St. Matthew’s Church, Haslington are celebrating 200 yrs of the present church building and to commemorate this occasion I have decided to swim 200 lengths of my local gym swimming pool (approx 2½ miles). Three years  ago I had a quadruple heart bypass at the North Staffs Hospital, and to show my appreciation for the help given to me  by the British Cardiac Patients Association and the church, all sponsor money will be divided between the 2 organisations. If you would like to sponsor me in my swim please contact myself by email chr15.b3tt5@virgin.net or see sponsor forms in St. Matthew’s church.

With the increased popularity of horse riding in and around Haslington and Winterly there have been some problems with horse droppings on pavements and walkways and the Parish Council request that riders take care and appropriate action to ensure that all pavements remain clean for the use of pedestrians.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Below are some of the photographs taken (click on the pictures to see the larger immages).

If anyone has other photos taken on the day we would like to publish them. Please attach to an email and send to webmaster@haslington.org

 When will it be?

 A one day festival on Saturday 21^st August 2010 at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe MMU campus from 9.30am to 8.30pm.

 Who can attend?

 It is a free event where there will be a number of exciting workshops that young people aged 14 to 22 can take part in, as well as being given the opportunity to socialise, perform and try new skills. The festival is only open to groups and we would like to invite your group to attend.

 What will happen on the day?

 People will have chance to take part in two professional workshops, morning and afternoon, then from 5pm onwards there will be performances and live music. Food will not be provided but is available at the student café. Please see below for workshop descriptions. Further details from:  the.a.fest@gmail.com

 What the Organisers need

 As many groups to attend as possible to make this a success and to continue for many years to come.

Please fill out the attached Expression of Interest form (here) and send to the.a.fest@gmail.com or F.A.O Hayley Lindley Arts, Heritage and Museums service, Floor 1, Westfields, Middlewich road, Sandbach, by 21^st July 2010.  

They also have a limited amount of slots for groups to perform in the evening, if you would like your group to perform please fill out the relevant box, it is on a first-come-first served basis so please get your forms in ASAP.

If you have secured a place at the festival they will be sending confirmation packs out as soon as they receive your form.

 Future

 They plan to make this event an annual weekend festival that will get bigger and better as the years go by and thy cannot do this without your help.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Capoeira

Martial arts form of dance. The workshop will be led by Leandro De Oliveira, a Capoeira Professor from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The workshop is designed to give an insight into the movement, music and culture of capoeira, no matter what your fitness level, experience or age. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form which fuses dance, martial art and music. Developed in the 18^th Century by African slaves in Brazil, Capoeira was a means for slaves to preserve their culture and overcome oppression. Capoeira today is practised worldwide and is recognised as promoting respect, understanding and embracing multi-culturalism.

 Samba Drumming

A workshop about samba music and culture. Music workshops can range from traditional Afro-Brazilian drumming and song to exciting Samba Beats. It’s an enjoyable and accessible way to develop a variety of musical skills.

 Samba Dance

Learn energetic and exciting dance forms of Samba and Brazilian dance! Experience styles from traditional African rooted dances to vibrant Carnival Samba! Workshops focus on developing skills in movement, co-ordination and creativity.

 Tonks Theatre Workshops

Creating a devised performance through musical inspiration and creating characters as an ensemble. Through randomly selected music, you will create a complete story ready to be performed at the end of the workshop.

 Green Top Circus Skills

The skills you can learn include juggling, tight-wire, diabolo, devil sticks, trapeze, clowning, rola bola, walking globe, poi, plate spinning, acrobatics. You will be taught by expert circus performers for this one-off, extended workshop.

 Arts2U limited

They will cover costume and set design.

(More information to be confirmed)

 Minerva Arts

Contemporary theatre using visual arts such as media and music.

 Street Dance

Exciting street dance workshop for all abilities delivered by Cheshire Dance. Cheshire Dance is at the centre of development for dance across Cheshire. Their work includes a high quality programme of activity, which encompasses our whole community.

 Stage Combat

Specialises in providing spectacular and exciting combat demonstrations, historically accurate theatrical interpretations. It improves imagination, concentration and control and is also great fun.

 Creative Writing

How to read, write and perform poetry, develop aspects of story or play writing. Create believable characters and story lines that excite and enthral.

 Visual Art Instillation thing

Create an art instillation, based on the theme of the festival.

 Words, Signs and Vibes

Theatre workshops through use of sign language, and learning to work with the deaf.

 Jude Theatre Company

Improvisation and Psychology in theatre, looking at emotions and the work of Stanislavski.

There will also be drop-in sessions throughout the day where you can talk to people working within the arts industry.

Workshop descriptions may change and more workshops to be confirmed.

For more information, please contact

the.a.fest@gmail.com

If you would like to know more about the Haslington Rotary Club or the Rotary organisation in general, furter details can be found on their website here: www.haslingtonrotary.org

Click here for further details of the full programme.

Get Active: Leisure and Play Holiday Activity Programme (Opens a pdf file)

Saturday 10th July 2010 – 2:00pm

Stalls and Games

Trinity Cottage

Haslington & Winterley organisations will have stalls and games in the church hall

 Refreshments

Refreshments will be served in the garden of nearby Trinity Cottage
(look out for the cat on the thatched roof)

Displays

By The Dingle and Haslington Primary schools

Dramas

Three short dramas from Haslington Methodist Church

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Please do come and support

the local organisations 

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The fair celebrates 200 years of St Matthew’s Church building and 500 years of Trinity Cottage

To be Opened by:

Councillor Bill Herriman, Chairman of Haslington Parish Council at 2pm

The forthcoming Ranger Service events can be found on the Cheshire East website here.

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