Bulwell Arts Festival Programme Saturday 9th July Bulwell Academy Festival Fun Day 11am – 2pm Festival Opening! (Free) Bestwood Male Voice Choir 7pm Bulwell Academy Concert Hall. Music for a Summers Evening with the sounds of Bestwood Male Voice Choir. Bulwell Academy Concert Hall. Tickets £6 available from Bulwell Academy, Bulwell URC and Mellish Sports Centre, or by phone/text to 0770899129 and the door. Monday 11th July Recycled Art Workshop Bulwell Forest Community Garden 10am -1pm Adult workshop making Blossom Flower LED tea lights from plastic bottles; with Sarah Turner, Eco Artist and Designer. 8 spaces available so please book in advance. Call Barbara on 07890 557854 (Free) Literature Discussions Community Room 3, Bulwell Riverside 12noon - 1.30pm Nottingham has inspired many writers, from DH Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe to today’s Nicola Monaghan. Deirdre O’Byrne, who teaches literature at Loughborough University, will lead a discussion on the city as it appears in novels and short stories. Nottingham, City of Literature. (Free) Knit and Knatter 1pm - 3pm The Oasis Cafe Bulwell Come and join this friendly group. Learn to Crochet and Loom knit (Free) Expressive Abstract Painting Workshop 1pm - 3pm United Reformed Church Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Led by Jenna Michelle Pink. Only 6 spaces; book in advance by email to: [email protected] (Free) Film Night - Ragmans Daughter 6:30pm doors open 7pm start The Well Church Refreshments available. Donations welcome. Songs of Praise 7pm Bulwell Baptist Church Churches Together in Bulwell invite you to join them for a celebration of Songs of Praise. All welcome! (Free) Tuesday 12th July Knit and Natter 10am - 12noon Bulwell Riverside Come along and join this lively group of knitters - beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. (Drop in, Free) Jewellery Workshop 11am - 1pm The Community Place, Tesco Have a go at making your own bracelet; led by Julie Parker. 12 spaces available. Book in advance by email to: [email protected] (Free) Poetry In the Pub – The William Peveral, Wetherspoons, Bulwell 7pm A fabulous evening of poetry, organised by Joy Rice, with local poets and writers. All welcome (Free, donations welcome). Friday 15th July Rainbow Stripes 12pm - 1pm Bulwell Riverside Sing, Dance, Jam, Laugh and Play with Pete and Sue. For parents and little ones (Free) Bulwell St Mary’s C of E Primary and Nursery School Summer Fayre 3.30pm - 5pm With stalls, fun for the kids and a chance to unwind after school. Theatre on Bulwell Forest Community Garden Performed by Cantrell Students, 4pm NonsuchTheatre have been working with pupils at the school in a series of workshops to bring you a short performance on a summer’s afternoon. Food and Refreshments available (Free) Saturday 16th July Craft Fair Tesco Bulwell 11am – 3pm Come and see local makers showcase their work. Show your support by buying small gifts and handmade items all made locally. The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Duck Race with Cllr Jackie Morris & Friends of Bulwell Bogs, at Bulwell Bogs 11am Have some fun and raise some money Eco Art on the Garden Bulwell Forest Community Garden 1pm - 4pm Workshops include Kite Making, Recycled Jewellery Making, Mosaic Stepping Stones, Toddler crafts. All activities will use recycled or natural materials. Please bring a picnic. (Free) Wednesday 13th July Card making masterclass 11am - 12.30pm The Well Church Donations of refreshments are welcome. Adults only, no creche available. (Free) Mural Painting for Bulwell 10am - 2pm Bulwell Market Place Come and meet street artist Tim Weedon who is designing a mural for the Thomas Cook wall in Bulwell and would like to gather your feedback! Try your hand at spray painting. (Free) Creative writing workshop 1pm - 3pm United Reformed Church Come along and explore different ways to help with your creative writing; led by Joy Rice. Text 07549 630725 to book your place. Limited places available. (Free) Ball Room Dance Taster 1pm - 2pm Snapewood Community Centre Bring your dancing shoes for some old time tunes and ball room dancing. (Drop in, Free) Knit and Knatter 1pm - 3pm The Oasis Cafe, Bulwell Learn to Crochet and Loom knit in a friendly environment. (Drop in, Free) Cantrell School Summer Fayre 4.30pm - 6.30pm With art, music, bouncy castle, refreshments and fun for all the family. (Adults, 50p on the door) Bulwell Community Choir Summer Concert 7pm Bulwell Riverside Tickets available from choir members or Bulwell Riverside Library. (£3, including refreshments) Thursday 14th July Bulwell and Basford Then / Now talk 11am Community rooms, Bulwell Riverside A fun and informative talk to accompany Paul Turton’s photographic exhibition at Bulwell Riverside; on display all week. (Free) Silk painting workshop 1pm - 3pm United Reformed Church Led by artist Rachel Scanlon. Try your hand at Silk Painting. For beginners or old masters - all are welcome. Bring a photo of something that interests you or be inspired by pictures supplied by Rachel. 12 available spaces. (Free) Book in advance by email to: [email protected] Bulwell Artists’ Afternoon 1.30 - 3.30pm The Oasis Cafe, Bulwell For local artists (amateur and professional) to meet and talk, share stories, tips and opportunities. Hosted by Cathy Mahmood, Creative Nottingham North Coordinator and Newforms Business Network. All welcome, refreshments available. (Drop in, Free) Film Night - The Spirit of ‘45 6:30pm doors open 7pm start Bulwell Academy Filmmaker Ken Loach traces the history of Britain’s welfare state after World War II. An impassioned documentary about how the spirit of unity which buoyed Britain during the war years carried through to create a vision of a fairer, united society. (Free, Donations welcome) Workshop and Event Venues Addresses Baptist Church Coventry Rd, Bulwell, NG6 8QN 0115 970 6617 Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue, Bulwell NG6 8HG 0115 964 7640 Bulwell Community Forest Garden Austin Street, Bulwell, NG6 9JU Bulwell Riverside Main St, Nottingham, NG6 8QJ 0115 883 3500 Bulwell St Mary’s C Of E Primary School Ragdale Rd, NG6 8GQ Cantrell School Cantrell Road, Bulwell, NG6 9HJ Oasis Salvation Army Cafe 84 Main Street, Bulwell, Nottingham Tesco Bulwell Jennison St, Bulwell NG6 8EQ The Well Community Church Strelley Street, Bulwell, NG6 8FR 0115 964 7640 The William Peverel 259 Main St, NG6 8EZ T: 0115 977 7380 Snapewood Community Centre Snape Wood Rd, NG6 7GH 0115 975 3299 United Reform Church (URC) Broomhill Rd, Nottingham, NG6 9GJ 0115 854 3907 A great big THANK YOU to everyone that has worked so hard to make the Bulwell Arts Festival happen. Thank you Thanks to the Organizing committee, Festival Volunteers, The Bulwell Councillors and Bulwell Forest Councillors for their support and sponsorship, Nottingham City Council, Bulwell Town Team for their sponsorship, Bulwell United Reformed Church, Bulwell Community Toy Library, Bulwell Academy, Bulwell EAZ, Bulwell Forest Community Garden, Bulwell Riverside Library, Bulwell Riverside and Creative Nottingham North, Rebalancing the Outer Estates. Join us! We hope you have a great Festival week! We are always looking for new people to join our organising team so if you enjoy Arts as much as we do and want to showcase it within your community then please get in touch. We look forward to having you on board for BAF2017! Email: [email protected] Film Nights Free Workshops Ticketed Music Events Family Fun Poetry The Bulwell Arts Festival is fast becoming a great showcasing ground for some of our best home grown talent. Including family events, film, dance, theatre, art, poetry and much more. You’ll find Art in Shop windows all week and a range of workshops in various venues to give you a chance to get creative too! We would like to extend a very big welcome to you all. Each year, we go from strength to strength and are excited to bring you another wonderful week of events. Nicola Curzon, Bulwell Arts Festival Coordinator www.bulwellartsfestival.com Sat 9th - Sat 16th July 2016 Welcome! About... Bestwood Male Voice Choir In the autumn of 1952, Len Hogg came to Bestwood as Colliery Manager and found a thriving social scene for the 2,000 miners - with one exception - there was no choir! He canvassed interest and more than 30 men attended the first gathering, both from the colliery and from the local area. Within 3 months, the choir was 50 strong. Sadly Len Hogg passed away in January 2005 but the choir continues to draw inspiration from his passion for music and works hard in promoting the enjoyment and art of choral singing. Membership now stands at over 60 singers and the choir rehearses weekly at the Bestwood Social Club under its Musical Director, Mirek Rus. It has undertaken overseas travel and hosted visiting choirs, which has resulted in visits to Malta, Canada, USA, Poland, and Holland. www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Image: Luis Tattersall, Age 9