Year of Culture update
 

I've started putting together a monthly email newsletter of events and activities going on in Hyndburn. To download the February issue go to www.hyndburn2009.co.uk

You can be put direct on to the mailing list to automatically receive a copy by emailing [email protected]

If you know of any events or activities coming up please feel free to send them by the 25th of the month before (newsletters published on 1st of every month) for inclusion.

A logo is also available for adding to any publicity to show that you're supporting the Year of Culture. Any community group or organisation can add the logo to their event - again, email for details.

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I already appear to be mysteriously on the mailing list ;)

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That's because your kultured.:D

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Gosh, that is mysterious isn't it, I wonder how that can have happened. :rolleyes:

Perhaps because you're such good friends with Cllr Britcliffe and it's his pet project. ;)

Or perhaps it's because you're a prominent member of a local community group who would like to promote their events and activities through this initiative. ;)

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Sorry Gayle, will try and get my two to you this week, still have a query on the dates of one of them ... :rolleyes:

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Or maybe you just send it to everyone in your address book :D

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Maybe they should sell Year Of Culture t-shirts ? ;):D

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Have you got a logo yet for this 'Year of Culture'? If not, maybe you should hold a competition to get one.

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We could get that local lesbian street artist, who's leaving her 'tag' all over the place, to do it.

Kool kulture.

:D

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Somebody hasn't been paying attention :)

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Logo available for download from index

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Always thought you were a shrewd businessman dave:D

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The March issue of the Hyndburn Arts newsletter is now available for download from index

Take time to read it - there are announcements about two forthcoming events which couldn't be much different from each other.

Strictly Come Dancing Stars will be launching a dance week at Accrington Town Hall in July - tickets on sale from 14th March.

Renowned feminist Germaine Greer will be visiting Hyndburn in June as part of the Week of Wondering.

If you want to be put directly on to the mailing list for the newsletter email me at [email protected]

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Our household (minus me) will be after tickets for that for sure.

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I am a fan of Germaine Greer - amazed that you 'couped' her - will make an effort to get to that one

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Yes, I'm excited about Germaine, but equally excited about Strictly Come Dancing - not sure what that says about the conflicts of my personality. :D

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Bet you`re not as excited as my 5yr old..............:rolleyes:

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thanks gayle strictly is the "Bosses" favourite n tickets are a must.:)

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So now we've got that crazy clapped-out sheila turning up in Accy, no doubt to bore everyone to death with some post-feminist psycho-babble. I hope whoever will be entertaining her before/after her turn has got a few bob in their purse, because Gerry likes her whisky...large 'uns, too.

Just out of interest, how much are the council tax payers of Hyndburn forking out for this lot? More than Britcliffe's allowances or Jones's mobile bill? Or do I have to do a FOI job?

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our resident misogynist speaks:rolleyes:

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Who's Germaine's dancing parner?

:D

I agree, bit of a coup, getting such a well known personalty/writer/academic here in Hyndburn.

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We're selling tickets, Hyndburn Borough Council will underwrite the Strictly Stars if we don't make enough but I suspect we'll have not problems filling the place - we've got all the artistes (including Germaine) at very good rates - plus, the Germaine event is being co-hosted by Hyndburn Women's Forum and they have raised the money to bring her.

You can use FOI if you wish.

But as usual, your attitude does disappoint me. We need to be able to attract big names to the area - how often are people complaining about the tribute acts at the theatre or the lack of anything to do?

We're trying to get people interested in coming to Hyndburn, spending their money here and promoting the town. Negative attitudes like yours are why we're in the mess in the first place.

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Annoyingly he's not even our resident because he's moved to London. No doubt he can go and see shows or talks by people like Germaine every day, but he obviously doesn't believe that we deserve stuff like that up here!

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[quote=Gayle;688593]Annoyingly he's not even our resident because he's moved to London. No doubt he can go and see shows or talks by people like Germaine every day, but he obviously doesn't believe that we deserve stuff like that up here![/quote
Well seeing its the year of culture Gayle can you not manage to get Ian Botham or Tommy Dockerty to do some talking for us lads:D can't see me sitting there listening to ms greer for to long:rolleyes:

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The April issue of the newsletter is available for download from

index

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ta gayle have booked fer Time Murderer Please, we are going tomoz night.:)

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Hope you enjoy it.

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Hope it don't give you ideas cashy:)

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I may also be going. Depends how long the budget goes on... :D

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Just want to also flag up a couple of plays that are going to be on at the theatre in June. Both very thought provoking but both comedies. Plus, it's an incredibly cheap night out because the ticket price is subsidised by Grassroots Grants - so only £2.50 per head.

The first play on Wednesday 17th June at 7.30pm is Tea with Mrs Pankhurst presented by New Strides Productions - This is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement and the relationship between Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and Mrs Selina Cooper. Both were Lancashire women, both were important suffrage leaders but with very different approaches in the fight for the vote. The play also shows how the First World War impacted on the movement and asks what relevance the campaign still has in todays society.



The second play is a one woman show, on Friday 19th June at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre and is called Off Her Trolley. Off Her Trolley explores the experiences of those that care for the elderly, firstly those that work within the community and secondly those that work within residential care, focusing on the difficulties faced by those working within the private sector. The play explores the experience of ageing and illustrates the difficulties posed by the onset of Alzheimer’s disease both for the individual and their carers. Off her Trolley challenges the ways in which elderly people are perceived by the wider community and skilfully illustrates the ‘common ground’ between those that have and those that do not have Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the seriousness of the issues that this one woman show contains, Off Her Trolley is a blend of stand-up, character and song that seeks to entertain and uplift, make people laugh, as well as encouraging reflection. Off her Trolley was nominated for the Amnesty International / The Big Issue Freedom of Expression Award at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe and one 'Best Performance' / 'Best Show' in the Act Provocateur Solo Festival.



Tickets for both of the plays can be obtained from Gayle Knight by ringing 01254 387851 or by visiting New Era Complex on Paradise Street, Accrington. Note the tickets for both plays are a £2.50 recommended donation rather than a set ticket price as the productions are subsidised by Grassroots Grants funding, with additional support from Elevate East Lancashire.

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Poster for Off Her Trolley

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oh good i can have a practice on ya after.:D

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Haworth Art Gallery are experimenting with running workshops on YouTube

This is the first one

YouTube - Haworth Art Gallery - Mosaic Workshop

What does everyone think of the idea?

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Should have shown how they changed colour half way through.Thought I was cracking up.

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:D

I knew someone would pick up on that. :D

We'll be working on continuity next time.

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ideas ok, aint sure about yvonne.

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That's a bit mean. I think she does a great job.

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May issue of the newsletter is online now

index

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don't doubt that gayle, i'm talking about what sells to the public,

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June's newsletter is now available on line at

www.hyndburn2009.co.uk

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July issue now available on line for download

Hyndburn Year of Culture