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Come & have a LOL!

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 02:44 AM PST


Inter-Action MK Press Release January 2012
Come & have a LOL!
Community Arts Charity, Inter-Action MK is excited to be running a third season of its hugely successful LOL! Project!!
Aimed specifically at Disabled young people, these FREE workshop sessions have been funded by ‘Aiming High’.
The programme of interactive workshops starts in February half term and will include; Drama, Singing & Song Writing, Art/Design, Story Telling Rap and Sound. Workshops will take place at the Old Rectory, Peartree Bridge and are open to ALL Disabled young people aged 10-17yrs.
Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase the skills they gain at the LOL! Club night at the Red Dot Bar, Stadium MK on 29 March 2012, where friends and family will be invited to come along and see what they have achieved!

If you are interested in taking part or would like more information about this project then please contact Inter-Action MK on 01908 678514, visit www.interactionmk.org.uk  or email info@interactionmk.org.uk
ENDS

Company MK is back!!

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 02:19 AM PST


 


Company MK is 20 years old this year! In 1992, a group of intrepid performers set up a theatre group to perform some more unusual and daring musicals, starting with Company by Stephen Sondheim. And that's what Company MK has done ever since, putting on shows as varied as City of Angels and Guys and Dolls. Production values have been high, and feedback from the audience always glowing.


 


Unfortunately, over the past few years, the company has fallen on hard times, and for the past two years, we haven't been able to fund a new show. However, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we're launching a project to get Company MK back on its feet. In October, we aim to produce an anniversary concert show at the Chrysalis Theatre. To get to that point, we need all the help we can to raise funds and produce the show.


 


And that's where you come in! We'd love as many people as possible to come on board to get the word out that Company MK is back in business!


 


We're having a meeting on Sunday 19 February at 7.30 at the Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road , Wolverton Mill South, MK12 5TH. There, we'll go through the plans as they stand and you'll get the chance to engage with the areas that most interes you! Please do come along and get involved, there's so much to do and we can't do it without you :)


 


To find out more about Company MK, go to www.companymk.com and visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Company-MK/210791962351169


 


Hope to see you on 19 February!


 


The Company MK Steering Group and


The Anniversary Project Group


 

Special 6 Week Introduction to African Drumming Course

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:53 AM PST



  • MORIBAYASSA AFRICAN DRUMMING COMMUNITY GROUP



Christ Church (Hall) Stantonbury Campus (Next to Leisure Centre) Milton Keynes MK14 6BN



We have a special 6 Week Introduction to African Drumming Course
Starting on Feb 20th 2012
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Costing only £30 for the 6 weeks.

For anyone Age16+ Adult

All level of players welcome, aimed at total beginners and those who want to improve technique and those who would like to learn genuine West African Rhythms, from a Master.

Class drum provided.
Drums also available to buy.
Call Annie 07906227097 for info and to BOOK your place

Learn the powerful and hypnotic rhythms of West Africa from world class percussionist Vieux Bakayoko. Now you can learn from the master in this relaxed fun-filled weekly session covering all aspects of technique, history and tradition, Vieux will help you discover this art form step by step.

For those who already drum, we have a regular weekly session with 'Vieux'
We meet Mondays term time at
Christ Church (Hall)
Stantonbury Campus (Next to Leisure Centre)
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BN
Our sessions run from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
£6/5 concessions per session (charged monthly).
Call Annie 07906 227097 for details and to register.
Drum Hire available £1 per session, drums available to buy.

Moribayassa Drummers, is run as a 'not for profit' committee led community group.






 

Audition: ANCC is recruiting new members to take on UK tour.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 10:54 AM PST


Sat 25th Feb - 4pm
So if you can sing, rap, dance, beat box, clap, snap, sway, whistle, play an instrument, act, DJ, skateboard or model. ANCC welcomes you!

MK Gallery Project Space, 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA



ENQUIRIES: 07438186443



To register visit our website:


www.anccmk.webs.com



*This audition is open to any age. If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. You must have the right to live and work in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland and you must demonstrate that you have this right on request*


 

Call out for Artists to exhibit at MK Hospital

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 07:07 AM PST



MK Arts for Health: enhancing health and healing through creativity




  • Approximately 10,000 people pass through the hospital every week


  • Exhibitions are installed for 2-3 months in our dedicated exhibition spaces - and are seen by staff, patients and visitors.

  • MK Arts for Health takes a 20% commission on sales, towards purchasing and maintaining the artwork in the hospital

  • There is a secure Museum Quality hanging system in place

  • The artwork is not insured by MK Arts for Health while on display


Proposal Guidelines


Two-dimensional artwork in any medium will be considered, with preference given to artwork which portrays imagery and colour deemed appropriate to the hospital environment.


 All proposals must include:



  • A description of the proposed project

  • A list of art work comprising a description of dimensions, materials. Work must be framed so that brackets can be fixed in place.

  • A CV or description of community group

  • 3 – 5 images of proposed work.

  • Contact details with phone and e-mail info


If you have further questions and would like more information about showing, please contact us at 01908 243 284


The deadline for proposals for the summer slots now being programmed is the 06th April 2012.

LocalGiving.com - fundraising for ALL!

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 08:12 AM PST


Localgiving.com  is a user friendly fundraising website that can help you to attract donations and raise awareness of your group.  It’s a great way to raise your profile, have your own personalised web pages, raise additional income and keep your supporters up to date with your activities.


 


There are many exciting benefits to being part of Localgiving.com including:


Ø  An easy way to raise money


Ø  gift aid on donations whether or not you are a registered charity


Ø  A way for you to share your stories and success


Ø  Somewhere you can advertise your volunteering opportunities;


Ø  Access to a network of local charitable organisations and supporters


Ø  Some to call if you need advice or support


Ø  A national campaign dedicated to promoting Localgiving.com


Ø  Free Marketing and Fundraising workshops led by professionals to help you gain donations


 


And there’s more! Over the next year there will be at least three Match Funding challenges, which means  each donation will matched pound for pound: doubling your money! In December 9 local groups raised over £11,000 in the Christmas Match Challenge.


 


Interested?


Registering on Localgiving.com is simple and easy and we offer support to help you set up your Localgiving.com pages. The MK Community Foundation are offering the first 50 charities who put their pages live on the site a year’s free subscription. These are going fast but there are a few still available.  


 


The next Match Challenge starts on 1 March 2012: why not call or email and find out how to register. Shahnaz.hussain@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk or call 01908 690276


 


What if I’m not one of the first 50


The first three months are free to all subscribers, after that you are asked to pay a small annual subscription of £60 per year plus VAT. That works out at about £5 per month.


 


“Really easy to get started and to update as things change, Localgiving.com has really helped us to get our message out to our supporters and increase our income” Steve McNay, Director MK Mind


 


Visit the site and see for yourself: localgiving.com


 

Sensorium Tests Published Today

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 06:29 AM PST

We've just received our first copies of Sensorium Tests, a new publication to accompany Daria Martin's current exhibition at MK Gallery.

The publication centres on a 16 mm film, Sensorium Tests, which emerged from artist Daria Martin's research into 'mirror-touch synaesthesia'. People with this condition experience a physical sense of touch on their own bodies when they see other people, or sometimes even objects, being touched. The publication questions how sensations might be shared between objects and people.

This fully illustrated publication is available to buy online or in our gallery shop, priced £19.

Shop online / Find out more about the exhibition

CreativeNhants: @HelloNoho Thank you!

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:59 AM PST

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Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:59 AM PST

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