Creative Ageing September - December 2018

CREATIVE AGEING & ADULT PARTICIPATION SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

Our Creative Ageing project was first established in 2010, making us one of the first art centres to have a dedicated team engaging older people. We run a huge range of projects, not only here in our vibrant city centre venue, but also out in the community as part of our collaborative projects with groups like Age UK and in care homes across the county where we deliver specialist arts sessions.

The project aims to combat isolation for older people living in our very rural county by providing high quality arts sessions, where the focus is on enjoying taking part and having fun!

So if you are recently retired and looking to stretch your creative muscles, or working with people in care settings or anything inbetween we aim to have something for you! Explore this season’s events which include our spectacular tea dance, our dementia friendly events and a performance exploring the world of ageing bodies in circus performance.

Creative Training Adult Workshops Events

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

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MENTOR LED TRAINING PROGRAMME A series of training sessions for care staff, activity leaders and other practitioners who want to gain skills, knowledge and experience in working creatively with older people.

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Our training this season is focusing on adapting Creative Arts for older people, musical interactions in dementia and older peoples care.

To find out more visit creativeageing.co.uk

FIND YOUR FEET Mondays from 10 September 10am - 11.30am (term-time), £2 per person

A dance and movement class for people living with dementia and their carers. Dance, exercise, and make new friends in this relaxed and enjoyable session. Led by an experienced dance movement specialist.

MUSIC MAKING WITH

CREATIVE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Free introduction to our very succesful community programme

Monday 17 September, Monday 22 October Monday 19 November, Monday 10 December Our Creative Community Champions project supplies creative toolkits and teaches group leaders new artistic skills so that they can run their own creative sessions with older people in their community.

We hold regular Coffee Mornings for Champions to try new creative kits, share information, and for potential Champions to come along to find out more about the project.

10.30am - 12.30pm free but booking is advised

BEAT BANG BONG Wednesdays from 5 September 2pm - 3.30pm (term-time), £2 per person

Where words fail, music speaks - led by an experienced artist this class allows you to share the joy of making music together in a relaxed group setting and it’s not too loud! The session ends with a cup of tea and a chat.

Music Making is kindly supported by Welsh Water

PLAYING TOGETHER

Tuesdays from 4 September 10.30am - 12pm (term-time), £2 per session This creative session supports participants to communicate through ‘play’ activities, including music, movement, sand, puppets and visual arts. Come along to experience the joy of playing together!

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

Creative Ageing is kindly funded by Big Lottery

DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION SESSIONS

We are committed to making Hereford more dementia friendly and so we are now offering monthly Dementia Friends information sessions here at The Courtyard.

Anyone can be a dementia friend, it is about understanding a little more about dementia, and the little ways you can help.

Sessions last about 45-60 mins.

Tuesday 18 September 2-3pm Tuesday 16 October 6-7pm Tuesday 13 November 2-3pm Tuesday 11 December 6-7pm Free to attend, book your place at the Box Office on 01432 340 555

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PANTO

Wednesday 24 October Doors open 1.30pm film starts 2pm

Wednesday 9 January, 2pm Doors open 1.15pm

THE MALTESE FALCON

Who murdered Miles Archer? No one knows. But what Archer’s partner, Private Eye Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart), does know is that Archer was killed while investigating the disappearance of a priceless statue...and now Spade has three mysterious clients who want him to find it - at any cost! A classic film, in a friendly environment. The sound is a little bit quieter and the lights are only dimmed. You will be able to sit round a table, so you can have tea, coffee and cake while you watch the film.

Tickets: £7 inc refreshments (Accompanying carers free) DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SHOW

THE GOAL

Thursday 11 October, 2pm Doors open 1.15pm

PETER PAN

Adapted from the original by J.M Barrie and by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital and Samuel French Ltd

1 DEC 2018 -

12 JAN 2019 Want to make the festive season last just a little bit longer? Then come and watch our fabulous panto Peter Pan. This performance is designed to be accessible for people living with dementia and their families.

Tickets £10 (Accompanying carers free) DIRECTED BY ESTELLE VAN WARMELO AND ADAPTED BY LYNDSAY MAPLES

THRILLS SPILLS AND ANTI INFLAMMATORY PILLS Wednesday 3 October, 7.30pm

MISS KITTY’S SPECTACULAR TEA DANCE

20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday 23 September 11am - 2pm

To celebrate The Courtyard’s 20th birthday our popular tea dance is returning, and this time Miss Kitty is taking over the Main House! There will be music, tea, cake and dancing as well as performances from local dance groups, circus performers and much more. This event is kindly supported by Glencora Fund and Herefordshire Community Foundation Tickets £5 including refreshments

CREATIVE AGEING MAILING LIST

February 5, 1972. The day Ronnie Radford scored a glorious 35-yard goal, helping Hereford United to an historic FA Cup 3rd Round Victory over Newcastle United.

Six actors play a cast of thousands in a bittersweet comedy celebrating one of the most monumental moments in the club’s history and the City itself.

Tickets: £10 (Accompanying carers free)

A sharing of a creative exploration of ageing bodies by professional aerial artists Nix Barnaville (46) and Sally Gibson (59), including a work in progress performance, an exhibition and a Q&A session...

Free Event (booking required)

If you would like to be first to hear about our upcoming projects, events, training you can sign up to our mailing list, contact: The Creative Ageing Team aop@courtyard.org.uk 01432 346 514

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PRICES

Schools £1

Super Save

£18.50 & 17 Family Tick

£20.50 & £ Family Tick

Adult nigh

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GARRICK SINGERS WRITING ROOM

Mondays from 10 September 12pm - 1.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm £5 per session

Especially designed for upand-coming playwrights, these sessions will bring out skills in both beginner and experienced writers.

Over 60 and/or retired?

Come and join our choir! No need to read music just an enthusiasm for singing. No auditions, all welcome. Led by the fantastic Olivia Preye.

Run in partnership between The Courtyard and The Music Pool.

Mondays from 10 September 10.30am - 12.30pm £75 per term

READING ROOM Tuesdays from 11 September 10.30am - 12.30pm £55 per term

This exciting workshop is geared toward adults of all ages who enjoy close script analysis. Participants will explore work by acclaimed dramatists covering structure, characterisation theme and style with an experienced director.

READING ROOM EXTRA Fridays from 14 September 6pm - 8pm £55 per term

For adults of all ages who may be keen to develop their sight reading skills and abilities in vocal characterisation.

Participants will look at a cross section of material from classical and contemporary playwrights bringing a script to life by looking at it from a more in depth rehearsal point of view.

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HEREFORD LIFE DRAWING GROUP

Thursdays from 6 September 10am - 1pm £7.50 per session All levels of experience welcome.

We provide the life model, please bring your own equipment.

ZUMBA*

Tuesdays from 4 September 1.30pm - 2.30pm £5 per session Classes are inspired by traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music with pulsating Latin rhythms providing an exhilarating work out session.

CHANCE TO DANCE* Fridays from 7 September 10.15am - 11.15am £4.50 per session

Gentle programme of creative dance for the over 50’s. Looking at a wide range of styles of dance from Ballet to Bollywood, each session will give you a chance to try something different, meet new people and get fit in the process!

LAURA GALE ADULT DANCE*

Tuesdays from 11 September 6.30pm - 7.30pm £55 per term / £47 cons Energetic class for both beginners and more experienced dancers. Sessions include exercises for fitness and flexibility alongside contemporary technique phrases and a range of other dance styles.

LAURA GALE STREET JAZZ*

Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 11 September 7.45pm - 8.45pm £39 for 6 weeks A fusion of Commercial Jazz, Street and Hip-Hop Dance.

Great for dance enthusiasts and those who are looking for a fun way to improve fitness!

Please book these classes through Laura Gale: laura@lauragale.co.uk lauragale.co.uk 07725 357 531

ADULT BALLET CLASS* Thursdays from 6 September 1.30pm

Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, this programme has been specifically designed for the over-55’s but you’re free to join in whatever your age! Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, Silver Swans® classes have something for everyone! *Participants should wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Please note there are no changing facilities onsite.

Water is available but you may wish to bring your own bottle.

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.