Friday 26 February 2010

'40 Miles West' album launch at The Wokingham Theatre

Simon Williams is launching his debut album '40 Miles West' at The Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road, Wokingham tomorrow night (Saturday 27 February). Check out www.myspace.com/siwilliamsmusic for more information.

The evening will include 2 hours of great live music with support from top quality acts as well as the debut performance of Simon's album. Ticket price includes a programme and a free copy of Simon's 12 track album all for £5. Tickets in advance so please contact Simon on 07795 383631.

Thursday 2 July 2009

Youth and Children’s Theatre Club Leaders

Organisation: Stage-Fright

Location: Wokingham, Berks

Description: Stage-Fright runs imaginative theatre projects and workshops through which young people explore life values, morals, faith and beliefs. We are opening 5 new after-school clubs for Year 5 & 6 children in 5 schools (once-a-week). We wish to appoint two theatre workshop leaders (both full-time positions):

· to open and run 5 new clubs
· to work with our established teenage theatre club
· to accept sessional work in schools
· to work on occasional projects with church members
· to explore and develop new opportunities

Two full-time salary levels offered (according to experience)

Closing date: Fri 10th July 2009
Interviews: July 2009
Start date: September 2009
For details: Michael Johnson,

0118 979 0098
newjob@stage-fright.org.uk
www.stage-fright.org.uk

Monday 6 April 2009

Acoustic Artsbar - Friday 17 April

The Artree and Good Intentions Music teams come together to present a very special evening of free live acoustic music at the recently opened Artsbar at the Cantley Lodge Hotel, very close to Wokingham station.
The Artsbar was created as a hub for the local artistic community and an opportunity for artists' work to be shared. On Friday 17 April, this will include the work of local musicians for the first time.

Friday 27 March 2009

Creative partner sought - photographer/multi-media specialist

Hawthorns Primary School in Wokingham and Creative Partnerships wish to contract a creative partner or partners to support the delivery of their creative learning programme, of which the theme is increasing enjoyment of learning, and enabling a greater effectiveness in learning and teaching.

For a full brief please email philippa.berry@southhillpark.org.uk.

Submission deadline: 4.00 pm on Friday 17 April 2009

Tuesday 3 March 2009

Berkshire Sings! event 25/3/09



FREE singing CPD day
March 25th 2009. The Spirit Conferencing Centre, Farnham Road, Slough.
9.30am to 3pm, then performances from 4.30pm – 6pm

March 25th is a day for teachers and other school staff, singing leaders, children and young people. This is a chance for your school to be part of the national ambition for singing! And to be in at the start of the two year Sing Up journey in this area. Not to be missed.


Singing is good for learners: it improves concentration, lifting standards across the curriculum
Singing is good for individuals, improving health and increasing feelings of well-being
Singing is good for communities – bringing people together in harmonious ways

For more information or a booking form, contact Philippa Berry at mail@philippaberryarts.com.

Sunday 14 December 2008

And another exhibition in 43a!

This was the third exhibition in 43a Peach Street - this time by a group of local artists called Cree8.
A great mix of ceramics, textiles and other artwork was on display, brightening up the winter days for shoppers.

Friday 24 October 2008

ReOrsa Exhibition


Another empty shop initiative! A second group of local artists is exhibiting in 43a Peach Street. The artists have responded to the space in varying and interesting ways - come along to the private view on Tuesday 4th November, 6pm-8pm, or some day during opening hours, Weds - Sats, 5th - 15th November.