CREATIVE AGEING & ADULT PARTICIPATION
JANUARY - APRIL 2019
With 43 members running sessions across Herefordshire, Creative Community Champions (CCC) has become Creative Ageing’s latest runaway success! CCC provides 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 have 25 toolkits ranging from monoprinting and linocut to metal work, and weaving. Are you part of a community group that would like to get involved? For the group to be involved in the project the participants must be predominantly over 55 years old, but otherwise we are looking for champions from anywhere across Herefordshire. We hold regular coffee mornings for champions to try new creative kits, share information, and for potential champions to come along and find out more. Check our upcoming dates inside.
Creative Training Adult Workshops Events
BOX OFFICE 01432 340555
courtyard.org.uk
MENTOR LED TRAINING PROGRAMME
CREATIVE AGEING EVENTS
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. Our training this season is focused on musical interactions in dementia and older people’s care. To find out more visit courtyard.org.uk/creative-ageing
FIND YOUR FEET Mondays from 10 January 10.30am - 12pm (term-time), £2 per session
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, the session starts with a cup of tea and chance to arrive gently before getting into full swing at 11am.
CREATIVE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Free introduction to our very successful community programme
Monday 18 February 10.30am - 12.30pm Free but booking is advised Our Creative Community Champions project supplies creative toolkits and teaches group leaders new artistic skills so that they can run their own creative session with older people in their community. We hold regular Coffee Mornings for Champions to try new creative kits and share information, and for potential Champions to come along to find out more about the project.
MANIFESTOS AND MANICULES Wednesdays 27 February, 6 & 13 March 2pm - 3.30pm. £5 per person What is your manifesto for ageing well? Come and share your ideas to create a collective guide to live by. Find out about manicules, pilcrows and other symbols of manuscripts and typographical formats. Learn about printing phrases that we use everyday! The finished manifesto will be type-set to be printed on a letterpress, with a copy for all participants.
PLAYING TOGETHER
Tuesdays from 15 January 10.30am - 12pm (term-time), £2 per session This lively 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! The session starts with a cup of tea and chance to arrive gently before getting into full swing at 11am.
DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION SESSIONS
We are committed to making Hereford more dementia friendly and so we offer 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 22 January 6pm Tuesday 12 February 2pm Tuesday 12 March 6pm Tuesday 16 April 2pm Free to attend, book your place at the Box Office on 01432 340555
MOVING PICTURES
MOULIN ROUGE Wednesday 30 January 11am - 3.30pm Film, Lunch & Dance Workshop for those aged 55+
The day starts with a screening of Moulin Rouge. The year is 1899, and Christian, a young English writer, has come to Paris to follow the Bohemian revolution taking hold of the city’s underworld. A dangerous love triangle, can-can dancers and Tolouse LeTrec take centre stage in this spectacular musical. The film is followed by a delicious buffet lunch. Then at 1pm DanceFest leads a creative dance session inspired by the film. For those who would prefer a shorter seated dance workshop we have a special ticket price. Tickets: £15 - Film, Lunch & Full Length Workshop £10 - Film, Lunch & Seated Workshop £5 - Film, Lunch & Seated Workshop (accompanying carers rate)
Creative Ageing is kindly funded by Big Lottery
CREATIVE AGEING MAILING LIST
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Wednesday 20 March Doors open 1.30pm film starts 2pm A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court in this David Niven classic. This film is shown 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 go free)
MISS KITTY’S SPECTACULAR TEA DANCE Thursday 7 February 2pm - 4pm Come along to our popular Creative Ageing Tea Dance. Music, tea, cakes and dancing! Tickets: £4 inc refreshments (Accompanying carers go free) Kindly funded by Hereford Community Foundation
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 346514
LASSES C T L U D A E TERM-TIM
GARRICK SINGERS WRITING ROOM
Mondays from 21 January 2pm - 3.30pm £5 per session
Especially designed for up-and-coming playwrights, these sessions will bring out skills in both beginner and experienced writers.
Over 55 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 7 January 10.30am - 12.30pm £75 per term
READING ROOM Tuesdays from 8 January 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 11 January 6pm - 7.30pm £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.
HEREFORD LIFE DRAWING GROUP
Thursdays from 10 January 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 10am - 11am £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!
The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.
ADULT BALLET CLASS* Thursdays from 10 January 1.30pm
Developed by Royal Academy of Dance, this programme has been specifically designed for over - 55’s but you’re free to join in whatever age! Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it Silver Swans classes have something for everyone.
LAURA GALE ADULT DANCE*
Tuesdays from 15 January 8pm - 9pm £8 drop in or £39 for 6 weeks. A term is 12 weeks. 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 ADULTS*
Tuesdays from 15 January 7pm - 8pm £8 drop in or £39 for 6 weeks. A term is 12 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 on 07725 357531. *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.