Welcome to the October/November’s Artworks e-news from Wychavon District Council. Once again there is a packed e-news full of things to do and arts information, such as the new Vale Arts Trail. The next deadline will be 23^rd November if you want to contribute next time.

	Vale Arts Trail This autumn, Vena (Vale of Evesham network of Artists) with the support of Wychavon District Council are putting together a trail of art workshops and exhibitions from local artists, as well as Pershore High School, with displays of paintings, photography, ceramic and glass sculptures, and workshops for all ages. The event runs throughout October from 3^rd-31^st and is located at many venues across Wychavon. To kick start this month long trail, Pershore Library is hosting a Preview Night on Friday 2^nd October 6-7.30pm where you can come along, have a drink, meet all the artists and view some of their exhibitions as a ‘taster’ of what to expect during the Trail. The launch date for the first ever Vale Arts Trail begins on 3^rd October at Pershore High School from 1.30-4.30pm with The Big Draw. You will be able to create arts and crafts with a shopping theme! The launch event is suitable for all ages and is FREE of charge! *Individual pricing for selected workshops throughout the month also in photography, Halloween themed crafts, stories and collage, John Sergent and more. For more information or for a full programme call Jenny Davis 01386 565396 or visit www.wychavon.gov.uk (see the arts section)
	Artsmark Round 10 ARTSMARK is a national award scheme managed by Arts Council England. ARTSMARK are proud to be entering their 10^th Anniversary whereby schools over the past 9 years have applied to show their commitment to the arts. Any school can apply and receive the recognition in which they deserve. Application forms for Round 10 are available from the website www.artsmark.org.uk and the deadline is 18^TH NOVEMBER 2010. For more information please visit the website above.
	CHANGES IN SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTING CHILDREN & VULNERABLE ADULTS To be extra certain on who is being employed to work with children and vulnerable adults, the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created and will work in conjunction with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) in order to reduce the number of these unsuitable employed people who end up working with children and young adults. Information will be gathered on every person who wants to work or volunteer with vulnerable people. Using this information the ISA will then assess on a case-by case basis whether each person is appropriate for the type of work applied for. Once they have completed this process a person is then ISA registered and their information will be securely stored. Employers & Voluntary Organisations will then be able to access people’s ISA status when recruiting. Applicants, who are judged to pose NO risk to children and vulnerable adults, are then ISA registered, and only these ISA registered applicants are able to work with children and young adults. For more information about these changes please visit the ISA website www.isa-gov.org.uk and the CRB website www.crb.gov.uk
	EAST WEST MIDLANDS A new online resource for the arts education has been launched and is called Education Arts Service West Midlands (EASWM). It is designed to help support educators such as artists, arts and cultural organisations, and art education work. Funded by the Arts Council England , EASWM is the free online arts education service for the whole of the West Midlands . This service is to provide opportunities for young learners who have a passion within the art industry. The highlights of this new online service include: The Arts Channel The Educational Channel The Arts Directory Email Bulletins Contributed Content Knowledgebase TO SIGN UP: email: info@easwestmidlands.org.uk call: 07875 178449 For more info on this service please visit www.easwestmidlands.org.uk
	Farncombe Estate Centre Christmas 2009 Farncombe Estate Centre are hosting Sunday lunches for the Christmas Craft Fair on 22^nd November – only a few bookings left so BOOK NOW to prepare yourself for the festive spirit! To book, visit www.farncombeestate.co.uk or call 01386 854100. Or if you would like further information on other Christmas courses please email Christmas@farncombeestate.co.uk
	Olympic Open Weekend 2010 Only a month or so has gone since the Olympic Open Weekend 2009 took place, but dates for next year’s event have already been finalised. Supported by BP, Open Weekend 2010 will take place 23^rd – 25^th July, and organisations are being encouraged to come up with new ideas as early as possible. Ideas such as culture, arts, and sports are all welcomed so get your thinking caps on now!! London 2012 – There is a special programme of events already agreed for 2012 but more are welcomed through the Inspire Mark Programme. Please visit www.london2012.com/get-involved/inspire-programme/index.php applications for cultural projects in the region please contact paul.kaynes@artscouncil.org.uk
	ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND ANNOUNCES NEW STRUCTURE Arts Council England has come up with an organisation-wide restructure which aims to save £6.5million per year in administration costs which allows more money to be invested in the arts. The new structure is said to also allow more flexible sharing resources and simplify processes. Main changes include: Overall reduction in number of staff 9 regional offices reduced to 4 directorates – North, Midlands and South West, East and South East, and London . Smaller head office Smaller Executive board – reduced from 14-9 members Centralised Grants for the arts process based in Manchester Changes are underway, and the new structure will be in place by April 2010.
	Vale of Evesham Network of Artists They have been busy organising the Vale Arts Trail with opens this Friday with a preview at Pershore Library from 6-7.30pm. If you want to join Vena and get involved in the arts across Pershore and Evesham areas then contact Jenny Davis jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk for an application form. Membership is only free until the end of December when a small fee will be introduced.
	Worcestershire Arts Partnership and Strategy A new arts partnership in Worcestershire is just forming which will look strategically at the arts across Worcestershire. Sectors that will be represented include the amateur, professional, local authorities, Elmley Foundation, Arts Education and Worcester University . So if you want to have your say and influence the key decision makers in the arts then this is a way to do it. Alongside this, a new Worcestershire Arts Strategy is being written and will be available next year. Thanks to all of you that contributed to the consultation. A second chance to contribute will be coming up very soon and I’ll keep you posted.
	Droitwich Arts Network If you live in the Droitwich Spa area and want to get involved in the arts in the Droitwich area then contact Jenny Davis jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk for an application form. Membership is free and it’s a great way to meet other artists from all art forms and promote what you do.

	The Norbury Theatre This season kicks off with the comedy musical Nunsense From 7-10^th October, then the talented Norbury Youth Theatre perform the ever popular Copacabana from 18^th-21^st Oct whilst this years pantomime is Cinderella in January 2010 For tickets call 01905 770150 or look at the website www.norburytheatre.co.uk
	CREATIVE WRITING COURSE Do you have a passion for writing, enjoy using your imagination, or fancy discovering your hidden talents??? If ‘YES’ then come along and join in. Don’t worry if you haven’t had any experience – NOT necessary! FRIDAY 6^th November – 11^th December 2009 10am-12pm At Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore (in The Studio) Local writer SUE JOHNSON will be taking the courses so if you are interested in learning some tips from a professional, then drop in! Cost for this 6 week course is £40 – DO NOT MISS OUT! Sue will also be leading the ‘From Art to Stories’ workshop as part of Vale Arts Trail on Saturday 10^th October from 10-4pm for only £10 at Evesham Library For further information please contact Sue on 01386 556177.
	DRAWING & WATER COLOUR PAINTING WITH TUTOR PETER HODGE Are you interested in taking up a new hobby? Fancy working with a professional? Why not come along to Tuesdays Art Classes with Peter Hodge and gain some valuable advice and guidance as well as viewing demonstrations. Great Comberton Village Hall 10.30am-12.30pm Little Comberton Village Hall 2-4pm For more information please contact Jenny Green on 01386 710377 or email harrygreen_worcs@yahoo.co.uk
	WORCESTER BREAST UNIT CAMPAIGN An event in order to raise money for the Worcester Breast Unit Campaign is being held at the Premiership Rugby ground Worcester Warriors Sixways Stadium whereby a combination of music genres, dance, martial arts, health and wellbeing service info and high profile speakers will be taking place. This event takes place on 31^st October 2009 which is the last Saturday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Come along and enjoy what is expected to be a great night full of music and entertainment and at the same time you will be supporting this campaign and helping raise money for the unit! Tickets will shortly be available: Adults - £8 Under 16 years - £5 A film crew will be at the event capturing it in HD and will also appear on Midlands Today. If you would like more information about this event, interested in becoming a sponsor, want to take part, or just want to pre-book tickets, then give Chris Burton a call on 07979694847/020 30939301 or email on christopher.burton@worcspct.nhs.uk. You can also visit www.worcsbreastunitcampaign.co.uk to find out more!!
	Healing Painting Workshops AUTUMN/WINTER These creative, day long workshops enable you to reflect the journey you take and energies you release while producing a painting. It is a fun experience working with your inner creative energy, and using beautiful colours on canvas. If you fancy trying something new and unique, then this workshop is just for you! There are several workshops focusing on different energies: ABUNDANCE – SAT 10^TH OCT SACRED MANDALA – SAT 30^TH OCT HEART CHAKRA – SAT 31^ST OCT BUTTERFLY – WED 4^TH NOV ANGEL PAINTING DAY – SAT 7^TH NOV GODDESS – WED 11^TH NOV SACRED TREE – SAT 21^ST NOV MERMAID – FRI 27^TH NOV All workshops run from 10.30am-4.30pm. Only 4-6 people per session and costs just £60 per person (plus cost of materials but bring own if possible) so book soon to avoid disappointment. £20 deposit fee required to confirm booking. Drink and biscuits provided but bring own lunch! DON’T WASTE TIME – BOOK NOW! For more information on each of the workshops and to book please contact Christine Barnett on 01386 858086 or email christine@christinebarnett.co.uk. You can also visit www.christinebarnett.co.uk
	Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue , Evesham , WR11 4QH Autumn season kicks off with a great line up of entertainment throughout October with local lad ALISTAIR McGOWAN: The One & Many making an appearance on Friday 2^nd October. Other acts include: Stairway to Zeppelin – tribute band to Led Zeppelin (SAT 3^RD) Back in our Rock ‘n’ Roll Days – jam packed full of 60s music (SUN 4^TH) Evesham Music Club: James Lisney (THURS 8^TH) The Revenger’s Tragedy (SAT 10^TH) EDFAS: Famous Jewels and their owners (WED 14^TH) The Wind in the Willows – with Phoenix Theatre group (THURS 15^TH – SAT 17^TH) Whalebone (FRI 23^RD) Avonbank Brass Band (SAT 24^TH) The Nutcracker – performed by the Vienna Festival Ballet (WED 28^TH) Mick Aston (THURS 29^TH) Gordon Giltrip – guitarist (SAT 31^ST) ALISTAIR McGOWAN: The One & Many SOLD OUT IN EVESHAM But don’t panic you can still see him perform in TEWKSBURY at Watson Hall on SAT 3^rd October 2009 7.30pm Tickets £5 BOOK TICKETS call 01386 442348 For more information on these events and pricing please visit www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk To book tickets visit: Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Road , Evesham , WR11 4BG or call on 01386 442348 www.eveshamboxoffice.co.uk
	Wild Hollowfields An Introduction to Landscape Archaeology – includes a guided tour led by Worcestershire County Council’s Historic Environment Countryside Advice Team, EMILY GOUGH. Tickets cost £10 per person Saturday 10^th October 2pm BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - If you fancy giving this a go, would like more information about it or want to book tickets then please email Josephine josephine.z@btopenworld.com or call 01527 821461. Visit www.wildhollowfields.co.uk to find out about other events.
	Literature & Writing New autumn dates for Special Offer writing courses: WRITING FOR THE TERRIFIED with Chris Hoskins 13^th-15^th November FINDING YOUR WRITER’S VOICE with Crysse Morrison 20^th-22^nd November For more information on other courses please visit www.farncombeestate.co.uk or to book onto one of these please call 01386 854100 For events beginning in December visit the website for more details
	CREATIVE CLINICS FREE Business Advice Clinics for Creative Practitioners Creative Alliance is offering supportive clinics to any establishing artist. These clinics are free of charge and are led by Business Link Advisors who sit down and review your business, provide support in areas concerned, and help give advice on maximising sales for your work. Dates of clinics: 1^st October 5^th November 3^rd December VENUE: West Midlands Creative Alliance Room 116, The Green House Custard Factory Gibb Street Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA They consist of hourly sessions between 10am-4pm If you feel your business would benefit from meeting with a Business Link Advisor then please contact Kristina to book a slot 0121 244 7308 or email on Kristina@creativealliance.org.uk
	‘DANCE AT 8’ Fancy doing something a bit different on Friday nights?? Put your dancing shoes on and come along to Walston Hall in Pershore and experience a new style of dancing beginning 23^rd October 2009. Classes cost just £4 per person on a pay as go basis. All ages and abilities are welcome. Don’t have a partner? No worries just bring yourself along and join in the fun!! ‘Dance at 8’ have qualified and experienced dancers teaching the classes which last 1 hour long. What a way to start the weekend!
	FLIP ANIMATION FESTIVAL Based in Wolverhampton , the annual Flip Animation Festival is celebrating its 6^th year with even more treats, films, speakers, and guests as well as even more events!! Two very different studios are being welcomed this year visiting Flip: Sarah Cox from the Bristol based Arthur Cox Studios (2D animation) and Richard Scott from Axis Animation from Glasgow (3D animation and games). Plus, a workshop for scriptwriting animation is being held on 5^th November from 10am-4pm giving you the opportunity to learn and experience animation production and writing which then follows onto a 60 second script in which you produce which will be submitted and possibly produced by the animators during the festival and then screened on the final day. This workshop is led by Myles McLeod who is one half of the BAFTA nominated The Brothers McLeod. Tickets go on sale beginning of October and full programme can be viewed on the website www.flipfestival.co.uk Tickets for the workshop cost £25/£20 conc. and are available from Light House Box Office, email: info@light-house.co.uk or call: 01902 716055
	Brilliantly Birmingham 2009! Brilliantly Birmingham – International Contemporary Jewellery Festival is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery . Since the beginning, the festival has grown from a group of local designer makers marketing themselves under a single brand to an international contemporary jewellery festival. The Brilliantly Birmingham Festival will take place at a number of venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands beginning 21^st November 2009-28^th February 2010. To encourage new and emerging designer makers, the Brilliantly Birmingham Festival is hosting an exhibition called FLUX which invites those who have within the last 5 years graduated from their specialist area of study and based in the UK. It is an opportunity to display their talent and promote their style to the region. To take part, open submission and a selection panel process is involved. There is NO exhibition fee, public entry fee or commission on sold work. Each application must have a £15.00 administration charge submitted. Please make cheques payable to Birmingham City Council. To apply, please submit the FLUX application form, a copy of your CV as well as 10 images of your recent work. DEADLINE: 7^th October 2009. For a FLUX application pack please visit www.brilliantlybirmingham.com or email prim.currie@birmingham.gov.uk/mcnally.susan@gmail.com
	EVENTS AT BISHAMPTON VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE No need to travel to the theatre this October, Bishampton Village Hall welcomes you to two different events this month! 3^rd October: A BRASS BAND CONCERT and THE VALE SINGERS – 7.30PM (£5.00) 11^TH October: ‘Dancing in my Dreams’ Shindig promotion performed by Oxfordshire Theatre Company – 7.30pm (£8.00/£7.50 conc.) A chance to get a FREE ticket to a professional show! Buy a ticket for the Brass Band Concert and get a FREE ticket to ‘Dancing in my Dreams’. All you have to do is bring 2 friends along with you to get your FREE ticket!! Tickets available from Bishampton stores or call Sue 01386 462306
	FREE Development Needs Analysis (DNA) MusicLeader West Midlands is offering free Development Needs Analysis (DNA) one-to-one sessions with professional development advisors. These sessions are open to anyone including teachers, musicians, and youth workers. Spaces available on: 3^rd November 2009 – at The Hive, Shrewsbury For more details please visit www.musicleader.net or if you would like to book yourself a place contact Rachel west-midlands@musicleader.net

	DESIGNER MAKER WEST MIDLANDS MENTORING OPPORTUNITY Designer Maker West Midlands (DMWM) is searching for 3 midcareer designers for ‘FUTURE FORWARD 2’. This programme aims to provide 3 lucky designer makers the opportunity to enjoy and of course benefit from being mentored by an arts professional, giving one-to-one support for a period of 9 months. This includes studio visits, group discussion days, research trips, and engaging in creative/critical dialogue. Each designer maker will be awarded with a bursary of £2100 for materials, promotion, marketing and travel expenses. If you feel you have the skills, talent, and flare for this chance, then give it a go and apply today! What have you got to lose? To find out more visit www.designmakerwm.co.uk NOTE: Deadline 30th October 2009
	RADIATE Training for Artists RADIATE is a programme offering professional development for artists and other creatives throughout West Midlands . It is designed for those who have an interest in working with children and young people. Applications are now available for the 2009/10 school year and further details can accessed on the website www.radi8.ifo RADIATE are seeking recent art graduates, current MA students, and professional artists but also invite applications from other creatives too – anyone who feels they have experience in creativity in which they can share with children and young people. If you would like more information or to apply please email admin@radi8.info or visit the website above.
	ARTS & MEDIA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES! There are a number of new courses with only a few availabilities left on offer at a special price of £50 per day which includes refreshments, lunch and ALL course materials!! The courses are as follows: Planning Successful Websites – 1^st October 2009 (9.30am-12.30pm) Understanding Your Web Statistics – 1^st October 2009 (1.00-4.30pm) Finance for Small Arts Companies – 8^th October 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) Internet Marketing for Start-ups – 12^th October 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) Social Media Marketing – 21^st October 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) Successful Search Engine Optimisation – 4^th November 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) Thrive not just Survive! Day 1: Healthy Work/Life Balance – 25^th November 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) Thrive not just Survive! Day 2: Company/Project Development & Management – 2^nd December 2009 (9.30am-4.30pm) For full course details of venues and descriptions please visit the website: www.arts-media.org or email to book your place today info@arts-media.org TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, BOOK NOW!
	ARTSPLAN TRAINING! Would you like to offer your staff the opportunity to develop their skills for working in the Youth Arts Sector as part of their continuing professional development?? ARTSPLAN have 26 one-day courses covering a variety of youth arts skills. But if you would like a more in depth course improving skills and experience levels then there are 2 six-day courses on offer. These courses are delivered by art specialist trainers who have experience in working in projects designed for young people. One day courses cost £555-£655 (so 25 members of your staff can benefit from these courses at a low price of £22 each) For more details of the courses please visit: www.artsmark.org.uk/artsplan or to discuss and book your bookings please contact Rachel Preston, Artsplan Development Manager 02380 682535 or email artsplan@artswork.org.uk
	BRONZE/SILVER ARTS AWARD ADVISOR TRAINING This full day course allows you to qualify as an Arts Award Advisor at Bronze and Silver level. So if you are interested in running the Arts Award with young people, book yourself on this course by visiting www.artsaward.org.uk/booktraining Course details: 22^nd October Arts Council England West Midlands, Birmingham £130.00
	Wychavon Training Droitwich CVS: Monday 19^th October – at the Old Library Centre – Keeping your Volunteers. Monday 9^th November 11am-1pm – a session on Health and Safety and Risk Assessments Monday 22^nd February 11am-1pm – topic TBC Pershore: 25^th November 4.30-6.30pm – a session on Effective Committees. Evesham: individual sessions are being organised For more information or to book a place call Clair Chittenden 01905 799569 or email info@wcap.org.uk

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	Community Leadership for Health Fund This £500,000 fund was established in September 2008 by NHS Worcestershire in order to help the County Council promote healthy lifestyles by working with communities. Each County Councillor is allocated a share of the fund which can support projects that aim to promote healthier lifestyles. These projects are aimed at adults/children and should follow these objectives: Improving diet Increasing physical activity Reduce smoking Promote sensible drinking So, if you are a non-profit organisation such as a school, charity, town/parish council, club, or a voluntary group then you CAN apply! If you would like to know more about the fund, want an application form, contact details of your County Councillor then please contact Traci Lloyd-Moore 01905 733822 or email traci.lloyd-moore@worcestershire.nhs.uk NOTE: all applications must be submitted by 1^st April 2010 and cannot support projects after 2011. Projects must benefit those living in Worcestershire.
	Round 4 Grants Worcestershire County Council’s Voluntary & Community Sector Unit are offering ‘grants to support voluntary & community sector organisations in Worcestershire whose activities contribute towards identified outcomes for the community’. Round 4 grants are for one year or a one-off activity and are based on the following grant schemes: FIRST BASE COMMUNITY ARTS CELELBRATING DIVERSITY GRANTS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE For more details on each of the grant schemes please visit the website for supported guidance www.worcestershire.gov.uk/voluntary or you can ask for a copy from sjones12@worcestershire.gov.uk Applications are NOW available call: 01905 766885 or email: sjones12@worcestershire.gov.uk NOTE: closing date for receipt of applications FRIDAY 30^TH OCTOBER 2009 by 4pm by hand delivery to Main Reception at County Hall or posted via recorded delivery to Community Grant Application, VCS Unit, Community Leadership, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road , Worcester , WR5 2NP .
	Positive Activities Grant Fund for Children and Young People As well as the Community Leadership for Health Fund, County Councillors receive a smaller budget which is put towards helping ‘Positive Activities’. This application is now available and closes on 31^st March 2010. Applications need to be made direct to the Local County Councillor.
	Generations Together Holiday Fund A new grant has been launched which aims to bring younger and older people together to interact and better understand each other. This fund focuses on organisations who intend to increase a wider participation in intergenerational activity. For more details of this new grant visit the website www.worcestershire.gov.uk/voluntary
	LEADER Programme This grant is able to fund projects up to £75,000 and there is no minimum limit. Projects wanting to apply for this grant must meet the criteria. Such criteria may include: ‘helping rural people to engage in their communities or improving access to facilities in isolated areas, improve social inclusion through recreational opportunities or protect the potential of the natural and built environment’. Any organisation interested in applying for this grant, please visit the website for more details www.worcestershire.gov.uk/leader
	Art In Empty Spaces Art in Empty Spaces is a programme running in partnership with the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (CLG) scheme Looking After our Town Centres. It’s an opportunity which has risen in response to Arts Council’s Action on Recession and aims to transform empty retail units into bright, creative spaces in which the whole community can enjoy. Say goodbye to empty boarded up shops! And say hello to bright, innovative, and creative activities. The CLG will invest £52,632 to each local authority recipient in England to help restore these empty units in our towns. An additional £500,000 from the Arts Council has been put nationally into the Grants for the Arts Programme, therefore the West Midlands has a budget of just under £60,000 in order to help rebuild these dull premises and liven up the towns where we live. For further information as well as help on applying for this grant visit www.artscouncil.org.uk
	Youth Leadership Fund A new youth leadership programme has been launched by our Prime Minister, Gordon Brown for young people aged between 13-19 years which aims to give them the opportunities to lead a change within their communities. The Youth of Today Leadership Fund aims to help third sector organisations scale up innovative youth leadership projects. Its plan is to help support programmes with the aims of: Helping more young people take on leadership roles within their community. Creating more chances for young people to be able to have a say in what affects them Raising the quality of youth leadership opportunities. Enable small organisations grow Support innovative projects that are unlikely to get funding from else where The programme which is led by a number of charities and headed by The Young Foundation has a budget of £1 million which must be spent by March 2011.

	National Schools Film Week (NSFW): Free Screenings for Schools at Number 8 As part of the National Schools Film Week (NSFW) Number 8 are proud to present 2 screenings for schools FREE of charge! Any school, any size! Schools must pre-book first but as long as there is room, you are WELCOME!! ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (U) – Tuesday 20^th Oct 10am THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS (12A) – Thursday 22^nd Oct 10am Venue: Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street , Pershore, Worcs , WR10 1BG Book online now at www.nsfw.org or call 020 7292 7300
	SPECIAL HALLOWEEN SCREENING: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit (U) 31^st October 2009 – 5pm Venue: Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street , Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1BG Prior to screening, ‘Monster Mash’ in the café/bar will consist of Monster Milk, Freaky Fruit Squash and Creepy Cakes. They will be on sale as well as a prize for the best Halloween costumes. So come along, join in and have some spooky fun!
	After School Arts Clubs Once again this term 9 schools will be hosting regular after school arts clubs in art, dance and drama as part of the Wychavon District Council and Extended Services project. Last term they worked with six different professional artists, dancers and drama workshop leaders. They worked on capoeira, street dance, banners, collage, sculptures amongst others and the children and young people loved it. The young people said ‘it was awesome’ ‘for people that are interested in drama but don’t get much they are great’
	Youth Music The new term started with a bang as Wychavon’s Youth Music Project continues to rock at Pershore, Evesham and Droitwich High Schools . After a busy summer with rehearsing and performing at ‘Party in the Parks’ they are back looking forward to another exciting musical journey with Ade Holbrook. There are also some new additions, including Tom who won the instrumental category at this years W Factor.
	The W Factor This years W Factor is not so far off as Wychavon starts to plan another round of auditions for 11-18 year olds in Wychavon. Auditions will be held in early 2010 with the final show this year being at Evesham Arts centre in March. The public will be able to buy tickets this year for the first time for the final show so look out for how nearer to the time. If you want to enter the competition then e-mail Amandine Rich amadine.rich@wychavon.gov.uk for an application form from December.
	Review of Wychavon’s Summer Events 2009 Art in the Park, Party in the Park, & A Taste of Art After the success of the 2008 Summer Events, and after popular demand, this summer saw Art in the Park, Party in the Park, and A Taste of Art 2009 kick off with a promising start yet again involving an array of workshops, shows, performances, and entertainment for the whole family. Art in the Park… consisted of a six day event between 28^th-30^th July and 4^th-6^th August 2009, where Evesham, Pershore and Droitwich welcomed hundreds of eager and exciting residents, tourists, even passers-by to join in with the activities and enjoy the beautiful weather within a social environment all for FREE! This was the second year in which Art in the Park has taken place and proved as much of a success as the previous. Party in the Park… After six triumphant years of Party in the Park, Droitwich this year kicked off the start of yet another year of exciting performances and events on 25^th August, and received a large crowd who were enthusiastic to join in the fun. But the most impressive outcome of this year’s Party in the Park was Evesham’s Abbey Park venue where 1000 plus visitors swarmed over to participate in the activities on one of the hottest days of the year. Activities such as performances from the W Factor finalists, face painting and henna tattooing, circus skills, art using recycled waste, and Multi-skills activities were available. A Taste of Art… took place at the end of July – beginning of August involving an array of workshops ranging from an introduction to street and contemporary dance to exploring art through recycled waste. This project focuses on young people in the rural areas of Wychavon and gets art out in to the villages
	Vivre Youth Theatre Vivre Youth Theatre at The Norbury Theatre in Droitwich Spa, are looking for new members for their 10 years + group on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm only £3.80 per session. No experience necessary and no auditions. For more information contact Jenny Davis by e-mailing jevansblue@hotmail.co.uk www.vivredrama.co.uk
	Music Making a Difference If you are a youth worker, teacher, or musician and working with young people with learning difficulties, special needs, or physical disabilities, then here is a chance for you to share your skills, stories, and techniques! You can discover the Patrick Music and Multimedia Studio at Symphony Hall and learn more about the use of technology. MusicLeader West Midlands and Youth Music are organising this event which is in association with Town Hall/Symphony Hall, Birmingham . This event takes place on 16^th November at Symphony Hall, Birmingham . If you are interested in being a part of this event, then email your interest west-midlands@musicleader.net
	DANCE AND HEALTH SEMINAR Physical Activity Network – West Midlands (PAN-WM) is organising an event with the support from Youth Dance England aiming to highlight the importance of dance in relation to achieving health targets, as well as showing recent initiatives. This programme involves presentations and practical workshops for you to engage in. Monday 9^th November 2009 DanceXchange, The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome Cost: £30 which included lunch & refreshments To book a place email: Erica.rogers@pan-wm.org.uk or call: 07825 915068

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