News archives, June 2010
Start Yurt On Hire
Start Creative are on the road again and are representing 'Start' at a Manchester City Council event in Wythenshawe Park Manchester on Saturday 5th June.
The council booked one of our Urban Yurts for use as a story telling tent for their mini festival. Looks as though the summer is beginning and the Yurts are on the move again!
If you have an event or simply want to hire a space for a weekend then contact Ben Thomas on 0161 3516000 or ben.thomas@startinsalford.org.uk for a truly unique and magical space. Urban Yurts
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.
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
A sign for Edith
We want to say a big thank you to Ian Saville for creating the wonderful new sign for Edith's Garden. Ian is the woodwork tutor here at Start and has crafted a beautiful piece of work fittingly in Edith's name. The sign takes pride of place in the newly named garden so go and take a look.
Start in Salford involved in Digitales
Exciting media events, which will be involving Start, are taking place this summer!
A collaboration between Goldsmiths, DiGem and the BBC have produced a concept called Digitales. Digitales will form 3 events which Start in Salford will be involved in.
The first event calls for Start in Salford members! Film maker Robert Smith will be working with members to show them how to produce a digital tale.
We are looking for 8 participants to be involved in a two day workshop, creating short digital stories using sound, photography and creative writing.
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!
Art Classes for over 50's in Ordsall
If you are over 50 and are interested in art, or want to just try it out, come along to the art classes in Ordsall!
Take a look at the poster attached for all the details, alternatively contact Danny Morrell on:
0161 351 6000
danny.morrell@startinsalford.org.uk
Choirs First Ever Performance!
Start in Salford’s choir ‘Start Singing’ had its first public performance last Friday 28th May when they were invited to sing at the Vice Chancellors ‘thank-you’ event at Salford University.
Their performance consisted of a rendition of Labi Siffre’s ‘Something inside So Strong’ and the African song ‘Oh Yeah Narimbo’ which were both received extremely well. Click here to listen to our first performance.
The choir practices every Tuesday 5.30pm-7pm at Brunswick House. The cost is £3 per session.
Anyone is welcome, no matter what your age or ability. It is a great way to meet new people from your community and sing in a large, friendly group. Call Michelle on 0161 351 6000 for further details.
Heart of Salford Award Success
The Heart of Salford Awards took place yesterday, Thursday 3rd June 2010 and Start in Salford were extremely proud to be nominated for the Organisation of the Year Award by volunteer Sian Roberts.
Our Arts on Prescription volunteer Constance Fearne won the 'Personal Achievement' Award for all that she has overcome and achieved whilst working as a volunteer at Start in Salford.
