mind, sense of wellbeing and community belonging. Due to the increasing demand for this service we are looking for more befrienders.

If you have a few hours to spare, live in the South Cotswolds and would like to find out more about making a difference to an older person, 

please contact Sue Black, 'People for You' co-ordinator, on 07507 641815 or Barbara Piranty on 01452 528491, email barbarap@grcc.org.uk.

Gloucestershire Rural Community Council Community House 15 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LZ  - Registered Charity No 1054282, Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No 3181755

Interact with Propeller and win free tickets - Everyman Theatre Offer

www.everymantheatre.org.uk 01242 572573
	THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PROPELLER THEATRE COMPANY RETURNS TO PERFORM... HENRY V and THE WINTER'S TALE Thu 19 - Sat 28 January Interact with the actors and Director, Edward Hall now via facebook and twitter.  Pose a question on the Everyman's facebook site or twitter feed and the company will answer. Don't delay questions are being taken today only. Visit our facebook site today and "like" us for a chance at a pair of free tickets for the performance of Henry V or The Winter's Tale on Friday, January 27. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by Friday, January 13.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

The Flaming Feathers Variety Floor Show! 11th Feb in Bath.

Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/306219652753078/
Tickets can be bought here: http://www.chapelarts.org/index.php?main_page=product_ticket_info&cPath=8&products_id=118Many thanks,
Claire
info@theshowgirlacademy.co.uk
0117 9232358

Follow us:
The Showgirl Academy  <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Showgirl-Academy/121355644591795?ref=ts>
The Flaming Feathers <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flaming-Feathers/206679966022852>
www.theshowgirlacademy.co.uk <http://www.theshowgirlacademy.co.uk>  

Volunteer at Parabola Arts?

This volunteer role is part time, ideally one - two days per month, for an afternoon and an evening, 2pm – 9pm (depending on performance end time).

SHORT DESCRIPTION

We would like a volunteer to assist with marketing, including print distribution and mail out support in the afternoon, and then to steward our performances in the evening.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Parabola Arts Centre is an exciting venue with an innovative programme of theatre, dance, music and art. We are supported by volunteers who can gain marketing and front of house experience and help us spread the word about our programme and events.

Currently we seek regular volunteers who can come in for one/two days a month to distribute flyers and brochures around Cheltenham, help us with mail outs and general admin support. This will be an afternoon’s activity. In the evening you will stay on to steward, which will entail being a guide to our audience, taking tickets and basic fire safety regulations. Stewards also get to see that evening’s performance for free.

This position doesn’t require any previous experience.  The role would suit someone who is enthusiastic about theatre and the arts, has knowledge of Cheltenham and is friendly and confident working with the public.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in applying for these roles please contact Christina Poulton, Theatre Manager.

EMAIL – info@parabolaartscentre.co.uk

TELEPHONE – 01242 707338

We look forward to hearing from you!

The PAC Team

PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE

BAYSHILL ROAD

CHELTENHAM

GL50 3AA

01242 707338

www.parabolaartscentre.co.uk

@parabolaarts

Soundtrack to a Surgery Waiting Room

From: Shass Blake <shassblake@hotmail.co.uk>
Anyone interested in helping Shass out by provide a CD of your own music which could be used in the Surgery – please can you contact Shass direct

I sit on Bradgate surgery Patient Participation Group and one of the things that has come up is the waiting room music... and as law abiding citizens radio or any kind of copyright music cannot be played in a public place so the surgery is very limited to what it can offer its patrons... and patients don't appear to like what is at present on offer. 
So I am wondering if anyone would be willing to help make a a soundtrack CD for the surgery's waiting room?

I think this could be a great opportunity for cross generation and cultural influences to have an impact in an area they may not of been achieved before.  
If you are able to help or know of someone who would help can I also take this opportunity to invite you (them) to our next PPG meeting which is on the 6th March 6pm Bradgate Surgery, Ardenton Walk, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6SP.
My contact details are:

home 0117 909 1457
Mobil 0796 393 7383
Email - shassblake@hotmail.co.uk

Respectfully yours
Shass

All Square Arts Gallery Website Artwork submission form

Click the link below to download a submission form.
We recommend that you:

1. save it to your desktop, 
2. fill it in and save the form under a new name for each item (you only need to fill in the 'artist statement' section once), then
3. email each form with a 'jpeg' image file of each item you are submitting to info@artshape.org.uk

Call the office on 01452 863855 to request confirmation that your submitted items have been received.

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Stroud Subscription Rooms - January 2012 Events

Saturday 7 January 8.00pm

Stroud Ceilidhs presents

The Woodpecker Band

Final opportunity to see the Woodpecker’s last Ceilidh ever. Ever danceable, ever entertaining, ever popular, everso.....tunes from yesterday and yesteryear (and before that!). Bouncing beats and flowing counterpoints honed over many years - believe your feet! Come and send them into an all too early retirement - it is your last chance. Who else could we get to call for their swan song but Nick Walden?

£10.00 (concs £9.50) accompanied children £5.00

Thursday 19 January 2.30pm

The Subscription Rooms presents

Your Musical Memories

Hosted by Trevor T Smith

Enjoy the music of yesteryear when the community gathered around the piano to sing everyone’s favourite songs. Your genial host and pianist Trevor presides over a feast of talent from local performers and gifted young artists.  A spot of community singing will lift your spirits and you can chat with friends over a cup of tea. So come along for a lovely nostalgic afternoon’s entertainment.

‘We really look forward to coming every month’ regular attendee

£5.00

Friday 20 January 8.00pm

Gypsy Fire

Gypsy Fire’s explosive energy and unstoppable talent has created a dynamic quartet that is unrivalled. Blazing a trail that cannot be followed, their mission statement is to show what can be done with REAL instruments. Gypsy Fire’s magic breathes new life into delicious dark and impish melodies from the worlds of classical, jazz, latin, rock, blues and beyond. Each piece is performed with passion and flair, drawing audiences in - teasing and surprising with twists and turns of harmony and rhythm.

£13.00 adv £15.00 door

Saturday 21 January 7.00pm

Zumba Party

Come and join us for 3 1/2 hours of Zumba during our first party with the best instructors in town! Whether you are one of the many Zumba enthusiasts or an absolute beginner, we will guide you through the Zumba experience with a collection of demonstrations and routines. Remember it is a fitness party, so be prepared to sweat all those Christmas dinners off! Prizes for the best fancy dress outfits! Everybody welcome.

£10.00

Friday 27 January 8.00pm

Friday Night Live in ‘The Subs’ Café Bar

Admission free – donations welcome!

Monthly live music nights in the Café Bar bringing you the best in up and coming bands and distinguished, established musicians from various musical genres in an intimate setting with a great atmosphere! Come along, have a relaxing drink and listen to some great performers.

Friday 27 January 8.30pm

Just Jive presents

Jive Dance

A great atmosphere and great dance floor. Dance the night away to top swing and jive music.

£7.00 (£6.00 members)   

Saturday 28 January 7.30pm

The Door Youth Project presents

Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest

11th Annual Undiscovered Youth Talent Contest for 11 to 25 year olds. Featuring local talent and talent from further afield - a great family night of entertainment. This fantastic event allows young people the opportunity to perform and have their talent discovered while raising funds for the Door Youth Project. Enjoy a fabulous showcase of over 20 acts of young talent featuring the stars of the future.

£6.00 (under-16’s £5.00)

Up coming events – Tickets available now

Reggae Night - Black Roots - Friday 3 February  

Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra - Sunday 5 February 

One Step Behind - The Masters of Madness - Saturday 11 February 

Arthur’s Magic Sword - 14 February 

Jongleurs - Comedy Night - Friday 17 February

Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston - Saturday 18 February

Mad Dog Mcrea - Friday 2 March 

Don’t Call Me Nigel… an evening with Graham Seed - Sunday 4 March 

Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn - Friday 9 March

Julian Smith ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ 2009 - Saturday 10 March   

Jacqui McShee's Pentangle - Friday 16 March

Jethro 2012 - Thursday 22 March  

Stroud Choral Society - Haydn - Stabat Mater - Saturday 24 March 

All You Need Is The Beatles - Saturday 31 March  

Classes starting in January

Caroline Lambert

Monday 16 January 10 weeks 1.00pm-3.00pm or 7.00pm–9.00pm

Tuesday 17 January 10 weeks 7.00pm–9.00pm

Stained Glass Class

This popular class will quickly have you designing, cutting and assembling your own stained glass creation in a friendly and supportive environment. Based on individual needs, designed for both beginners and those with some experience, the course provides an opportunity to work on personal projects and covers a range of traditional and more contemporary methods. You will learn all the basic techniques of pattern preparation, glass cutting, leading, foiling, soldering and finishing and basic decorative processes such as painting and fusing. All tools and equipment are provided and a range of glass and other materials can be bought from Caroline (initial cost around £15.00 dependent on size of panel).

£70.00 (booking essential)

Contact the Subscription Rooms on 01453 760900

Kevan Manwaring

Tuesday 17 January 10 weeks 7.00pm-9.00pm (Beginners & Improvers)

Creative Writing Class

Whether you are a curious beginner, a secret scribbler or someone in need of fresh inspiration, feedback and advice, this friendly, supportive and informative class will be for you. We'll look at finding and developing ideas in prose fiction and life-writing, cultivating a healthy writing practice and pathways to publication. By the end of the course you'll have a writer's tool-kit of techniques, a portfolio of work, and a clear idea of how to proceed. Each week there will be a chance to workshop your writing, give and receive constructive criticism and hone your critical faculties as a writer - cultivating a professional approach to editing and submitting your work for profit or for pleasure. All abilities welcome.

£70.00 (booking essential)

Contact the Subscription Rooms on 01453 760900

Hazel Kayes                

Tuesday 17 January 10 weeks 6.30pm-8.00pm (Beginners & Intermediates)

Egyptian Belly Dancing Class

Learn to loosen up with the pure enjoyment of traditional Egyptian dance with Hazel Kayes. Hazel has taught dance for 13 years and teaches with a sense of fun and enjoyment. She has performed worldwide and has a dance troupe 'Haziz'. Women of all ages and body-types can learn how to isolate movements in this beautiful, feminine and sensual style. Please wear a flowing skirt or leggings, bring a scarf to wear around your hips and a bottle of water as we will work up a bit of a sweat!
£70.00 (booking essential)

Contact the Subscription Rooms on 01453 760900

Rita Dee 

Thursday 19 January 10 weeks 10.00am-12 noon

Watercolour for Beginners Class

This course is suitable for students who are new to watercolour painting or those who wish to expand their knowledge of basic techniques as a refresher course. Instruction will deal with information on suitable watercolour materials, colour mixing and exercises using different techniques of applying paint. Subjects will include landscape, plants, buildings, natural forms and still-life.

£70.00 (booking essential)

Contact the Subscription Rooms on 01453 760900

Mondays

Mother and Baby Yoga – 1.00pm – 2.30pm 

Yoga for Young Children ­- 3.45pm – 4.15pm

Yoga for Older Children – 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Yoga and Relaxation – 5.45pm – 7.15pm

Womb Yoga – 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Stretch and Core Strength – 8.00pm – 9.00pm

Tuesdays

Yoga in Pregnancy – 10.15am – 11.45am

Astanga Yoga – 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Zumba® - 8.15pm – 9.15pm

Wednesdays

Learn To Jive with Just Jive – 7.15pm – 10.30pm

Taiji-Wuxigong – 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Café Bar

Open Every Saturday

The Subscription Rooms Café Bar is now offering a new range of delicious drinks snacks and lunches to eat in or take away. The Café Bar is perfect place to enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle on a busy Stroud Saturday morning. With a fully stocked bar selling local cider, ales, wines, spirits and organic soft drinks, The Café Bar is an ideal place to relax and meet friends or browse through the daily newspapers. The café area is family-friendly and has buggy space, plus you may even catch the odd free theatre performance.

Tickets from Stroud Tourist Information Centre

 01453 760900

Online www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk

The Subscription Rooms,

George Street

, Stroud, Glos. GL5 1AE