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October 30, 2006
Gifts for Gateshead Teachers at the Cultural Ambassadors AGM
All teachers attending the 2006 Ambassadors AGM at Washingwell Primary on the 7th of November will receive a goody bag containing the latest news plus a complimentary ticket for the Tyneside Cinema (moving to Gateshead Old Town Hall).
The raffle prizes include: Northern Stage Christmas Show tickets, Life Science Rink Pass, Gateshead Flower Show '07 tickets, books and stationery, and a year's pass to the Tyneside Cinema.
As well as all these wonderful rewards for the work done by Cultural Ambassadors, attendees will hear the very latest on the scheme and get a chance to catch up with colleagues, Council staff and Cultural Partners.
If you haven't already sent your RSVP, please do so!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Invitation and form attached here or telephone Barbara-Ann Brown on 0191 433 6920.
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October 25, 2006
New Reel in the Life of Gateshead's Old Town Hall
This story courtesy of Steve Heal in our Communications Office at Gateshead Council
The first stage in the Tyneside Cinema’s stunning redevelopment begins next month – and marks the start of an exciting new era for the Old Town Hall in Gateshead.
When the curtain closes after the last reel at the Cinema on Thursday November 23rd, the Tyneside Cinema and much loved Coffee Rooms will not close. Instead they will make the short journey across the Tyne to Gateshead’s Old Town Hall. The Tyneside Cinema will live up to its name and take up residence in this fantastic ‘home from home’.
The Old Town Hall’s magnificent original Victorian stage and balcony are being carefully restored to create a magnificent venue for film and live performances in a hall that boasts stunning decorative plasterwork and original stained glass windows.
The trustees and staff of the Tyneside Cinema are thrilled to be the first resident user of this space and are confident that current film goers will be joined by new enthusiasts from south of the river. The Old Town Hall has excellent public transport links and parking is available in front of the building.
Built in 1870, the Old Town Hall originally provided offices for the Town Clerk, Surveyor, Rate Collector and Nuisance Inspector, along with a police station, Magistrates and County Courts, cells, fire engine house, drill yard and a large public hall and refreshment rooms.
The building has had a wide variety of uses since the new Civic Centre opened in 1987 but was recently reoccupied by Gateshead Council’s Cultural Services as part of a £1.2m plan to create a ‘cultural hub’ for arts and other cultural projects in Gateshead. Part of this process has been to re-establish the long-abandoned Public Hall to provide performance and exhibition space within Gateshead town centre.
After decades of neglect, the Performance Hall and stage area is now being converted back from office space and returned to its former state for public performances. Improvements are also being carried out to the public area, the seating gallery and to the adjacent Small Hall to provide coffee bar facilities. Its first role, however, is to provide temporary home for the Tyneside Cinema.
Councillor Mick Henry, Leader of Gateshead Council, says: “We are delighted to welcome the Tyneside Cinema to Gateshead’s Old Town Hall – it’s exciting to have a cinema in the town centre once more, and especially one with such a fantastic reputation.
“The Old Town Hall will provide the perfect temporary home for the Tyneside Cinema – it’s got tons of character, and is one of the finest Victorian buildings in Gateshead. This lovely old building has had a number of uses in recent years including the temporary home of the Northern Sinfonia during the construction of The Sage Gateshead. This new venture will put the Old Town Hall right at the centre of a new cultural quarter we are creating in this area of Gateshead – I am delighted that the Tyneside Cinema has chosen to be part of this.
He added: ”Millions of people already associate Gateshead with cultural excellence – what we are announcing today is yet another string to our bow and a considerable attraction for people from far and wide. I have every confidence that the Tyneside Cinema’s regular clientele will feel perfectly at home in the Old Town Hall.”
Mark Dobson, chief executive of the Tyneside Cinema, is enthusiastic about the move. “This move to the Old Town Hall means we will be able to carry on uninterrupted all the work of the Tyneside Cinema in a venue that is as full as character as our own. We can screen independent films, carry on our extensive outreach and education programmes and support the film makers of the future in this wonderful venue. Not only will you be able to see films, but we are delighted that the Coffee Rooms are moving across the Tyne with us. So the whole ‘Tyneside Cinema’ experience will be temporarily recreated on the south bank of the Tyne and life can continue uninterrupted.
“Meanwhile the building in Pilgrim Street will be transformed as we restore the art deco glory of the original 1937 cinema and, at the same time, extend its roof to create two new screens and more space for digital filmmakers of the future to learn their craft.”
Chairman of the Trustees of the Tyneside Cinema, Geoff Cook, said, “This really is a significant point in the life of the Cinema. As the only full time independent cinema in the north of England we are committed to screening as many cultural films as possible. We are very grateful to Gateshead Council for their support and look forward to working with them at the Old Town Hall.”
Coffee Rooms manager John Oswell is also excited about the move. “I’m thrilled that the Coffee Rooms are moving too so that customers can continue to enjoy the complete Tyneside Cinema experience. I’m looking forward to meeting new people as they join our existing loyal customers in this magnificent building.”
Mark Dobson is confident: “When we make the return journey to Pilgrim Street in 2008 we will have achieved our aim of making the Tyneside Cinema the most distinctive in the UK!”
For a look at how the Town Hall looks today, go to: www.gateshead.gov.uk
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October 23, 2006
Using Tuned-in in the Primary Classroom
Foundation Stage-Early Years/KS1/KS2 Music
We're pleased to announce a whole day course for teachers led by Kevin Hamel (author of the critically acclaimed website www.tuned-in.org) and Zozo Shuaibu - a fun, hands-on exploration of the tuned-in resource, offering know-how, support and tips for both the "terrified" and confident teacher.
November 13/14/15 2006
09.00-16.00
Gateshead City Learning Centre (Watermark)
FREE - Contribution to supply cost available
BOOK NOW - SPACES LIMITED
0191 4602900
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October 20, 2006
Gateshead Youth Theatre
Now recruiting new members.
For 9 - 19 year olds who live or study in Gateshead: drama and stage
technique from experienced tutors.
· Gateshead Little Youth Theatre for 9 - 12 year olds
· Gateshead Youth Theatre for 13 - 19 year olds
For more information please contact Mari Macdonald in Gateshead Council's
Arts Development Team on (0191) 433 6919 / marimacdonald@gateshead.gov.uk
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October 19, 2006
The Cultural & Creativity Ambassadors Annual General Meeting 2006
All Gateshead CCAs are invited to the AGM: it's the place to hear about all the latest news!
Tuesday 7th of November
3.30pm for 4.30pm
Washingwell Primary School
Broom Lane,
Whickham
Courtesy of Ian Morton and Tracy Dixon.
RSVP to Barbara-Ann Brown: 0191 433 6920 / barbaraannbrown@gateshead.gov.uk
Attached, the formal invitation and reply slip.
We hope you can join us on the day.
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New Directions 2006 - movies that matter
Northern Film & Media, Regional Screen Agency for the North East of England, is pleased to announce that this year’s New Directions event will be held at the Arc, Stockton on-Tees, on Wednesday 6 December 2006.
The annual New Directions event is a day of screenings, discussions and workshops about participatory filmmaking with young people and communities. Packed full of ideas about how to go about planning and running fun and fulfilling film projects in the community, the theme of New Directions 2006 is IMPACT. We will explore with you the effects of filmmaking on the lives of participants as well as the affect their films can have upon wider communities and audiences.
If you are a youth or community worker interested in organising or supporting films or a film maker working in community settings then New Directions 2006 is for you.
Full programme information out lining speakers, workshops and screenings will be announced on Monday 6 November 2006 along with full booking details.
To register interest and sign up for updates please e-mail roxana@northernmedia.org
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Online register of Arts Consultants and Trainers
www.arts-consultants.org.uk
Search the database yourself for a consultant or trainer - or use our Advertise for a Consultant service where we notify all of our consultants of your needs by e-mail.
Download a printed version of the register for use at your leisure.
Our consultants can and do update their descriptions and recent work examples as often as they wish - we update the on line database every day - and the printed version every week.
The site is used daily by arts organisations throughout the UK - and has a growing worldwide audience.
We are usually number one for arts consultants with all of the leading Internet search engines - Google - MSN - Yahoo - AOL etc.
Artists - Administrators - Fundraisers - Managers - Freelance workers - Performers - many more
Soon to be added: - www.peopleinart.co.uk - a site where anyone involved in art can record their career details and anyone who may want to find them and read about them can - go to www.arts-consultants.org.uk/people/ for more details.
There is no need to look for an Unsubscribe button - this is a once only mailing to remind Arts Council staff and the arts organisations that they represent that the services at www.arts-consultants.org.uk are free to use.
The site facilities are all free to use.
Derek Handy
Database Manager
postmaster@arts-consultants.org.uk
08707 500651
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October 18, 2006
Half Term activities at Seven Stories
Saturday 21 – Friday 27 October
Half term fun for all the family!
Read on for the full diary...
Drop in and enjoy drawing activities as we celebrate October’s Big Draw: put yourself in the picture! There’ll be lots of different ways to explore making your own portait, from traditional approaches with watercolours or pastels to wacky clay heads and giant faces made from odds and ends.
Join our storyteller and travel around Seven Stories in search of scary stories! StoryQuest puts you in charge, with each journey giving you the chance to direct the characters and the action. Don’t miss it!
To mark the launch of our Robert Westall exhibition, enter our Halloween story writing competition and win special prizes. See end of email for details.
Tuesday 24 October
Family Learning Day supported by NE Museums Hub
Special family friendly events to celebrate The Big Draw.
For further details see www.sevenstories.org.uk or phone 0845 271 0777
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 October – StoryQuest Scary Storymaking!
With Halloween approaching and spooks in every corner, who knows what ghostly tales you can conjure up? For children aged 7+. Running between 1 pm and 4.30 p.m. each day, in various locations around the building.
In association with the StoryQuest campaign, see www.storyquest.org.uk
Friday 27 October – An Interactive and Humorous Journey with Philip Ardagh
Philip Ardagh is over 6 feet 7 inches tall with a big bushy beard. He has also written more than sixty children's books for all ages. Join Philip for a very interactive and humorous journey through the history of science based on his new WOW series of books. 11am and 2pm followed by book-signing. Suitable for families ages 7+
Pre-booking advisable.
Sunday 29 October – The Graveyard Shift!
Join us for some spooky Halloween storytelling for children aged 8+. 3-4 pm. Gorge yourself on scary cakes and potions afterwards for a small charge of £2.50 per child. Pre booking advised.
Saturday 4 November - Julia Golding
Exciting new writer, Julia Golding, recently made her literary debut with the award-winning novel, The Diamond of Drury Lane, set on the Georgian stage.
She will involve the audience in dressing up and playing games in a highly enjoyable and interactive event. Open to families 8+ from 3-4pm followed by book-signing. Pre-booking is advisable.
Thurs 9 November - YogaBugs
YogaBugs is an inspiring way of bringing the benefits of yoga to young children. The classes are fun and creative taught through exciting story adventures to capture your child’s imagination. This six week course starts on 9 November for children age 3+ from 1.30 – 2.15 pm. A six week course for annual pass holders costs £15 non pass holders £21. Pre booking is essential.
Family Storytelling at Seven Stories
Sunday 5 November - Fiery Sparks with Pat Renton
Tales of fire from the depths of the earth to the tops of the mountains. Can you steal fire? Could you hold it in your hand? Come and find out!
Sessions at 1.45pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm. Suitable for a family audience 5+.
Sunday 19 November – The Tricky Spider with Mats Rehnman
Once there were no tales in this world. Everything was silent. Far too silent for Spider! Listen to his story, and to other stories about animals who know how to get what they want using their wits and some tricks. 1.30 – 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience 5+.
Events for 16+ with an interest in children’s literature
Thursday 9 November - Andrew Motion
The second David Fickling Lecture on Developments in Children's Literature, in association with The Children's Literature Unit at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Reading for Life: Children, Books & Culture Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate
5.30pm at Newcastle University, Herschel Building (opposite Haymarket Metro)
Admission is free, but you are asked to apply to the University for tickets call 0191 222 6136 from 9am on 16 October 2006
Saturday 18 November - In Conversation with Kate Adie
As Chief News Correspondent for the BBC, Sunderland born Kate Adie reported from some of the most volatile conflict zones in the world. In recent years, Kate’s experiences have led to the publication of her best-selling title Nobody’s Child and her Autobiography: The Kindness of Strangers. Kate Adie was herself the inspiration for Tyneside author Robert Westall who wrote a short story, The White Cat, in her honour.
Join Kate Adie for an enlightening evening discussion including a question and answer session, followed by book-signing. 6 pm.
Suitable for adults and young people 16+
Tickets £5 and £4 (concessions/Annual Pass holders). Price includes light refreshment. Pre-payment required. The Seven Stories Bookshop will be open until 6pm.
Thursday 23 November - Inaugurating the Miriam Hodgson Perspectives
Great editors are rarely praised enough. They labour with sharpened pencils in the back rooms of literature, while their authors accept the bouquets. Miriam Hodgson of Egmont Press was such an editor - one who saw her job as a touching of minds, a dialogue in which she helped her writers to find their voices and sing better than they ever dreamed they could. Her perceptive editorial hand lay behind many celebrated writers including Robert Westall, Jamila Gavin, Michelle Magorian, Anne Fine and Michael Morpurgo.
To commemorate her life and work, Seven Stories and the Children’s Literature Unit in the School of English at Newcastle University are inaugurating an annual series of platforms - The Miriam Hodgson Perspectives - which will investigate the creative process involved in making books for children in its broadest sense. Distinguished editor and celebrated literary agent, Gina Pollinger, will explore the role of editor - in particular, that of Hodgson - in the opening platform A Touching of Minds. She will be joined by Anne Fine to examine the editorial role from an author’s perspective.
Sponsored by Egmont Press. Tickets £5 adults, £4 concessions/annual pass holders. 6.30pm. Suitable for adults and young people 16+ Pre-booking advised, for tickets please call 0845 271 0777.
Saturday 25 November - Ever thought about writing for the education market?
Want to network and get expert advice? The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) will come to Seven Stories on Saturday, November 25th 6.30 – 9.30pm for an evening with education writing experts. Tickets £6 for members of SCBWI, £8 fro non-members. Please purchase tickets from Addy Farmer, northern@britishscbwi.org by November 18th 2006.
Exhibition News
Friday 20th October – Launch of Westall’s Kingdom, A Writer’s Life
Seven Stories are proud to present a new and exciting exhibition celebrating the work of award-winning Tyneside born author Robert Westall. Westall is perhaps most well known for The Machine Gunners, depicting his life experiences of wartime Tyneside. Westall’s work gives a real sense of place and gives recognition to the North East, writing about places we know and love so well including Tynemouth Priory and the Northumbrian Coast. We hope this exhibition will inspire and intrigue - and who knows, you may find yourself writing your own stories!
Competition News
Halloween Story Writing Competition
Author Robert Westall wrote some of the best-loved and scariest stories around! His observations of real-life places, people and events were given an imaginative twist, creating fiction with an edge of reality that has the reader totally hooked.
We’re celebrating the opening of our exhibition, Westall’s Kingdom, with a chance for children to get involved in story writing that could earn them a prize!
We’re looking for the best scary short stories based on a real place in the North East – perhaps a special place you have visited, or somewhere quite ordinary that you know well.
There’ll be prizes for the best entries in different age categories: 9–11 years and 11-13 years.
Prizes will include Family Tickets to Seven Stories, books and the chance to exhibit their work at Seven Stories. Terms and conditions apply: FULL DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE or from the Arts and Education Team at Seven Stories.
Do you have a favourite Children’s Picture Book?
If so, we’d like to hear from you. Our next exhibition opening in January 2007, celebrates what makes a great picture book in We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Picture Book Adventures at Seven Stories. Entries will be featured on our website and the most popular choices will be featured at Seven Stories during the exhibition. Email Alison.neill@sevenstories.org.uk or call 0845 271 0777.
Where pre booking is advisable please call 0845 271 0777. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For updated information on events please log onto our website www.sevenstories.org.uk Thank you.
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Pure Dead author Debi Gliori to meet schoolchildren at Seven Stories
Monday 6 November, 2006
Don’t miss a great opportunity to meet award winning writer and illustrator, Debi Gliori, author of the amazing Pure Dead series as she talks about her latest book, Deep Fear.
Followed by book-signing. Visiting school groups can enjoy a self-led tour of the Galleries before the event.
Times: 10 – 12 noon and 12.30 – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 9 - 11, KS2
Pre-booking required; telephone 0845 2710 777
Supported by Random House Children’s Books
www.sevenstories.org.uk
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October 17, 2006
Gateshead Council half term activities
Active Kidz October Half Term Holidays
Monday 23 - Friday 27 October
Get the kids active this half term at one of the many courses planned across all our leisure facilities.
There’s something for everyone, from football, basketball, hockey, skiing, rugby, swimming and lots, lots more!
If the kids are water babies, then there’s plenty of water activities too. Whether they’re learning to swim or want to take part in Aqua Games. They can even learn lifeguarding skills at one of our Rookie Lifeguard Courses taking place at Gateshead Leisure Centre and Dunston Pool. All this and more!
For full details on all courses and activities contact your local leisure facility or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk
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October 11, 2006
Wolves in the Walls at Northern Stage, Newcastle
Bring your pack to see the Wolves
Tue 17 – Sat 21 October at 7pm
Thu 19 and Sat 21 October at 2pm
Join Northern Stage next week as the Wolves come sneaking and creeping out of the walls in Improbable and National Theatre of Scotland’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s popular children’s book.
To make things a little easier on your pocket in the run up to half term, they have a fabulous new family ticket. Two adults and two children can come for the special price of just £30. If you want to invite your friends, then it will only cost £10 per extra adult and £5 per child up to a maximum of eight people.
Just choose the ‘Family Special’ ticket price when you book online or call our sales team at Northern Stage on:
0191 230 5151.
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October 10, 2006
School and Group Visits to Seven Stories from September 2006
Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books has a full, exciting school programme lined up between now and December 2006.
We hope you’ll be as keen as we are to meet some of the authors and illustrators visiting over the next few months! We’ve also got two fabulous exhibitions for you, special events for adults, free teacher previews and a fantastic opportunity to get your group involved with our Hallowe’en Creative Writing competition.
Click to see the whole programme...
The following information is arranged as follows:
· Exhibitions for schools and groups
· Author and illustrator events for schools and groups
· Seven Stories group visit Free Previews for teachers and group leaders
· Special author and illustrator events and workshops for adults
· Hallowe’en Creative Writing Competition
· The Seven Stories Bookshop and school accounts
· The Cool Cat Café
School and Group Visits to Seven Stories from September 2006
Exhibitions
Last Chance to visit the Ahlberg Exhibition!
What’s in the Book?: The 17 Million Books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg features books, artwork and hands-on activities which bring to life the wonderful picture books of much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, best known for classics such as The Jolly Postman, Burglar Bill, Each Peach Pear Plum and the Happy Families series.
This interactive and stimulating exhibition will be leaving Seven Stories in January 2007 to tour nationally. It has proved very popular with children and young people of all ages, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Group visits provide you with an additional range of hands-on activities to choose from, both in the Gallery and elsewhere in the building, to inspire and delight your children and help them relate to the books and artwork on display.
KS3 groups use materials provided to look at the process of writing, illustrating and editing a picture book, which can support them in producing creative work of their own back at school. Sessions last from 10.00am – 12noon or 12.30pm – 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 3 – 14: KS1,KS2 & KS3. Pre-booking required.
Seven Stories’ New Exhibition – Westall’s Kingdom – A Writer’s Life
This October we’re launching a fabulous new exhibition with a local connection! Westall’s Kingdom- A Writer’s Life will celebrate the work of Tyneside-born, Carnegie medal-winning author Robert Westall, best known for The Machine Gunners.
Visiting groups will have the chance to explore the diversity of Westall’s books through manuscripts, artwork and hands-on creative activities, with stories based on a widely-appealing range of topics, from war and cats to the North East landscape, motorbikes and the supernatural.
Groups will learn about the real-life events, places and people that inspired Westall’s writing, and either develop their own creative writing skills or explore Second World War-based The Machine Gunners, depending on the visit activities chosen. School and group bookings for Westall will be available from Monday 6th November. Sessions last from 10am – 12noon or 12.30 – 2.30pm. Most suitable for ages 9 – 14, Upper KS2 & KS3. Pre-booking required.
Author Events for Schools and Groups
Illustrator Visit: Jackie Morris – Thursday 5 October
To celebrate National Poetry Day, award-winning illustrator Jackie Morris will be visiting Seven Stories. Jackie has illustrated over 30 children’s picture books including Can You See a Little Bear? The Seal Children and Lord of the Forest. To tie-in with the publication of Classic Poems, an illustrated anthology on 30 September, Jackie will be running a session for schools in the afternoon. This includes a chance to view the galleries and book-signing with Jackie Morris. 12.30 – 2.30pm. Suitable for year 6 – 8, KS2/3. Supported by Barefoot Books.
Drama Sessions for Schools, Tuesday 31st October – Friday 3rd November
Seven Stories has joined forces with the Performing Arts department at The University of Northumbria to offer Drama in Education programmes for both the Ahlberg and Westall exhibitions, for one week only. The sessions will involve performance that brings the exhibitions and their themes to life, with participation for your group. This is a rare opportunity for your group to experience a high quality Drama in Education experience. There are limited places for these exclusive sessions so please book early to avoid disappointment. Ahlberg sessions suitable for ages 3 – 7, KS1, Westall sessions suitable for ages 9 – 14, upper KS2 & KS3. Both sessions run from 10am – 12noon or 12.30 – 2.30pm. Pre-booking required.
Author Visit: Beverley Birch, Monday 20 November
Kenyan-born BEVERLEY BIRCH has written more than 40 critically acclaimed books and is in the top 10 per cent of all authors borrowed in UK libraries. She combines writing with an editing career commissioning children's fiction. Meet Beverley as she talks about her latest novel Rift which tells the tale of a school field trip that goes horribly wrong when four English teenagers vanish in the African landscape. 10am – 12noon and 12.30 – 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 9-13, KS2/3. Pre-booking required. In association with Egmont Books.
Illustrator Visit: Alex Scheffler, Tuesday 28th November
Illustrator of many much-loved books such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel Scheffler will read from his latest book, Mother Goose's Rhymes and How she Came to Tell Them, and involve children in drawing along with him.
Visiting groups will be able to look round the Galleries before the event and have their books signed by Axel afterwards. 10am – 12.30pm. Suitable for ages 6-7, KS1. Pre-booking required.
Author Visit: Beth Webb, Monday 4th December
Beth Webb is an experienced writer of children's books and has also spent many years teaching writing to young people. Her stories are mostly based on real places or events, intertwined with traditional folk legends. Beth Webb will be talking about her latest publication, Star Dancer. Set in the Iron Age, it follows the life of Tegen, a girl who is destined to be the most powerful druid of all. Shackled by tradition and caught up in power struggles she does not understand, Tegen must find the strength within herself to face her fate. 10am – 12noon. Suitable for ages 11 – 15. Pre-booking required. In association with Macmillan.
Groups gain most from an author or illustrator visit if they are prepared beforehand, through reading or discussion, and come ready with questions they would like answered.
If the group is able to take home copies of the books after the event, this also supports children’s motivation to read. Signed copies can be particularly well-loved!
Books are available from the Seven Stories Bookshop. Purchasing in bulk in advance or via a schools account can help to make this more affordable for your group. Please call the bookshop on 0845 271 0777 Extension 712 for more information.
Hallowe’en Story Writing Competition
Author Robert Westall wrote some of the best-loved and scariest stories around! His observations of real-life places, people and events were given an imaginative twist, creating fiction with an edge of reality that has the reader totally hooked.
We’re celebrating the opening of our exhibition, Westall’s Kingdom, with a chance for your school or group to get involved in story writing that could earn them a VIP place at one of the scariest Hallowe’en Parties around, plus book prizes!
We’re looking for the best scary short stories based on a real place in the North East – perhaps a special place the children have visited, or somewhere quite ordinary that they know well.
There’ll be prizes for the best entries in different age categories: 9 – 11 years and 11-13 years. Prizes will include VIP ADMISSION TO OUR SCARY STORY HALLOWE’EN SPECIAL on Sunday 29th October (just as it starts to get dark…).
Terms and conditions apply: Full details can be found on our website.
Adult and Teacher Events from September 2006
Teacher Preview Evening, Tuesday 10th October
Attending a teacher preview at Seven Stories is highly recommended to get a real feel for what a group will experience on their visit.
You will meet a member of our education team who will show you group visit workshop activities and also answer any questions you may have. There will be an opportunity to explore the building, browse in our bookshop and find out about school account offers. Refreshments will be provided. 4pm – 6pm. FREE to teachers and group leaders. Max 3 staff per school per preview. Pre-booking required.
Illustrator Event: Jackie Morris, Thursday 5th October
To celebrate National Poetry Day, award-winning illustrator Jackie Morris will be visiting Seven Stories. Jackie has illustrated over 30 children’s picture books including Can You See a Little Bear? The Seal Children and Lord of the Forest. To tie-in with the publication of Classic Poems, an illustrated anthology on 30 September, Jackie will be running a morning workshop for adults, followed by a book-signing. Particularly suitable for adults keen to illustrate for children, art and design students, librarians and all those with an interest in children’s books. 11am - 12 noon. Pre booking is required. Supported by Barefoot Books.
Illustrator Workshop: Alex Scheffler, Tuesday 28th November
Illustrator of many much-loved books such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel Scheffler will talk about his latest book, Mother Goose's Rhymes and How she Came to Tell Them, and run a workshop for adults keen to develop their illustration skills. He’ll also be happy to sign copies of his books. Particularly suitable for adults keen to illustrate for children and students of art, design or illustration. 1.30 – 3pm. Pre-booking required.
Seven Stories Bookshop
Book ownership is a significant factor in raising interest in reading and levels of literacy. A visit to the Seven Stories Bookshop can round off your visit and ensure that children build on their experience by re-reading their favourite stories. As well as our extensive range of the very best books for children of all ages (at a starting price of only £1), we also have a great range of gifts and souvenirs to fit all pockets.
School Bookshop Accounts
With over 10,000 children’s books published yearly in the UK alone, it can be difficult for teachers to find the right book at the right time - The Seven Stories Bookshop can help. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you on making a selection, help with ideas, particular aims you have or themes you would like to emphasise. You can receive discounts and also place orders if you cannot come to the shop by fax or email.
Cool Cat Café
Light refreshments are available in the café and hot meal deals may be booked for groups (£2.50 per child). Alternative arrangements may be possible for group lunches: please discuss this when making a booking.
Contact Us
For more information please see our website at www.sevenstories.org.uk
For further enquires or to make a booking, please contact Alison Neill our Marketing and Bookings Assistant:
Email: alison.neill@sevenstories.org.uk
Tel: 0845 271 0777 ext 707
A school or group visit to Seven Stories costs £3.50 per child with 2 free adult places for every 10 children.
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Evening Chronicle Young Achievers Award
For 14 to 25 year-olds, but hurry, the deadline is Friday 13th of October.
This year Arts Council England, North East is sponsoring the Arts Achievement award in the Evening Chronicle's Young Achiever Awards 2006. The awards are aimed at identifying and celebrating the achievements of young people who have been successful in a number of different areas.
What are the awards?
The Evening Chronicle Young Achiever Awards were launched in 2001 and have gone from strength to strength, with over 180 entries received for last year's event. The awards aim to champion and highlight the success of children and young people in the specific categories and to create positive role models who will serve as an inspiration to others. The awards are promoted heavily within the Chronicle and culminate in an awards ceremony on 5 December 2006.
Arts Achievement category
This award is aimed at a young person whose work within the arts (broadcast, dance, film & video, photography, literature, visual arts, drama, music, new media, craft, etc) has enabled them to fulfil goals they would not normally have expected to achieve. This could be through delivering an arts project within the community, achieving something of exceptional standard or achieving something through the arts which has helped to change their lifestyle or career plans.
Who's eligible?
The awards are open to young people aged between 14 and 25 years and resident in the North East. These could be young people undertaking the Arts Award, in Creative Partnership schools, local colleges, universities, your son/daughter/niece/nephew/brother/sister.
Prizes:
The winner of the category will receive a special trophy and £1000.
Two runners up which each receive £250 and a certificate.
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Pumpkin carving event in Newcastle
On Saturday 28th October at 2pm The Art Works Galleries at the top of Stepney Bank will be inviting people to come and carve a pumpkin which will be lit and displayed in the ‘Sculptured Eye’ courtyard on November the 5th.
Tickets are £5 per person and £10 a family. For this you get your pumpkin, carving tools and delicious pumpkin soup. If you’d like to add something to your pumpkin in the form of accessories this would be very welcome. The Art Works Galleries will be presenting £25 cash prizes for the most scary, ugly, cute and happy pumpkin and there is no age restriction.
Places restricted to 100 participants, to book your place email: info@theartworksgalleries.com or call (0191) 2619922.
http://www.theartworksgalleries.com
The Art Works Galleries
Stepney Bank
Ouseburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2NP
Opening hours 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
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October 5, 2006
See Knee High Theatre's 'Cymbeline' at Northern Stage
“This is a new theatre and a great show. Get along? said Dave Whetstone in The Journal about Kneehigh Theatre’s Cymbeline at Northern Stage, and the Sunday Times said: “Don’t miss it if the tour comes anywhere near you.? Cymbeline runs until Saturday 7 October, including a matinee on Saturday afternoon at 2pm. If you’ve already seen the show you’ll know it’s great. If you haven’t, then bring your partner, your best friend or your Mum because Cymbeline is sending audiences of all ages smiling and laughing from the theatre. We are offering a limited number of “2 for 1? tickets on top price seats until the end of the run.
Forget fay fal-de-rals and polite prithee this or that, this is a fantastic fresh take on Shakespeare’s brilliant story. Every performance at Northern Stage has finished with a standing ovation. Call the Sales Team on 0191 230 5151 and ask for the “2 for 1? offer on Cymbeline. This offer is only available by phone and not online.
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