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Wednesday, 18 April 2012
New weekly African drumming session in Stroud
Time: 7.45 till 9.15 pm - Weekly on Tuesdays (except 2nd tues of every month at different venue to TBC).
Learn West African djembe and doun doun rhythms, some songs and have some general polyrhythmic fun!
Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested!
Many thanks, Allan Kerr
DRUMMING * TEAMWORK * COMMUNITY * LISTENING
* FUN * SHARING CULTURE * FOCUS
5 Spring hill, Stroud,
Tel: 07955304747 Email: drumtakaboom@gmail.com <mailto:drumtakaboom@gmail.com>
Anji Horlock Exhibition at Taurus Crafts 'People Watch' 21st April - 20th May
Anji Horlock Exhibition -
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Tom Haverly
Taurus Crafts
The Forester Tourism Business of the year 2011
Tel 01594 844841
Fax 01594 845636
Taurus Crafts is part of The Camphill Village Trust
The Camphill Village Trust Ltd is a non-profit company limited by guarantee 539694 England
Registered Charity Number in England & Wales : 232402 in Scotland
Registered Office: The Kingfisher Offices, 9 Saville Street North Yorkshire YO17 7LL
GDance invite you to UK premiere of ‘Feast’ screening Guildhall June 13
Gloucestershire Dance warmly invite you to a screening of four exciting inclusive short dance films produced in Gloucestershire over the past 2 years. Join us at The Guildhall in Gloucester on June 13 for a buffet feast before enjoying the UK
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Please see the reverse of the attached invite for some more information on each film.
I sincerely hope to see you there! Don’t hesitate to contact either Helen Crocker or myself if you have any queries about the films or the screening.
Best wishes,
Cath Wilkins
GDance Director
Gloucester Resource Centre's Mobile Scrapstore - In your area this Summer!
Everyday thousands of tons of waste are sent to landfill and everyday groups need interesting materials for their activities! We’re the link, making one person’s waste another person’s treasure.
This is a place to find stimulating materials, shop for art supplies, hire arts or play equipment, get inspired and bounce ideas around. Everything you need to deliver exciting activities in your community group, club, and classroom or with your own children. It’s as simple as that! Find out how to take out a membership and get started today!
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BITE SIZE IGNITE choreographic lab - 28 April, 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 led by Frank McDaniels on Saturday 28 April
10.30am – 5pm at City Works, Gloucester
GDance Associate Frank McDaniels attended National Star College. He has worked as trainee choreographer and dancer with Velcro Dance Company under renowned choreographers Marc Brew and Marie Louise Flexen.
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
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50's themed dance afternoon for the over 50's in Cirencester
From Age UK - 50's themed dance afternoon for the over 50's in Cirencester
Weds 9th May
2-5pm
Boutflour Hall, Royal Ag Col
£3.00 includes refereshments
(some moves can be adjusted for sitting!)
Weds 9th May
2-5pm
Boutflour Hall, Royal Ag Col
£3.00 includes refereshments
(some moves can be adjusted for sitting!)
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Alias Hub at Cinderford Artspace
Dear Artists,
Come along to Artspace Cinderford on Thursday 26th April at 2.30-4.30pm and participate in an artists hub, organised by Alias. Alias is a networking project run by artists for artists. The Alias hubs are a key strand of Alias' activity, functioning as a focus for a network between artists and artist groups in the South West. The hubs are presented in partnership with Turning Point South West and will open with dialogue from Grace Davies (Turning Point West) and Phil Shepherd (Reveal).
There is no entry charge and coffee and tea will be provided.
For more information contact admin@aliasarts.org or visit the Alias website www.aliasarts.org
Please note, Artspace Cinderford does not have public parking on site. There is free parking in Cinderford at theHeywood Road Woodside Street Woodside Street
Many thanks,
Artspace Cinderford.
Come along to Artspace Cinderford on Thursday 26th April at 2.30-4.30pm and participate in an artists hub, organised by Alias. Alias is a networking project run by artists for artists. The Alias hubs are a key strand of Alias' activity, functioning as a focus for a network between artists and artist groups in the South West. The hubs are presented in partnership with Turning Point South West and will open with dialogue from Grace Davies (Turning Point West) and Phil Shepherd (Reveal).
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There is no entry charge and coffee and tea will be provided.
For more information contact admin@aliasarts.org or visit the Alias website www.aliasarts.org
Please note, Artspace Cinderford does not have public parking on site. There is free parking in Cinderford at the
Many thanks,
Artspace Cinderford.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Job Opp at Spike Island in Bristol - Technical Manager
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Spike Island is looking for a highly motivated and skilled
Technical Manager.
You will have a broad range of technical skills including audio
visual and exhibition build, be adept at motivating and leading a
team, an excellent communicator and a focused problem solver with
creative flair.
The role involves working closely with the operations and
programming staff.
Spike Island is an international centre for the development of
contemporary art and design. A vibrant hub for production,
presentation and debate, it invites audiences to engage directly
with creative practices through participation and discussion.
Full time, 5 days per week
£20,910 - £24,735 per annum
To download an application pack please visit www.spikeisland.org.uk
Closing deadline: Wednesday 18 April 2012
Interviews: Tuesday 24 April 2012
Spike Island is an equal opportunities employer
Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road , Bristol BS1 6UX
Spike Island is looking for a highly motivated and skilled
Technical Manager.
You will have a broad range of technical skills including audio
visual and exhibition build, be adept at motivating and leading a
team, an excellent communicator and a focused problem solver with
creative flair.
The role involves working closely with the operations and
programming staff.
Spike Island is an international centre for the development of
contemporary art and design. A vibrant hub for production,
presentation and debate, it invites audiences to engage directly
with creative practices through participation and discussion.
Full time, 5 days per week
£20,910 - £24,735 per annum
To download an application pack please visit www.spikeisland.org.uk
Closing deadline: Wednesday 18 April 2012
Interviews: Tuesday 24 April 2012
Spike Island is an equal opportunities employer
Isabel Jones
Office Manager
St Pauls Carnival, Bristol
Following the public meeting, the community have expressed a deeper desire to understand what it really takes to stage such a successful Carnival and how key decisions have to be taken however unpopular they may be.
The decision to scale back this year’s Carnival programme came at the end of a long process where additional sources of funding were applied for to bridge the gap, unfortunately with no success. This news was received at the beginning of 2012. At that time a community meeting was arranged to inform the public of the present situation and challenges faced by the Trustees and organisers of the Carnival event.
Understandably there has been concern from the community and many questions have been raised about the decisions and actions of the Carnival board. These concerns are being listened to and responded to by the Carnival board and while we acknowledge that we could have communicated our decisions more quickly and openly, we hope that this process will clearly show what has happened, what is being done, and how this action will benefit the long-term future of Carnival and the community.
Attendance at St Pauls Carnival has increased by a massive 40,000 people over the last four years. The rise in costs to deliver the yearly Carnival is directly related to the rise in attendance.
The costs have almost doubled from £70,000 in 2008 to in the region of £120,000 for a full Carnival event in 2012. The delivery costs are based on standard Public Health and Safety requirements for events of this size and attendance, where appropriate stewarding, security, signage and road closures etc must be provided. A free access event of this size must be resourced properly to ensure the safety of everyone attending, and to safeguard the future of Carnival.
It should be noted that where other constabularies charge for their support,Bristol ’s Avon and Somerset constabulary provide their services free of charge to St Pauls Carnival, recognising its importance as a significant cultural event for Bristol
The St Pauls Carnival Board are overwhelmingly local members of the community who give their time and experience absolutely free of charge because of their love of Carnival, and because Carnival has played an important part in all their lives. The basis of all decisions is the success and sustainability of the event, the safety of the public who attend and the solid financial future of Carnival.
At the public meeting it was proposed that this year we will have a scaled-down Carnival with a focus on family entertainment and most importantly children. Mandela’s Hideaway (St Agnes Park) as usual will focus on free family entertainment; face-painting, inflatables, free arts & crafts workshops and play activities with more tbc.
More money is to be invested in educational programmes for children in schools to take part in the procession which has started and finished in Portland Square since 2003, we aim to employ more artists to work in schools and greatly increase the Carnivals schools engagement programme thus investing in the future of Carnival. There will be the usual performance platform where children in the procession perform their group’s routines to the judges as part of the Carnival competition. Local artists will also be featured on this performance platform before and after the procession. Local community members will have priority access to the stall spaces available within this area.
Free costume and mask making master classes will be available for anyone who wants to attend in the run up to Carnival at the Mas Camps starting in May.
For those who enjoy the Sound systems that are a core part of St Pauls Carnival, we apologise that this element will not be part of the outdoor event this year. However, we are arranging club events in local venues with local DJ’s and artistes as part of our fundraising drive to bring back the full Carnival in 2013.
There is hope that with community’s support and understanding St Pauls Carnival will continue to be the safe, fun family day that we all love and enjoy.
FAQ's
How did we get into this situation in the first place?Attendance has increased by 10,000 people per year for the past 4 years.
The costs of running the event, which cover H&S, security, stewarding, toilets, stages, etc has increased proportionately, but funding has remained the same, in fact has decreased along with sponsorship. We have been working to deliver an event twice the size it was in 2008 with the same amount of money.
Buckets have been used for three years to encourage public donations. Text messaging was used last year and has been revised this year allowing people to choose how much they donate. Unfortunately, the income from these sources has been minimal.
If we raised £10k could we have our favourite sound system?
Unfortunately no. the cost to run the sound system is not the key issue, it is the number of people and relative events management costs and H&S requirements that are key.
How can it be Carnival without any music?There will be music with the procession, and during the day from the performance platform and during the presentations from the procession.
Why weren't the community told earlier, so we could have done something about it?Continued and focused funding application process was in action with the expectation that these applications would be successful and provide the money needed to cover the costs of a full Carnival. The results were received earlier this year and were disappointing. So the community meeting was arranged as soon as possible after this news was received.
The public funding drive was continued after Carnival and is ongoing.
Why is it all inPortland Portland Brunswick Square Portland Square Portland
Is there a plan to move it toPortland
The community won't be able to benefit from stalls:There will be stall spaces available in and aroundPortland Square
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s it eventually going to be moved into Cabot Circus?No
If you have more funding that you have ever had before what's that about?A common myth. SPC is receiving roughly the same funding this year as it did 4 years ago
If people hold fundraising events how much money do you need to hold the full Carnival in 2012?
We would need an additional £50,000 on top of the funding and money we can raise through selling stall space etc to hold the full Carnival this year, we fully appreciate people coming forward and offering to hold fundraising events but the deadline for submitting licences etc is fast approaching and the board feel this is an unachievable amount, therefore any money raised will go towards the 2013 Carnival which the board are committed to bringing back next year, if you do intend to hold a fundraising event please let the office know so we can advertise it on our website and facebook page
Why don't you have anyone from the community on the board?The board is made up entirely of community members and is always looking for more people to join, detail are on our website or contact the office.
Why do we have to pay an events management company in excess of £100k, can't the community do that instead?The majority of the costs are unavoidable. Costs such as stewarding, security, fencing, generators, water provision, stages, light, sound and staffing are required to run the event professionally and safely. The percentage the event management team charge for managing the Carnival is less than 10% of the total costs, and covers their time, insurance, office costs and administration to manage the event. This is significantly less than industry average for event management services of this nature. Increases in VAT and the cost of fuel have all have an effect on the overall costs of putting on the Carnival. It should also be noted that the event management company is locally based, and employs a great many local security, staff and contractors.
Some costs could be reduced by using volunteers to steward the procession, for example, and training could be provided. In the past we haven't had any people volunteer for the training we have offered but if enough people are interested we can arrange the training for the licences needed.
What happens if I bring my sound system on the day and put it outside my friends house?Unlicensed sound systems risk being removed and impounded, and potentially harm the long term future of the event.
Is Carnival a multi-cultural event?St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival is a charity who’s objective is to 'advance the practice and appreciation of African andCaribbean arts and culture'. Bristol Caribbean arts and culture.
St Pauls AfrikanCaribbean Carnival
The Coach House.
UpperYork Street
Bristol
BS2 8QN
0117 944 4176
www.stpaulscarnival.co.uk <http://www.stpaulscarnival.co.uk/>
Registered Charity No; 1136561 Registered Company No; 06116890
The decision to scale back this year’s Carnival programme came at the end of a long process where additional sources of funding were applied for to bridge the gap, unfortunately with no success. This news was received at the beginning of 2012. At that time a community meeting was arranged to inform the public of the present situation and challenges faced by the Trustees and organisers of the Carnival event.
Understandably there has been concern from the community and many questions have been raised about the decisions and actions of the Carnival board. These concerns are being listened to and responded to by the Carnival board and while we acknowledge that we could have communicated our decisions more quickly and openly, we hope that this process will clearly show what has happened, what is being done, and how this action will benefit the long-term future of Carnival and the community.
Attendance at St Pauls Carnival has increased by a massive 40,000 people over the last four years. The rise in costs to deliver the yearly Carnival is directly related to the rise in attendance.
The costs have almost doubled from £70,000 in 2008 to in the region of £120,000 for a full Carnival event in 2012. The delivery costs are based on standard Public Health and Safety requirements for events of this size and attendance, where appropriate stewarding, security, signage and road closures etc must be provided. A free access event of this size must be resourced properly to ensure the safety of everyone attending, and to safeguard the future of Carnival.
It should be noted that where other constabularies charge for their support,
The St Pauls Carnival Board are overwhelmingly local members of the community who give their time and experience absolutely free of charge because of their love of Carnival, and because Carnival has played an important part in all their lives. The basis of all decisions is the success and sustainability of the event, the safety of the public who attend and the solid financial future of Carnival.
At the public meeting it was proposed that this year we will have a scaled-down Carnival with a focus on family entertainment and most importantly children. Mandela’s Hideaway (St Agnes Park) as usual will focus on free family entertainment; face-painting, inflatables, free arts & crafts workshops and play activities with more tbc.
More money is to be invested in educational programmes for children in schools to take part in the procession which has started and finished in Portland Square since 2003, we aim to employ more artists to work in schools and greatly increase the Carnivals schools engagement programme thus investing in the future of Carnival. There will be the usual performance platform where children in the procession perform their group’s routines to the judges as part of the Carnival competition. Local artists will also be featured on this performance platform before and after the procession. Local community members will have priority access to the stall spaces available within this area.
Free costume and mask making master classes will be available for anyone who wants to attend in the run up to Carnival at the Mas Camps starting in May.
For those who enjoy the Sound systems that are a core part of St Pauls Carnival, we apologise that this element will not be part of the outdoor event this year. However, we are arranging club events in local venues with local DJ’s and artistes as part of our fundraising drive to bring back the full Carnival in 2013.
There is hope that with community’s support and understanding St Pauls Carnival will continue to be the safe, fun family day that we all love and enjoy.
FAQ's
How did we get into this situation in the first place?Attendance has increased by 10,000 people per year for the past 4 years.
The costs of running the event, which cover H&S, security, stewarding, toilets, stages, etc has increased proportionately, but funding has remained the same, in fact has decreased along with sponsorship. We have been working to deliver an event twice the size it was in 2008 with the same amount of money.
Buckets have been used for three years to encourage public donations. Text messaging was used last year and has been revised this year allowing people to choose how much they donate. Unfortunately, the income from these sources has been minimal.
If we raised £10k could we have our favourite sound system?
Unfortunately no. the cost to run the sound system is not the key issue, it is the number of people and relative events management costs and H&S requirements that are key.
How can it be Carnival without any music?There will be music with the procession, and during the day from the performance platform and during the presentations from the procession.
Why weren't the community told earlier, so we could have done something about it?Continued and focused funding application process was in action with the expectation that these applications would be successful and provide the money needed to cover the costs of a full Carnival. The results were received earlier this year and were disappointing. So the community meeting was arranged as soon as possible after this news was received.
The public funding drive was continued after Carnival and is ongoing.
Why is it all in
Is there a plan to move it to
The community won't be able to benefit from stalls:There will be stall spaces available in and around
I
s it eventually going to be moved into Cabot Circus?No
If you have more funding that you have ever had before what's that about?A common myth. SPC is receiving roughly the same funding this year as it did 4 years ago
If people hold fundraising events how much money do you need to hold the full Carnival in 2012?
We would need an additional £50,000 on top of the funding and money we can raise through selling stall space etc to hold the full Carnival this year, we fully appreciate people coming forward and offering to hold fundraising events but the deadline for submitting licences etc is fast approaching and the board feel this is an unachievable amount, therefore any money raised will go towards the 2013 Carnival which the board are committed to bringing back next year, if you do intend to hold a fundraising event please let the office know so we can advertise it on our website and facebook page
Why don't you have anyone from the community on the board?The board is made up entirely of community members and is always looking for more people to join, detail are on our website or contact the office.
Why do we have to pay an events management company in excess of £100k, can't the community do that instead?The majority of the costs are unavoidable. Costs such as stewarding, security, fencing, generators, water provision, stages, light, sound and staffing are required to run the event professionally and safely. The percentage the event management team charge for managing the Carnival is less than 10% of the total costs, and covers their time, insurance, office costs and administration to manage the event. This is significantly less than industry average for event management services of this nature. Increases in VAT and the cost of fuel have all have an effect on the overall costs of putting on the Carnival. It should also be noted that the event management company is locally based, and employs a great many local security, staff and contractors.
Some costs could be reduced by using volunteers to steward the procession, for example, and training could be provided. In the past we haven't had any people volunteer for the training we have offered but if enough people are interested we can arrange the training for the licences needed.
What happens if I bring my sound system on the day and put it outside my friends house?Unlicensed sound systems risk being removed and impounded, and potentially harm the long term future of the event.
Is Carnival a multi-cultural event?St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival is a charity who’s objective is to 'advance the practice and appreciation of African and
St Pauls Afrikan
The Coach House.
Upper
BS2 8QN
0117 944 4176
www.stpaulscarnival.co.uk <http://www.stpaulscarnival.co.uk/>
Registered Charity No; 1136561 Registered Company No; 06116890
'Vintage Games' at GL1 on 3rd July for residential homes and sheltered accommodation
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Sheryl Walpole
Fit as a Fiddle Project Coordinator
Age UK
Bleak House
GL1 1EW
INVITATION to FREE workshop: how to use photography effectively in schools 17th April
Please find below information about the 'Seeing with New Eyes' workshop we are offering to teachers in Gloucestershire in how to use photography effectively in schools.
- You will feel empowered to teach simple and effective photography skills to children
- Learn new techniques to use in the classroom to support children to see the world around them with a new perspective
- Pass on ideas and skills to other staff in your school
Please also find information about what to expect on the day and how children and your school as an organisation can benefit from photography.
The workshop is supported by Create Gloucestershire, Stroud Valleys Artspace, andGastrells Community Primary School
If you, or another representative from your school would like to attend, please let me know asap.
The workshop is supported by Create Gloucestershire, Stroud Valleys Artspace, and
If you, or another representative from your school would like to attend, please let me know asap.
Apologies for the short notice given. If you are unable to attend the 17th April but are interested in the workshop, we will run it again later in April/May/June.
With best wishes
Ruth
With best wishes
Ruth
Seeing with New Eyes
Free workshop at Gastrells Community Primary School
Workshop aim:
To deliver a pilot photography and film based workshop that will provide teachers with new creative tools and approaches to use in the classroom and for organisational development.
We will offer the pilot to up to 10 representatives from primary schools in the county, including those working with disabled children, and those with a higher number of children from BME communities and others facing exclusion. Gastrells Primary School
Activities:
- Use quiet, reflection and focus as a part of a contemplative process that encourages vision and creativity.
- Use mounts and cameras to look again and take photos – e.g. explore the relationship between the natural and built environment of the school, and portraits
- Download photos, edit, discuss
Facilitated discussion about using photography and film as a tool:
- Links with the curriculum
- Specific issues/needs/interests e.g. identity, health, wellbeing, food, the environment
- Use of treasure hunts, story boards
- Needs of schools as organisations: evidencing work and progress, the school’s vision, team building, promotion for website, reports etc.
- Technicalities, equipment, resources, exhibitions
Evaluation:
- Feedback and ideas for developing the workshop further: benefits to schools, reaching other schools, including secondary, and the wider community
- We will document the day through photography for evaluation and promotional purposes.
Outcomes:
- Participants will feel empowered to teach simple effective photography skills to children.
- Participants will pass on skills and ideas to other staff in their schools.
- Using the contemplative and Look Again approach, children will be encouraged to slow down and see the world around them with a new perspective.
We will use feedback and ideas from the workshop to develop it further and offer it to other schools, educational institutions and community organisations in Gloucestershire and beyond. As arts education funding is currently not readily available, we believe a more sustainable approach is to offer workshops to teachers as part of inset days/ staff development training. Leading on from this pilot we would produce promotional material that will broker links with educational providers who may wish to provide their staff with new skills to use in the classroom. We already have links with numerous schools in Gloucestershire, the Star College , Stroud College
About Ruth Davey
My current artistic practice explores the relationship between people and the planet, the juxtaposition and interaction of the natural and the made, our place in the world and human relationships. Colour, texture and abstract form are my inspiration, as are the people that I meet. Key interests include sustainable living, social justice, arts and culture, and the relationship between the local and the global. I have recently set up a photography/film-based business, ‘Look Again’, offering commissions, workshops and personal, community and business development projects.
Experience of working with schools / in education
Over the years I have worked with other artists in schools in The Gambia (with artXchange), Bristol
About Nikki Simpson
As a visual artist I utilise film and photography as my main mediums of communication. My work focuses on the human relationship to the natural world and how we as humans inform and effect our environment, I am a passionate advocate of the use of the visual arts as a vehicle for social change and I currently run a number of film and photography workshops within the local community. Examples of workshops:
Contemplative photography - A practice that encourages participants to slow down and to start to look more closely at the world around them, capturing what they see through photography.
Digital memory box projects – working with marginalised client groups (disabled, elderly) to produce a sequenced photographic or video piece that tells a story about their life or an issue they are passionate about.
Experience of working with schools / in education
As an artist I have run photography workshops in a number of Gloucestershire schools. I have been employed by GLOSS and RIO on a number of occasions. I have also worked as an arts co-ordinator setting up and running arts education projects both in the UK
March 2012
Ruth Davey and Nikki Simpson
(please do not contact Art Shape about the opportunity - contact Ruth or Nicky directly - no phone numbers were given to Art Shape)
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Curriculum enhancement vacancies in Drama and Music
At SuperStars we work in partnership with Primary schools, supporting them in enhancing their creative curriculum and we have some vacancies for passionate people who want to work in Drama within the Hereford area.
I am looking for specialists to cover the placements below for the Summer Term.These placements are working within PPA time so specialist will be running the sessions independently from the teacher, who will not be present in the classroom. We have lesson plans and schemes of work which we support our people in delivering but we are also open to them adding their creative flair. This means little admin and development time for them but the opportunity to work with a class/school on a consistent basis over the term, meaning they get to see real growth and enrichment for the pupils involved.
5 Week placement delivering Drama on a Friday 12-3.30pm in Hereford -starts 27th April
Full Summer Term placement delivering Drama on a Friday 12-4.30pm in Gloucester starts 27th April
Full summer term placement delivering music in Hereford on a Wednesday 12-4.30pm and Friday 12-4.30pm starts 18th April
Full Summer term placement delivering music in Gloucester on a Thursday 12-4.30pm starts 19th April
If you are able to send these details out to your contacts I would be so grateful.
For more details on rates of pay and exact locations, If anyone is interested then please ask them to email or call me on 07738 903108. The sessions are starting soon so the quicker we hear, the earlier we can get the wheels in motion to secure them the placement. Following any interest we will ask the candidate to come along to one of our holiday courses to deliver a workshop and we will then ask them to attend our 1 day training course prior to the start. Dates and times are flexible dependent on availability.
We do ask our people to commit to the full programme if they are interested. This helps to maintain consistency in the schools, which you will agree is also in the best interest of the children.
I really look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards
Jessica Cain
Recruitment Manager
SuperStars Ltd
'The Multi-Award Winning Child Development Company Developing Bright Futures for over 35,000 Children Every Week'
M: 07738 903108
E: jessica.cain@super-stars.org.uk
W: www.super-stars.org.uk
Of Course We Can! - Opportunities for disabled children and young people in Gloucestershire
The spring/summer 'Of Course We Can' brochure has been posted to families and is now on our website (click here for PDFBrochure)
The range of events has already attracted favourable comment. We have been asked for some clarification and I am copying this clarification for you below:
- The 'Of Course We Can' events are all designed so that the same group of disabled children and young people are present for each day of the event. You book for the whole thing; you don’t sign up for particular days
- The prices given in the brochure are not a cost per day. They are the cost for the whole event.
e.g. ‘Seed to Table Gardening’ costs a total of £60 and you go to all six days of that event for that price.
This has always been the case in the 'Of Course We Can' programme, but we will specifically state this in future brochures as we recognise that we have not made this as clear as it might be.
Please explain that the programme is designed for the group to spend the whole time together as it is about building relationships as well as doing an activity.
All best wishes,
Philip Douch
Development Manager
The Carnival Construction activity provided by Art Shape is now taking bookings.
Carnival Construction takes place at Gloucestershire Resource Centre daily from Tuesday 24th July to Friday 27th July and the group will take part in the Gloucester Carnival procession on Saturday 28th July.
This activity will cost £42 and is open to both disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11-18.
To book a place or find out more contact Harriet West at the Art Shape office on 01452 863855 or email: harriet@artshape.org.uk
“Take the Scrapstore Challenge! Gather your materials from an exciting range of recycled scrap and work with professional sculptors to design and construct Olympian animatronics puppets to walk or wheel about. Take part in the Gloucester Carnival procession and then meet up to see bands, ride the funfair and join in Gloucester’s summer festivities” - Harriet West
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