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Summer Events 2009

Art in the Park

Art in the parks is returning to Wychavon for 2 weeks across July and August offering an array of fun and exciting art workshops and performances all for 'FREE'. The first week will feature childrens theatre, visual arts workshops and the very popular 'storybag 2' (a one women show for children). The second week is full of entertainment with African Drumming from Drumlove and W Factor performances from Wychavons brightest young talent.

1st weeks programme

Visual Arts Workshop - Create your own Kaleidoscope world, build your own parallel universe using an array  of recycled and found materials - 11-4pm

Storybag 2 by Vamos Theatre - Come in to the story tent where Storybag will open the magical bag of stories from China, Poland and Africa using live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre - showings at 12noon and 2.30pm

28th July Evesham Abbey Park
29th July Pershore Abbey Park
30th July Droitwich Lido Park

2nd weeks programme

W Factor Performances - See this years fantastic finalists perform in dance, song, music and drama - performances 12noon & 2pm

African Drumming - have a go at using djembe drums, traditional African drums with Drumlove - workshops 11am, 1pm & 3pm

4th Aug Evesham Abbey Park
5th Aug Pershore Abbey Park
6th Aug Droitwich Lido Park

If you fancy being entertained for 'FREE' or want to get involved in some of the workshops why not pop down to the parks on one of the above dates.

For more information contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 / 07976 640820 or email  jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk

A Taste of Art

Children will be able to attend workshops at five different village locations this summer across Wychavon. Details of these sessions are below:

A Taste of...Street Dance
An introduction to street and contemporary dance led by experienced Dance Tutor and Choreographer Elizabeth Crosswell.
Wed 22 July - Eckington Village Hall
10am - 12pm age 7-11’s Cost: £5
1pm - 3pm age 11+ Cost: £5
Number 8 Box Office 01386 555488
Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street Pershore

A Taste of...Youth Theatre
Create a play in a day with this intensive creative workshop
Thu 23 July St Barnabus School
10am - 3pm 7 - 11 years Cost: £10
Number 8 Box Office 01386 555488
Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street Pershore

A taste of ……… Artistic Recycling
Re-think. Re-use. Re-create with this arts workshop rethinking the way we use waste and taking old clothes, shoes, wellies and other items and using printing, painting and stitching to decorate them to create something new. Bring old clothes or items with you.
Wed 29 July Peopleton Village Hall
10am - 3pm age 7-16years cost £8
Number 8 Box Office 01386 555488
Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street Pershore

A Taste of….. Street Dance
An introduction to street and contemporary dance led by Dancefest
7th August -  Bredon playing field
10-12pm age 7-11’s cost £1
1-3pm age 11’s plus cost £1
contact 07963 803 025 bredon@live.co.uk or 6 Jubilee Drive, Bredon
Tickets available to Bredon young people only until 31st July. After that available to the general public.

A taste of…drama. A Play in a Day
Create a play in a day with this intensive creative workshop
18th August Crowle Parish Hall
10-3pm 7-11’s cost £5
contact Shelagh Rothero 01905 779116

For more information contact Jenny Davis on 01386 565396 / 07976 640820 or email jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk

Party in the Park 2009

Fancy doing something different with your friends and family for 'FREE'?

Then why not come down and sample this years 'Party in the Park'?

Tuesday 25th August - Droitwich Lido Park - 12noon - 4pm

Wednesday 26th August - Pershore Abbey Park - 12noon - 4pm

Thursday 27th August - Evesham Abbey Park - 12noon - 4pm

Starting on 25th August this 3 day event will travel across the whole of Wychavon making stops at Droitwich Lido Park, Pershore Abbey Park and Evesham Abbey Park from from 12 noon - 4pm. The parties will cater for absolutely everyone with live bands, face painting*, arts workshops, sport sessions & a number of other fun activities. We will also have performances from some of  this years finalists and winners of the 'W' Factor

Once again this event is 'FREE' of charge right on your doorstep.

*small charge will be made

Last years event was a roaring success producing record crowds but with your help we could make this the '2009 Party in the Parks' even bigger and better.

Join our facebook page - Partyparks to find out more or alternatively you can contact Tracy Grubb 01386 565168 e-mail tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk

From all the Community Development Team we hoped you have a fun packed Summer Holiday.

For Further Information:

If you have any questions about the Summer Events please contact:

Tracy Grubb
Community Development Officer
Telephone: 01386 565168 or 07989 511280
Email: tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
Hours of work: Mon, Tues & Thurs 9am-2.30pm, Wed 9am-3pm & Fri 9am-5pm

or

Jenny Davis
Arts Development Officer
Telephone: 01386 565396 or 07976 640820
Email: jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk
Hours of work: Mon -Fri 9-5pm