'FREE Wheeling Scheme’ by Gloucestershire Bike Project running in Gloucester this April, open to parents and children.

Would you like to learn how to repair and maintain your bike?
Gloucestershire Bike Project is running a series of FREE WORKSHOPS all through the year where you can come and learn how to carry out your own repairs and safety checks


Workshops starting in April:
April: Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, and 26th 
from 1.30 - 4.30pm
May: Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, and 23rd 
from 6 - 9.00pm
June: Saturdays  9, 16, 23 and 30th
 from 10-1.00pm
July: Wednesdays, 4, 11, 18 and 25th 
from 6-9.00pm
August: Saturdays,  4, 11 and 25th 
from 1-4.00pm 


The August workshops are for Parents and their Children to attend together


More events and free workshops also running throughout the rest of the year


To book your place or to come and have a look around and a chat  call on 01452 690979 
Or email maureen@gloucestershirebikeproject.co.uk                                                                     Unit 7, Woodcock trading Estate, 277 Barton St


We always need bikes for our workshops and training, so if you have a bike you no longer use, PLEASE donate it to the project – Thank you

Gloucester Civic Trust Art Classes for 2012

GLOUCESTER CIVIC TRUST ART CLASSES FOR 2012

Date	Time	Venue	Theme
April 18th (Wed)	1pm - 4pm	St Michael's Tower	Painting stained glass images in watercolour: Explore the colours of stained glass windows from photos taken in Gloucester churches, using water based paints.
April 21st (Sat)	10am - 1pm	St Michael's Tower	The Three Priories: Using basic perspective, draw and paint from images of Blackfriars, Llanthony Priory and St Oswald’s. Images can be created in watercolour, pencil or ink. There is also the option of painting in cream acrylic on black card for a dramatic effect.
May 9th (Wed)	1 - 4pm	Gloucester Folk Museum	Gloucester Folk Museum: Draw from life at the Gloucester Folk Museum in pencil and learn drawing and observational skills. Then paint your drawings in watercolour.
May 26th (Sat)	10am - 1pm	St Michael's Tower	Beatrix Potter Illustrations (for adults): Using images from Beatrix Potter's books, create colour illustrations of your own.
June 12th (Tues)	10am - 1pm	The New Inn	The New Inn, drawing from life: A great opportunity to draw in the historical courtyard and galleries of this ancient Inn which dates back to 1430
June 30th (Sat)	10am - 1pm	Beatrix Potter Museum	Children's Workshop: Peter Rabbit. Listen to the story of Peter Rabbit then make a collage. For children aged 5 - 10.
July 10th (Tues)	1pm - 4pm	The Waterways Museum	The Waterways Museum: A visit to the museum will be followed by life drawing of the canal exhibits and the chance to draw in the docks.
July 18th (Wed)	10am - 1pm	St Michael's Tower	Carnivals: A colourful community event in Gloucester every summer, work from photos to create your own images of carnival scenes.
August 11th (Sat)	1pm - 4pm	St Michael's Tower	Shop fronts and street scenes of Gloucestershire: Use picturesque images from the county to create drawings and paintings, with the option of drawing street scenes from life in the city centre.
August 16th (Thur)	10am - 1pm	St Michael's Tower	Gloucester Cathedral from photos: Create detailed images of the cathedral in a variety of materials including charcoal. Workshop is based in St Michael's Tower.
Sept 22nd (Sat)	10am - 1pm	St Michael's Tower	Children's Workshop: Drawing, painting and paper mask making, based on Gloucestershire rare breed animals. For children aged 5 - 10.
Sept 26th (Wed)	1pm - 4pm	St Michael's Tower	The 1643 Siege of Gloucester: Create paintings and drawings inspired by The Siege and Gloucester Day.

Important Booking Information

1.      It is essential that you book your workshops in advance by calling Trudi Ochiltree on 01452 386007 or emailing info@trudiart.co.uk. If you do not book a workshop then it is presumed you are not attending that workshop. There is no booking fee.

2.      There are 12 places per adult workshop, places will be allocated on a first come, first booked basis.  Please do not arrive at the workshop unless you have booked and confirmed your place with Trudi Ochiltree.

3.      All adult workshops cost £2.50, payable during the workshop. This cost includes art materials and refreshments.

4.      Adults can book up to 6 workshops each. If you wish to attend any further workshops your name will be put on a waiting list and you will be contacted should a space become available.

5.      There are 2 children’s workshops which cost £1 per child. It is essential that you book your workshops in advance by calling Trudi Ochiltree on 01452 386007 or emailing info@trudiart.co.uk if you do not book a workshop then it is presumed your child is not attending that workshop. There is no booking fee.

6.      In the event of a cancelled workshop all people who have booked will be notified as soon as possible through their contact details.

7.      If you are unable to attend a workshop, please telephone 01452 386007 at the earliest opportunity so that your place can be allocated to someone else.

8.      We recommend that you book workshops early to avoid disappointment.

The art workshops are funded by the Arts Council of England and supported by Gloucester Civic Trust

www.gloucestercivictrust.org

01452 386007

    Charity no. 264719

Play Gloucestershire - Easter Holiday Play Days

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Stroud Olympic Torch Relay 23 May 2012 – Update 3

Olympic Torch Relay 23 May 2012 – Update 3

Detailed information about the Olympic Torch Relay route through our district is now available, please visit: www.stroud.gov.uk/london2012

We would particularly draw your attention to the information on events and celebrations, see http://bit.ly/GDrrWe

Now that more information is available please contact either of us from now until April 25^th to notify us of your events planned for the 23^rd May. We need to put together a picture of what is happening across the district so that we can help and minimise local disruption. If you have previously contacted us to say you are not planning anything and this has not changed there is no need to inform us again.

Potential Disruption

Please consider carefully how your school or business may be affected by this event.  We are currently linking with the police and the county council (highways) and information will be provided on disruption and road closures in due course.  This information will also be made available at www.stroud.gov.uk/london2012

How you can help spread the word

If you have a newsletter (e.g. a weekly school newsletter) or similar outlet please may you include the following:

 

On Wednesday 23 May the Olympic Torch will come into the Stroud District from Cirencester along the A419. It will then enter the town of Stroud at around 4.15pm and be carried through the town centre to Beeches Green, it will then make its journey towards Painswick to arrive at 5pm. Please visit www.stroud.gov.uk/london2012 for more.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail on to others who may be interested.

We look forward to hearing from you regarding any events you may be planning. 

Very kind regards

Kevin and Jane

Stroud District Council

Cultural Services

The Artdepot exhibition at Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

The Roses first visual arts exhibition displays the breathtaking artwork from the Tewkesbury artdepot from Saturday 28 April to Sunday 10 June. “It’s really exciting to see The Roses being used in a different way” says Beckie Smith, Marketing manager at The Roses “It is a fantastic opportunity to promote art and culture in Tewkesbury too, there are so many talented artists as part of The artdepot and the exhibition will be stunning”

By exhibiting works of textiles, glasswork, ceramics, print making, painting and sculpture, this exhibition offers a new incentive to pop into The Roses, without needing to buy a ticket and offers visitors an opportunity to browse the exhibition.  This exhibition marks an exciting new relationship between The Roses and The artdepot which aims to establish the Roses as a leading cultural hub.

'Deep' by Jane Clatworthy

This year sees the relaunch of the Tewkesbury artdepot and the artists included in the exhibition have been chosen for their skill, vision and professionalism and comprise of practitioners in textiles, glasswork, ceramics, metal work, printmaking, painting and sculpture. This variety of artistic methods ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

The exhibition is open during theatre opening hours Saturday 28 April to Sunday 10 June and is completely free to visit.  

Countryfile in the Stroud Valleys: Electric bike scheme, Stroud Art Scene etc

Stroud District Council were delighted to assist the researcher for BBC’s Countryfile in putting their programme together, which was screened on 4^th March (still available to view on the BBC iplayer). Our recommendations included the new electric bike scheme at Painswick Rococo Garden where we see presenter Matt Baker ride from Painswick to Bisley on one of the new bikes - now available for hire. 


Also featured were the Chalford donkeys and Stroud arts scene including the Pangolin foundry. BBC Countryfile receives up to 6.3 million viewers per week. As a result of the filming in the area, further media coverage was received from Stroud Life, SNJ and Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans on his morning breakfast show (receiving approx 8.8 million listeners per week).

The Generation Games - Sunday 24th June at Stratford Park Leisure Centre between 9.30am- 3.30pm

FUN AND GAMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Generation Games are a celebration of sport and physical activity for people of all ages and abilities. They take place on Sunday 24^th June at Stratford Park Leisure Centre between 9.30am- 3.30pm. The games aim is to promote and encourage opportunities for children, parents and grandparents alike, giving them the chance to take part in alternative activities that will lead to a more healthy and active lifestyle.

The Generation Games will involve a carousel of events whereby groups of 25-30 children and adults will spend 35 minutes on each activity. These include:

• Archery
• Trampolining
• Hockey
• Tennis
• Dance
• Olympic Challenge
• Bungee Run

It will cost £4 per child (minimum age 5yrs old) and £5.50 per adult(s). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Closing dates for entries: Monday 14^th May

Contact: Hannah Drew, Sports Development Officer Stroud District Council (754508)

Site Festival opening carnival procession 28 April

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The opening Carnival procession for the Site Festival is fast approaching.

The Site Festival is Strouds Festival for contemporary arts and involves hundreds of artists in many varied and diverse locations including ninety artist open studios. www.sitefestival.org.uk

There are two big announcements concerning carnival this year; the first is that we have the Goods Shed as a venue for after school and weekend workshops in music, dance and costume, for three weeks leading up to the final event. This will also be the venue for the final event on the day from 1pm onwards with stalls and live music from the Uplifter, Hot Feet, Laerie Fairies and Le Vamos. The next big announcement is that the "Battle for the Winds'  Olympiad wind sculpture and performance will be unveiled on the day too.

‘Battle For The Winds’ (www.battleforthewinds.com) is an Arts Council England funded Cultural Olympiad project that is being rolled out over the coming year in the South West of England. Gloucestershire is involved as one of the seven counties who will be participating in the opening spectacular of the London 2012 sailing events in Weymouth. A giant ‘wind machine’ sculpture will represent Gloucestershire on the promenade in Weymouth in July, accompanied by Gloucestershire musicians and street performers. We wish to launch this initiative here in Gloucestershire by delivering a large-scale event, to a public audience, in the Brunel Goodshed in Stroud, Glos at 2pm Sat April 28th 2012.

Lots of young people are already involved in preparations for this event including Stroud Art College who successfully secured the commission for the construction of the Wind Machine and also many of Gloucestershire Youth Theatre plus students from many local schools.

Hope to see you there on the day!


SVA

4 John Street
Stroud
Gloucestershire GL5 2HA

Tel: 01453 751440
http://www.sva.org.uk

Darren Almond Exhibition - Sometimes Still

Site Festival launch and opening exhibition on

Saturday 5th May 6–9pm
Brunel Goods Shed, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3AP

Sometimes Still is a six screen high-definition video Darren Almond filmed on Mt. Hiei near Kyoto, Japan over several years. This will be the first time it is shown in the UK. Almond follows a Tendai monk, during a nightly marathon, as he engages with the Buddhist process of Kaihōgyō; a seven year feat of physical and mental endurance by which these monks attempt to reach a state of enlightenment.

After party 9pm–3am
SVA, 4 John Street, Stroud GL5 2HA

Exhibition dates: 5th–10th May
Saturday 10am–3pm, Sunday–Wednesday 11am–7pm, Thursday 11am–9pm

Community Support Worker at GL11 Community Project

GL11 Community Project
Charity No:  1130096


Is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and vibrant


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER


The role will be to work with individuals, families and the whole community to empower them to:

• identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities;
• plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action;
• develop activities, social opportunities and services to improve their lives
• recruit and support volunteers
• support the Project Manager in securing funds to enable the successful delivery of GL11’s strategic charitable business activities.

This post is for 21 hours per week, 52 weeks p.a.  Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.  This is initially offered as a 2 year contract.  Continuation will be subject to funding.
For job description and details of how to apply, please:

• Visit our website www.gl11.org.uk
• Contact GL11 Community Project, Fairmead, Cam, Dursley GL11 5JS, phone: 01453 548530; or
• E-mail: office@gl11.org.uk

Closing date for applications:  12 noon, Monday 2 April 2012


INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON
 WEDS 4 APRIL 2012

First steps into teaching

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NEEDING INSPIRATION? from Gloucester Resource Centre

If you are in need of creative inspiration then our visual ideas boards on Pinterest are the place to look.
This fabulous resource gives you quick and easy access to ideas themed by occasion and scrap type as well as showcasing

• members creations and
• professional scrap
• artworks

Find our Pinterest homepage at: http://pinterest.com/scrapstore/
We would love to add photos of your creations! Please send them to: scrapstore@grcltd.org

Thirza Parton

Administration

City Works

Alfred Street

Gloucester

GL1 4DF

Tel        01452 504442

Fax       01452 504443

www.grcltd.org

Creative Writing at Artspace Cinderford, Saturday 28th April 10am - 4pm

Creative Writing Course
Artspace, Cinderford: Saturday 28th April 10am – 4pm.
£28 or £25 concessions.

• Getting started?
• Character crisis?
• Problems with plot?
• Writer’s block?

This course will free your imagination and leaveyou fizzing with ideas.
Contact: 01594 510356.
07796112152.
annie@anniemckie.co.uk
or call Artspace: 01594 825111

'Locality' Membership Benefits

Fresh Horizons builds cinema in local library

Fresh Horizons has won Arts Council funding to build a cinema in the local library.

Fresh Horizons was one of only 10 organisations to win funding and will install a fully working cinema in the Chestnut Centre in Huddersfield.

The local community will choose which films are shown, as well as learning film-making techniques and shooting short films of their own.

Mike McCusker, director of Fresh Horizons, said: "The idea is to put the Chestnut Centre at the heart of culture and arts in our area.

“This project is about finding new income streams and helping local libraries to be financially viable.”

Read the full story on our website.

Your Locality regional team

Did you know you can find all the contact details for your Locality regional team on our website?

Each regional team has its own page, with email and phone details, plus a quick link to Locality events happening in the area. 

What are the key issues for you and your organisation, what workshops would you like to see

Locality Convention 6 & 7 November at the Bristol City Marriott Hotel.

Put the dates in your diary now! The 2011 Locality convention was a stunning success – and we want the 2012 convention to be even better.

We’re keen to know what YOU would like to get from the convention. What are the key issues for you and your organisation, what workshops would you like to see, what debates would interest you?

Please let us know and we’ll feed in your views to the convention planning group. Contact Clare Roebuck on clare.roebuck@locality.org.uk

BITE SIZE IGNITE choreographic lab- 24 March, City Works, Gloucester

BITE SIZE IGNITE – pushing boundaries of inclusive dance practice : 6 choreographic labs

Development opportunity for U.K. dancers to develop their knowledge and understanding (inclusive practice).  Disabled and non-disabled dancers will benefit from R&D work with choreographers.

Next Lab lead by Karen Perrins on Saturday 24 March

10.30am – 5pm at City Works, Gloucester. 

Karen is a Dance and Drama teacher and has worked with a wide range of adults and young people with disabilities and special needs. Karen has led and choreographed a range of education and performance projects winning the Cheltenham Festivals Cup on a number of occasions with her work for schools.

To book, please contact:

Email: helen@gloucestershiredance.org.uk
Tel: 01452-550 431

www.gloucestershiredance.org.uk

Gloucestershire Dance                            

Colwell Arts Centre,

Derby Road,

Gloucester,

GL1 4AD

Phone: 01452 550 431

Email: helen@gloucestershiredance.org.uk

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration event at Cheltenham Racecourse on 23 May 2012

GDance is delighted to be involved in producing the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration event at Cheltenham Racecourse on 23 May 2012.

These are the exciting ways that you or your group can become involved in performing at the event:

1        The Carnival Carousel (approx 7.30 – 8.30pm)

You can enter your group to be part of a processional performance in which they dance around the track at the Paddock area of Cheltenham Racecourse.

Requirements:

§         the dance piece must travel forward slowly

§         it must be suitable for viewing from both the front and side

§         it can be related to the themes of ‘Olympics’ or ‘wind’ (not compulsory)

§         it needs to be approximately 4 minutes in length (which will be repeated)

§         your group will need to wear something that identifies you as a group, e.g. Costumes or school uniform.

Practicalities:

§         The floor is a rubberised racetrack. It is similar material as used in children’s playgrounds to protect them from injury when they fall. The track is approximately 2 metres wide

Application process for Carnival Carousel:

-         e-mail jobousfield@madasafish.com for an application form (deadline for return: midday Monday 2 April).

-         Groups will be selected (aiming for a strong representation of the diversity of dance groups / schools in the county) by a cross-arts Torch Relay Celebration panel.

2        Specially Commissioned Choreographed piece

Two short, large scale pieces are being created by professional choreographer Marie- Louise Flexen for performance in the centre of the Carnival Carousel when it stops.  

We are looking for 60 dancers from 10 + years of age, including: 

§         Experienced dancers to form a central focus to the piece

§         Community performers with some experience of dance who have enthusiasm, interest and commitment

§         We will welcome applications from dancers from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.

Practicalities:

§         You must be available for all rehearsals on:

-         2, 3, 10, 11 & 12 April

-         9 May (after school) – tbc.

-         21 May (tbc) and 23 May (the day of performance) at Cheltenham Racecourse

§         A schedule will be created with the times you will be required on these dates.

§         Rehearsals will take place in Gloucester or Cheltenham (tbc)

§         Unfortunately, we cannot help with travel arrangements and you would need to organise transport yourself.

 Application process for commissioned piece:

-         e-mail louise@gloucestershiredance.org.uk for an application form (deadline for return: 21 March)

-         Dancers will be selected by the choreographer based on compatibility with her brief for the piece.  You will be informed if you are successful or not by 26 March

3        Flash mob dance

This is a short dance sequence (also choreographed by Marie-Louise Flexen) that will be used in the finale of the Carnival Carousel Performance.  It is a simple sequence that is available on you tube for everyone to learn.

There will be a cue at the end of the performance when all the dancers in the paddock will come into the audience to dance this sequence together before the release of hundreds of white balloons.

If you are interested in learning this sequence and being in the finale go to

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCjmvjdu52s&feature=youtu.be

All best wishes

Helen Crocker

Creative Producer

(01452-550 431 / helen@gloucestershiredance.org.uk)