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February 21, 2006
Playing with Space competition
This photography competition is open to nursery and primary school pupils in the north east of England to encourage children to think about the outdoors. Prizes include cameras, prints, exhibition space and the overall winner will win funds to spend on their school playground.
Here are the documents you'll need for your school entry. Closing date, Friday 7th April 2006.
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February 16, 2006
Visit Gateshead's Community Farm
Visit Bill Quay Farm this half-term and see the cows, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens and rabbits.
Enjoy a snack in the Saddleback Café and pick up an Art Trail leaflet and discover an array of farm-themed pieces by local artists.
Open every day (12-5pm)
Admission free.
Hainingwood Terrace, in Bill Quay.
Tel: 0191 433 5780
Visit this site for further information.
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February 15, 2006
14 - 19 Seminar - London
The Centre for Public Policy Seminars is holding the following event:
Delivering Effective 14-19 Collaboration
"How can we achieve profound change in the education system to deliver the 14-19 entitlement? How can diverse and autonomous institiutions best work in collaboration?"
Thursday 30th March 2006
at The Royal Commonwealth Society, London
Delegate price £345 + VAT
School delegate price £295 +VAT
Telephone: 01422 845004
Email: info@cppseminars.org.uk
website: www.cppseminars.org.uk
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Keeping arts safe - second edition
Keeping arts safe - the second edition of the Arts Council document which provides guidance for artists and arts organisations on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Produced with assistance from the NSPCC.
This publication is available free from Arts Council, England via this link on their website:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/publications/publication_detail.php?rid=0&sid=&browse=recent&id=489
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February 14, 2006
Gateshead City Learning Centre - new telephone number
Gateshead City Learning Centre, home of Gateshead Grid for Learning, has a new telephone number:
0191 460 2900
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Arts Council Conference in Bristol
Insights 2006 - For art's sake
28th-29th March 2006
Bristol
A national conference for anyone working in socially engaged practice, interpretation, participation, community development or education within the arts.
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/admin/preview.php?list=events&id=68
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Read all about Heworth Grange's new urban art mural
Heworth Grange School recently achieved specialist Arts College status. A mural was commissioned for the new Dance Studio, created by the pupils and Eye of the Fly artist Tor Bruce. The school's Cultural Ambassador, Sally Marshall, who co-ordinated the project, writes:
‘Society judges innocent eyes. True angels hide in disguise’
is the title of the urban style artwork that takes inspiration from music, dance and the buildings in the Heworth Area. ‘Eye of the Fly’ charity director Tor Bruce, believes that these projects are an important outlet for students to express their ideas. The artists employed by Eye of the Fly are starting work on Mon 13th, 15th and 16th of February after the school day. The project should be finished on Thurs 16th February.
The artwork successfully relates to the youth of today and gives them alternative ways to behave that embrace respect for diversity and humanity. Because the students have been involved and their ideas have been used as a focus, they feel that they have contributed to something very special.
The Head Teacher from Heworth Grange Arts College Mr Harrison Huddart, says
“The artwork clearly illustrates the dynamic nature of dance and relates to the youth culture of the students that we have at this school. The mural has changed the whole atmosphere of the dance studio and has created a space where the students feel comfortable. This in turn, will work to break down the barriers that boys sometimes have with dance. The ‘street dance’ that links in with the mural encourages students to express themselves more freely. It is great space now for kids to be who they want to be as they clearly identify with the studio.
A very worthwhile project�.
The older students have been excellent role models to the younger students by engaging with the creative tasks needed to make the project a success. Listening to the students’ ideas and using their thoughts to create images, poetry, street dance sequences, has been very productive. Further developments are planned which include an official opening ceremony and a mobile version of the artwork that can be used as a back drop for street dance performances and display work in different venues.
Sally Marshall (project coordinator)
Heworth Grange Arts College 0191 421224
sallymarshall@hotmail.com
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February 13, 2006
Newcastle Science Festival - Schools Programme
Following on from the public programme posting, here is the school programme preceded by a welcome letter.
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The Music Hatchery - 23rd - 25th February
Durham City Arts' Free Range Music project invites you to The Music
Hatchery, a three-day celebration of music for children and young people
in Durham.
The Music Hatchery offers an exciting variety of activities and
workshops for young musicians alongside a series of thought-provoking
seminars, discussion groups and networking opportunities for music
leaders, both professional and amateur. The Sharing Event marks a year
of workshops and events from Free Range Music and showcases musical
talent from our young people and professional acts from around the
world.
The Music Hatchery is packed with opportunities for young musicians to
work with some of the best musicians on the scene. These include young
American jazz trumpeter, composer and recording artist Abram Wilson,
exciting and unique Dutch brass trio De Jongens Driest and British world
music contemporary brass band The Real Macaws.
Music leaders, arts practitioners and music teachers will have the
opportunity to discuss some of the major issues regarding the provision
of music for young people. Discussion groups will be led by experienced
and professional music leaders and practitioners from across the UK,
including Pete Moser of the highly successful 'More Music in Morcambe'
project, Robin Osterley, Chief Executive of Making Music, the National
Federation of Music Societies and Nigel Greenwood of the Real Macaws and
Music Co-ordinator for Free Range Music.
The Music Hatchery will also include a keynote address by Colin
Brackley-Jones, Director of the National Federation of Music Services,
which will be supported by the 'virtual presence' of some of the leading
figures from the world of music, politics and public life.
This three-day celebration runs from Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25th
February 2006 and caters for professionals, volunteers and young people
of all levels of experience and confidence. For a full programme of
activities and more information regarding accomodation, contacts and
costs please visit our website through the link below. Discounted rates
are available for those working on a voluntary basis or for
non-profit/charitable organisations.
http://www.freerangemusic.org/music%20hatchery.htm
Rob Guest
Project Co-ordinator, Free Range Music
T. 0191 301 8245
E. info@freerangemusic.org
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The Fourth Annual Newcastle Science Festival Programme
What’s on: THE NEWCASTLE SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2006
When: Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 March 2006
Where: Science events across the city for all audiences
Over 70 science events spread across 9 days, from family activities and events, to lectures, thought provoking debates and educational workshops for schools.
For the whole programme, continue reading..
Friday 10 – 18 March (pre-festival) – Red Kite Safari,
10am and 2pm.Bus leaves from the Centre for Life.
8+. Free. Booking required. Duration: 2.5 hours.
(0191) 243 8292
March 11 & 12 - Bending it Like Beckham
10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30 pm* (*only on Saturday 11 March).
Centre for Life
Suitable for families. FREE. Booking required. Duration:40 minutes.
(0191) 243 8292
March 11 & 12 - Science Days with the BA
10am – 4pm, Centre for Life, Suitable for families with children aged 8+.
Admission price to Life applies
March 11
FameLab
Registration 9am, drop in event for audience 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Centre for Life
Suitable for all audiences. Participants must be 21+. FREE
The Building Stones of Newcastle
10am. Newcastle City Centre. Booking required.
Suitable for age 16+. FREE
Guided walk, meet at the Hancock Museum.
(0191) 515 2800
Junk Music and Eco Magic
10.30am to 2.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. Discovery Museum
Suitable for families. FREE.
Snakes and Spiders
10.30am and 1.30pm. Hancock Museum
Suitable for families. FREE. Duration: 2 hours
The Science of Cocktails
6pm. Centre for Life. Booking required. Suitable for 18+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Dr. Bunhead’s Adult Show
8pm. Booking required. Suitable for 18+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
March 12 & 13 – Theatre of Science
Sunday at 3.30pm & 6pm, Monday at 2.pm
Centre for Life. Booking required. Suitable for 14+.
FREE
(0191) 243 8292
Sunday 12 March
Robot Building Workshops
2.30pm. Discovery Museum. Booking required.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Suitable for 7+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Dr. Bunhead’s First Hamster into Space
3.30pm. Discovery Museum. Booking required.
Duration: 1 hour. Booking required. Suitable for families.
FREE. (0191) 243 8292
Monday 13 March
Natural History Walk in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve
10am. Gosforth Park Nature Reserve. Booking required.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 515 2800
Mark Lewney FameLab 2005 Winner
6.30pm. Centre for Life. Booking required.
Duration: 1 hour. Suitable for all.
FREE. (0191) 243 8292
Why on Earth?
7pm. Newcastle Philosophy Society, Quaker Meeting House.
Duration: 2 hours. Suitable for 16+. Limited place.
Debate.
FREE. (0191) 243 8292
Alien Invasion
7pm. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Booking required. Duration: 1.5. hours. Suitable for 16+.
Lecture. FREE. (0191) 515 2800
Monday 13, Thursday 16 & Friday 17 March - See the Collections and Meet the Curators
11am and 2pm. Hancock Museum. Booking required.
Duration; 1 hour. Suitable for all. FREE.
(0191)222 6753
Tuesday 14 March
Sustainable Building Tour
10am. Newcastle City Centre, meet on the front steps of the Hancock Museum
Book required. Duration: 1.5 hours. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 515 2800
Decide Debates
6pm. Centre for Life. Duration: 1.5 hours.
Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Food for Thought
6pm. Northumbria University Rutherford Lecture Theatre, Ellison Building.
Duration: 2 hours. Suitable for all. FREE.
(0191) 227 4468
Wednesday 15 March
Drive to Work on Your Old Chip Fat: The Science of Biofuels
10.30am. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+.
Discussion.
FREE. (0191) 515 2800
Medicine before the Microscope
2pm. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+.
FREE. (0191) 515 2800
No Waste Like Home with Penny Poyzer
6.30pm. Centre for Life. Duration: 1 hour.
Booking required. Suitable for all. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
The Great Debate: The Future of Energy Generation
7pm. Discovery Museum. Duration: 1.5 hours.
Booking required. Suitable for 14+. FREE.
(0191) 277 2174
Insights Public Lecture: Rapid Climate Change –
Lessons from the Past and Views into the Future
5.30pm. University of Newcastle, Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building.
Duration: 1 hour. Suitable for 16+. FREE
(0191) 222 6093
In Search of Northern Birds: An Evening with the RSPB
7pm. Centre for Life. Duration: 1 hour.
Booking required. Suitable for all. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Thursday 16 March
The Science of Art and Colour
10am. Laing Art Gallery. Duration: 5 hours.
Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Hancock Museum Hidden History
10.30am. Hancock Museum. Duration: 1.5 hours.
Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 515 2800
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Medicinal Plants
10.30am. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+.
FREE. (0191) 515 2800
Colour in Your Mind
1.15pm. Centre for Life. Tour starts at St, James’ Park.
Duration: 2.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for all. FREE.
A tour of commercial Newcastle to discover the science behind the effects of colour. (0191) 243 8292
Zombies, Werewolves and Vampires
6.30pm. Northumbria University, Nixon Hall.
Duration: 2 hours. Suitable for families. FREE
(0191) 227 4478
Costing the Earth: An Apple’s Story
7pm. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE
(0191) 515 2800
Sounds Unfamiliar?
7.30pm. University of Newcastle, Kings Hall, Armstrong Building.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for all. FREE.
A concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth.
(0191) 222 8463
Friday 17 March
What the Dog Became and the Cat Nearly Did
10am. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE
A brief history of animal domestication and selection.
(0191) 515 2800
Music, Art and Climate Change
1.10pm. University of Newcastle, King’s Hall, Armstrong Building.
Duration: 50 minutes. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 222 6093
What Does Colour Mean to You?
6pm. Centre for Life. Duration: 1 hour. Booking required.
Suitable for all. FREE.
Supported by Fivearts cities.
(0191) 243 8292
An Evening of Performance Philosophy
7pm. Newcastle Philosophy Society, Quaker Meeting House.
Duration: 2 hours. Suitable for all. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
The Origins of Language, Music and Consciousness
7.30pm. Northumbria University, Rutherford Hall, Ellison Building.
Duration: 2.5 hours. Suitable for 16+. FREE
(0191) 243 8292
Saturday 18 March
Junk Machines and Gadgets Workshop
10.30am to 2:30pm and 2pm to 4pm.
Discovery Museum. Suitable for families. FREE
(0191) 277 2174
Electricity Science Show
11am and 2pm. Discovery Museum. Duration: 1 hour.
Suitable for families with children aged 7+. FREE.
(0191) 277 2174
Have a Gale of a Time
11am. St Mary’s Lighthouse. Duration: 2 hours.
Booking required. Suitable for families. FREE.
A scientific family fun day at St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.
(0191) 200 8539
The Evolution of Teddy Bears
2pm. Northumbria University, Rutherford Hall, Ellison Building.
Duration: 1 hour. Booking required. Suitable for families.
FREE. (0191) 243 8292
The Mummy Project
11am & 2pm. Hancock Museum. Duration: 1 hour. Suitable for all.
FREE (admission price applies to Egypt Revealed).
(0191) 222 6765
Alien Invaders: Friend or Foe
10am. Centre for Lifelong Learning, Joseph Cowen House.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required. Suitable for 16+. FREE.
(0191) 515 2800
The Great Debate: Science and Human Potential
9am. University of Newcastle, Bedson Teaching Centre, LG 35/37.
Duration: Day long event (lunch provided). Booking required.
Suitable for 18+. £8 per person.
18 & 19 March – Roman Pottery Weekend
10am. Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum.
Booking required for certain activities. Suitable for families.
Discover Roman pottery with a range of activities throughout
the weekend.
Admissions: Adult £3.50, Children/Concessions £1.95,
Family ticket £9.00
(0191) 236 9347
18 & 19 March – Robot Building Workshops
9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm. Centre for Life.
Duration: 1.5 hours. Booking required.
Suitable for families with children aged 7+. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Sunday 19 March
What Marty Jopson Did for Us
11am. Centre for Life. Duration: 1 hour.
Booking required. Suitable for families. FREE.
(0191) 243 8292
Museum Roadshow at Discovery
2pm to 5pm. Discovery Museum. Suitable for all.
FREE. (0191) 232 6789
Local History Roadshow
2pm to 5pm. Centre for Life. Suitable for all.
FREE.
Curators from Beamish will be coming to Life.
Bring along items linked to local industry and
science to get an experts opinion.
(0191) 243 8292
Natural History Roadshow at Hancock
2.30pm to 5pm. Hancock Museum.
Suitable for all. FREE
(0191) 222 6765
Save Energy, Save Money
3pm. Discovery Museum. Duration: 1 hour.
Booking required. Aimed at over 60s.
FREE. (0191) 277 2174
Gravity, Gas and Stardust
5.30pm. Centre for Life. Duration: 1 hour.
Booking required. Suitable for families with children aged 12+.
FREE. (0191) 243 8292
For further information or for a Newcastle Science Festival Guide please call (0191) 243 8292 or email: info@newcastlesciencefestival.co.uk
Media contacts:
Nicola McIntosh, Centre for Life t: 0191 243 8209 nicola.mcintosh@life.org.uk
Natalie Trainor, Centre for Life t: 0191 243 8208 natalie.trainor@life.org.uk
Natalie Trainor
Marketing Executive
Life Science Centre
Management Suite
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44 (0) 191 2438208
Fax: +44 (0) 191 2438201
Email: Natalie.Trainor@life.org.uk
http://www.life.org.uk
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Schoolchildren get the chance to broadcast to the nation!
A message from Ruth Gardiner, Editor of BBC7
This is the chance for schoolchildren in your county to get their creative writing on air - on the BBC's daily children's radio programme, The Big Toe Radio Show. The programme is for 9 to 11 year olds and is broadcast every day between 4 and 6pm on BBC 7. The show offers children the chance to hear stories, take part in phone in competitions, listen to interviews and music and join in with quizzes. Between now and Friday 24th February, the
show is running a nation-wide 'Sound Story' competition. The competition is inspired by BBC Radio 4's Reith
Lectures. This year's lecturer is the eminent conductor Daniel Barenboim and the title for the series is 'In the beginning was sound.' This is why we are asking school children to write a story or poem inspired by sound. The competition is open to any child of 14 years and under and Big Toe is very keen that school children from your area get the chance to take part.
For more details, please go to The Big Toe Radio Show's website at www.bbc.co.uk/bigtoe, and click on 'The SOUND STORY competition' on the right hand side of the home page. There you will be able to download an A4 size poster about the competition and see a detailed list of the rules.
You can listen to Big Toe on the website, on DAB digital radio, Freeview
channel 78, Digital Satellite channel 881 or on Digital cable (Telewest
Broadband channel 910/ntl home channel 866).
We look forward to receiving entries from school children in your county!
Best wishes,
Ruth Gardiner
Editor, BBC7
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/bigtoe/uplay/reith_comp.shtml
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Artisancam
Artisancam
See arists at work, learn how they do it and have a go yourself: aimed at Key Stages 2 & 3.
http://www.artisancamnorth.org.uk/
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Discipline to go beyond school gate - Observer article
Teachers to have powers to confiscate and use 'reasonable force' in crackdown on bad behaviour
This article by Anushka Asthana, Education Correspondent for the Observer
Sunday February 5, 2006
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1702691,00.html
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Axis artists website
Engage with contemporary artists and their learning programme via this website:
http://www.axisweb.org/
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BALTIC OPEN HOUSE EVENT
ARTWORKS GATHERING DUST IN THE CORNER?
CD'S OR RECORDS YOU ARE BORED WITH?
HIGH HEELS YOU CAN'T WALK IN?
FURNITURE WHICH DOESN'T MATCH THE DÉCOR?
DESIGN CLASSICS YOU CAN'T STAND?
BOOKS YOU'VE ALREADY READ?
FILMS YOU'VE SEEN A MILLION TIMES?
COME AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR SOMETHING YOU REALLY WANT AT BALTIC'S CREATIVE SWAP SHOP ...
AT BALTIC - OPEN HOUSE EVENT
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
10.00-18.00
ADMISSION FREE
The creative swap shop will take place on level 1, high quality swaps only - no broken/damaged or electrical items please - remember: the better swaps you bring, the better swap you'll get. Bring your items on the day and exchange one for one.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BALTIC'S OPEN HOUSE EVENT CLICK ON WWW.BALTICMILL.COM
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The North East Gospel Choir
The North East Gospel Choir doesn’t meet on a regular weekly basis, but gets together for a day or weekend of workshop and rehearsal, often followed by a performance. These performances are usually accompanied by a band of piano, bass and drums, and are always an uplifting, musical experience.
The next sessions are in mid-March with Leader Pete Churchill.
Pete Churchill
Rehearsals:
Friday 10 March 7 - 9.30pm
Saturday 11 March 10.30am - 5pm
Venue:
Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Central Library
Fees:
£22 / £18 concessions
Concert:
Saturday 11 March 7.30pm
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc
Caedmon Hall
Box Office: 0191 4338420
For further details see this attachment:
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or telephone: 01665 606280
email: info@20000voices.org
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National Lottery Consultation
The future of arts lottery funding is being decided - make your voice heard.
To coincide with the renewal of the lottery licence, the Government is consulting the public on the future of the Lottery Good Causes and how National Lottery money should be distributed from 2009 onwards.
This is an opportunity for all of us who care about the arts to make our voices heard.
Making a difference to the North East
Over the last 10 years Arts Council England, North East has invested over £158 million of arts lottery funds in community projects, public art and regeneration across our region. This money has changed both the physical and cultural landscape of our region, making possible flagship projects such as the Angel of the North, The Sage Gateshead, BALTIC and Middlesbrough institute of modern art (mima), as well as countless community projects.
Your opinion counts
The consultation runs to 28 February 2006. We want to make sure that the arts continue to be supported by the National Lottery and would like to encourage you to respond to this consultation.
Whatever your involvement with the arts, your opinion really counts. This is your opportunity to speak out and help safeguard the future of the arts as a valuable and valued recipient of lottery funds.
To take part
You can take part in the consultation in the following ways:
Log on to www.lottery2009.culture.gov.uk and fill in the questionnaire on line.
Phone 020 7211 6372 to ask for a paper questionnaire.
Write to the Government at: Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH
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Gateshead Employment Fair
Tell Your Friends and Family!
Come along to Gateshead Council’s
10th Employment Fair
Thursday 23rd February 2006, 10am-4pm
Swallow Hotel, Gateshead
Over 40 employers with a wide variety of jobs on offer
Free shuttle bus to the event from Stand N, Gateshead Interchange Bus Station every 10 minutes, 10am-3pm.
Want to know more?
Call the Economic Development Service on ext: 2082
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February 8, 2006
Early Years Education Resources catalogue
NES Arnold's Early Years catalogue for 2006 is out now: send your order for catalogues to:
NES Arnold
FREEPOST
NWW3042A
Marketing Department
EY2/JAN
Hyde
SK14 4ZZ
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February 4, 2006
World Book Day 2006
World Book Day 2005 saw the launch of an entirely new campaign to encourage people to recommend a good read to friends and family. Millions of free postcards were made available throughout the country for users to send with a personal book recommendation - an easy way for everyone to participate. The response was so enthusiastic that World Book Day has created a brand new set of four cards for 2006. Free cards are available in libraries, bookshops, bars, cafes, health clubs, heritage sites and in magazines and newspapers from mid- February 2006. Users will also be able to send an e- card from the World Book Day site from mid-February The promotional material is on its way to all Gateshead Council service points already.
More info from http://www.worldbookday.com/
You might like your pupils and students to take part.
This project is supported by Claire Elliott, our Reader Developmemt Assistant at Gateshead Central Library.
0191 433 8400.
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February 2, 2006
Gateshead Council Short Story Competition
Cash prizes, trophies and publicity for all those budding writers in your school!
Deadline for entries is the 6th of March.
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GemArts Presents RED by Sonia Sabri
Venue: Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BR
Date: 18th February 2006
Time: The performance starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 for adults and £5 for concessions, to purchase tickets please call
Dance City Box Office: - 0191 261 0505
For further info – 0191 4404124 or visit our website www.GemArts.org
Sonia Sabri is amongst the brightest and most inspirational of British born Indian dancers working today. This February GemArts and Dance City are bringing her new performance ‘RED’ to the North East. The show marks the first South Asian dance event to take place at the newly opened venue.
Sabri is part of a new generation of professional Kathak artists. Derived from the word ‘katha’, meaning the ‘art of storytelling’, Kathak dancing employs a combination of dancing, acting and singing making it one of the most dynamic performing arts in the world. Her work revisits the traditional structures of this classical North Indian dance, while integrating it with contemporary ideas and modern movement.
‘...a fine dancer, intense and intelligent...with her own drive and powerful personality...brimming with promise...make sure you catch her.’ The Times, UK
Through a combination of vigorous dance, arresting visual design and evocative music, her new show explores the cultural significance of the colour RED. The performance opens up our interpretations and associations with fire, heat, ritual and passion by breathing music and movement into language.
“…RED is a first class show…Sabri’s choreography climbs to extraordinary heights…cool, sharp brilliance...one of the greatest talents of contemporary Indian dance" Ballet Tanz
The Sonia Sabri Company was formed in 2001 with a desire to present classical Indian dance in a new light, without diluting its essential purity and integrity. The re-awakening of classical dance has proven exciting and relevant to audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds from around the world.
RED unites mesmerising spins, rapid footwork and exquisitely detailed hand gestures alongside the driving rhythms, evocative trance beats and subtle melodies of a live musical accompaniment. A unique blend of musical genres such as Indian classical, Indian folk, Sufi, jazz and blues are employed to resonate the emotional and symbolic significance of the colour RED. The integration of dancers and musicians within the physical performance space is rare.
‘...such incredible musicality, it was impossible not to gaze in wonder and adoration…an uplifting crescendo of music and dance.’ Dance Europe
Performed by three dancers RED is both a physical and emotional expression of the human condition. Recognised for her enchanting stage presence, grace and musicality Sonia Sabri has been hailed by international critics as the 'leading light in the revival of Indian classical dance’.
‘…graceful…charming…an absolute electrifying performer.’
Pikomalan Sanomat, Finland
Previous projects have included collaborations with Bivouac Dance Company, Kathak Collective, Utsaha and Brumhalata Intercultural Storytelling Company. Sonia has also performed Kathak to a diverse range of compositions by renowned and well-loved composers such as J.S. Bach, Thelonious Monk, Stevie Wonder and others based on Fusion music.
The creative team includes Sonia (choreographer); her husband Sarvar Sabri; composer and World Class Tabla Artist; designer Jaqueline Gunn and lighting designer Charles Balfour. In addition to performing and choreographing her own productions, Sonia is a teacher of Kathak dance and regularly undertakes various workshops, lecture demonstrations and residencies nationally and internationally.
Dance Workshops
Sonia will also be hosting dance workshops before the event where participants will have an opportunity to try Kathak under her guidance and skill. The workshops will be free and open to everyone who would like to be involved. (details below)
‘A dynamic performer with her own spin on the Indian classical tradition … makes you live it in the here and now.’
Metro, UK
The performance; organized by GemArts and hosted by Dance City, marks the start of an exciting partnership between the two organizations.
Vikas Kumar
Projects Manager
GemArts - Creating and Profiling Diverse Arts
Address: GemArts, Old Town Hall, West St, Gateshead, NE8 1HE
Telephone: 0191 440 4124
Mobile: 07957 668 774
Email: vikas@gemarts.org
Website: www.GemArts.org
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February 1, 2006
RSPB Gala Charity Concert at The Sage Gateshead
Friday 24th March
7.00pm
from £4 - £18
The BBC Concert Orchestra perform 'Ocean Wanderers - Sounds of the Sea': an evocative musical journey around Britain's coastline; with all proceeds going to the RSPB's marine conservation work.
The concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Two's Friday Night is Music Night programme.
Tickets from the Sage Gateshead box office on 0191 433 4661.
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