Lace Making Demonstrations

26th July - 8th August 2010

The Lace Society and Cotswold Lacemakers, with help from Vale Lacemakers and Pillow Talk Lace Group, will be demonstrating lace-making techniques at Sudeley Castle once again in 2010.

There will be a 'have-a-go pillow' where visitors can try their hand at lace making and there will be a variety of styles of lace on display. Demonstrations will take place in the Exhibitions area daily.

The recent returning trend in hand-made goods has prompted an upsurge of interest in traditional crafts. Sudeley’s textile exhibition was launched three years ago by Cath Kidston, since when the collection has been re-themed to focus on floral inspirations in textiles.
There are many fascinating pieces in the collection, including a fragment of fabric from a dress belonging to Katherine Parr.

Another highlight is a magnificent 17th century Stumpwork casket with no less than 7 secret drawers. A film introduced to the exhibitions last year shows the secrets of the box being revealed and discusses its themes and techniques.

For more information on the Lace Society please visit http://thelacesociety.org.uk.

Writing Community Theatre

Writing Community Theatre
Saturday 31st July (10am-5pm)
Friends' Meeting House, Warwick
Led by Stephanie Dale

Part lecture, part practical-based exercises, this one-day workshop will explore what needs to be considered when writing large scale plays. During the workshop, participants will look at text from past community plays and start to create new pitches for future productions.

Stephanie Dale is a professional playwright, whose plays have been produced by Soho Theatre, LAMDA, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and BBC Radio 4. She is a tutor on the MPhil in Playwriting Studies at the University of Birmingham, and also teaches at BSA, City University. She is currently on attachment at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Cost: £50 (£40 concessions)

For more information and booking visit: http://communitytheatre.eventbrite.com/

Learn more about the Broadway Gardens of Alfred Parsons

Marion Mako is a freelance garden historian and designer who has worked in both the UK and USA, specialising in English herbaceous planting. She has also lectured at the University of Bristol for the Garden History MA and carried out research on public and private gardens covering a wide variety of subjects such as; gardens of the artists Alfred Parsons and Edward Hornel, the history of the garden at Kellie Castle in Fife, eighteenth century cascades, The Courts garden in Wiltshire and the history of the Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall. In addition Marion leads bespoke garden tours and illustrated talks as well as presenting a mini-series on Follies and Grottoes which was aired on BBC Points West in September 2007. In 2007 - 8 she researched the historic gardens of Cheshire for a collaborative book with the renowned garden historian, Professor Tim Mowl (published October 2008) and is currently researching another book in the series, on Somerset to be published in Spring 2010.

Marion will be speaking at Farncombe as part of the Broadway Arts Festival on Saturday 19th June “Painting with Nature: The Broadway Gardens of the Artist and Garden Designer Alfred Parsons”. Tickets cost £8 and can be purchased online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/coursedetail.asp?course=2117

Playwriting Workshop for Older Writers

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WRITING FOR THE STAGE BUT NEVER FOUND THE TIME TO DO IT?

Get tooled up with the sharpest tools in the box - in just two days.

The Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is a new weekend workshop for older, time-limited, emerging writers. No experience necessary.

Led by the former head of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme, Ola Animashawun, the condensed weekend workshop is open to anyone aged 18+.

The weekend course introduces playwriting craft and theory through a combination of practical writing exercises, class activities and engaging discussion. The course fee of £290 includes an organic lunch on both days, fairtrade coffee and an excellent list of resources. Writers will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the new writing industry.

The next Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is on Sat 5th – Sun 6th June at the Central Film School, London.

For more information on the course and Euphoric Ink, please visit: euphoricink.co.uk/playwriting_workshops or email info@euphoricink.co.uk

Computer Information Day for the over 50's

Computer Information Day

for the over 50's

Friday 21st May 2010

Are you interested in learning to use the computer but have little or no experience?
Would you like to keep in touch with friends and family using e-mail or Skype?
Have you thought about using the internet to do your supermarket shop, book a holiday, pay your bills or order your favourite book of CD?
Did you know that you can research your family tree, find about local services or even check bus timetables online?
Why not come along to our FREE computer 'taster' session on Friday 21st May

Demonstrations will last approximately 30 minutes. This will be followed by refreshments and the chance to chat with other older people who have successfully learnt to use a computer and our computer tutors who can tell you all about the Age Concern Gloucestershire computer course.

This is a free event but you will need to book a place

Age Concern Gloucestershire, Bleak House, 26 Station Road, Gloucester, GL1 1EW

This event is part of the Silver Surfers' Day 2010

To book your place telephone 01452 422660

Langlais Festival choral course, Brittany

"I am delighted to announce details of this year's Langlais Festival choral course, which will take place on 25th - 29th July, 2010 in la Fontenelle, Brittany and will be directed once again by Malcolm Archer, ably assisted by David Bednall (organ).

This year we have a wonderful addition to the course - the services of vocal coach, Hilary Jones. Hilary will certainly be able to improve the quality of our singing and she will also be available to give private lessons during the week.

You will find full information about the course, travel and accommodation at www.brittanymusicworkshops.co.uk which can also be accessed via a link through www.jeanlanglais.eu. We also attach a pdf poster



We are still recruiting in all sections, and I'd be very grateful if you could pass on the word to all your singing friends. I look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you to la Fontenelle in July.



Brenda Dean

President of the Association "Les Amis de Jean Langlais"

Free Radio Course, London

Interested in Radio?

Want to learn how to present your own show?

Reprezent, a vibrant youth-led online radio station based in Peckham, is looking for 19 - 25 year olds who live, work or study in Southwark to participate in a FREE course, ‘Become a Radio Presenter’.

Participants will learn all the elements needed to present their own discussion-based show, including how to plan and record a show and how to conduct an interview.

The sessions are 3 - 5pm every Friday for 4 weeks.

If you are interested in a place on the above sessions then please email your reply to lydiah@eclectic-productions.co.uk , but be quick as places are limited!

Free Radio Course, London

Interested in Radio?

Want to learn how to present your own show?

Reprezent, a vibrant youth-led online radio station based in Peckham, is looking for 19 - 25 year olds who live, work or study in Southwark to participate in a FREE course, ‘Become a Radio Presenter’.

Participants will learn all the elements needed to present their own discussion-based show, including how to plan and record a show and how to conduct an interview.

The sessions are 3 - 5pm every Friday for 4 weeks.

If you are interested in a place on the above sessions then please email your reply to lydiah@eclectic-productions.co.uk , but be quick as places are limited!

We are looking for a local arts organisation

Farncombe Estate (Broadway Cotswolds) will be holding an Open Day event on Sunday 12 September 2010. This free admission event is the launch of the 2011 course programme brochure. The day includes a programme of exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations. We are looking to work with at least one other like-minded arts organisation on the day. Ideally you will be based in our local area; Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire or Oxfordshire. If you are interested in being involved in this project and showcasing your group/work at Farncombe for the day, please contact annette@farncombeestate.co.uk before 12th February.

FREE Radio Courses

Interested in Radio?
Reprezent, a vibrant youth-led online radio station based in Peckham, is looking for 19 - 25 year olds who live, work or study in Southwark to participate in FREE Radio Courses.

Introduction to Radio
Participants will learn all the elements needed to present and produce their own show including how to make jingles, how to use radio equipment and how to conduct an interview.
Training begins on Wednesday 20th January 7 – 9pm and runs for eight Wednesdays thereafter, excluding half-term.

Become a Presenter
Participants will learn all the elements needed to present their own discussion-based show, including how to plan and record a show and how to conduct an interview.
Training begins on Friday 22nd January 3 – 5pm and runs for eight Fridays thereafter, excluding half-term.

Jingle Making
Participants will learn all the elements needed to make radio jingles, including recording vox, editing and collating material and using SFX and music to create usable high quality jingles.
Training begins on Tuesday 19th January 7 – 9pm and runs for five Tuesdays thereafter, excluding half-term.

If you are interested in a place on one of the above sessions then please email your reply to lydiah@eclectic-productions.co.uk, but be quick as places are limited!

Please note that participants may only attend one of the above named courses, so please specify which course it is you are interested in attending.

Contact: , Eclectic Productions Lydia Hoskin LydiaH@eclectic-productions.co.uk