Culture in Education Showcase 2007
The CCA Network's Fourth Culture in Education Showcase took place on Monday 2nd July. We had stall holders from some fantastic artistic and cultural organisations including Seven Stories, The Sage Gateshead, Baltic, Gem Arts, Tyne and Wear Museums, NE Regional Museum hub with their very popular freebie bags, Eye of the Fly and Dance City.
Teachers had the opportunity to try proggy matting, felt making, chinese painting, weaving with recycled materials, view DVDs of organisations work and pick up loads of information directly from organisations. The 2007 CIE Directory of cultural partners was also launched and given to attending teachers on the day.
We also had Monster Productions in costume, Emma Boor with her puppet show, 'Cinderella Green the Recycling Queen' and African drumming with Arts Isiziba and an after-school club from St Joseph's in Highfield, who all helped to entertained us.
I'd like to give a HUGE thank-you to the Stall Holders who were all fantastic, and I hope that the teachers enjoyed the day.
Please feel free to leave any comments on the Showcase or information on Stall Holders and I'll get back to you.
Local and Family History Fair
Discover more about your ancestors and the area in which they lived. Buy bargain local history books and ask the experts.
Saturday 19th May 2007 at Caedmon Hall, Central Library. The event is FREE.
For more information contact the Local History Librarian for Gateshead, Anthea Lang on 0191 433 8403 or anthealang@gateshead.gov.uk
Culture in Education Showcase
Just a quick reminder that the 2007 Culture in Education Showcase will be on Monday 2nd July from 3.00pm-6.00pm at the Indoor Athletics Hall at Gateshead International Stadium. This will be an opportunity for teachers to discover how artists, cultural and creative organisations can enhance creative work in schools and educational settings.
Invitations will be posted out within the next few weeks, but make a note of this date for the diaries.
For more information contact Fiona Kelly on 0191 433 6927
'Seven Stories' Schools Programme
Here's the new schools programme from Seven Stories: The Centre for Children's Books, starting from September 2007.
Local History Month
For the fifth year running, Local History Month is underway. The month began on Monday 30th April and will end on Sunday 27 May. There are over 70 events which take place at various venues throughout Gateshead. They include walks, talks, film shows and family history events. For more information call Central Library on 0191 433 8420 or Gateshead Visitors Centre 0191 477 5380, details on the different events are in the link below.
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Make your School Bloom Competition
Help make your school bloom. Enter the Gateshead Council Summer Garden Competition and your schools’ efforts could be recognised whilst helping improve Gateshead’s environment for all to enjoy.
There are 3 area competitions to enter covering the whole of Gateshead each with the category – Best Kept Garden/ Class project. This category is open to all Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special schools in the area.
For further information contact Events Unit, Gateshead Council,
Sport & Leisure, Old Town Hall, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HE, or telephone 0191 433 6900.
The Summer Garden Competitions are open to Gateshead residents, schools, commercial and industrial premises and religious grounds. These annual competitions are organised and supported by area In Bloom Committees, Gateshead Council, Gateshead Housing Company and B&Q.
There is no fee to enter and there’s the chance to win B&Q prize vouchers, trophies and attend the award presentation evenings held in September. The closing date for entries is Friday 29 June 2007. Entry forms are available from Gateshead Council libraries and leisure facilities. Judging will take place in late July to early August.
For further information contact Events Unit, Gateshead Council,
Sport & Leisure, Old Town Hall, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HE, or telephone 0191 433 6900.
Updated Cultural Partners List
Here's the updated list of Cultural Partners in the CCA Network for your records. There will be a new Culture in Education directory in the Summer available from Monday 2nd July at the CIE Showcase 2007. Invitations to the CCAs and teachers will be sent out soon.
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Autumn news from Seven Stories
This summer Seven Stories has an action packed holiday programme to engage and delight visitors, and there are still two weeks of Knickerbocker Glory book-based fun to go! Log onto our website for full listings.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Just look what’s on this Autumn…
Seven Stories from Seven Stories
Join us for some very special author events linked to Seven Stories from Seven Stories, a new series starting on ITV on Sunday 3rd September. Top writers, illustrators and actors from the region have come together to create new stories based on the seven basic plots of story: Quest, Tragedy, Voyage and Return, Overcoming the Monster, Rebirth, Comedy and Rags to Riches. Authors including David Almond, GP Taylor and Melvin Burgess will be visiting Seven Stories throughout the autumn and into 2007. Check out our website for more details.
New Beginnings with Adam Bushnell – Sunday 3 September
The Summer holidays draw to an end and new beginnings are upon us. Listen, join in and create stories old and new at Seven Stories. Tales that will guarantee to start the new school year with smiles on many a face. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience. 5+
Roald Dahl Day – Wednesday 13 September
To celebrate what would have been the 90th birthday of Roald Dahl, Seven Stories is offering a special programme of activities for schools and groups and visitors throughout the week. Roald Dahl Day is being celebrated nationally. For more details log onto www.roalddahlday.info.
Roald Dahl Day weekend celebrations Sept 10 & 11 and Sept 17 & 18
Come dressed as your favourite Dahl character. Prizes will be available each day for the best costume. Why not come in yellow, Roald Dahl’s favourite colour? We have classic party games with a wacky Dahl twist, including pin the ears on the BFG! There are hands-on drop in activities relating to Dahl’s colourful characters and you could meet Willy Wonka or Mrs Twit!
Roald Dahl Day School and Group Programme Monday – Friday September 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15
Our school and group programme aims to celebrate the life and work of Roald Dahl through a variety of creative and fun activities. These include character building, party fun and a character collecting trail. Key stage 1 and 2. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777 for more details.
Voyages Storytelling, in association with Universal Building Society – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September
Universal Building Society commences the second phase of its three year sponsorship of Seven Stories. The project aims to take children on a voyage of literary discovery to enlighten them about the arts, literature and creativity. Come along to a colourful, seafaring-themed weekend of events at Seven Stories. Children will be taken on a magical journey to search for hidden treasure and hear enchanting tales of voyages and adventure told by inspirational storytellers Pascale Konyn and Sudha Mooney. Please see the website for further details.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Friday 22 September
Come for an entertaining evening event for adults and find out how Nick and Tony create the Horrible Science Roadshow together. Includes a Q & A session, a taster of the show and book-signing. Ideal for teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators and adults with an interest in children’s books. 6-7.30pm. Pre booking is advisable. £3.50, £2.50 annual pass holders. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Nick Arnold & Tony de Saulles, Horrible Science Roadshow - Saturday 23 September
This crazy show and book signing, based on the Stunning Science of Everything Book from the multi-award winning Horrible Science series, explores a range of demonstrations, readings from the books and quizzes. Aimed at a family audience of children aged 6-13 and their parents. 11 am -12 noon. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Scholastic Children’s Books.
Stephen Potts - Wednesday 27 September, 12.30 – 2.30 pm.
Stephen Potts is a versatile and gifted writer whose first children’s book, Hunting Gumnor, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His latest page-turner, Abigail’s Gift, is a gripping historical adventure, partly set in modern times and spanning back two centuries. Abigail Jones has a rare gift – an imagination that transports her from the grey world of schoolwork into wild adventures and in particular, the story of Morag, a free-spirited girl from the Scottish Island of Mull in the 19th century keen to escape the poverty she lives in. ‘Exciting, poetic and mysterious’ Carousel.
Join Stephen Potts for a discussion about his writing, followed by book-signing. Open to school groups. Includes a gallery tour before the event. Suitable for KS2 ages 9-11. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777. In association with Egmont Books.
Michelle Paver – 30 September
Join a family event with Michelle Paver, author of Wolf Brother and Spirit Walker, part of the acclaimed Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. Come and celebrate the release of Michelle’s latest book Soul-Eater, and hear her talk about how she created the world of Torak, her love of wolves, her experiences researching pre-historic clans, her encounter with a bear and much more. Followed by book signing. Suitable for families and children 9+ at 11.00 am. Pre booking is advisable. In association with Orion Books.
Hidden Magic with Pascale Konyn - Sunday 1 October
Sunday Storytelling. At the red gold turning of the leaves, at the time when the dark nights grow longer, the air becomes crisp and it seems as if the earth and its creatures are preparing to sleep, what hidden happenings might there be beneath our feet, under our noses or maybe even in front of our eyes? Discover for yourself when you come and share some tales in the turning season. Sessions at 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. Suitable for a family audience.
Jackie Kay – Wednesday 4 October – Children’s Book Roadshow event
Join prize-winning poet and author Jackie Kay for a National Children’s Book Week event. Recently awarded an MBE for her services to literature, Jackie draws on personal experiences in her work. From 11am – 12noon in the Artist’s Attic, plus signing. Open to schools, groups and anyone interested in literature, age 7+. Pre booking is advisable.
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 morning workshop for adults and a session for schools in the afternoon. Supported By Barefoot Books.
The workshop is for adults and young people with an interest in illustrating for children and runs from 11-12 noon followed by book-signing. Pre booking is advisable. To book please call 0845 271 0777.
The schools’ session is suitable for KS2/3, years 6-8, and runs from 12.30 - 2.30 pm. This includes a gallery tour before the event and book-signing with Jackie Morris. To book please call Alison Neill on 0845 271 0777.
Andy Stanton – Sunday 15 October
Join Andy Stanton, a regular member of the improv workshop The Crunchy Frog Collective, as his humour takes flight in his first book You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum. In this tale of a fierce old man, Andy Stanton accumulates silliness and jokes in a laughter-inducing romp, with wild scratchy illustrations, daft asides to the reader, barmy tangents, one liners and a great song (The Sunday Times). Not to be missed. 3pm, ages 7+. Pre-booking advisable. In association with Egmont Books.
Last chance to catch Harry Potter manuscripts!
Don’t forget that September will be your last chance to see original work by JK Rowling for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Favourites with visitors have been her hand-written draft manuscript for Platform Nine and Three Quarters and her outline for Chapter 7 The Sorting Hat
The Incredible Journeys exhibition transports visitors into the magical worlds of story. It presents key books, manuscripts and artwork from the past 70 years including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Borrowers, The Gruffalo, Fred, Avocado Baby, Danny the Champion of the World and The Little Wooden Horse.
Where pre booking is advisable, please call 0845 271 0777. Normal admission charges apply, unless stated. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For updated information on events, please log onto our website: www.sevenstories.org.uk. Thank you.
Busy Ape Arts has a new website
Busy Ape Arts is a community arts organisation working with people of all ages and abilities on a variety of creative arts projects. They are based in the North East of England Busy Ape Arts exists to promote, encourage and facilitate positive thoughts, words and actions through art in all its forms; to create art; and to promote art in people's everyday lives.
They are also a Partner to the Cultural Ambassadors network in Gateshead schools.
Virtual Vision - live online now!
You can no log on, find out what the ideal virtual school looks and sounds like on the Virtual Vision website and post a comment (scrolling to the Explore menu (right hand side) and clicking onto 'Thoughts and Ideas'):
Click onto:
www.virtual-vision.org
Virtual Vision - Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd of June 2006
We invite you to review our flagship project, where Gateshead teachers worked one-to-one with our Cultural Partners to create a virtual creative school, creative curriculum and creative management model.
New Writing North
Our Cultural Partner, New Writing North, send regular news bulletins.
The latest is attached below.
NEWS FOR WRITERS FROM NEW WRITING NORTH
1 March 2006
New Writing North's Holly Hooper writes:
So much for getting this newsletter out on time! Apologies to anyone who was waiting with baited breath, frantically pressing the ‘send/receive’ button on their email in the hope that the New Writing North newsletter would appear… The truth is that I have had a fortnight with a veritable A-Z of illnesses (please, no sympathy!), and consequently I’ve been a bit behind with everything.
But the wait is over. Here is what we’ve got in store for you this issue:
PEOPLE’S PLAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
GREATER NORTH INTERNATIONAL PROJECT 2006
NORTHUMBERLAND WRITER LANDS BOOK DEAL
BRIDPORT PRIZE 2006
SEAN O’BRIEN THEATRE PRODUCTION
HEXHAM BOOK FESTIVAL
POETRY COMP FOR THE OVER 50S
CHARITY ANTHOLOGY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
VACANCY AT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH THEATRES
YOUNG EUROPEAN PLAYWRIGHTS FORUM
COMMISSIONS ON OFFER FROM HOTBED FESTIVAL
WARP X FILMS SEEKS TALENT
TRAINING FOR ARTISTS FROM HELIX ARTS
VACANCIES AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD
WORLD BOOK DAY EVENT WITH CLEWLOW & BRENCHLEY
POETRY READING AT BRIDGE HOTEL
GRANTS FOR THE ARTS INFO
COMMON PURPOSE JOB OPPORTUNITY
GENERAL EVENTS INFO
PEOPLE’S PLAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
New Writing North is delighted to announce the winner of the 2006 People’s Play competition, run by NWN in conjunction with The People’s Theatre. Newcastle-based Alison Carr is this year’s winner for, My Mam Was An Ice-Cream Blonde, the story of a young girl with OCD, who is searching for her real mother. Alison works in journalism, and has had several plays produced by amateur companies – this, however, will be her first proper stage production. My Mam Was An Ice-Cream Blonde will be performed at the theatre between 16 and 20 May 2006, and she will be presented with her winner’s cheque on the opening night. We’ll bring you more information nearer the time, but if you want to get your tickets early, contact the theatre on 0191 265 5020 or go online at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
GREATER NORTH INTERNATIONAL PROJECT 2006
THE FESTIVAL OF THE EUROPEAN SHORT STORY (CROATIA 7-13 MAY 2006)
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS OF INTEREST - deadline 13th March 2006
New Writing North, in partnership with Arts Council England, is seeking interested writers, promoters, publishers and other literature professionals working in the north of England to take part in a group visit to FESS. The project is a continuation of the Arts Council's commitment to professional and artistic development across the literature sector and will build upon a successful visit to the Calabash Literature Festival in Jamaica, last May.
Now in its fifth year and taking place in the Croatian cities of Zagreb and Rijeka, the festival will showcase the best short story writing from across Europe. This project offers a unique opportunity to experience an innovative literature festival and the potential for developing exciting pan-European partnerships.
The visit will involve attending festival events and offer the opportunity to meet with festival organisers, publishers, writers and other partnership organisations. All participants will be fully subsidised to attend. To be considered for involvement in this project, please supply a short written proposal indicating the benefits it will bring to you, your work and the wider literature community. Please email to sandra@newwritingnorth.com by 13th March 2006. Arts Council representatives from the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions will select participants by 20th March 2006.
Anyone who is chosen to join the visit will have to be able to attend pre and post visit meetings on 28 April (Yorkshire) and 2 June (Manchester). Do not apply if you are unavailable for these dates.
This activity is subject to funding by Arts Council England.
MAJOR BOOK DEAL FOR NORTHUMBERLAND WRITER
Congratulations to Paul Torday, whose debut novel, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, has been picked up by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. The book tells the story of Dr Alfred Jones, a scientist working for the National Centre for Fisheries Excellence who is charged with the task of introducing Salmon to the Middle East. Paul’s novel will be published in February 2007 – we’ll no doubt bring you more information nearer the time!
LAUNCH OF THE 2006 BRIDPORT PRIZE
The Bridport Prize is once again seeking entries for their prestigious literary award, which is open to writers of poetry and prose. It is one of the biggest prizes of its kind, with First Prize winners scooping £5,000. The Bridport is also a useful stepping stone, as individuals who make the shortlist have their work either read by a literary agency or submitted for other awards (including the National Short Story Prize, worth £15,000, and the Forward Prize for poetry.) Previous recipients include Kate Atkinson, Tobias Hill, Helen Dunmore and Carol Ann Duffy. Each entry costs £6, and the deadline for submissions is 30 June 2006. Entries can be sent by post or submitted online – see the website for complete details of how to apply: www.bridportprize.org.uk
SEAN O’BRIEN RESURRECTS THE BIRDS
No, it’s nothing to do with the Hitchcock film or the Daphne Du Maurier story that inspired it, but read on…Hexham-based theatre company, threeovereden, has joined forces with poet Sean O’Brien to take a fresh look at Aristophane’s classical comic tale, The Birds. O’Brien’s interpretation, written originally for the National Theatre, tells the story of two young men who go in search of the perfect utopia, having become disillusioned with the modern world. The Birds is on tour throughout March and April, taking in Hexham, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Dipton, Middlesbrough and Newcastle. For more information about where and when, see the company’s website – www.threeovereden.com
THE HEXHAM BOOK FESTIVAL
The Hexham Book Festival is taking place on 31 March and 1 April at the Queen’s Hall in Hexham, so here are some advance details of the line-up:
Poety Café event (poets TBC!) and reading group forum with Lesley Glaister, who will be discussing her new book, As Far as We Can Go (Fri 31, 8pm)
TV’s The Hairy Bikers promote their new cook book (Sat 1, 11.45am)
David Almond event (Sat 1, 1.30pm)
Chris Bostock event (Sat 1, from 12.30pm)
William Leith and Candida Crewe in discussion about their latest books, The Hungry Years and Eating Myself (Sat 1, 2.30pm)
Crime writing event with Val McDermid and Natasha Cooper (Sat 1, 4.30pm)
Football-themed event, with Harry Pearson reading from his hit book, The Far Corner, and Ian Horn getting poetic about the beautiful game (Sat 1, 6.30pm)
An evening of women’s fiction, hosted by New Writing North’s very own Claire Malcolm! Carol Clewlow and Helen Cross will read from and discuss their books, Not Married, Not Bothered and The Secrets She Keeps (Sat 1, 6.30pm)
All events are £3 (excluding the Lesley Glaister event, which is donations only and the Poetry Café, which is free) and festival passes are also available, at £10. For more information, see the festival website – www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk
POETRY COMPETITION FOR OVER 50S
Why should the kids have all the fun? Tyneside-based Blinking Eye Publishing is calling for entries for their poetry competition, which is exclusively for the over 50s. Entries to the competition can be on any subject and in any style, and the winner will have a collection of their work published by Blinking Eye (including 100 copies to give to friends, family and admirers.) Blinking Eye will also be publishing a collection of commended submissions. The closing date for entries is 7 August, and the competition will be judged by prize-winning poet Jo Shapcott, who is also president of the Poetry Society. To get your entry form, send an SAE to Jeanne Macdonald, Blinking Eye Publishing, PO Box 549, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 2WT. Alternatively, you can save the stamp and download the form from www.blinking-eye.co.uk
CHARITY ANTHOLOGY NEEDS YOU!
North East writer Mark Robberts is editing an anthology of short stories and poetry, which will raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance when it goes on sale for Christmas 2006. Mark is keen to hear from any artists, writers or people with publishing/PR experience who can give a few hours to help with this project. For details of how to submit your work, or to volunteer your skills, email markrobberts@msn.com
VACANCY AT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH THEATRES
NAYT (National Association of Youth Theatres) is seeking to employ a Projects Producer, who will be responsible for coordinating the National Development Programme and coordinating/producing events. The salary on offer is £23, 650 and the deadline for applications is midday on 6 March. For an application pack email nayt@btconnect.com or write to NAYT, Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7AX with your name, address and telephone number. The pack is also available online, at www.nayt.org.uk/projectsproducer.
YOUNG EUROPEAN PLAYWRIGHTS FORUM
As part of the New Plays from Europe 2006 festival in Germany, the Young European Playwrights Forum offers 20 young writers from all over Europe to take part in workshops and discussions, attend productions and exchange ideas. The results of the workshops will be presented to a public audience. The Forum takes place in the second half of June, and participating writers should be aged 35 or under, and must have already written at least one play (which has either been staged or performed as a reading.) To apply, send your play, a short CV and contact details to biennale@staatstheater-wiesbaden.de or to Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, New Plays from Europe, Christian-Zais-Strasse 3, D – 65189 Wiesbaden, Deutschland. The deadline for entries is 15 March, and entries in English are perfectly acceptable!
HOTBED THEATRE COMMISSIONS ON OFFER
Hotbed, the Cambridge New Writing Theatre Festival, is seeking to commission theatre writers to produce new short dramatic pieces. The festival is running from 6 to 16 July and the loose theme for 2006 is ‘confessions’. There are two categories of commission, for 20 minute main stage productions and 5 minute monologues, paying £400 and £200 respectively. Each successful commission will be given at least 3 performances, and the best work will also have one night at the Oval House Theatre in London. Only new plays will be considered, i.e. never previously performed/read in public. For more information, email the Artistic Director, Paul Bourne at paul@menagerie.uk.com or write to him at Hotbed 2006, The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. The deadline for initial entries and ideas is 31 March.
WARP X FILMS SEEKS NEW WORK (SOON)
Warp X Films has recently secured funding from the UK Film Council and FilmFour to produce low-budget UK films, and will soon be searching for talented new writers, directors and producers. They’re still in a fledgling state at the moment, but more information is available at www.warpfilms.com
HELIX ARTS TRAINING FOR ARTISTS
The Arts Council England is supporting a scheme to train arts practitioners in their work with the youth justice sector. The training will enable participants to deliver the PLUS Enrichment Programme, which seeks to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of young people up to the age of 18, who have offended or are at risk of doing so. The course is free and will take place on 4 and 5 April at a venue in the North East, TBC. For more information and to apply, contact Rowena at Helix Arts on 0191 241 4931 or at Rowena.on@helixarts.com Alternatively, you can download a form at www.helixarts.com/pages/news.html The closing date is 5pm on 3 March – so get cracking!
VACANCIES AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD
There are currently a handful of job vacancies at the Sage Gateshead. MusicLeader North East (managed through the Sage), provides access to continuing professional development, networking and information, and advice and guidance to music leaders at every stage of their career. They are looking for 1 (or 2, part-time) Strand Leaders to manage the Network and IAG strands of the service.
The Sage is also seeking to employ a temporary Marketing Officer vacancy, to cover a 6-month maternity leave period. They say: “We’re looking for an efficient and creative person with an eye for detail to help to promote all aspects of our work, including events from club nights to symphony concerts; our unparalleled learning and participation programme; and the landmark building itself and its facilities�.
For application packs for these jobs, call 0191 443 4598.
WORLD BOOK DAY WITH CHAZ BRENCHLEY & CAROL CLEWLOW
A last-minute notice to remind you to catch Carol Clewlow and Chaz Brenchley in conversation about reading and writing at Newcastle Central Library tomorrow (Thursday 2 March.) It’s a celebration of World Book Day, and the event is free, with a start time of 2pm. Both authors will also be signing copies of their latest books. For more information, call the library on 0191 200 5424.
POETRY READING AT BRIDGE HOTEL
The High Level Bridge Poets are having a public poetry reading on Sunday 12 March. There will be new work from Bob Cooper, Sheree Mack, Lisa Matthews, Angela Readman and Maggie Tate. The venue is the Bridge Hotel in Newcastle, and the event starts at 7.30pm. Entry is £2 (£1 concessions.)
ARTS COUNCIL: GRANTS FOR THE ARTS
Rachael Ogden, Literature Officer at Arts Council England, North East writes:
“Grants for the arts is Arts Council England's funding programme for individuals, arts organisations and other people who use the arts in their work. In February 2006 the following grants were awarded to literature projects:
Hydrogen Jukebox in Darlington were awarded £5,410 to continue their series of monthly live spoken word events and new commissions
An individual poet was awarded £4,000 to complete a first full-length collection
For information on Grants for the arts, including eligibility and how to make an application, see the website: www.artscouncil.org.uk or contact rachael.ogden@artscouncil.org.uk�
COMMON PURPOSE JOB OPPORTUNITY
Jackie Carr from Common Purpose writes:
“We are currently recruiting for a Programme Co-ordinator who will be responsible for providing admin support for our programmes for emerging leaders (Navigator) and very young leaders ( Your Turn).
We are looking for someone who is an efficient planner, has excellent organisation and office management skills, a keen interest in IT and be able to demonstrate a proven ability to manage a demanding workload with minimal supervision.
Further details and the application process can be found via this web link http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/home/public/about-us/work-for-us/vacancies/70.aspx�
GENERAL EVENTS INFO (28 FEB-13 MARCH) – By John at Literature North East
March sees the return of a number of regular events to the calendar, including a new season of First Thursday lunchtime readings organised by the English department at Newcastle University. First up is poet Maureen Almond, who will be reading from a selection of her work.
On that same day, just across town at the Lit & Phil, Middlesbrough's Mudfog Press celebrates the launch of Discoverers, an anthology of short stories edited by Chrissie Glazebrook. A selection of writers will read their short stories from this collection, including Tara Bergin, Pauline Plummer, Diane Cockburn, Norah Hill, Linda Innes, Michael Edwards, Patrick Belshaw, David Hetherington and Bob Beagrie.
Not to be missed this month is Krisztina Tóth, one of the most highly acclaimed young Hungarian poets and the winner of several awards, including the Graves Prize, Déry Tibor Prize and József Attila Prize. Krisztina appears alongside David Hill, a British poet who has translated many of her poems. They will read from her collections Snow-dust and Fading Rouge in two languages. Trivia fans may be interested to learn that as well as being a distinguished poet and translator, Krisztina also designs and produces stained glass windows in her native Budapest.
First Thursday: Maureen Almond Newcastle University: 13:15, Thu 2 Mar 2006
Discoverers: Mudfog short stories Lit & Phil: 19:30, Thu 2 Mar 2006
Northern Voices presents: Hungarian Poetry evening Lit & Phil: 18:00,
Mon 6 Mar 2006
For more details on these and the rest of the month's events, see
www.literaturenortheast.co.uk. If you promote literature events in the North
East and your event isn't listed, please get in touch with
john@literaturenortheast.co.uk.
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All information is correct at the time of going to press.
New Writing North is funded by Arts Council England and some of our project work is supported by the CSDI programme which uses funds from the European Union, ERDF and ESF programmes to support the development of work opportunities and training for writers.
New Writing North
2 School Lane
Whickham
Tyne & Wear
NE16 4SL
Tel: 0191 488 8580
Fax: 0191 488 8576
www.newwritingnorth.com
Tyne & Wear Museums INSET 2006
A date for your diary: bookings are now being taken for the 2006 INSET:
Creativity & Achievement: Inspirational Resources for Schools
Discovery Museum
Tuesday 21st March
Combine excellence in teaching with enjoyment in learning and find out more about improving your school’s access to cultural resources. ‘Creativity and Achievement’ is an INSET opportunity for all teachers, student teachers and support staff to find out more about all 11 of Tyne & Wear Museums’ venues.
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, A/AS Level, INSET
Art, Citizenship, Design Technology, Geography, History, ICT, Literacy, Numeracy, Science
You will have the chance to:
• Investigate curriculum links from Foundation Stage to KS4 and beyond.
• Try out activities, handle objects and explore the ‘Boxes of Delight’ loans service
• Get tips on how to use objects in your teaching
• Find out about booking visits
• Discover more about our ICT and web-based museum resources
• Participate in 4 themed workshops
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Please contact the Learning Team at Discovery Museum for further details.
0191 232 6789.
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/schools/resources/details.php?id=465&events=true
Places still available on free BALTIC CPD this week
There are still some places left on BALTIC's CPD session this Thursday:
Thursday 19th January
Twilight Session for Primary and Secondary Art Teachers, Cultural Ambassadors and colleagues.
4.30pm-6pm. Refreshments will be served.
This session will involve looking ahead at the forthcoming exhibitions at BALTIC; there will be a hands-on practical session working with artist Ian Gonczarow, exploring identity and self which are some of the themes in the exhibitions.
To book a place, call BALTIC reception on 0191 478 1810 and ask for the education staff.
www.balticmill.com
New Writing North - Writers Awards 2006
Northern Writers Awards 2006
deadline - 12pm, Friday 30th Jan 2006
The Northern Writers’ Awards exist to support writers, both new and established, who live and work in the North East of England. There are now four different types of awards, from support for talented new writers to specific support for established writers working on new projects.
This year, awards will be given up to the value of £25,000. An independent panel of professional writers, which changes each year to ensure a variety of tastes, judges the awards. Judges for the 2006 awards are novelist Paul Magrs and poet and current North East Literary Fellow, Colette Bryce. Clair Malcolm, director of New Writing North, will chair the judging panel.
For further information, please contact New Writing North, 2 School Lane, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 4SL.
T: 0191 488 8580
E: holly@newwritingnorth.com.
Board members wanted
Creativity Works is the group name for the Children's Warehouse, Artstore and SCRAP project in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a charitable business that promotes the creative use of waste materials for arts and craft activities for children and young people. It currently needs people with expertise and understanding of the arts community to join the board.
For further information:
T: Lynn McCarthy on 0191 242 1612
E: lmccarthy@childrens-warehouse.org.uk.
Seven Stories opens in August 2005
The opening date for Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books is Friday 19th August 2005.
Changing exhibitions, storytelling, music, art, dance, galleries, original artwork, and plenty of hands-on activities inspired by children's authors and illustrators.
Adults £5, children and concessions £4, family tickets £15.
Telephone: 0845 271 0777
www.sevenstories.org.uk
RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch Results
The RSPB celebrates a new generation of children interested in birds, wildlife and their local environment with the publication of the January watch results. Well done to all Gateshead Schools who took part. We hope to have a wildlife/environmental CPD session for Cultural Ambassadors this year, so watch this space and your fortnightly e-bulletins.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch/index.asp
Cultural Partners
For download below, lastest listing.
Ambassadors in schools network: Cultural Partners July 2005