Creative Youth

Christmas in the Park!

FESTIVE ROUND-UP

The event at Christmas in the park that the young people secured funding for was great and they had a full turn out on the day. Everyone met really early to set up for the event and we hope everyone had a good time. Blake age 7 couldn’t wait to tell Horden Newspaper how the event went in the park. “There was loads of decorations which was covered in lots of lights and the band stand looked better because all the decorations that we made were on it. We had giant nutcracker soldiers and all of the groups made things to sell at stalls”. The group made over £100 to pay for their Christmas party - ‘The Elfie Disco’ -

Pant-o no it isn’t! Oh yes it is!

Panto Trip happened as planned, for the group to go and see Jack and the Beanstalk in Sunderland between Christmas and new year. The local councillors and the chair of the parish funded the trip to say thank you to the young volunteers as we haven’t been able to take them to the theatre Sind 2017.

Light up the night!

The groups all met to switch the Christmas tree light on in Horden and paraded with hand made lanterns that were made in our group sessions and made sure lots of people had them. All the parents came along and we gathered to have hot drinks before setting off in the snow. It was very slippy so we had to make sure we didn’t pick any hills for the parade. Or we would of been sliding everywhere - if its icy next year we will be doing it in skis.

Join the Band!

Horden Salvation Army Community Band are seeking players to join the ranks - particularly cornets and basses but all are welcome. We are a friendly, non contesting band with a forward thinking approach and a good mix of secular and non secular music. Practices are currently held every Tuesday 19:15 - 20:45 at Horden Salvation Army Hall. All abilities and age welcome, no auditions needed. For further information please contact Matthew Roberts or Geoff Starling via Horden Salvation Army 0191 586 3208

Coming Up

Half Term Activities - 22nd Feb - Afternoon Tea - 2.30pm - 4pm. The group are sending out invites to the community and those who are using warm hubs to come along and enjoy an afternoon tea with some entertainment and bingo.

There are lots of projects that the group are involved in including Carl Joyce Photographer who has funding to work with the group. Save the date (25th March) more information will be coming soon.

Join us in the Arts Café on 26th January for our first (of 5!) workshops with the lovely Sarah Stamp. These workshops will run every Thursday, 4 - 6.30pm and will explore and create artefacts through storytelling and crafting. Artworks made in these workshops will be exhibited in an exhibition on 23rd February.

Workshops and meal are free. The workshop is aimed at adults and older teens however kids are welcome and we will have the art cart to keep them entertained.

Email ellen.ranson@eastdurhamcreates.co.uk or call 0191 569 3511 to sign up, spaces are limited.