Active Culture

Why not celebrate the Cultural Olympiad by getting involved in some of Ashfield’s Dance, Music and Arts activities and Events?

May Day Festival
Monday 2 May 2011
Kingsway Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 10.30am – 3.00pm
(Samba Parade from the Festival Hall Leisure Centre to the park at 10.15am)

Lots of Fun activities and performances including:

  • Maypole Dance
  • Morris Dancing
  • Circus Skills
  • Public Art Activity from recycled materials
  • Music, Dance and Drama performances

Contact Arts Development on 01623 457249 or e-mail j.tattersfield@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Olympic Urban Art/ Graffiti Project
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May
Sutton Lawn Skate Park 10.00am – 4.00pm

A fantastic 2 day project, come down and get involved in the design and painting of the skate board ramps. Create your own piece of urban art based on the Olympic and Paralympic Values at Sutton Skate Lawn Park. Learn how to use spray paints in a professional and responsible way, with professional graffiti artist Nathan Bainbridge.

Please come in suitable clothing
Children from 7+  (All children must be accompanied by an adult)

Contact Arts Development on 01623 457249 or email j.d.wright@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

 

Ashfield Show
Saturday 13 August
Sutton Lawn

Visit the 33rd Ashfield Show and enjoy a free, fun packed family day of entertainment, activities, displays, stalls and stands, followed by an evening concert and fireworks display.

On-site parking charges will apply.

For more information visit www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk or telephone 01623 450000

 

Stage Life Project
John Godber Centre, Hucknall
Thursdays 10am-4pm and 1pm-4pm

(£4 per session)

Working in partnership with ‘Young Potential’, 2011-2013, this project involves people with learning disabilities and mental health issues developing performing and visual arts skills in order to build self confidence and mental wellbeing, using the Olympic and Paralympic values within the overarching framework.

Contact Katie Fisher on 07576 038802 or e-mail Katie.f@youngpotential.org.uk

 
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