December 2010 e-bulletin

Welcome to December at Play Resource! The snow and the ice are causing havoc, but it is still business as usual here for the next few weeks. There are Christmas items galore in the shop, a great selection of scrap materials available, and a wide range craft ideas to support your group activities.

We are also excited about our upcoming 10% discount day, celebrating 25 years of partnership with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland!

This one day only event will take place on Thursday 9th December, with discount applying to all shop purchases made by members.

PLEASE NOTE: This offer applies only to groups with up to date memberships and does not include membership fees.

Stock up on all your essentials before the VAT increase in January to 20%! Visit our website now to download a copy of our full shop price list  and plan your visit!  Full opening times are available here.

Christmas Closing Dates: Play Resource is closed for Christmas from 17th December 2010, re-opening Tuesday 4th January 2011.

Art & Play Shop

Christmas activities are well under way with our members, but don’t forget we have a great range of seasonal products for all age ranges! Our discount day is a great opportunity to buy essentials with a fantastic 10% off.

Christmas stock is selling fast already, so visit now to get what you need. For a taster of what seasonal products we have on offer download our Seasonal Price List.

Be sure and visit our website in addition for our new Christmas Quick Ideas Cards that are available to download FREE OF CHARGE.

Scrap Store

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS:

We still have a limited supply of hospitality items in stock in the Scrap Store. Come and have a rummage amongst 'goodies' such as shampoo, soaps, shower creams and slippers! These would be ideal for tombolas, fairs and Christmas fete prizes!

BACK IN:

Tubs – soup sized, and lots of them!  Useful for all kinds of craft projects!

Plus all the usual scrap favourites! See the full Scrap Store Materials List for all that’s on offer. If there is something in particular you are looking for but can’t see it – just ask one of the Warehouse Team who are happy to help.

Creative Paths Arts Programme

Launch of Arts Council Partnership Celebrations

As part of the 25 year partnership celebrations with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Play Resource was host to the Primary 5 class from Edmund Rice Primary School on November 24th. The children created works of art using materials from our scrap store, guided by artists Anne Quail and Sally Young.

The Arts Council was represented by Roisín McDonough, Chief Executive, with the launch intended to be the first of a year-long series of events.

A full description of the day with comments from participants can be seen on the Arts Council website.

Membership News

The popular BMC Community Arts and Craft Training Course OCN Level 2 is back at Play Resource this January, delivered by artist Anna O’Kane.

The aim of this course is to build artistic skills, confidence, develop creativity and generate new ideas for those working (or wishing to) work with community groups. There are no formal entry requirements, and full details (including fees) are available on the course flyer.

Telephone BMC central admissions on 028 90 265265 for enrolment. Please note, bookings must be made before the end of December to secure a place.
 

Member to Member News

Studio 23

Explore your creative side with Studio 23 and their new ‘Still Life’ and ‘Figure Study' workshops for 2011. See the attached flyers for more details, or contact: 028 90 600413, askstudio23@hotmail.com.
 

Creative Exchange Exhibition

Arts for All is pleased to announce a new exhibition ‘NORTH To North’ by esteemed artist Anushiya Sundaralingam. It can be viewed at Creative Exchange until December 17th 2010, 23 York Road, Belfast BT15 3GU. Please telephone 028 90 752134 with any enquiries.

Feedback Forum

We would like to hear from you each month, to help us improve the services we offer to our members.

Question of the Month:

Is there anything staff at Play Resource can do to improve services for members in the New Year?

Respond via email to fiona@playresource.org. We look forward to hearing from you!