Leisure Activities news and reviews
Photography Evening Class Review
Our Photography Masterclass in 19th Century Alternative Processes, that has been running on a Tuesday evening with John Brewer, has been given a glowing review by one of his students. Please follow the link below to read the review.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/manchesteruk/discuss/72157626070144179/
Sponsored bike ride for Start in Salford
We have exciting news for those who would like to sponsor and support their local charity (and maybe even take part themselves)!
Two fantastic women are planning and arranging a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool all in the name of charity. Christine, previously a volunteer with Start, and Jen who has worked with Mencap alongside Christine, both wanted to support a charity that may slip under the radar of the general public, helping them to gain more awareness and revenue. Because of this (and Christine's time spent with us) they have chosen to raise money for Start in Salford and we are so thrilled that they have!
Our day at Salford Art Gallery's Craft Fair
Salford Museum and Art gallery Autumn Craft fair. Start Creative volunteers attended the fair and sales were good. Chopping boards are still our number one seller, and the woodwork department are furiously manufacturing them to be ready for the Christmas season. The event was well attended and the volunteers did a brilliant job. A big thank you to Sian and Abdul.
World Mental Health Day
Start in Salford celebrated World Mental Health Day on Friday 8th October.
Our open day was packed full of activities and we had a great turnout of people who showed up to give their support, with many trying out new activities in our drop in sessions. Our activities ranged from bulb planting to enamelling and marquetry, so there was a variety of opportunites available to take part.
The event was a great success and helped to highlight this important day to the wider community.
YOUTH ARTS WEEK 2010
Come and join us during our Youth Arts Week and get involved!
Take the opportunity to explore different creative art forms, build new friendships and have fun at the same time!
Activities
• 3D Sculpture
• Photography
• Graffiti Stencilling
• DJ & Music Production
• Clay Modelling
How to Book………….
To book your place on Youth Arts Week, or for more information please contact Francine on francine.hayfron@startinsalford.org.uk or call 0161 351-6000.
All bookings must be made by Friday 6 August 2010.
Where: Start in Salford
Brunswick House
62 Broad Street
Salford
Constance's exhibition opening
The 'Dreamfest' exhibition by Constance Fearn has opened at The Salford Art Gallery. The opening night was a great success and the pictures can be viewed in our gallery (under visual arts).
The work will be on display until the 26th September, so make sure you don't miss out on these fabulous art pieces.
There is even more good news for Constance. She has been recognised for her volunteering achievements and has won the award for Personal Development from the Heart of Salford Volunteer Awards. Well done Constance, we are all very proud of you!
Mobile Information Centre visiting Start
Everyone associated with Start, and the surrounding Salford community, will be able to benefit from the Mobile Information Centre. The bus will be visiting Start on a monthly basis and has useful services that are available to everyone.
The first visit will take place on Thursday 22nd July 1.00-3.30pm
Some of the services they offer include:
- Housing and council tax benefit
- Free school meals
- blue badge applications
- bus pass enquiries
- library service
- housing enquiries
Basic Keep Fit
One of Starts Volunteers, Harry Daly, will be offering a taster of keep fit classes next week (22nd June). He will be running classes on a Tuesday at 4pm until 4.30pm, and then again on Thursdays at 12.15pm until 12.45.
You do not need any experience to attend and all are welcome. This will not be a strenuous class.
So come and see what it’s all about, and begin a gentle start to a healthier you.
For further details speak with Ben Thomas
Remembering Edith - Garden opening
On Thursday 10th June our Start garden was officially renamed 'Edith's Garden.'
It is a tribute to Edith who previously worked here at Start and was a treasured friend and colleague to all who knew her. The afternoon was complete with music, food and drinks and was very much a day of celebration, the focus of which being the official naming of the garden.
Liz completes the Manchester 10k run
Congratulations to Liz Shone on completing the Manchester 10k run.
Coming in with a time of 51 minutes 51 seconds she beat her score from the year before, on a day where the wet and windy weather may have made the running even more difficult. She has already vowed to be back next year with the aim to get her time even lower.
So well done Liz (and husband Julian!) for completing the run, we are very proud of you!
