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April 20, 2006
History session for Gateshead Ambassador teachers and colleagues
Prepare your pupils for Heritage Open Days
Tuesday 13th June 2006
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Gateshead Old Town Hall
West Street
Gateshead
The Council's Conservation team will give a guided tour of the Old Town Hall (with special access to the much-talked about old police cells in the basement, used for film locations etc).
After the tour, teachers will hear all about the Heritage Open Days event (in September every year) which raises awareness of the history of our built environment and the history. You will have a chance to ask questions and will receive a teachers pack. The session lasts one hour and could open the door to a valuable resource to support your work and make Heritage Open Days more accessible for Gateshead schools.
Refreshments available.
To book a place for you and your colleagues, please call Marie-Claire Robson on 0191 433 3511 (marie-clairerobson@gateshead.gov.uk or Stuart Norman on 0191 433 3451 (stuartnorman@gateshead.gov.uk).
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Dance City - two dances in Gateshead
As part of their Dancing the World programme, Dance City is running the following two dances, to which all are invited:
Afternoon Tea Dance, led by Maureen Flanigan
Friday 5th May
Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road
2pm-4pm
Bring your dancing shoes, no experience or partner necessary. Make new friends whilst dancing to the big band sound!
Tickets £4 from Caedmon Hall box office: 0191 433 8420 or Dance City: 0191 261 0505.
Ceilidh
with Hedgehog's Skin
Wednesday 31st May
Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road
7.30pm-10.30pm
Lively, easy dances with a well-loved ceilidh band and a caller to guide your though the movements.
Tickets £5 from Caedmon Hall box office: 0191 433 8420 or Dance City: 0191 261 0505.
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The Chrisi Bailey Award 2006
Please find below information about this year's Arts Council sponsored Chrisi Bailey Award: the national Children's Media Arts Award. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in the initiative, and do please forward to any colleagues who might be able to do the same.
As you may know, for over 15 years the Award has highlighted and rewarded some of the most extraordinary educational work with children using photography, digital arts, video and animation with the aim of drawing attention to the use of media arts as a creative, visual medium across a range of subjects and settings.
The Award is open to anyone who has been working creatively with children aged 11 years and under with photography, animation, digital art or video over the last 18 months, and each of this year's 3 Award themes carry with them a prize of £1000 along with a package of creative IT tools. We also organise an Award event to celebrate the and this year the first 20 applications we receive will get a set of art education materials just for applying.
The closing date for this year's Award is Friday May 12th and all of the application information will be available from next week along with a background to the Award and a gallery of previous winners' work at www.thechrisibaileyaward.org.uk
Alternatively people can contact Trevor Horsewood for further information by emailing chrisibaileyaward@googlemail.com or by post at the following address: Trevor Horsewood (The Chrisi Bailey Award), Unit 2, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB
Abigail Addison
Arts Council England, National Office
Direct line +44 (0)20 7973 5191
Fax +44 (0)20 7973 6581
Mailto:Abigail.addison@artscouncil.org.uk
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Artswork's new courses
Artswork, the national youth arts development agency, are now offering two 6 day youth arts open courses accredited with Middlesex University - Youth Arts Project Management; and Young people, the arts and social inclusion. The courses are part of the successful Artsplan programme of training and publications for youth arts professional development. Artsplan is also the in-house training provider of the English National Youth Arts Network (ENYAN).
Read on for full details:
Both courses run between May - June 2006, and are accredited with 20 credits at HE level 2. Youth Arts Project Management is available at The Cornerhouse, Manchester and Young People, the arts and social inclusion at The Garage, Norwich. The courses are delivered by an experienced lead tutor, with guest speakers. No formal qualifications are required. Places are limited so early booking is advised. Limited bursaries are available for unemployed, volunteers and registered disabled. Visit www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan or contact artsplan@artswork.org.uk for more information and price details.
Youth Arts Project Management - starts 18th May 06, Manchester
This six day course provides an excellent, practical induction to developing and running a youth arts project, regardless of length, size or art form. Participants will begin by exploring the philiosophy of youth arts, including the 'what is art' debate; the intrinsic and extrinsic value of youth arts activity; the influence of youth culture on the arts in general; and arts as a vehicle for exploring social and political issues with young people.
Based on the popular Artsplan 'Get Sorted' series of courses this informative accredited course covers the strategies, skills and issues involved in devising and planning an arts project with and for young people. From initial ideas through to the nuts and bolts of delivery, using professional artists, funding, press, publicity and evaluation, this course will leave you feeling fully confident, qualified and inspired to successfully deliver your own youth arts project.
Aims:
· to explore the implications of young people engaging in specifically youth orientated cultural activity, and to establish ways of facilitating such involvement · to develop the skills needed to run a youth arts project to examine what encourages group investment in project work and to devise strategies appropriate for youth arts activity to explore a range of evaluative tools appropriate to youth arts
Young People, the arts and social inclusion - starts 10th May 06
Norwich
This six day course provides an excellent, practical induction to the benefits of using the arts with socially excluded young people, and the tools, skills and knowledge needed to run a successful youth arts project within this context. Through case studies and other means participants will explore social exclusion within a variety of contexts, and ways the arts can contribute to the development of young people within these areas. The course will progress to examine the practical issues involved in using the arts with vulnerable young people, at every stage of project planning and delivery, including child protection, behaviour management, partnership working and evaluation.
Aims:
· to explore and gain an understanding of how the arts can be used to promote the social inclusion of young people within the community to develop a comprehensive understanding of youth arts and youth culture to develop skills to successfully protect and safeguard young people involved in youth arts projects to gain practical experience of how youth arts can be used in interagency and partnership projects
Artswork the national youth arts development agency
Fairways House : : Mount Pleasant Rd : : Southampton : : SO14 0QB
t: 023 8063 0960 : : f: 023 8063 2949 : : e: info@artswork.org.uk
w: www.artswork.org.uk : : www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan
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Artswork - the new youth arts agency
http://www.artswork.org.uk/
The link above is the website for Artswork: an independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25.
They are a unique organisation with a track record for youth arts work outside the formal education sector. Their key role is to make a strategic impact on the quality and level of arts opportunities for young people.
Established in 1987, their four main areas of work are:
Training & Professional Development
Publications
Research & Development
A National Network
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The Canon Schools Photography Competition
A national competition for 11-16 year-olds.
Deadline: 26th May 2006.
Cameras and printers as prizes.
http://www.canon.co.uk/SchoolsPhotoComp/
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Axis - a learning resource for teachers
Axis is the leading online guide to artists practising in the UK today. It represents the work of over 3,000 artists with a powerful search engine that enables the user to find artists through many ways - an A-Z search, geographical area, type of material and type of practice.
www.axisweb.org
Within their portfolio, Axis runs the Learning programme - www.axisweb.org/learning - a resource for teachers and students to discover the work of contemporary artists, stimulate further research and discovery, foster collaborations between visual artists and schools, and provide links to further educational resources.
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Local History online - via Gateshead Council
A new local history zone has gone live on Gateshead Council's Libraries website.
Go to www.gateshead.gov.uk/ls or click on ‘Local History’ on the horizontal menu across the top of the page.
Read the story of Gateshead, see all our local history resources, and local history groups across the borough.
This content has been developed by Jenifer Maughan as part of the iSee Gateshead project, and the site will continue to grow over the next year as the project develops. The pages will eventually link to an online archive of many of our local history photographs, a great resource for all your local history enquiries.
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Extended Schools seminar in London
The Centre for Public Policy Seminars is holding a Seminar on Delivering Extended Schools That Really Work on the Ground at The Royal Commonwealth Society in London on Monday 5th June 2006.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Extended schools and Every Child Matters are central strands of government policy. They impact fundamentally on the ethos, activities, staffing, management and leadership of schools. Just how the policies can best work on the ground remains somewhat vague. This seminar looks at the national context and then examines in detail how policies are being made to work in one inner London comprehensive.
By 2010, schools will provide a range of services and activities, often beyond the traditional school day, to meet the needs of children, their families and the wider community.
How will we meet this target?
How well are challenges and opportunities being met? What are the obstacles and pitfalls to change? How are different stake-holders reacting and performing?
What more needs to be done to assure success? How do we achieve a sustainable win-win result for all?
This CPPS seminar, with key national and local players seeks answers
Bookings for this event can be made online at our website www.cppseminars.org.uk
We can also send you a booking form by fax if you call our booking line on (01422) 845004
We look forward to seeing you there
To see further details of this event and others we are running, please use the links below. Please note: If you have any problems using the link, copy the whole address into your browser address bar and press enter.
The Seminar
http://www.cppseminars.org.uk/site/dpb.cfm?do=ref&fldCPPSref=EXT/156&varDetProgBiog=det
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Music and Cultural Awareness Day
Friday 19 May at The Arc, Stockton
Presented by MusicLeader North East and The Sage Gateshead with support from Tees Valley Arts, The Arc, Stockton, Inspirational Arts and Community Groups in Tees Valley.
What does Cultural Diversity mean?
How can we be more culturally aware?
What are the barriers to accessing music and arts training for all cultures?
Come along to a Networking day on 19th May at The Arc, Stockton where some of these questions will be explored.
Take part in discussion groups, networking, and practical workshops around cultural awareness, which will look at barriers to whole community involvement in music, arts and training in the North East.
Book your place now.......
Full information and a booking form can be found on the North East regional pages of www.musicleader.net
Or contact MusicLeader North East by email musicleadernortheast@thesagegateshead.org or phone
0191 233 3859.
Cost: £20 for Organisations / £10 for individuals.
FREE places are available on application for low waged, unwaged, students and pensioners.
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T.Rex invades Life
What’s on: T.Rex: The Killer Question
When: Saturday 13 May to Sunday 10 September 2006
Where: Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne
Admission: Adult £6.95
Child £4.50
Concession £5.50
Under 4s Free
Family £19.95 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
Opening Times: Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm*
Sunday 11am – 6pm*
* Last admission 4pm
Event Details
Take a look at one of the most terrifying creatures ever to walk the Earth and decide whether T. Rex was the king of the dinosaurs as history and Hollywood would have us believe or does new evidence point to a scavenger relying on easy pickings?
For further information or please call (0191) 243 8210 or visit www.life.org.uk
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New Exhibition at Life Science Centre
TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT LIFE
A new exhibition exploring human life opens at the Centre for Life in Newcastle on 8th April.
Entitled ‘Our World’, the exhibition demonstrates how humans are one of the most versatile species on earth and examines what we need to survive as well as exploring the ways in which humans cope with extreme habitats and climates.
Read on for more...
The £3million exhibition has been funded by ReDiscover, a renewal fund for science centres and museums supported by the Millennium Commission and the Wellcome Trust.
Linda Conlon, director of the Centre for Life, said: “Our World is a major new attraction for the Centre and offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. From building igloos in the arctic, riding a rickshaw in New Delhi and searching for grubs in the desert, visitors will be able to experience some of the most diverse and challenging places on Earth and see how different environments mean different lifestyles for both humans and animals today.�
The exhibition features interactive displays and imaginative exhibits using authentic artefacts such as traditional Inuit coats, cloaks and veils worn in the Sahara desert and Aboriginal digging sticks to explain life in contrasting environments including the Arctic, the desert and the city. Hands-on activities include the chance to dress up in Arctic clothing; hunt for water in the desert and explore the sounds - and smells - from cities around the world.
Andy Lloyd, Our World project manager said: “In “Our World� you can find out how people live in radically different places, yet still meet their basic needs. We all need food; water; shelter and clean air, and people around the world have ingenious ways to find these in unlikely places. For 18 months a small team at the Centre for Life has worked with over 100 consultants, contractors and expert advisors to design; develop and build the exhibition. We’ve consulted with experts from around the world, from Alaska to Australia, and we’ve also received help from the universities and businesses in our own region. The exhibition presents science, technology, culture and tradition as a rich mix to reflect people’s experiences in the real world.�
The Dome
One of the main features of the new exhibition is The Dome, a state-of-the-art 65-seater theatre with a 165° domed overhead screen. The theatre will run a 20-minute interactive show called Lifeseeker and is capable of screening the very latest Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) created shows.
During Lifeseeker, visitors will take on the role of researchers, joining a crew of intrepid explorers aboard Lifeseeker, the most advanced research craft ever built. Using interactive panels built into each individual seat, the audience will embark on a fact-finding mission to discover the conditions that sustain life here on Earth and to see whether life could exist on other planets. By making decisions through the interactive panel, the audience decides what happens during the show and its eventual outcome, making each show a unique experience.
Linda Conlon added: “Visitors embark on an interactive journey from the frozen waters of Antarctica to the scalding volcanic vents at the bottom of the dark ocean. Lifeseeker will show that life comes in a startling and extraordinary assortment of forms.�
The Centre for Life opened in May 2000 and has welcomed some 1.25 million visitors. It has created a vibrant and exciting focus for the region where science issues are explored and debated.
Our World represents the first phase of the Centre’s £4.5million refurbishment programme which has been funded by ReDiscover, a £33million renewal fund for science centres supported by the Millennium Commission and the Wellcome Trust. Further funding has come from The Garfield Weston Foundation, Life Knowledge Park, (a Department of Health and DTI initiative) and English Partnerships.
Bill Alexander, Director of Projects at The Millennium Commission, said “The Millennium Commission is proud to have supported the Centre for Life. It is an excellent example of how National Lottery money has made a real difference in Newcastle.
The Centre is a real hands-on attraction and it is vital that it remains cutting edge to make science about the appealing and accessible for everyone. This is why we supported the creation of “Our World�.
Exhibits such as these bring learning alive. They provide children and adults alike with the unique opportunity to learn about our world in an exciting, thought provoking and innovative way.�
Clare Matterson, director of Medicine, Society & History at the Wellcome Trust said: “Our World will show how Homo sapiens is a truly remarkable species. The Wellcome Trust is delighted to be supporting the exhibition.�
The Centre for Life is open seven days a week. Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm. Last admission is at 4pm. Admission prices are: Adult £6.95; Child £4.50; Concession £5.50 and a Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or one adult and 3 children) £19.95.
For more information call the Customer Information Line on (0191) 2438210 or click on www.life.org.uk
Centre for Life
Management Suite
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44 (0) 191 2438209
Fax: +44 (0) 191 2438201
Email: Nicola.mcintosh@life.org.uk
Our mission is to create a vibrant and exciting focus for the region where science is explored and debated
http://www.life.org.uk
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Support for participatory work with young people
Young Partners Award
NCVYS have re-launched The Young Partners Award. The award is a celebration of youth participation within the voluntary and community sector. The Award aims to inspire others by publicly highlighting the creative and dynamic ways in which young people have become actively involved in the running of voluntary organisations.
If you want to find out more on the Young Partners Award 2006, contact Steven Pryse on 0207 253 1010 or email steven@ncvys.org.uk
BYC Media Reps
The British Youth Council (BYC) is looking to recruit a diverse group of young people to act as media spokespeople. This exciting role will involve young people becoming spokespeople and responding to journalists (Television, Radio, Web and Printed) on behalf of BYC. The media spokespeople will be trained and fully supported to comment on a broad range of issues from ASBOs and votes at 16, to sexual health and education.
For more information about the media spokespeople position, and for application forms visit the BYC website http://www.byc.org.uk/byc-mediaspokespeople.html
Youth Matters: Next Steps
The Department for Education and Skills have today published 'Youth Matters: Next Steps. The report is published after a lengthy consultation period in which 19,000 responses were received from young people alone. Key reforms in the Next Steps include:
A statutory duty for local authorities, in the context of national standards, to ensure that young people have access to a wide range of positive activities.
10 pilot projects around England to develop the Youth Opportunity card.
The volunteering proposals being carried out by the Russell Commission Implementation Body.
Improve Information, Advice and Guidance by encouraging schools and colleges to work in partnership with children's trusts.
Improving and simplifying how we help young people who lead complicated and troubled lives.
Read Youth Matters: Next Steps http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/youth
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Craftworkers Yearbook 2006
Now available to buy, this book is a handy resource for crafters, including a diary of some 1500 craft events coming up in the next year, a list of craft courses, a suppliers directory and a directory of publications.
You can order the book from Write Angle Press:
Write Angle Press
16 Holm Oak Drive
Madeley
Crewe
CW3 9HR
T: 01782 750986
E: charles.wallin@btclick.com
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Solution Finder - services for children, young people and families
An invaluable tool for teachers, parents and others working in children's care and services in the north east of England:
http://www.solutionfinder.org.uk/
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Free Training for young people who want to work in Television
TVYP is an excellent educational and development scheme open to 18 - 21 year olds that provides the opportunity of free training for a career in Television. Each year it offers 150 successful applicants access to top industry professionals and gives them a comprehensive introduction to TV, through masterclasses, workshops and careers talks. It takes place from 24-28 August 2006, alongside MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival. With the exception of travel to Edinburgh, all expenses are paid. See www.tvyp.co.uk for more information on how to apply. Closing date for entries is Friday 5 May 2006.
For further details, read on...
This is for everyone.
You can make a difference; we want to make sure that we get plenty of applications from young people of all cultures and backgrounds. Do you know any Writers, Journalists, Sound or Lighting Technicians, Photographers, Creative Ideas people, Directors, Video and Filmmakers, Researchers, Presenters, Stage producers or Digital enthusiasts? Please make sure that the young people you work with get to hear about this great opportunity.
Spread the word Do you know anyone who works with young people who are great at passing information around and would be a good "Ambassador" for TVYP? Can you include our information on your website, in your newsletter or mailout? Can you display some flyers and posters? If you have any ideas on spreading the word about TVYP, we’d love to hear from you!
Free presentations and application workshops about TVYP If you can organise a group of more than 30 young people 18 - 21 yrs old who have a serious interest in working in Television, we can organise a presentation and application workshop for them in your region.
For more information please contact me on 0208 674 1625 / 07950 527517 (during office hours only) or email lindatvyp@yahoo.co.uk
An Introduction to Arts Fundraising Training Day
Featuring 3 guest speakers from the worlds of public and private funding
Newcastle - 3 May, London - 10 May, Birmingham - 7 June, Leeds - 21 June, Liverpool - 22 June, Bristol - 5 July
A one-day training course designed for those who would benefit from a comprehensive overview of the sources of funding available in the arts.
The Trainers & Speakers
This bespoke course brings together the expertise and experience of one of the UK's leading arts consultancies, the hub, with relevant guest speakers, who can provide an insight into the different areas of arts fundraising. Previous speakers at hub training days have included representatives from the world's most successful and widespread creative network, Arts & Business and the national agency for the arts, Arts Council England. From the commercial world the hub has booked representatives of Sony and O2 to give delegates the inside track on sponsorship and at our last training event we were joined by a representative from The PRS Foundation whose presentation was a real hit with delegates. The lead trainers are actively working as fundraisers today.
Why You?
With central government funding for the arts at a standstill until 2008, the pressure is on for arts fundraisers, programmers, curators, producers and promoters everywhere to be proactive about their fundraising targets and have a clear understanding of the fundraising options open to them. This course gives participants a practical overview of the variety of fundraising sources available and the opportunity to discover in which areas they are most likely to enjoy success.
Content
This is a practical, interactive course that aims to get people involved right from the outset in the experience of fundraising. The course covers an introduction to fundraising, fundraising strategies, sponsorship, trusts and foundations, public sector funding, European funding, individual giving, income generation, servicing partnerships and the role of Arts & Business.
Price & Details
The course is £250 + vat per head. This includes lunch, presentation materials and a follow-up manual. The maximum number of participants is 20 to ensure a high quality experience. Discounts are available for group bookings. Places are limited and allocated when interest forms are received. The course will run in the cities and dates specified above at a central location from 9.30am-5pm. Location and confirmation details will be sent out on receipt of interest forms.
How To Book & Contact Details
To book a place please call the hub on 020 7377 1373 or download a booking form from our website www.thehubuk.com/training
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April 19, 2006
News from Seven Stories, the centre for children's books
New Exhibition – Now Open
Let's see… There's ghosts and gorillas,
bandits, babies and burglars,
a wobbling waitress,
an aeroplane bird,
a jolly parachuting postman,
Oh yes… and a Thingy!
Meet this amazing cast of characters and many more at Seven Stories amazing new exhibition
What's in the book? The 17 million books of Janet & Allan Ahlberg.
For more information and a schedule of events, read on...
What's in the Book? celebrates the Ahlberg's creative partnership and explores the wonderful books they made. Discover where they got their ideas and how they turned them into highly original books that are clever, funny and have massive appeal to both children and adults.
Sat 22 April - Journeys and Homecomings with Vergine Gulbenkian J
What skills do you need to find your fortune? How can you be a hero or heroine if you don't feel brave? Come and share these and other questions with Vergine as we travel through landscapes near and far, flying like eagles, fighting like lions, finding our way back home from the world below. In association with A Bit Crack Storytellers. Times to be confirmed.
Mon 24 April – Mini Grey J &
Traction Man meets the Dish and the Spoon….
Author-illustrator Mini Grey talks about Seven Stories’ favourite superhero (not to mention his loyal sidekick, the faithful scrubbing-brush) and introduces us to her latest picturebook duo. Followed by Q & A session.
1.30 pm in Artist's Attic followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for ages 5/6+
Mon 25 April – Mini Grey J &
Author-illustrator Mini Grey leads Seven Stories Storytime reading from a selection of her books.
11.00 am followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for any age
Sat 29 April – Robert Muchamore J p A chance to hear popular teen author Robert Muchamore reading from his new book Divine Madness, latest in his exciting CHERUB spy thriller series. Full of believable action-packed adventure, with a strong central character firmly rooted in reality, the CHERUB series comes highly recommended for older readers. The reading will be followed by a Q & A session and book signing in the Seven Stories Bookshop. This is Robert's only appearance in Newcastle, so pre booking is advised.
12.30pm and 2.30pm. Recommended for ages 10+. Call 0845 271 0777 to pre-book this event.
J suitable for children, recommended ages
& includes book signing
þ pre-booking required
Access to events is through normal admission to the centre for which standard admission charges apply. Events outside of normal centre opening hours may be subject to an individual price.
For more information and updated events details please refer to www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories 30 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, Tel: 0845 271 077 www.sevenstories.org.uk
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Richard Dawkins at the Centre for Life
Science fans from around the region are invited to an audience with author and presenter, Professor Richard Dawkins and actress Lalla Ward at Newcastle’s Centre for Life. The free event, part of the Lectures@Life series, will take place on Thursday (27 April 2006) at 6pm.
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2001, Professor Dawkins has published eight books including The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker and most recently The Ancestor’s Tale. He has presented television documentaries on both BBC and Channel 4 and is a prominent figure in contemporary public debate.
Actress Lalla Ward, his wife, is best known as the ‘companion’ to Tom Baker’s Doctor Who and for her performance as Ophelia in the BBC television production of Hamlet. She is also an animal artist and has illustrated a number of books including two by Dawkins.
Linda Conlon, director of the Centre for Life, said: “Professor Dawkins is a well-respected and eminent scientist and we are looking forward to what promises to be an interesting and thought-provoking evening for anyone with an interest in science.�
Richard Dawkins became the first Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University in 1995. The event will include readings from Professor Dawkins’ books followed by questions from the audience.
The free lecture and takes place in the Centre’s Conference and Banqueting suite. Doors open at 5.15pm and seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. For a leaflet on further events or for further information call: (0191) 243 8292 or email: laura.holland@life.org.uk
With thanks to Nicola Mcintosh in the press office at Life.
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April 14, 2006
A Happy Easter to all our teachers
Look out for the latest postings on this site after the Easter weekend.
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