Fusion

Over the past 6 months, the Fusion Youth Group, based on the Middlegate Estate, have been working on a photography project alongside the Comeunity Team and the Middlegate Community Association. The funding for the project was obtained through the Your South Yarmouth, Your Decision 2009-2010 Participatory Budgeting programme, which saw local residents in South Yarmouth vote for and allocate funding towards the project.

During this time, the young people received training in photography from a GY College Tutor, and took hundreds of photos of their local community, which were shown in early November in the Rumbelow Gallery in Great Yarmouth Library.

Apart from the 50 plus photos that were  on display, the young people  also put together a delightful brochure of the photos taken during the project, and this is still available to pick up at the current Transitions exhibition at the gallery, on until the 19th November. 

 The young people also participated in workshops run by poet Rupert Mallin and young filmmaker Jade Yaxley.  The decided they wanted to explore bullying past and present, and did this through cartoon, words, a visit to the Tolhouse Museum, and film.  Emily Payne edited the film material they produced to create a short video posted to You Tube:

For any enquiries related to Fusions, please contact Katie Folkes on 01493 845 929 or at katiefolkes@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

Schools Carol Concert

Schools in Great Yarmouth are getting together to perform a carol festival at the Hippodrome on 30th November, 7.20-9.30 pm.  There is so much young musical talent in the borough and Rachel Salton, secretary of  Great Yarmouth Schools’ Music, says the festival raises the profile of music and celebrates bringing schools together.  The junior schools are performing with a choir of 300 pupils and the secondary schools with a choir of 120.  Flegg High School wind band and Great Yarmouth Junior Brass Band will also be performing.

Tickets are available from the Hippodrome on 01493 844172.

‘The Grinch’ A Christmas Musical

A Stage Door Youth Theatre  production at the Pavilion Theatre on November 26th -28th Fri and Sat at 7.30pm and Sun at 2.00pm

Tickets £10 and £6.00 concessions with a special Family ticket available.

Box office 01493 662832 or book online www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Entertainment for all the family.

Transitions and ENSFC

There are six students involved in the exciting Transitions project.  We have been to the Great Yarmouth archives and have selected artworks/images that will inspire our responses to the contemporary view of the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston area.  Several students have already identified areas of interest and Enya and Ellen have interviewed members of the public in Great Yarmouth to gain their views on the area. Enya is interested in looking at the contrast between the natural environment and the built environment while looking at and being inspired by the local artist Anthony Aimies. If anyone has any background information of him please add a comment.

  Jack is intersted in textiles and fashion and has made an appointment at Carrow House to look at the collection.  At the moment Jack is interested in Victorian costumes.

Hannah is interested in the equipment and clothing worn by lifeboat men in the past and the present day. 

Charlotte is intersted in beach huts and textured wood.  We are interested in learning what type of belongings people keep in their beach huts.

Ellen is looking for found objects – found on the beach or are marine related for an installation.  Any one with any artefacts or driftwood etc would be appreciated.

Alissa is interested in photographs and local trades and trades people.  How traditional trades compare with modern trades.

Anyone with any comments or images that they can share with us to help us with our research would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact us by comemnt.  Thank you.

Oriel High School Exhibition at Library

This photograph doesn’t do justice to the lovely jacket displayed in the  Oriel High School Art Show in the Exhibition Galleries at the Library during the week beginning 5th July.   I hope  the show got the visitors it merited.

Tiptoe Time, Tiptoe Ballet & Tiptoe Tappers

Tiptoe Ballet: An introduction to Ballet, teaches children the basic positions and techniques. They will be taught how to hold their body correctly, including how to hold their hands and how to point their toes. They will practice simple skills such as skipping and jumping to improve coordination, flexibility and confidence whilst having fun.

Tiptoe Time: An introduction to workshops for children aged 3 to 5yrs old. They train in each of the three disciplines, drama, dance and singing – for 35 minutes per week. In each class children will learn to express themselves more easily, gain poise, self confidence and self awareness.

Tiptoe Tappers: Tap is great for co-ordination and use of feet and ankles. It is a great way to strengthen ankles and learn different sounds, it will improve co-ordination, encourage creativity, increase confidence and develop rhythm and musicality. Classes held on a Wednesday for children aged 3-5yrs please contact 01493 444060 or enquiries@dusmagrikproductions.co.uk

DPA Dance Combination Summer Course

Do you miss dancing over the holidays? Well fear not, DPA Dance Combination Summer Course led by Andre Knox whose credits include Joseph, A Chorus Line and Spirit of The Dance is at Cliff Park High School this summer for children 10yrs+. This highly active, fun course is a fantastic opportunity to explore a multitude o…f dance styles both classical and contemporary and a variety of techniques including; Ballet & Contemporary, Tap & Irish, Modern & Street. The cost for the course is £35 for 3 days 10-4pm. Places are limited so please call 01493 444060 or email enquiries@dusmagrikproductions.co.uk to book yours now!

Beast Quest at Great Yarmouth Library

Great Yarmouth’s Circus Story

‘Showtime’, a vibrant exhibition about the history of the circus in Great Yarmouth, opens at the Time and Tide Museum on Saturday 27th March and will run until 31st October.  Items of marvellous memorabilia collected by Peter Jay, owner of Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome, and Don  Stacey, are included in the exhibition, along with studies by Bruer Tidman and paintings by Katherine Hamilton of the modern day circus .

Amongst the related events at the Time and Tide are Rollo’s Circus Skills Workshops on Mondays between 26th July and 30th August, and Circus Sunday, 8th August, 10.00 -17.00 hrs.   For more information about events visit www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk.

Visitors to the exhibition will receive vouchers for £2.50 of a full price adult seat at the Hippodrome.

The Time and Tide Museum on Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, is open Monday – Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 hrs.  (Note: Winter opening hours from 2nd November 2010- 31 March 2011 are 10.-16.00 hrs Mon-Friday and 10.00-16.00 hrs Sat. and Sun.) 2010 admission to the Time and Tide museum:  adult  £4.50, concessions £3.80, young person (4-16) £3.30.  Discounts are available for pre-booked groups.  For more information tel: 01493 743930 or visit Norfolk Museums website www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

For full information about all the museums in Great Yarmouth, with admissions times and prices , click here and download the 2010 Great Yarmouth Heritage Quarter Guide.

Scouting Book For Boys Norfolk Premier

Norfolk has had a lot of films shot in the area, Stardust Elm Hill Norwich, The Duchess Swaffam, and lots more. Most people living in the area don’t even know these films are being shot. One of the films though that used all local extras and also employed local crew, like me and used one of Lowestoft’s biggest holiday camps Broadland Sands, it was no wonder the premier screening on Saturday 6th March was packed out.

The film looked amazing. It really showed off how beautiful Norfolk really is. This was all thanks to Robbie Ryan Director Of Photography, and Tom Harper Director. This was the second time seeing the film, as I went to the first screening back in May last year. I have been following the film as it toured the festivals world wide. The reviews of the film have all been amazing. Most rating the film with 4 or 5 stars out of 5. Empire magazine one of the biggest film magazines gave the film a rave review with 4 out of 5 stars. http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=136740

I definitally recommend going to see the film it has been described a sort of love story. It’s going to put Norfolk on the map, and hopefully it will give “Normal for Norfolk” a different meaning. Showing off the talent we have in this area.  Obviously you might think I am biased, because I worked on the film, and I want as many people to go see it (just to see my name in the credits, it’s Emily Payne Runner ). If you do think I’m biased go watch it for yourself. Cinema City Norwich 19th March it’s going to be massive.

http://www.thescoutingbookforboys.co.uk/

A small fact Ivana Mackinnon who is the Producer of Scouting Book For Boys was Associate Producer on Slumdog Millionaire.