November got off to a cracking start with a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell and things on the workshop front are moving along at a cracking pace.
From Tuesday November 24th we will be running Family Samba Workshops 6.15pm - 7.45pm at Williams Hall, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson - so mums, dads, grandparents - if you have ever fancied having a go at drumming - now is your chance. The workshops are fun, friendly and best of all FREE. Why not give it a go????
Unfortunately though, Samba is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years because of health and safety concerns due to the size of the drums.
On 19th December we will be running a huge, Christmas, Art Workshop in the centre of the Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson - yet again this is all free of charge and promises to be a major town centre event.
Tomorrow night - Yvonne is a guest speaker at the "Pendle Women's Voice" launch in Blackburn (they couldn't find a venue big enough in Pendle). Eek!!!! It is always nerve wracking doing these things, however many times you have done them but . . . . fingers crossed . . . . !
Friday, 20 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
An extremely busy but rewarding few weeks - punctuated by a trip to Birmingham to see Green Day. Best gig EVER!!!
Halloween proved fun running two art workshops with families in Barnoldswick and Nelson - lots of bat mobiles, witches hats and of course the obligatory pumpkin carving.
Hot on the heels of this we had a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell - (BBC Performance expert. Philosophical entertainer. Maker of curious theatre. Speaker of strange truths). Who made not only a lovely house guest but kindly led a great workshop for Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre, an experience which we think will stay with the young people forever.
It really was a coup for the company to have Jeremy working with us in l'il ole Nelson.
Halloween proved fun running two art workshops with families in Barnoldswick and Nelson - lots of bat mobiles, witches hats and of course the obligatory pumpkin carving.
Hot on the heels of this we had a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell - (BBC Performance expert. Philosophical entertainer. Maker of curious theatre. Speaker of strange truths). Who made not only a lovely house guest but kindly led a great workshop for Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre, an experience which we think will stay with the young people forever.
It really was a coup for the company to have Jeremy working with us in l'il ole Nelson.
Some time since we added to this blog I know. The truth is, that between Summer Holidays and bouts of flu - and work of course - we have just been very, very tied up.
The company were very busy in August working with Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre on producing their latest show "Out of Here" which was staged at Burnley Youth Theatre on 3rd September. Despite the efforts of both Function Factory and Fuse1318's umbrella organisation Fusion Community Arts we were unable to secure a suitable venue in Pendle - hence the show took place at the Burnley Youth Theatre venue. Fuse 1318 does, however, remain a Pendle group (despite reports in the local press that they have re-located to Burnley).
Having said that, much thanks must go to Burnley Youth Theatre for all their support in providing a fantastic venue and for the great welcome we received from their staff. The show went down really well and was attended by a number of local, Pendle dignitaries who supported and praised the young people's skills and achievements.
The company were very busy in August working with Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre on producing their latest show "Out of Here" which was staged at Burnley Youth Theatre on 3rd September. Despite the efforts of both Function Factory and Fuse1318's umbrella organisation Fusion Community Arts we were unable to secure a suitable venue in Pendle - hence the show took place at the Burnley Youth Theatre venue. Fuse 1318 does, however, remain a Pendle group (despite reports in the local press that they have re-located to Burnley).
Having said that, much thanks must go to Burnley Youth Theatre for all their support in providing a fantastic venue and for the great welcome we received from their staff. The show went down really well and was attended by a number of local, Pendle dignitaries who supported and praised the young people's skills and achievements.
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