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Archives for February 2018
Our pioneering arts project brings joy to Norfolk’s women’s refuges
February saw the start of our unique arts project – Giggle Visits – which aims to help bring distraction and joy to families in women’s refuges in Norfolk. Our ‘Giggle Workers’ headed off to one of Leeway’s larger women’s refuges in Norfolk, to use their special brand of artistry to bring fun, laughter and distraction […]
Lowestoft Folk gets off to a great start
It’s been great fun bringing children and care home residents together for the first time this month to explore Lowestoft’s folk heritage. The children have already found out so much from the adults, and so many snippets of family customs and traditions have been shared. This month, the first pairing of the project saw […]
Meet the Artist: Lynn Whitehead
February’s artist of the month is the lovely Lynn Whitehead. This multi-talented lady has a packed CV, with special skills including saxophonist, actor, storyteller and theatre education worker. Lynn is currently working with us on Lowestoft Folk, and has already proved herself to be a dab hand at getting a room full of care home […]
Rock On lifts off in Saxmundham
Thrilled to be working with DJ Sophie Tott aka Tallulah Goodtimes on the brand new Rock On music project for young people, kicking off at the Youth Booth in Memorial Road, Saxmundham on Monday, 19th February from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Meanwhile, Rock On in Lowestoft starts after Easter, where it will run regular, fortnightly sessions […]
It may be snowing outside
But inside the Lowestoft Folk group is singing sunshine. We had a lovely session at Broadlands Care Home yesterday, during which the children quizzed the residents about old phrases and sayings, including why a stitch in time might save nine, and why gift horses should never have their mouths inspected. We’ll be taking a break […]
Time to let go … and hold new things
“The hand is letting go of the past, letting go of the dead things. It’s saying that now it’s time for these hands to hold new things.” That is how Esme explained the monoprint she produced this morning in a Creative Process session run by artist Kasia Posen. Creative Process is a group for adult […]