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October 2010 e-bulletin
With only a few weeks until Hallowe'en there is a spooky atmosphere in Play Resource! Come and see what creepy critters have been made by the shop team, or take a peek at our Ideas Gallery filled with characters that youngsters would love to create. The Scrap Store is well stocked with materials that will lend themselves to spooky creations, helping your budgets stretch that little bit further. Be sure and visit our website in addition for our new Hallowe’en Quick Ideas Cards that are available to download FREE OF CHARGE. Finally, would you like to know when new scrap materials arrive, as they come in? Would you like to be informed of arts training, as it is announced? The good news is that you can, by following us now on Twitter. Back to top^Art & Play Shop
Staff have been working hard to ensure we have all you need for costumes, decorations and characters this season. Download the Seasonal Price List for a taster of the Hallowe'en products on sale in the shop, or our full range of products is available as a handy Shopping List. For something a little bit different this Hallowe’en, how about creating a scary House of Horror head using scrap card and our animal masks? This is only one example of the range of ideas available for members online! SEASONAL BEST SELLERS: Pumpkin tea light holders, only 70p! Paper Mache Skulls, only 95p! DID YOU KNOW....that Play Resource offers a 90 day no quibbles returns policy? For full details visit our website www.playresource.org. Back to top^Scrap Store
HALLOWE'EN SUPPLIES Large bottles (cola sized, for lanterns) Black seat belt material NEW IN Orange crepe paper 2inch strips - perfect for Hallowe'en decorations! GET IT BEFORE IT'S GONE! Medical Equipment - a variety of tubing, bandages and much more that could be adapted to any project. Supplies are low so visit soon to stock up! BACK IN Hessian sacks 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. Back to top^Creative Paths Arts Programme
EXHIBITION Clic Sargent is pleased to announce an extension of their innovative art exhibition resulting from a collaboration with Play Resource, until the end of November. This unique art exhibition showcases work from young people affected by childhood cancer. The centrepiece is ‘Planet Cancer’, a 3D model which describes the artists’ feelings following a cancer diagnosis and their emotional journey through treatment. The exhibition will be open until the end of November. Viewings can be arranged through the Play Resource Centre on 028 9035 7540. For more project information contact Lindsay Bagwell, CLIC Sargent Youth Development Worker, on 028 9072 5780 ( lindsay.bagwell@clicsargent.org.uk ). Play Resource Creative Paths programme is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Back to top^Membership News
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS The Play Resource AGM is taking place on Thursday 21st October at 6pm. All members are welcome to join us at this event, meet staff and board and have some refreshments. TASTER PROJECTS Play Resource though our Creative Paths Arts Programme is currently offering our member groups taster projects of 12 hours. We can facilitate arts projects that fit your needs, giving your group access to the skills of experienced artists. To apply, your group must have not accessed Creative Paths previously. For further information, and for any enquiries, please contact Bridget Lindsay, Arts Officer, on 028 90 357542, or bridget@playresource.org. Back to top^Member to Member News
NDCS Me2 PROJECT NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. There are 45,000 deaf children and young people in the UK with four more babies born deaf everyday. 'Is your organisation genuinely inclusive of deaf children and young people? We can help you to be meaningfully deaf friendly... Through our work with the Football Association, the Scouts Association and other youth organisations we have developed a project called Me2 which is all about working with mainstream leisure organisation’s like yours, to help you to become inclusive of the needs of deaf children and young people. We are asking national organisations to sign up and to encourage their members, groups and clubs on a regional and local basis to also sign up to this worthwhile course. By signing up to the pledge and committing to the principles of being deaf-friendly you will receive the following benefits:
Information about the project including details of our pledge can be found in the attached leaflet. Further information can also be found at www.ndcs.org.uk/me2 . 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: Would you be interested in buying from us online? If so, what would your main purchases be? Respond via email to fiona@playresource.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Back to top^ |
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