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By AliceA 4th October 10
We are looking for talented young musicians who would like to join in music and songwriting workshops and write some new pieces to celebrate the Waterways (that’s canals and rivers to you and me) with Tom Kitching fiddle player and canal enthusiast extraordinaire, and renowned Singer-songwriter Gren Bartley. You can work as a soloist, as an existing band, or create a new act with other volunteers – this will be a great opportunity to meet other musicians and swap ideas.
The workshops start from the beginning of February and will finish with a performance evening between April 22nd – 24th at the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port.
musicians at the museum
This is not a beginners course – You should already be able to play or sing to a basic standard, though you don’t need to have done grades. A basic understanding of music theory OR the ability to learn by ear would be useful.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Simon Colderley or Hazel Mayow on 0151 373 4392, or email simon.colderley@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk hazel.mayow@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk
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The Big Draw campaign is a month long campaign to get more people drawing and painting. At the Anderton Boat Lift in Northwich we are holding a week long event for local children called ‘Uplifting Art’.
We are going to create a huge canvas wall depicting the lift and the surrounding area and over 240 children will take part. There will be 22 hour workshops every day from Monday 11th to Friday 15rd October.
If you have an interest in art and love working with children then please volunteer to help us with this project.
All volunteers that get involved will be invited to the unveiling and open day on 24th October and will receive a v Thank You certificate!
We need volunteers to sign up as soon as possible as this opportunity involves working with children and may require a CRB check to be undertaken.
There will be disabled access
Where? The Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich
Any experience/ skills needed? Volunteers would need to be good with children and have an wide interest in art.
Dates: Monday 11th Oct- Sat 15th Oct
Expenses: Public transport costs wil be reimbursed.
Who to Contact : To register for this volunteering opportunity or for more information, please contact Simon Colderley on 0151 3734392 or simon.colderley@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk
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Hi everyone!
We have brand new opportunity for you all!
The Hedgerows viagra YOUR help!!
Along this part of the canal there is a long strip of hedgerow that is near enough derelict!
It’s grown all tall and straggly and is no longer much use as a home or protection for wildlife.
Unfortunatly thousands of miles of hedgerow have been lost this way in the last 50 years, and its been a major blow for the creatures that depend on them for food, shelter and as safe corridors to get from one habitat to another.
This is where you come in!
What this hedge needs is laying –the ancient technique of cutting and bending over the trunks just leaving just enough bark intact for the plant to grow up again so it ends up stronger and more bushy. At first this looks brutal, but is actually good for the hedge and makes it live longer.
How will the laying be done?
We will cut down the hedge using saws, loppers and billhooks, and weave the spare branches into a temporary barrier/ wildlife shelter. Its physical work and good exercise – but don’t worry if you haven’t done it before or are a bit unfit – there will be full training and you can take it at your own pace.
We will provide you with gloves and tools, but you need to wear strong footwear (preferably steel toe caps if you have them) and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Make sure you’ve got something warm and waterproof with you in case the weather turns nasty, and bring some lunch to fuel you – we provide the brews! You don’t need any special skills just willingness to get involved! Health and safety and basic equipment training on the day
Times & Dates: Every Friday, 10am-4pm, starting 1st October 2010
Disabled access: The towpath can be uneven but is accessible for wheelchair users.
Directions: Meet at National Waterways Museum, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port. Its a 10 minute walk straight along from the Rail Station
What to do now: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Hazel Mayow on 0151 373 4392 or 07920 466237, or email hazel.mayow@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk
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