Glass Workshop and Classes, Ruskin Glass Centre

Glass Artist Paul Floyd will lead afternoon sessions on glass fusing. Teaching the basics of fusing, cutting glass to a pattern and working with colored sheet glass, frits and powders. Only 3 people per workshop for maximum individual attention – by the end you will have made a beautiful light catcher.

Dates: Saturday 2nd October 2010

Time: 2pm till 4:30pm
Costs: £30 (includes all materials, fusing & postage of light catcher)


Please contact Paul or Monika for further details and to book your place.

Studio:01384 399412
www.paulfloyd.co.uk
email@paulfloyd.co.uk
Transparent Glass Studio, Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE, West Midlands

Creative Campden weekend 17-19 September 2010

There will diverse creative events around Chipping Campden including ,Talks, Demonstrations, Exhibitions, Displays, Have-a-go, Concerts and Comedy.

Do go along and witness just how much is going on - visit www.creativecampden.co.uk to find out more.

The Big Draw 2010 events go live !

Everyone who registers for the 2010 Big Draw receives a free DVD packed with inspirational films, slide shows and ideas for drawing activities for different audiences. Even if you’re still at the exploratory stage, it’s worth registering as the DVD could help develop your plans.

More information available from The Campaign for Drawing www.campaignfordrawing.org

The Philosophers Football Match 2010 - latest ...

Check out the weekly updates from the Sports Desk!

Harry Hardnose Heidegger has exclusive interviews with philosopher's past and present. This week Nietzsche slams Socrates' 'faith in the past'.

The Big Match 2010

FORGET BECKHAM, BALLACK, EVEN BRAZIL… TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE REALLY BIG FOOTBALL MATCH OF 2010!

March, 2010, London – Special educational service provider The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce tickets are now on sale for what promises to be the biggest football fixture of the year: 'Socrates Wanderers' versus 'Nietzsche Albion,' at Wingate & Finchley’s Harry Abrahams stadium, North London, Sunday 9th May.

Fans of both the sharp dialectical wizardry of the 'Greeks' as much as the solid flat back argumentative four of the 'Germans' need to go to http://www.philosophersfootball.com/about-pfm/buy-tickets soon to secure a place at this grudge match!

That's because, inspired as it is by the famous 1972 Monty Python sketch, and with the full backing of the surviving Pythons, tickets for its 2010 re-staging of the classic Monty Python 'philosophers' football' clash of 'Greeks' versus 'Germans' are sure to be in hot demand.

Philosopher AC Grayling and Former England Manager Graham Taylor have been appointed as managers organising tactics for this grudge match, and so far the team sheet includes comedians Mark Steel, Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith and Ariane Sherine, as well as assorted footballers, sorry, philosophers! Julian Baggini, Nigel Warburton, Simon Glendinning, Dr Stephen Law, Angie Hobbs and Mark Vernon. Our supporters on the touchlines include sociologist and Radio 4 Thinking Allowed presenter Laurie Taylor, the BBC’s John Humphrys, footballing legend Gary Lineker and educationalist and author Anthony Seldon.

Tickets are on sale now in advance for just £10 plus postage and packing and are only £1 for under 14s. Tickets will be £20 on the day of the fixture itself.

A host of well-known UK intellectuals, comedians, broadcasters, writers and journalists are playing in the Match or cheering on our philosophers from the sidelines in aid of the theme of 'more reasoning and creative thinking for our children'. From alternative comedians to high profile educationalists and academics, the fun event aims to highlight the importance of thinking in schools and is attracting high-profile support.

The dedicated match website www.philosophersfootball, built by media design consultancy on-IDLE, features the finest graphic artistry from global comic business, 2000 AD. The site also features a messaging facility where supporters leave a message on the theme of 'more reasoning and creative thinking for our children,' or if feeling inspired by the classic Monty Python clash of Greeks versus Germans, send some musings on the connection between philosophy and football!

There is also a Facebook group and twitter page for supporters to track our progress, while a special eBay auction for the Match memorial football, signed by all the surviving members of the Python team, is set to begin 10 days before kick off.

Finally, there is also a T-Shirt buying facility, where you can wear your intellectual and football credentials on your chest with a Match-inspired T-Shirt, designed by 2000 AD comics and with the slogan ‘Cogito, Ergo, Goallaaa!’ emblazoned on it – a must-have for philosopher footballers everywhere... even on Copacabana! (T-Shirts cost £15.99 for adult sizes and £12.99 for all junior sizes.)

The Philosophy Shop, the group behind the Match, helps Philosophy graduates conduct practical Philosophy sessions for primary school children (ages 5 to 11) as part of a drive to boost their critical reasoning skills from a very early age. This is in order to better support young people’s learning and development plus enable kids from all backgrounds to enjoy the intellectual excitement that comes from doing Philosophy.

“We are delighted with the interest and momentum generated for the fun event which has such an important deeper message,” says Peter Worley, The Philosophy Shop Director. “So post a message on the website or better come along and cheer for 'your' favourite style of Philosophy football!”

For more information about The Philosophers Football Match 2010 and for tickets, visit http://www.philosophersfootball.com/.

For further information and for interviews, please contact Amanda Jane PR:

Email – info@amandajanepr.com
Tel: 020 7241 1390 / 07920 052 160

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

SUPPORTER'S MESSAGES JUST IN

"A great footballer achieves that status as much through his ability to think on his feet and read a game as it does from training or innate ability. How could anyone not agree that teaching children to think about everything in their lives wouldn't be just as useful?" - Gary Lineker, Broadcaster, English Football Hall Of Fame Inductee. Reported to be planning move to top Brazilian team. Top Brazilian team as yet unaware of this.


“I didn’t think I would ever be managing the Socrates Wanderers. But the project is an important one, as well as being a fun event.” - Former Watford, Aston Villa And England Gaffer Graham Taylor. Manager.


"Children are philosophers by nature and should be given every opportunity to think and enquire and become little Socrates in their own rights." – Philosopher AC Grayling. Manager. Reported To Be Banned From The Touchline For Barracking The Fourth Official For Crass Determinism.

About The Philosophy Shop

The Philosophy Shop is a social enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise London, operating on a not-for-profit basis. Any operating surplus is reinvested in providing educational services or promoting Philosophy in the community. All money raised in connection with 'The Philosophers' Football Match 2010' will be used for increasing awareness of the 'Four Rs' campaign and for these purposes.

The Philosophy Shop will be using 'The Philosophers' Football Match 2010' as a springboard for increasing awareness of its 'Four Rs' campaign, centred on flagging the importance of the four, not three, Rs: Reading, (W)riting, (A)rithmetic AND Reasoning. http://www.thephilosophyshop.co.uk/

Philosophers' Football Match Partners

2000 AD; on-IDLE; Performance Ticket Printers, The Philosophers’ Magazine, HowTheLightGetsIn, Mitre

http://www.philosophersfootball.com/partners

1st Chipping Campden Literature Festival 2010

Tues 4th to Sat 8th May, 2010

The first Festival 'IN THE MARGINS' is a short celebration of the art of writing and joy of reading, exploring the theme of what it is to be on the edge of society.

By offering lively, entertaining, and informative events including interviews with Man Booker and Orange Prize listed authors, a big book group, a panel discussion, poetry readings, lectures and workshops in various venues within the town, we hope to achieve a sharing of ideas on the solitary pursuits of reading and writing.

For more details visit www.campdenlitfest.co.uk

FREE information event for older people

Live your life your way

Changes to social care will help you build a support network of trusted people, places and services

FREE information event for older people

10.30am - 2.30pm

Tuesday 16th March 2010,The Bingham Hall, Cirencester GL7 1JT

Friday 19th March 2010, Moreton Area Centre, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0AZ

Discover how you can stay healthy and get the most out of life:

Informative talks
Exhibition stands
Tai Chi demonstration
Free refreshments and buffet lunch
For more information or help with transport, call Vicki Hewlett or Barbara Piranty on 01452 528491.

Dance Day 2010

On 29 April, as every year since 1982, Dance Day will be celebrated all over the world by the international community of dancers and dance enthusiasts. Organised by the International Dance Council, the main purpose of the day is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance. Emphasis should be given to addressing a ‘new’ public, people who do not follow dance events during the course of the year.

Dance Day events can be special performances, open-door classes, public rehearsals, lectures, exhibitions, articles in newspapers and magazines, dance evenings, radio and TV programmes, street shows, parades, shop window decorations etc. Events are primarily organised by dance companies, amateur groups, schools, associations and other institutions active in dance.

For more information, visit http://tiny.cc/MjiY8

The Fleece Inn Asparagus Festival Day

This year The Fleece Inn will host its annual Asparagus festival day on bank holiday Monday, May 31st. Opening times are 11am – 4pm and visitors to the festival will include Morris dancers, a traditional farmers market, Agricultural demonstrations and cookery demonstrations among many others.

The festival brings thousands of visitors to the Vale of Evesham every year and creates amazing press opportunities for the area. It is the biggest annual event at The Fleece Inn and a brilliant opportunity for various crafts and local produce to be displayed and sold to the general public.

Craft stalls for the day are £35 and availability is limited so please ensure you complete your application form in good time. Full payment for the day is requested once your position has been confirmed. The deadline for applications is March 10th 2010.

If you would like to find out more information regarding the British Asparagus Festival please visit www.britishasparagusfestival.org.

Should you have any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact Nigel Smith or Sadie Hughes at The Fleece Inn.

01386 831173

sadie@thefleeceinn.co.uk

www.thefleeceinn.co.uk

Festival of Writing 2010

The Festival of Writing York 2010 will be Britain's biggest and best festival for the new writer. There'll be lots of bestselling authors there to spill their secrets - and loads of big name agents and publishers scouting for talent.

This is an amazing chance to meet top industry professionals face to face:
you can share a drink, pitch your work, and pick their brains.
Open for bookings now ...

but it's first come, first served, so please don't leave it too long.

Breaking into Television, Special Guests + Q&A

Tuesday 26 January 2010
6.30pm: Doors & Bar
7.00pm: Event start
At: Lighthouse, 28 Kensington St, Brighton BN1 4AJ
Entry: £3.50/£3 concs.

Spaces are limited. To book tickets in advance please go to: https://express.iristickets.co.uk/k?lighthouse

Have you got a cracking drama series concept but aren‘t sure of the first steps to get your idea realised?

Come and join writer Philip Palmer in conversation with BBC Commissioning Editor Esther Springer.

Listen to experienced voices as they discuss the journey from two viewpoints.

For more information about the event and panellists please visit: http://www.lighthouse.org.uk/whatson/breakingintotv.htm

We've just signed up for Adult Learners Week 2010

Closing date for nominations is 29 January 2010 ....!

Nominations for the 2010 Adult Learners’ Week Awards are now open!
Nominate Now >

If you know an inspiring individual, group, family or project whose remarkable learning achievements have transformed people’s lives, nominate them for an Adult Learners’ Week Award.

There are four main award categories:

Individuals whose remarkable learning achievements have made a difference to their lives and can inspire others;
Groups of three or more people who have come together for a common purpose and transformed their and/or other people’s lives through learning;
Families whose members have seen the benefits of learning together; and
Opening Doors to Adult Learners which recognises creative and innovative projects or organisations that had a positive impact on the lives of their learners.
Additional Adult Learners’ Week Awards will also be presented in 2010:
the Digital Participation Award (sponsored by BBC) will recognise learning where the use of new technology has been central;
the Intergenerational Award (sponsored by MLA) will award intergenerational learning in the Museums, Libraries and Archives sector;
the Foundation Degree Award (sponsored by fdf) will recognise and celebrate an outstanding adult learner on a foundation degree programme;
the Power of Reading Award (sponsored by Booktrust) will recognise how the pleasure of reading or writing has inspired or resulted in an outstanding learning journey;
the Transformation Fund Award will award learners who have received funding from the Government initiative; and
the Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by the National Open College Network) will recognise outstanding learning on a NOCN programme.

Find out more about previous winners here

Everyone nominated will receive a Certificate of Achievement. The winners will receive a learning voucher and will be presented with their awards in a ceremony taking place during Adult Learners’ Week.

Nomination forms are also available in alternative formats. Please contact the Campaigns and Promotions team on 0116 2044200/4201 or email alw@niace.org.uk

Call for Designer Makers

Designer Crafts Exhibition Submission
Information Sheet
Number 8, Number 8 Community Arts Centre
8 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1BG

The exhibition space consists of 4 display cabinets in the balcony and foyer area:
- 2 x 99cm (w) x 184cm (h) x 55cm (d)
- 2 x 100cm (w) x 100cm (h) x 23cm (d)

Submission
5 (minimum) – 10 (maximum) items that will feature in your proposed exhibition or are reflective of your work as a whole in either of the following formats:-
Photos, Postcards or Digital Pictures on a CD Rom

An artist history or CV detailing your contact details, interests, hobbies, training, past exhibitions etc as appropriate.

A Cover Letter/Email including:- Details of your proposed exhibition theme
Whether the items submitted will be part of the exhibition
The price range of your work (approximately)
Work submitted must not contain copyrighted material, infringe intellectual property rights or plagiarise another artist’s work.

Timescales & Finance
The artist will be charged a fee of £60 for using the exhibition cabinets for a six week exhibition. Any sales will be subject to a 20% commission plus VAT.

Marketing & Sales
Number 8 will market the exhibition through its seasonal brochure and website. The designer crafts person will need to provide Number 8 with a JPEG image and brochure copy within a specific deadline. The artist will also be asked to supply an A3 poster for displays in the front of house area. Any further marketing or printing will be at the designer crafts person’s time and cost.

Number 8 will handle all sales and the artist will receive any payments due within 7 days of the end of the exhibition (minus the commission charges). Items will not be released to the purchaser until the end of the exhibition. The designer crafts person will be asked to securely pack all sold items ready for collection.

Deadline for applications: Ongoing

Friendship Walk returns to beat breast cancer

It’s back! The Broadway Ring Friendship Walk will return to the Cotswolds next month and Breast Cancer Campaign wants you to step forward for the event and help fund breast cancer research.

Last year over 50 locals took part in the five-mile walk and raised £2,200 to help Campaign continue funding research into breast cancer. This year, the charity is hoping more walkers will lace up their walking boots for the countryside stroll starting at Farncombe Estate in Broadway on Sunday 4 October.

Local Walk Champ, Mary Franklin, from Witney, Oxfordshire has organised walks for Breast Cancer Campaign since 2006 and has so far raised over £7,500 She said: “Each year we’ve had a really great turnout with lots of people raising much needed funds for research into this disease. The walk takes place during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it’s an ideal time for men, women and children to come together, wear pink and support the charity, while taking in the beautiful sights of the Cotswolds.”

Sarah England, Events Executive for Breast Cancer Campaign, added: “Sadly this October, 3,800 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed. Although 80 per cent of women diagnosed today will be alive in five years time, Campaign is committed to improving these statistics by funding innovative world-class research, so please help us get a step closer to beating breast cancer by taking part in this walk.”

Registration for the walk, which starts at 10.00am, is £5 and all walkers will receive a medal at the end. Everyone is encouraged to dress in pink and to raise sponsorship for taking part.

To sign up or for more information, please contact the Events team on 020 7749 3700 or visit www.friendshipwalks.co.uk

Vale Arts Trail October 2009

Only a few weeks left until the launch of Vale Arts Trail! Vena (Vale of Evesham Network of Artists) with the support of Wychavon District Council are organising Vale Arts Trail, which is a month long visual arts festival in and around Pershore, Evesham and Broadway from 3rd-31st October 09. It is the first of its kind in the area, to purely focus on the visual arts and crafts. The Vale Arts Trail will be showing exhibitions in galleries, open studios, libraries, gardens, parks, shops, cafes, churches and community centres around the vale. They are from a range of local artists and arts groups, both amateur and professional in painting, photography, crafts and sculpture. The work will also be for sale.

There will also be a fantastic community programme along side it for children, young people, adults and older people. Workshops include sessions on John Sargeant, Halloween themed crafts, how to get the best out of your digitial camera, make your own portraits and using collage to create stories. Also, there will be a talk from Ian Gibson in connection with his exhibition at Number 8. There will also be two free ‘Walk and Talks’, a guided tour of Evesham and Pershore’s exhibitions. Two free ‘Big Draw’ events will also be a feature, which is the national initiative to get people drawing. One of these will be at the launch event on Sat 3rd October to start the month off at Pershore High School and the other to close the trail on 31st October at Evesham Town Hall. And for a sneak preview of the exhibitions, Pershore Library are holding a sample of most of the exhibitions for the whole month. There is a free public preview on Friday 2nd October at Pershore Library from 6-7.30pm so do drop in for a drink and some nibbles and meet the artists! (A full workshop programme is attached)


This has been made possible with funding from Wychavon District Council, Worcestershire County Council, Pershore Market Town Partnerships and Evesham Market Town Partnerships.

A full programme is available in various locations around, including Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and Wychavon’s contact centres. If you would like to be sent one please contact Jenny Davis or check out the website http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/ (see the arts section).

Contact Jenny Davis 01386 565396 or e-mail jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk for more information.

Carducci Quartet - fund raising concert

The Carducci Quartet are pleased to invite you to a Carducci Music Trust, fund raising concert in London!1st October
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Tickets: £40 to include wine, canapés and dinner.
49 Queens Gate Terrace, Kensington, London
Haydn: String Quartet Op 33 No 2 ‘The Joke’Dvorak: String Quartet Op 96 No 1 ‘The American’
For tickets please email:
carduccitrust@gmail.com
Please support the educational work of the Carducci Quartet!

Wigmore Hall - October 9th
On the 9th October we will be performing an exciting programme at the Wigmore Hall alongside the Brodowski Quartet, Simon Rowland-Jones and Huw Watkins. The programme will include Mendelssohn’s magical octet and the London premiere of Simon Rowland-Jones’ brand new octet. For tickets and more info go to:Wigmore Hall website

Bromsgrove - Artrix Arts Centre
8pm, 2 Oct
Beethoven op.59 no.3, Finzi - Bagatelles, Brahms - Clarinet Quintet
with Sarah Williams (clarinet)

Parish Music 2009/2010 - Classical Music in Country Churches

www.ashtonunderhill.org.uk/organisations/music

Parish Music, now in its 15th year, provides concerts
of classical music in the five country churches of
Ashton under Hill, Beckford, Overbury, Alstone and
Teddington. Concerts start at 8pm and conclude with
an opportunity to meet the performers and enjoy a
drink of wine or fruit juice in the church.
Admission £10; students free

Cello Recital

Wednesday 7th October
Chipping Norton Theatre, Oxfordshire
7.30pm

Programme includes my cello piece Kachina for cello and piano as well as works by Debussy, Beethoven, Rachmaninov

James Barralet ( cello) Alexander Beatson (piano)

www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk

A performance by the participants of the Summer School 2009

Private View - A performance by the participants of the Summer School 2009.
Created and Directed by Mem Morrison

Private View is a performance created in and for the 1930\'s theatre of Toynbee Studios. The nine participants from Artsadmin Summer School 2009 have explored what you might see or expect to see in this striking Art Deco theatre. In a search for new and unexpected ways to use the space, Private View emerges from the personal histories inhabiting this historical space.

This year\'s summer school is the third and final one led by Artist and Director Mem Morrison, and will culminate in a chance to share and celebrate the work of the past three years with participants from each year.

Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August, 7pm

Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB
Free, limited capacity
To reserve a seat email marine@artsadmin.co.uk or call Marine on 0207 247 5102

For further information see: http://www.artsadmin.co.uk/education/event.php?id=688

Sing out for Marie Curie – Marie Curie Cancer Care’s cracking new Christmas choir event

We believe there is nothing better than singing songs with your friends, family and close neighbours - it really brings the festive season to life.

Sing for us this winter and you’ll be raising vital funds to help thousands of terminally ill patients spend a more comfortable and memorable Christmas surrounded by their loved ones.

I am one of the Marie Curie Nurses that work throughout the Christmas holidays giving terminally ill patients the choice to spend this special time with family and friends in the comfort of their own home. With support from you and your fellow singers we can make this Christmas even more memorable for hundreds of patients.

Sing out for Marie Curie is open to all choirs, whatever your level, age, size or style of singing. It could be held in your local church, town hall, shopping centre or out and about in your local community. You can hold it anytime over the Christmas period, the choice is yours.

Simply register today to receive your FREE fundraising pack, filled with great ideas for organising your own Sing out for Marie Curie event. It also includes Sing out stickers; Marie Curie balloons; fundraising tips and promotional ideas as well as some great seasonal song suggestions.
Simply visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/singout
Call: 08700 340 040

Thank you for thinking of us.

Lesley Limb, Marie Curie Nurse