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Welcome
to August/September’s issue of ArtWorks newsletter from Wychavon District Council. If you would like any information and/or photos to be included in October/November issue of ArtWorks, then please let me know by 22nd September. Please feel free to pass this newsletter onto others and encourage them to sign up to receive our next issue of Artworks.
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EVESHAM ARTS 4 ALL DAY 2010 The 3rd Evesham Arts 4 All day took place on Sunday 18th July at Evesham Arts Centre from 12.00 – 5.00pm. There were many performances which took place on the main stage including singing, dancing, and music from the W Factor finalists, Vital Statistics Theatre Company showed off their talent in both singing and dancing, performances from Miramar Belly Dancers, and Pershore’s Community Choir group ‘Move On Up’ took to the stage. In the studio, visitors took advantage of the range of workshops and lectures/talks that took place which included a Stress Management Workshop, a singing workshop by ‘Move On Up’, and a lecture/talk by organisers from the Regal Cinema. A number of organisations came along to promote and advertise what they do. These included ‘Hands On Art’ – arts and craft, ‘Phoenix Theatre Group’ – local theatre group for all aged 11-99 years and ‘The Shutter Crew’ – professional event photography. The day was an overall success and there was a large turn out of interested people experiencing what Evesham has to offer. The Evesham Arts 4 All day is a partnership project between Evesham Arts Association, Vale of Evesham Network of Artists (VENA), Wychavon District Council and Sound Workshop. For more information, visit www.eveshamarts4all.co.uk |
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A WINDOW ON THE ARTS Droitwich In Droitwich they have just finished another 6 week exhibition period at the old Beaubelles shop. Dodderhill School GCSE students, Droitwich Youth House, Westland Youth Club, Droitwich Youth House and Sarah James, poet and artist, all exhibited this time. There was a lot of interest from passers by. Discussions are being had about the next phase of the project. Pershore The Wana
group at Evesham Planning is in process to start this in Evesham in the autumn so watch this space!! If any artists want to help organise the project then volunteers are more than welcome! Contact Jenny Davis 01386 565396 or e-mail jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk |
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ART COMPETITION! ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in My RSC Gallery which was created by artist Luke Jerram, is made up of 50 small boxes embedded in the walls of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The idea is to fill each box with imaginative artwork inspired by either Shakespeare, Theatre, or the RSC. Various artistic styles and materials are encouraged eg: drawing, sculpture, collage, knitting, metalwork etc. To enter: you must be aged 18
years and above and based in the Visit www.myrscgallery.com for more information and to view the full criteria and terms and conditions. Deadline for submissions: 31st August 2010 |
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INSPIRED? Organisations that are seeking to increase levels of participation in sport and physical activity have been encouraged to get inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by using a new physical activity toolkit – ‘Inspired?’ The ‘Inspired?’ toolkit for running Olympic/Paralympic themed events and sports programmes was introduced by the Worcestershire Partnership. All organisations that put on physical activity sessions such as dance sessions are able to get involved by viewing the toolkit online or request a hard copy version. As well as providing examples of initiatives from all around the country, the toolkit will also be supported by a small grants scheme which is due to be launched in September 2010. If you are an organisation,
club or society and would like to get inspired to get involved
with the 2012 Olympic Games, Alternatively, if you would like a copy of the toolkit, contact Peter Turvey via email at pturvey@worcestershire.gov.uk |
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DROITWICH ARTS NETWORK (DAN) § Are you interested or work in the visual, performing or digital arts? § Do you feel isolated and want to connect and work with other artists? § Do you work or live in the Droitwich Spa area? Droitwich Arts Network might be able to help! The next meeting is being held on 23rd September 2010 at 7.15pm at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. For more information
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VOLUNTARY ARTS The Voluntary Arts website contains a wealth of information for those thinking of starting a group, and to keep it going once up and running. For more information, visit www.voluntaryarts.org/ryg |
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NEW CAREER GUIDES FOR VOLUNTARY SECTOR YOUTH WORK The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)
has produced 7 career information
sheets for individuals interested in paid or
voluntary work connected with working with young people in the voluntary and community youth sector. |
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WORKSHOP NETWORK ARTS ACTIVITIES WORKSHOPS – OCTOBER 2010 The national ‘Big Draw Event’ is now on the horizon as is ‘Black History Month’.
Then look no further! We’re full of great ideas that can engage your local community, fully inclusive and cross generational projects are available in your local area now. Our workshops are easy to organise, we’ll help you with the administration, the planning and delivery of events for participants in your area. All of our creative practitioners are CRB Checked. Contact Workshop Arts
Network today for more information on 08700
600 264 or 07845 270 735
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SHINDIG’S TOUR SCHEDULE AUTUMN/WINTER/SPRING 2010/2011 SHINDIG is Worcestershire’s programme of live arts and entertainment for the community, whereby regional, national as well as international touring companies and performers provide a variety of entertainment for all ages including music, theatre, dance, children’s theatre, plus many more. For the next 12 months, 37 performances are taking place at venues in Wychavon including Harvington, Bishampton, Offenham, Feckenham Village Halls. Performances to expect: Blue Remembered Hills performed by New Century Theatre Company, Alastair Anderson in concert, The Twelve Wild Ducks performed by Multi Story Theatre Company, The Singing Bones performed by The Devil’s Violin Company, Buffalo Gals in concert, plus many many more! For a full schedule of performances in Wychavon, please contact Sue on 01544 327877 or email sue@artservice.org.uk |
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WHAT’S ON… AT NUMBER 8, PERSHORE Live Events:
Film:
Dance Summer Schools:
English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Summer School – Number 8 are offering young people the opportunity to learn a musical instrument in a fun and exciting environment. Each course finishes with a concert in front on family and friends. Cost: £60 per course. Contact Number 8 for further details.
For more information, or to book tickets contact Number 8’s box office on 01386 555488 or visit www.number8.org |
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WHAT’S ON… AT EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE SEPTEMBER: Wed 8th at 8.00pm – Rossetti’s Women § Illustrated talk by art historian Linda Smith. Tickets: £5.00. Contact: 01905 841236 / 01789 491313 Thurs 23rd at 7.30pm – The § 7 outstanding young musicians perform music by Strauss, Nielson, and Beethoven. Tickets: £13.00 (senior citizens £12.00, students £3.00) Contact: Evesham Almonry on 01386 446944 Sat 25th – § In concert. Tickets: TBA. Contact: Evesham Almonry on 01386 446944 |
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WHAT’S ON… AT THE NORBURY THEATRE, DROITWICH Film: § ‘An Education’ (12A) – Wed 1st Sept at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00 § ‘Nine’ (12A) – Wed 22nd Sept at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00 Theatre:
For more information, visit www.norburytheatre.co.uk or to book, contact the Box Office on 01905 770154 |
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PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL ARTS AND On 30th August 2010, as part of Pershore Plum Festival’s celebrations, If you are an artistic person and would like to help bring
the street to life by performing, or displaying your artwork, |
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LOCAL POET AND SHORT STORY WRITER, SARAH JAMES Up coming events Wednesday 18th
Aug – Sarah
will be joining fellow poet Jenny Hope in a Worcester
Festival Charity Reading from their collections INTO THE YELL and PETROLHEAD, held at Farrier’s Arms, Friday 20th
Aug – Sarah
will be reading at the Phonic Room at Boston Tea Party in Tuesday 28th
Sept –
Sarah will be one of 3 guest poets in an up and coming women’s poet
reading at Poetry Bites at the Kitchen Garden Café in If you would like more information or to view Sarah’s new poetry collection, visit www.sarah-james.co.uk |
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EXHIBITIONS BY LOCAL ARTIST, CHERRIE MANSFIELD Cherrie Mansfield is exhibiting a selection of her artwork titled ‘A Closer Look’ in the form of abstract paintings at Pershore Library from 4th – 25th September. She predominantly uses oils and acrylics and her bold, expressive work is typically characterised by a rich use of colour and strong textures. So pop along to the Library and view her artwork. You can also see some of Cherrie’s work by visiting www.cherriemansfield.com |
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For more information, contact Micaela Schmitz on 01386 576582 |
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18th – 22nd August 2010 Worcestershire Early Music is the new organisation that, with the help of others, runs the Worcester Early Music Weekend. A highlight for this year will be the ‘Pride and Prejudice Ball’ taking place on Friday 20th Aug from 8.00pm and is in aid of the Mayor’s Charities. There will be a number of educational activities going on including ‘Nursery Rhymes for Old Times’, ‘Try it! Early Keyboards’, ‘Boomwhacking Great Fun’, plus many more. As for professional performances, ‘The Bach Duo’, ‘Lady Georgianna’, Cathryn Dew (recorders), Micaela Schmitz (harpsichord) plus others will be taking to the stage to perform. For more information, please visit www.earlymusica.org To book tickets for the Worcester Festival, contact 01905 611427 or visit http://www.wegottickets.com/searchresults/promoter |
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RAISING THE GAME FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH THEATRES ‘Raising the Game’, from the National Association of Youth Theatres (NAYT) is for those aged 18 years and above who use theatre and/or theatre techniques with young people. You will have the opportunity to meet professionals, gain a whole range of new skills, share your own skills, learn new approaches, and reinvigorate your thinking and practice. ‘Raising the Game’ will be held from 30th September – 2nd
October 2010 at Darlington Arts
Centre. Attendees must be registered with the National Association of Youth Theatres. For more information and booking details, please click on the following link www.nayt.org.uk/eventsprojects/raisingthegame |
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BLUES FESTIVAL 2010 Jinney Ring is hosting its 2nd Blues Festival which is being held on Saturday 21st August. The headlining act for this year’s festival is one of the best harp players, Simon ‘Honeyboy’ Hickling who will be performing with his band ‘The DT’s’. Simon is an experienced harp player and has entertained crowds across the world. The night will finish off with ‘The Big Blues Tribe’ which consists of a massive blues orchestra with a 5 piece brass section and excellent vocal harmonies. There is a busy schedule lined up for the festival so why not come along! For more details on other performers, please visit www.jinneyring.co.uk. Tickets: £12.50 (pre-booked price). Why not check out Jinney
Ring’s trail of garden
art that is running from 8th –
30th September. FREE!
entry! |
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FLUX – A BRILLIANTLY
27th November 2010 – 9th January 2011 Brilliantly
Birmingham is now
in its 5th year and aims
to create exposure for the best of contemporary jewellery
design through a highly visible and public event held at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), in Brilliantly Birmingham is an international contemporary jewellery festival that started off in 1999. In just over a decade, the festival has grown and developed from an informal group of local designer makers to an international contemporary jewellery festival attracting designer makers from around the world. The Brilliantly Birmingham’s Festival will be taking place at a number of venues across the city. FLUX, is open to new and emerging designer makers who have no longer than 5 years graduated from their specialist area of study. If you would like to apply to FLUX, there is an open submission followed by a selection panel process. No charge will be made to the designer maker for exhibiting the work, no public entry fee, or commission on work sold. Each application must be submitted with a £20.00 administration charge. Payments can be made by cheque payable to Birmingham City Council. If you are a professional designer maker based in the |
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GLASS WORKSHOPS AUGUST 2010 Come and experience the excitement of working with glass and glass kilns at the Glacier Studio, at The Fold in Bransford, Worcestershire. The workshop will focus on creating pieces using some of the glass materials used within the studio daily such as metal and enamel. Sunday 15th August Sunday 22nd August Sunday 29th August All workshops 11.00am – 4.00pm Cost: £55 per person on booking Only 3 places available at each workshop so booking is ESSENTIAL! Contact Emma on 01886 833331 or 07795243496 for more information or to book a place. Light refreshments will be provided throughout. |
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FANCY PERFORMING MUSIC AT A MEMORY CAFÉ? Once a month, an event is put on at a Memory Café whereby performers play their music in front of people suffering from dementia and their families/support/carers. Its acts as a way for them to gather, discuss issues of concern, meet like minded people, or simply to relax and enjoy the music. Those interested in performing at an event like this and
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DANCE AT 8 CLASSES ROCK & ROLL for beginners – 7.30 – 8.30pm Starting on Friday 3rd September 2010 for 7 weeks Wulstan Hall, An easy going fun and relaxed jive style to typical 50's and 60's Rock n Roll Music. Definitely not to be missed! All ages welcome - adults and teens. Sessions cost just £5 per person - pay as you go. A very popular class, easy to learn and loads of fun. Suitable for: Absolute Beginners with NO dance experience to more experienced dancers who would like a refresher or have not experienced this dance style. All ages welcome with or without a dance partner. For more details contact Dance at 8 on 01386 556 665 or visit www.danceat8.com |
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Everything is under £5.00 and many of the activities are FREE! Come and experience You can also find information about us at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk If you are interested in busking at the festival please email arts@wyreforestdc.gov.uk |
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FARNCOMBE ESTATE OPEN DAY & EVENTS Farncombe Estate welcomes you to their Open Day which is being held on Sunday 12th September 2010. Workshops and lunch bookings are at a reduced price if you book before 12th August 2010. There are a number of workshops/courses going on throughout the day including ‘Discover how to do a traditional, stress relieving Indian Head Massage’, ‘Singing workshop: A taste of Gospel!’, ‘Patchwork for Christmas’, Demonstration: Making proper posh soap!’ and many more! If you fancy the sound of any of these workshops and want
to book, or you want to find out what else is on offer, Farncombe Estate is also hosting a number of new courses/workshops throughout November 2010. These will include writing workshops, jewellery making, singing and dancing workshops, architecture courses as well as painting classes. For further details on all workshops/courses that are on offer, please visit the website www.farncombeestate.co.uk |
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HEALING PAINTING WORKSHOPS WITH CHRISTINE BARNETT There are still places on Christine’s Goddess Workshop on Saturday 7th August. Fancy getting in touch with your inner
goddess and expressing a deeper understanding Then why not join Christine and express your inner goddess through art. Being creative is such a healing energy as well as being
great fun, so don’t waste anymore time, For more information, or to view some of Christine’s artwork, visit www.christinebarnett.co.uk |
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ALTERED BOOKS WORKSHOP HOSTED BY HANDS ON ART A fun-filled 2 day workshop where you will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of media and explore interesting techniques and the results they can produce. The aim of the workshop is to take an old book and transform it into something magical. Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th August 2010 10.00am – 3.00pm Craycombe Farm, Cost: £52.50 Booking is essential. WANA members are entitled to 10% discount. For more information, contact Rita or Melanie on 01386 462327 or 07921 464022 or email mel@hands-on-art.org.uk |
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ARTSPLAN YOUTH ARTS TRAINING COURSES Artsplan are hosting some youth arts training courses that are being held in the West Midlands this autumn. § ‘Creative
Consultation with Young People’ – 19th October 2010 from 10.00am – 4.15pm at Warwickshire
Association of Youth Clubs (WAYC) in § ‘Using the
Arts to Develop Aspiration, Leadership and Potential’ – 16th
November 2010 from 9.45am – 4.00pm
at Netherton Arts Centre in To book onto a course, please email Artsplan@artswork.org.uk for a booking form. If you book onto 2 or more available courses, or book onto
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SURVIVING PUBLIC FUNDING CUTS IN THE ARTS: WILL YOU SINK OR SWIM IN 2011? A one-day training course to get arts organisations in your region tuned into the financial cuts that lie ahead and what they can do to diversify their income, attract new sources of income and take the initiative before it is too late. This course will give people an insight into why they should take action now and how taking an open and entrepreneurial approach will stand them in good stead moving forwards. Follow up surgeries also available for those needing additional and/or bespoke fundraising support. Running in The course is interactive and will incorporate relevant case studies and guest speakers. £175.00 per person, including lunch, refreshments and support materials. Maximum of 20 people per venue so book now to avoid disappointment. For further details on the course content, |
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WORCESTERSHIRE LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2011 The Worcestershire Literature Festival is taking place from 17th – 27th June 2011 and hopefully will involve everything from spoken word, poetry readings, seminars, workshops, theatre performances, outdoor street theatre, an artists and book stall market and much more! Volunteers are needed for the event so if you are interested in helping to organise and contribute to next year’s Worcestershire Literature Festival then contact 0845 652 0621 or email info@worcesterliteraturefestival.co.uk or lisa@worcslitfest.com There are a number of vacant voluntary positions needed to run the Worcestershire Literature Festival. They are:
If you are interested in any of the above positions, then feel free to contact Lisa Ventura, Festival Organiser, at the above email. For more information about the Worcestershire Literature Festival, visit www.worcslitfest.com |
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ASDA FOUNDATION The ASDA Foundation supports a range of good causes around the For further information, click on the following link http://your.asda.com/asda-foundation |
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ARE YOU PART OF A NEW, INNOVATIVE VISUAL ARTS PROJECT? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A GRANT TO HELP GET YOUR PROJECT STARTED The
Elephant Trust
offers grants of up to £2,000
to artists and institutions (priority is given to small organisations and
galleries) for new, innovative visual arts
projects based in the The next deadline for applications is the 27th September 2010.
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FOYLE FOUNDATION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME Small
charities
operating in the areas of the arts and have an annual turnover of less than £100,000 per year can apply for
funding of between £1,000 and
£10,000 through the Foyle
Foundation’s Small Grants Programme. The Foundation
which is one of the largest grant making trusts in the UK provides grants
that are helping to make the arts more accessible by developing new
audiences, supporting tours, festivals and arts educational projects;
encouraging new work and supporting young and emerging artists; and that
address special educational needs and learning difficulties. Applications can be submitted at any time. |
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THE TERRY PRATCHETT PRIZE Sir Terry Pratchett and Transworld
Publishers have launched a new award for aspiring debut novelists - Transworld will offer the winning author a publishing contract with a £20,000 advance. |
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ART IN THE PARK 2010 Now in its 3rd year, Art in the Park is back. Free arts workshops for all of the family will be going on in all of Wychavon’s parks in August. Children’s Centres will be offering workshops this year too. We will have favourites back such as arts workshops with Sarah Edwards and African drumming with the fantastic Drumlove. New workshops this year include puppet and mask making with puppeteer Melvyn Rawlinson and slam poetry with Spoz who was Birmingham’s Poet in Residence. So come on down and join the fun from 11.00am – 4.00pm. For more information, please contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk |
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PARTY IN THE PARK Party in the Park is back for yet another year of showcasing talent, bringing the public together, and displaying what Wychavon has to offer. This will be the 7th consecutive year Party in the Park has taken place and we expect it to be just as successful if not even better than previous years. 24th August - Droitwich Lido Park, 25th
August – This year, we already have a busy line up so why not come along from 12noon – 4.00pm. For more information, please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk Are you part of a dance club, choir, orchestra, or a solo performer? And would like to perform at any of the venues for Party in the Parks 2010, then contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 (a selection process will take place). |
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BREDON ARTS WORKSHOPS A range of arts workshops are happening this summer as part of the Bredon Summer Action and Arts. Get Drawing and Painting Tues 10th Aug 3pm-5pm, make a combined mural- all ages Kite and Windsock Making Fri 13th Aug 10am-12pm- all ages Street Dance Tues 17th Aug 3-5pm -8 years to adult Samba Drumming Fri 20th Aug 10am-12pm- all ages Craft workshop Tues 24th Aug 3-5pm 8 years to adult African Drumming Fri 27th Aug 10am-12pm- all ages Craft workshops Tues 31st Aug 3-5pm-all ages All workshops are on Bredon Playing Fields Costs £3 per workshop To book contact Malcolm Dunn 07963 803025 or bredon@live.co.uk These activities are eligible for POW funding |
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ARTS EXTEND: YOUTH BUS Wychavon District Council, Worcestershire County Council, The Youth Bus and Pablo productions have come together to run the Arts Extend in the Evesham area. Funded by Arts Council and Extended Services, film and photography workshops will be happening in three youth settings, Ourside Youth Centre, Honeybourne Youth Club and Wickhamford Youth Club. The projects are for 11-19 year olds and will be FREE. The workshops will be run from the fantastic Youth Bus. It is hoped that there will be screenings of the film and photography done at the end of each project. If you want more information contact Jenny Davis 01386 565396 or have a look on www.artsextend.com |
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VITAL STATISTICS THEATRE COMPANY Vital Statistics Theatre Company are introducing new classes to begin this coming September including Freestyle, Tap, Beginners Street, Musical Theatre, Drama, Piano and Singing lessons as well as classes in gymnastics. For more information please contact VSTC via email at info@Vstc.co.uk or call 07889 496128. |
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AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUBS The Summer Term
saw another eight lucky schools have nearly 80 after school arts sessions
funded and organised by Wychavon District Council. Sytchampton 1st, Tibberton
1st, Defford 1st, St Andrews
1st, St Barnabas Middle, Cropthorne and
Charlton 1st, Ashton Under Hill 1st and |
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W FACTOR DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS This summer W factor finalists have been performing at various events around Wychavon. Ade Holbrook has been organising and developing the young people’s skills and they are improving dramatically. So far they have performed at The Evesham Balloon Festival, Evesham Arts 4 All, The Frame Festival and are all set to perform at The Croome Court Open Day, Party in the Parks and Droitwich Salt Day |
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