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August 31, 2005
The Poetry Society
Wide variety of information here. Teachers can also find classroom and INSET - related information on the 'poetryclass' page.
http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/index.htm
Posted by at 11:09 AM
Newcastle Literary & Philosophical Society
Forthcoming programme at the 'Lit & Phil', Westgate Road, near Central Station. The bulding alone is worth the visit.
http://www.litandphil.org.uk/programme.htm
Posted by at 10:51 AM
WWI History
An excellent World War I site, including first-hand recollections and an 'On this day' calendar.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/diaries/index.htm
Posted by at 10:43 AM
August 30, 2005
Youth Matters Green Paper
Here's a summary of the recently published Arts Council's
Youth Matters Green Paper along with some details of work that the Regional Youth Work Unit will be doing around this document.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/youth/
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Posted by at 4:26 PM
World Mental Health Day 2005
The Mental Health Promotion office in the Gateshead Primary Care Trust are one of our most recent Ambassadors Cultural Partners and their plans for World Mental Health Day 2005 include:
~ Supporting the international theme of 'Physical and Mental Health Across the Life Span'.
~ 'Feel Good FM' community radio station 10th-16th Oct (frequency to be confirmed)
~ 'Feel Good Workshops' for schools and community groups.
~ 'Feel Good Fiesta' at The Sage Gateshead, 17th Oct 2005.
To request sample campaign materials (posters, leaflets etc), reply to rosie.dalton-lucas@ghpct.nhs.uk with your request and contact details.
Rosie Dalton-Lucas
Mental Health Promotion Specialist
14 Regent Terrace,
Gateshead,
Tyne and Wear
NE8 1LU
Tel: 0191 4789061
Posted by at 4:14 PM
Events for schools at Newcastle University
A wealth of events in the forthcoming term.
For secondary students there is a series of free Cafe Culture events including:
"What can Science learn from Art?" at BALTIC's cafe, 19th Sept. 8pm.
"Contemporary Visual Art" at The Cluny, Lime Street, Ouseburn, 20th Sept. 7pm.
"Low Budget Film-making" Central Square, Forth Street, Newcastle, 21st Sept. 7.30pm.
For more Cafe Culture information telephone 0191 241 8614
The University Public Lecture Programme is especially relevant for
A-Level students and higher. This term's visiting lecturers include Philip Pullman, Prof. Lewis Wolpert, Prof. Andrew Lambert and Prof. John Merriman. For the full programme, open this link:
www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/lectures. For Primaries, the link above includes the John H Holmes Memorial Lecture, entitled Young Science - presentations on the real world by a team of young scientists from Newcastle University.
Music, too! Enjoy Mozart, Lizst, Strauss, Gershwin, Stockhausen, Persian folk, Indian classical, and jazz at the King's Hall, Armstrong Building,(opposite the RVI) on Thursdays. The concerts are free and schools are welcome. The full programme is at: www.ncl.ac.uk/sacs/about/music/events
Our thanks to all the staff at the relevant University offices for this advance information.
Posted by at 2:47 PM
August 25, 2005
WOMEX comes to Gateshead
In October 2005 the UK will host the largest world music business expo for the first time. WOMEX 2005 will be held at The Sage Gateshead on 26th-30th October, with networking opportunities for artists to meet world music producers, agents, managers, record labels, promoters and festival officials along with a wide variety of cultural organisations. The event also involves a trade fair, conference sessions, film screenings and showcases and concludes with the WOMEX Award celebrations. For further information and registration visit www.womex.com or email womex@womex.com WOMEX are based in Germany at WOMEX, Bergmannstrasse 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Phone 0049 30 318 61 40.
Posted by at 1:53 PM
August 24, 2005
OfSTED praise for Gateshead Schools
Well done to Joanne Gilmour, Amanda Crooks, Mr Callum Kidd and staff at Carr Hill Primary and to Christine Hanratty, Mrs Hardy and staff at Caedmon Primary School. Both schools came in for exceptional praise in recent OfSTED reports and both belong to the Cultural & Creativity Ambassador network.
Carr Hill now ranks in the top 15% of Primaries in the country.
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatsnew/carrhillprim.htm
Posted by at 4:22 PM
More children's play sites in Gateshead
The 129 fixed play sites in the borough will be improved and added to with money from the Council, external funding and private developers. Good news for Gateshead children!
Posted by at 3:57 PM
Inspiration at Kelvin Grove Primary School
The new play area at Kelvin Grove includes an allotment where vegetables are grown, wildlife gardens, grasses, shrubs and an area designed to attract mini-beasts; all contributing to the children's knowledge of nature.
Posted by at 3:48 PM
Changes to school meals in Gateshead
Gateshead School Meals Service has taken chips off the menus in Primary schools this year. The borough's reputation for good school food is underpinned by its reduction in salt and sugar content, dietician checks and menus sent to parents. Seventy-five percent of food is prepared on site using fresh ingredients.
For more, telephone the school meals service:
0800 169 2780.
Do your pupils qualify for free school meals?
Telephone 0191 433 3725.
Posted by at 3:19 PM
Gateshead Libraries' matchmaking service!
Libraries aren't just for senior citizens and young families! Following an idea from the East Midlands, young people in Gateshead (18-25 year-olds especially) can log on and choose a blind date - with a book!
www.whatareyouuptotonight.com/blinddate
Posted by at 2:56 PM
Commonwealth Youth Exchange visits
For 15-25 year olds. A starter pack and grant form are available when you send an A4 stamped addressed envelope to:
CYEC
7 Lion Yard
Tremadoc Road
London
SW4 7NQ
T: 020 7498 6151
F: 020 7622 4365
mail@cyec.org.uk
www.cyec.org.uk
DEADLINE: 23rd September
Posted by at 11:34 AM
August 19, 2005
Seven Stories Grand Opening - Friday 19th August 2005
Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books, is proud to have Children's Laureate, Jacqueline Wilson and her principal illustrator Nick Sharratt opening our new visitor centre at 11:00am on Friday 19 August.
Kicking off the opening day celebrations, Jacqueline Wilson and Nick Sharratt will cut the ribbon to allow visitors into our brand new seven-storey building and journey into the world of children's literature. Everyone is invited to our grand opening day!
Gateshead teachers and children may be interested in purchasing annual memberships; saving them money across the year and offering unlimited access. There are also special pupil and teacher admission charges. See the website for more details...
www.sevenstories.org.uk
Posted by at 9:34 AM
August 18, 2005
Gateshead's own WWII party in the park!
Saltwell Park (The Grove)
Friday 2nd September 2005
11am-5pm
Free
Age Concern Gateshead has organised the 'Party in the Park' to commemorate the end of the Second World War.
The event is free, everyone is welcome. Veterans marchpast, a village sports day, brass bands, children's rides, tombola and other stalls.
For more information, contact Age Concern on 0191 477 3559.
Posted by at 3:26 PM
WWII theme at DLI museum, Durham
Aykley Heads, Durham
0191 384 2214
£3/£2/£1.50
www.durham.gov.uk/dli
www.durham.gov.uk/communityheritage
When The War Came To Us - Doing Our Bit in County Durham
until 4th September, every day, 10am-4pm.
Europe Regained
The Allied invasion of Europe through the eyes of war artists
(from the IWM) until 4th September.
A People's War
Add your memories to the largest online archive for a nation at war.
until 4th September.
In association with the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/ww2
Military Vehicle Rally, in the grounds. Stalls and displays.
28th & 29th August
10am-4pm
Free
Posted by at 1:09 PM
Sculpture Day in Saltwell Park - an event for families
Gateshead Council's family Sculpture Day returns on Sunday 2nd October this year.
Wood, tools and nails are provided and professional artists will be on hand to help young people creating wooden sculptures on this year's theme: Noah's Ark.
While there, you can also make your own ceramic Raku pottery tile and listen to the Cajun Aces at the bandstand.
The event takes place in the Grove, at the south end of the Park, from 11am-4pm and entry is free (if you are making sculptures, you will need to bring a hammer).
Posted by at 12:41 PM
New Chief Executive at Newcastle's Theatre Royal
Following the sad death of Peter Sarah in April, the theatre has now appointed Philip Bernays as the new Chief Executive.
Mr Bernays has worked previously with the Arts Council, the Pleasance in Edinburgh, the London Young Vic and the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre.
Posted by at 12:23 PM
Johnny Wilkinson in Gateshead
The England Rugby fly-half visited our new Activ8 junior gym at the Leisure Centre recently as part of his new CBBC TV programme, Johnny's Hotshots.
He'll be coaching a different group of boys and girls each week in rugby skills and looking for new sporting talent.
Posted by at 12:04 PM
August 11, 2005
Heritage Open Days
Free access to buildings not normally open to the public or which charge a fee.
www.twhods.org.uk
Posted by at 1:06 PM
Gateshead's Hidden Histories
How much do you know about Gateshead’s heritage?
Come on our ‘Hidden Histories’ walk and discover where you can find Archimedes' head, beehives and Old Father Time in Gateshead.
Walk starts at Gateshead Visitor Centre, St Mary’s Church, Oakwellgate on Sunday 14 August 2.30pm.
Ticket price £3.00 (£2.00 concession) available on the day.
For further details contact Anthea Lang, Gateshead's Local History Librarian at the Central Library 433 8400.
Posted by at 10:54 AM