Art e Facts March 2012

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Art e Facts Arts events and news from around northumberland.

INSIDE: Read about the INVASION of your favourite sci-fi stars at Woodhorn!

Also inside:Your guide to events this March in Northumberland.

March 2012 Newsletter Welcome to the Art e Facts monthly arts development e newsletter for South East Northumberland. If you would like to include any of your arts and cultural events, please contact Sophie Millington on smillington@bval.co.uk by 15th March :)

About Us Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure arts development department is responsible for projects and programs that encourage high levels of participation and appreciation of the arts in South East Northumberland. We are funded by Northumberland County Council and Arts Council England Joanne Burke Sophie Millington Arts and Film Development OFficer Arts Development Apprentice (01670) 542267 (01670) 545351 JBurke@bval.co.uk smillington@bval.co.uk

Hey Everyone, You may have noticed that Helens contact details are no longer here! She has been offered a temporary 9-month secondment to Arts Council England as Relationship Manager Engagement and Participation until 30th September 2012.

However Jo Burke is covering her so she will be the main contact! :) Also keep watching what’s coming up as there are going to be many fantastic activities this year and you don't want to miss out!!

I am really enjoy being the editor of this newsletter, so keep submitting things you want to include.

Sophie :]

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LONG TERM PLANS FOR THE ARTS The much anticipated South East Northumberland Arts Development Study by Sara Robinson is now completed and available at www.queenshall.co.uk/about-us/studies-reports/<http://www.queenshall.co.uk/about-us/studies--reports/> Following the publication of this report there will be an open meeting 4.00pm-6.00pm on Thursday 15th March at the Woodhorn Museum, NE63 9YF. This is aimed at the arts community (and other sectors) to develop a vision for the future pattern of arts activity in SE Northumberland. The aims of the meeting will be to:* clarify and respond to the recommendations of the report * seek consensus on priorities * develop partnership and collaborative opportunities * signpost and explore funding opportunities including the Creative People and Places Fund If you would like to attend please send your contact details to geof.keys@queenshall.co.uk the deadline is 9th March.

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOLS IN SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND: "Arts Award in Motion, a Pilot Project for SE Northumberland" The South East Northumberland Arts Award Pilot Project is a research and delivery project to assess levels of engagement in the Arts award and to proactively support pilot schools in developing an accredited framework for young people (11-19) to develop as Artists and Arts Leaders. The Arts Award mission is to support any young person to enjoy the arts, develop creative and leadership skills, and achieve a national qualification. Arts award reflects many different interests and ambitions, respects individual development and helps young people to define their creative futures.

If you would like to be involved or have any queries please contact: Joanne Burke, Arts Development Officer BVAL - jburke@bval.co.uk 01670 542267

New Social Venture in Ashington Ashington Community Development Trust has recently opened a new social enterprise in the heart of Ashington.

The Deputy’s Kist is bringing back to the main street of the town a bookstore specialising initially in new children’s and local interest publications. The Trust is also offering an ordering service for customers, who will have access to over 4.5 million publications. Orders can normally be delivered within 48 hours.

The Trust has recently moved into part of the ground floor of the Central Arcade (former Coop Building) on Woodhorn Road in Ashington.

The Deputy’s Kist is a new retail outlet in the Trust’s operational centre, which is already being valued by local residents.

Screenings Date 02/03/12

03/03/12

08/03/12

09/03/2012

Screening to Venue start at 7pm Morpeth Town Hall Market Place Morpeth NE61 1LZ 7.30pm Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Seaton Delaval Blyth Street Seaton Delaval Whitley Bay, NE25 0DY 1pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre Off Beresford Road Seaton Sluice NE26 4QX 7pm Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland, NE66 2XH

16/03/2012

7pm

Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland, NE66 2XH

17/03/12

7.30pm

19/03/12

6.30pm

21/03/12

7pm

23/03/12

7pm

30/03/12

6pm

Cambo Village Hall, Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BA Isabella Community Centre Ogle Drive Blyth NE24 5EH Shilbottle Alnwick Northumberland, NE66 2XH Seahouses Sports and Community Centre Stone Close Seahouses NE68 7YL Newbiggin Maritime Centre Church Point Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland Whittingham Memorial Institute Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4UP

30/03/12

Venue contact

Film

Frank Rescigno True Grit 01670 510743

Mark Pringle 07739 456443

Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Kathryn Quinn 0191 2376304

Tinker tailor soldier spy

Sheila Huggins 01665575997 01665575978

Adventures of TinTin The:Secret Unicorn

Sheila Huggins 01665575997 01665575978

Social Network

Chris and Beck Orton 01670 774617 07922082616

Duck soup

Steve Perry 01670 368216

Spy Kids 4

Sheila Huggins 01665575997 01665575978

Johnny English Reborn

Graeme Cooper 01665 721868

My Week With Marilyn

Mark Labrow 01670 819 251

HUGO

Ian Blakey 01665 574384

Johnny English Reborn

The Hind, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6DT

(01670) 715106

Whats On: 6th March– Kieran Halpin 20th March– Ian Bruce and Ian Walker

Coming Soon!

3rd April-Bram Taylor 10th April– Singers Night 17th April– Singers Night 24th April– Anthony John Clarke

What the critics say: “Ian Bruce and Ian Walker balance each other better than itchy and scratchy. Not a wasted moment.” Hector Christie

What the critics say: “Bram Taylor is an entertaining artist with a distinctive voice and relaxed stage presence who gives an evening "Taylored" to suit his audience”

What the critics say: “He storms it every time he gets on a stage. Brilliant!!! He had our audience eating out of his hand every night on the Fairport Convention Tour”.

(Dave Pegg, Fairport Convention)

Sat 10th March

Swags & Tails Seahouses Sports & Community Centre 62-64 Main Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7TP Start Time: 7:00 pm Life after 70 is about more than a custard cream and a chocolate bourbon.

Meet Gloria. After years of moving from one care home to another dementia unit, Gloria has become anonymous, all others see is a quiet woman who cries easily. Things start to change when a young carer gets a glimpse of Gloria’s past, which suggests an identity not unlike her own.

Then there’s Ellen and Marlene, both regular visitors to their local Day Centre, faced with its closure. Their class divides them but could their shared desire to make a last stand unite them?

Sunday 18th March

Friday 27th April

Cloud Man

Fly by Night

St Bede’s Church Hall, Bedlington NE22 6HS Start Time: 3:30pm Box Office:01670 530618

Northumberland Church of England Academies The Josephine Butler Campus Litchfield Close Ashington Northumberland NE63 9RX Start Time: 2:00 pm Box Office:01670 816111

Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds.

She is a cloud expert and all her life has dreamt of seeing a Cloud Man. Cloud Men are extremely rare creatures who live in a quiet life high up in the sky.

Follow the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain where the views are always surprising, and if you are lucky, you may see something very special indeed.

Fly by Night is a playful aerial dance show themed around sleep, dreams and bedtime.

Serenaded by sounds from a musical bed, dancers run with the moon, snooze in the air and fly to the top of the stairs. With play at heart and with family in mind, bedtime, sleep and dreams come easy in Fly by Night.

Would you like to present shows in your venue?

Highlights is Northumberland’s rural and community touring scheme. It works in partnership with a network of village halls and community venues to tour professional theatre, dance, music and children’s shows to places with limited access to events. Because the scheme receives funding, it is able to offer shows to venues at affordable prices – reducing the risk to promoters and making ticket prices affordable for audiences. The scheme does not require super facilities but needs a supportive team who are able to sell tickets and attract an audience. We promote shows in community and church halls, schools and even a cricket pavilion! If you are a venue in the South East of the county and are interested in presenting shows for your community call Esther on 07813 696 759 to find out more. For further information visit www.highlightsnorth.co.uk"

Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland ,NE24 2DS www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk

(01670) 367228

The Rat Pack is Back Sun 25th March - 7.30pm They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as the Rat Pack had attitude to spare.

Showtime Mon 2nd to Wed 4th Apr - 7.00pm Brenda Dinsdale is a fond favourite at ThePhoenix, having raised, along with her students, of course, many thousands of pounds for our cause. The Brenda Dinsdale School of Dance is well known regionally right across the world of fund raising, one of her most recent causes being Help theHeroes.

EQUUS 11th April - 7.30pm London Classic Theatre returns to the Phoenix following impressive productions of Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker.

In a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with a metal spike.

Convicted of this appalling crime, seventeen-year-old Alan Strang is sent to a secure psychiatric hospital. Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe Alan’s past in an attempt to understand his motives.

Initially the boy is silent and uncooperative, but as Dysart digs deeper, he begins to win Alan’s trust and the truth gradually emerges.

Finally, as Alan struggles to be free of his demons, he must relive the events of that terrible night.

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Education and Learning Programme (Charities; Local Authorities; Schools & Colleges; Out-of-School Clubs; Supplementary Schools; Youth Clubs) The Paul Hamlyn Foundation invites applications to its Education and Learning Open Grants Programme.

In particular, the Foundation is looking to fund projects that address the themes of; tackling school exclusion and truancy, developing speaking and listening skills and supplementary education. The costs that can be covered by the Foundation's grants include running costs such as staff salaries and overheads such as stationery, rent, rates and utilities.

There is a two stage application process: First stage applications can be made at any time. Those that are successful will be invited to make a second stage application.

For more information, visit: http://www.phf.org.uk/landing.asp?id=3

Northumberland Community Chest Scheme Community groups and voluntary organisations across Northumberland provide a whole host of activities and services which support their communities. These groups are often enthusiastic to do more to meet the demands and needs of their communities, but their ambitions are often constrained by available resource. The County Council has therefore put in place a ‘Community Chest’ scheme which gives local organisations a chance to continue doing what they do best or bid for funding for something they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. The funding can be used for a range of purposes including events, or for the purchase of equipment, however the ideas should come from the communities themselves, based on what they feel their neighborhood needs. The Council has made £300,000 available in 2011/12 which will be administered through a straightforward application process. Local County Councillors through the 3 Area Committees in Northumberland will consider all applications.

Purpose of Community Chest The Community Chest Scheme is a Northumberland County Council initiative to provide access to funding support to deliver priority activities appropriate to each of the 3 Areas as determined by the 3 County Council’s Area Committees.

How do I get an application form?

Application forms are available from the Locality Development Team within Northumberland County Council, and can be obtained from the website: www.northumberland.gov.uk/communitychest.

The Fidelio Trust Grants Programme (Colleges; Arts Festivals; Art Organisations; Art & Culture) The Fidelio Trust provides funding for individuals or groups of exceptional ability to enable them to receive special tuition or coaching.

• Participate in external competitions.

• Be supported for a specially arranged performance.

• Receive support for a special publication, musical composition or work of art.

The Trust offers grants of up to £5,000 in support of the Arts, in particular the dramatic and operatic arts, music, speech and dance.

The next application deadline is the 1st June 2012.

For more information, visit: http://www.fideliocharitabletrust.org.uk/index.php

Young Film Fund

(Schools; Youth Services; Community & Voluntary Groups; Young People aged 5-18 years; Media, Art & Culture) First Light Movies provides grants to projects that enable young people to participate in all aspects of film productions has announced that its next funding round will be launched on the 27th February 2012.

Since launching in 2001, First Light Movies have enabled over 12,000 young filmmakers to write, act, shoot, light, direct and produce over 800 films. Every year approximately £700,000 of grants are available through three funding streams.

• The Studio Awards provides grants of up to £30, 000 for between two and four films of up to 10 minutes.

• The Pilot Awards provides grants of up to £5,000 for one short film of up to five minutes in duration.

• The 90 seconds Comedy Shorts which provides grants of up to £20,000 to support between three and six short comedy genre films each up to 90 Seconds in duration.

The closing date for applications will be 2pm on the 23rd April 2012.

For more information, visit: http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/fundingstream/young-film-fund

Mining a Golden Seam January 14th 2012 to May 7th 2012 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION Mining a Golden Seam is an exhibition of embroidery and textiles by members of the Embroiderers' Guild in the North East region.

The artworks in this exhibition are inspired by the north east mining industry, it's communities and geology as well as by our timeless fascination with gold.

Spirit of Northumberland February 11th 2012 to June 17th 2012 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION Ashington Camera Club presents new work inspired by the people, places and traditions of Northumberland.

Invasion!

February 11th 2012 to September 3rd 2012 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION See amazing props and costumes from your favourite sci-fi films and television shows including Star Wars, Doctor Who, Aliens and many more. Come face to face with iconic robots including Robby the Robot, B9 and Robocop. It's an out of this world experience on your doorstep!

Admission Charge: £3.95 Adult, £3.50 Concession, £2.95 Children and £12.50 (2 + 2)Family Ticket.

ALIEN ENCOUNTER Come along to Invasion on the opening day of the exhibition, Saturday 11th February, to meet some extra-special intergalactic visitors! Our new exhibition has attracted the attention of the Daleks, Stormtroopers and Klingons, and they’re sending representatives to Woodhorn to scout it out. Don’t be afraid, we’ve been assured they are coming in peace…but can they be trusted?! Characters on site between 11am - 3pm, Saturday 11th February 2012.

The Daleks are copyright 1963 BBC Worldwide & Terry Nation Estates. 'Northern Charity Daleks' is a non profit making group, no Infringement of copyright is implied or intended. They are in no way affiliated with, or endorsed by either BBC Worldwide or Terry Nation Estates.

March Events

Sun 18th March(12-4pm)- Mother’s Day (Women of Newbiggin) - Celebrate Mother’s Day at Newbiggin Maritime Centre. This year they’re hosting a temporary exhibition focusing on the life and times of the Women of Newbiggin. Come along and enjoy a Mother’s Day meal, exhibition, stories and boat races on the beach. Join us and celebrate your mum on Mother’s Day. Saturday/Sunday—24th/25th March – As part of the Residents festival NMC are offering 2 for 1 entry to the Maritime Centre and activities for all the family.

Friday 30th March @ 6pm –Hugo is a big budget, family epic which won an Oscar for its outstanding visual effects. Magical and imaginative, this film tells the story of twelve -year-old Hugo who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station. When his world collides with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. Tickets- £4 (adults), £2 (children under 16).

MOVE IT community dance deliver a range of dance and fitness activities throughout the South East of Northumberland. All ages and abilities are welcome to the weekly sessions and classes are all very reasonably priced!

For information about classes please contact Sophie Johnson: sjohnson@bval.co.uk 01670 542589. www.bval.co.uk Facebook – BVAL Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion Team or Sophie MakeaMove.

Twitter – @BVAL_MAKEAMOVE Monday: Young @ Heart = 11.00-11.45, Nelson Village Community Centre.

First Step = 12.30-1.30, Ashington Sure Start.

Adult Salsa = 1.00-2.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.

Cheer Camp! = 4.30-5.15, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.

Hoop Dance = 5.15-6.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.

Just Jhoom! = 7.00-8.00, Seaton Delaval Arts Centre.

Tuesday: Boogie Babies = 10.3 -11.00, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.

Buggy Fit = 10.30–11.30, Astley Park.

ZUMBA = 1.00-2.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

JUST JHOOM! = 8.00-9.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

BOP 2 the TOP = 4.15 – 5.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth Funky Divas = 4.15-5.00, Sporting Club Cramlington.

Wednesday: Buggy Fit = 10.30-11.30, Seaton Sluice Community Centre Adult Salsacise = 3.00-4.00, Bedlington Salvation Army.

Break-a-Move = 4.00-4.45, Concordia Leisure Centre.

BOP to the TOP = 4.30-5.15, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

Cheer Camp! = 5.15-6.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

Hoop Dance = 5.15-6.00, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.

Thursday: Boogie Babies = 9.30 - 10.00, Astley Park.

Young @ Heart = 10.30-11.30, Seaton Sluice Community Centre.

Buggy Fit = 10.30-11.30, New Hartley Community Centre.

Funky Divas = 4.15-5.00, the Buffalo Centre, Blyth.

Ability 2 Play Dance = 4.30-5.15, Concordia Leisure Centre.

ZUMBA & Adult Hoop Fitness = 7.00-8.00, Seaton Delaval and Holywell Community Centre.

Friday: ZUMBA = 11.30-12.15, Bedlington Salvation Army.

Dance ‘N’ Beats = 3.00-4.00, Cramlington High School. FREE Mini Moves = 4.00-5.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

Mega Moves = 5.00-6.00, Northburn Sports and Community Centre.

IWD (international Womens Day on the 8th of March and they have these classes to offer for women and girls.

DANCe distraction IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANCING FOR CHARITY

Presents A

Beginners MODERN JIVE CLASS AND FREESTYLE @ forest hall social club NE12 9DQ every Wednesday & CRAMLINGTON VILLAGE CLUB NE23 6QJ Every THURSDAY 8pm – 10.30 PM Beginners class 8pm Freestyle and individual coaching 8.40 – 10.30pm ENTRY ONLY £3 dancingforcharity@vpweb.co.uk Modern jive is a fun, male led, partner dance which consists of a huge number of eclectic

moves which take their origins from rock and roll, swing, lindy hop and salsa. It is very easy to learn and footwork is minimal. With just 6 classes it is usually possible to learn

sufficient moves so that you can join in with a freestyle session with some confidence.

You don’t need to come with a partner as everyone just mixes up whether beginner or experienced, this form of dancing is very social.

Wanted!

Young people aged 13-19yrs To be a driving force in creating a new piece of theatre inspired by ‘Close the Coal House Door’ and archive records at Woodhorn.

‘Close the Coal House Door’ Drama is one of the most successful stage shows ever created in the North East, it is written

by Alan Plater but based on a book called The Thin Seam by Durham pitmen-turned-writer Sid Chaplin. The music was by Gateshead-born songwriter Alex Glasgow. The drama project at Woodhorn is in partnership with Northern Stage.

Workshops will be at Woodhorn on Sat 31st March until 4th April at Woodhorn with creative professionals with a performance at Woodhorn on the 5th April.

To register your interest please contact: Creative Mentor Juliet Hardy on: Email: JHardy@woodhorn.org.uk Phone: 01670 528039 Text: 07736048024

Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington Northumberland, NE63 9YF 1840s Heritage Big Brother project, a partnership with Northumberland Youth Service, Woodhorn Museum, Time Travel Northumberland project part of NE-Generation, funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to create a cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the UK.

Other News ...

Woodhorn always have things to do for the whole family. To find out about he latest exhibitions and events or for more information and opening times, visit the website: http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com This stunning 18th century house, garden and surrounding land has recently been handed into the care of The National trust.

Opening times and further details call 0191 237 9100 or visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-seatondelaval-hall.html The watch house was built in 1880 as a base for the Seaton Sluice volunteer life saving company. It served as a lookout, training base and social venue for over 110 years before it closed in 1990. during its history, the volunteers were involved in a number of notable rescues from wrecks on the coast between Whitley Bay and Blyth. The museum is open on Sundays between 2pm and 5pm from June to September.

If you would like to rent a beach hut, please contact Blyth Sports Centre reception on: 01670 542222 Daily lets are available for: £15.50 per day. Plus £5.00 refundable deposit.

Blyth Battery is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 3rd April– 30th September, from 11:30am-4pm. Guided tours of the site are available when possible. The Battery is also open on a number of additional days throughout the year.

The Dave Stephens centre has an excellent meeting space with a fabulous view of Blyth’s coastline.

The community room is perfect for meetings, seminars, training sessions or workshops. The room can host up to 30 people theatre style and up to 24 people board room style.

All bookings and arrangements to be made with at least one weeks notice via Concordia leisure Centre central administration on 01670 542564