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The Arts and Events Newsletter for South East Northumberland.TRANSCRIPT
Hello Page 3
News & Featured Page 4-11
Film & Venue programmes Page 12-15
Visual Arts Pages 16-21
Music Pages 22-29
Dance & Performance Pages 30-37
Heritage & Local a rac ons Pages 38-40
Social & Other Pages 41-45
Funding Pages 46-49
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Northumberland Arts Development Creative Futures Scheme!
To encourage and support the artistic aspirations of the next generation.
Northumberland Arts Development is committed to widening access to the arts and supporting young and local artists and arts organisations. This bursary scheme is to help young people in Northumberland take part in training and development opportunities. From Dec 2013-April 2014 this scheme will be open to South East Northumberland based initiatives. Applications may be made (at any time) by groups or individuals and can be for any art form, or range of art forms but must be aimed at supporting young peo-ple's initiatives. For further details please email Joanne Burke: [email protected]
A call centre worker and a would-be poet form an unexpected bond over cold cof-fee on a railway concourse. A twist on the classic train station love story, 'The Next Train To Depart' is a poetic play, about a chance meeting, a platform to nowhere and the baggage we try, in vain, to leave behind. A Brief Encounter for the 21st Century.
Suitable for age 14+
Full Price: £7.00 | Concession: £5.00
Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
The Next Train to Depart Saturday 8th February 2014
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FREE SCREENINGS at Newbiggin and Shilbo le
Ring the venues below to find out what's on at their Film Club nights!
NEW for 2013-14 Doorstep Pictures returns with community selected feature films supported with a special selec on of fantas c short films including Aesthe ca Shorts 2013 and Streetwise Opera Fables
Every last Friday of the month @ Newbiggin Mari me Centre 01670 811951 www.newbigginmari mecentre.org.uk
Shilbo le Community Hall, NE66 2XH 01665 575997 or 01665 575978 www.shilbo lecommunityhall.co.uk
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FEBRUARY Fri 7th Feb 7pm Morpeth Town Hall
17 Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1LZ T: 01670503866
Quartet
Weds 12th Feb 5.30pm Bedlington Salva on Army Har ord Road West Bedlington, NE226HU 01670 829356
Turbo
Thurs 13th Feb 1pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre Albert Road, Seaton Sluice 0191 237 6304
Philomena
Sat 15th Feb 2pm Whi ngham Memorial Ins tute Whi ngham, NE66 4UP T: 01665 574384
Philomena
Sat 15th Feb 7.30 Elsdon Village Hall, Elsdon, Northumberland 01830520121
Midnight in Paris
Wed 19th Feb 4pm Newbiggin Childrens Centre, Cleveland Terrace, Newbiggin by the Sea, NE64 6RR 01670 812751
The Croods
Thurs 20th Feb 4pm Lynemouth Children’s Centre, Eden Ter-‐race, Lynemouth, NE61 5DD T: 01670 863010
Despicable Me 2
Sat 22nd Feb 7.30pm Cambo Village Hall, Cambo, Morpeth, NE61 4BA 01670 774 617
Summer in February
Fri 28th Feb 7.30pm Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval NE25 0DY
Grease Sing-a-long
MARCH Fri 7th March
7pm Morpeth Town Hall
17 Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1LZ T: 01670503866
The Bucket List
Sun 9th March 10.30am Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Avenue Road, NE25 0DY
Despicable Me 2
Fri 14th March 7.30pm Elsdon Village Hall, Elsdon, Northumberland 01830520121
Quartet
Fri 15th March 2pm Whi ngham Memorial Ins tute Whi ngham, NE66 4UP T: 01665 574384
Saving Mr. Banks
Sun 22nd March
7.30pm Cambo Village Hall, Cambo, NE61 4BA T: 01670 774 617
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Loads of great films at venues across Northumberland! Check out the website for regular updates and more information
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Come and take part!
Submit your film or book your tickets for a fantastic night out celebrating, and organised by, learning disabled
filmmakers. x� A FUN evening with film awards, premieres, a Q&A, live music and comedy from the Lawnmowers. x� Region-wide film fes val open to all! x� Please send your film submissions to Haltwhistle Film Project at the above address by 10th February. x� You don't have to enter a film to come along and enjoy the night. x� Please book ahead for your party through Queen's Hall Arts box office: 01434 652 477 Any queries email Holly Clay: [email protected]
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Doodle Workshops is dedicated to making Arts & Crafts accessible to everyone Tuition is available in screen printing, ceramics, glass fusing, slumping and laminat-ing, silk painting, glass painting, quilting & handicrafts, machine knitting, textiles and lots more......... Craft rooms are available for individual or group tuition and also for hire. The rooms are equipped with silk screen printing table & exposure unit, potters wheels & kilns, sewing, knitting machines and overlockers, hot press, looms and projectors. Exhibition space is available to showcase and sell the work of local artists & commissions undertaken. Art & Craft materials are on sale at competitive prices and items can be sourced & ordered. Children's Arty Parties You can book your children in for their party and they all go home with their unique hand made piece. Favourites have been sock monkeys, Silk or Glass painting but she’s happy to cater to your needs. She can also offer clay where they will have to wait for the firing but it will be unique to them Unit 2 Central Arcade 14 Woodhorn Road Deputies Kist Contact: 01670 854422 / 07501023346 [email protected]
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Join a choir in 2014!
new members always welcome
Blyth Voices
Mondays, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Headway Artspace, Old Church, Wa-terloo Road, NE24 1BY Fees: £3.50 per session
Bedlington Singers
Mondays, 7.30 – 9.00pm
Bedlington Community Centre
NE22 5UB Fees: £3.50 per session
Cramlington Community Choir
Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9.00pm
Doxford Place Methodist Church Hall NE23 6DY
Fees: £3.50 per session
Newbiggin Community Choir
Thursdays, 2.00 – 3.30pm
Simonside Hall, NE64 6PU
Fees: £3.50 per session
Silver Singers - Seaton Sluice
for singers aged over 50
Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.00pm
Seaton Sluice Community Centre, NE26 4QX Fees: £4.00 per session
For information contact 20,000 Voices
01670 797136, [email protected]
www.20000voices.org
www.ashingtonfolkclub.co.uk
Tuesday 11th Feb
Alan Reid and Rob Van Sante Concordia 7.30 pm
~ Tuesday 25th Feb Winter Wilson
Concordia 7.30 pm ~
Tuesday 18th March Wendy Arrowsmith
at The Clef and Cask (formerly the Hind), Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6DT (Please note change of venue)
~ Tuesday 25th March
Kieran Halpin The Clef and Cask (formerly the Hind), Dewley,
Cramlington, NE23 6DT (Please note change of venue) ~
For more information contact Mike Hughes T: 01670 737691 or
visit the website www.ashingtonfolkclub.co.uk
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Young @ Heart : 11.00 – 11.45am Nelson Village Community Centre - Free
Adult Salsacise: 3.00 – 4.00pm Bedlington Salva on Army - £3.00
Young @ Heart : 10.30-11.30am Seaton Sluice Community Centre - £3.00
Zumba Gold! : 11.30 – 12.15am Bedlington Salva on Army - £3.00
Ladies Salsa! : 12.00 – 1.00pm Buffalo Centre, Blyth - £3.00
Zumba Gold! : 12.30—1.15 pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre—£3.00
Break-a-Move : 4.00 – 4.45pm Concordia Leisure Centre - £2.00
Freestyle Disco Dolls: 3.15-4.00pm Spor ng Club Cramling-‐ton - Free
Mini Moves: 4.00 - 5.00pm Northburn Sports & Community Centre - £2.00
Cheer Stars! : 4.30 – 5.15pm Buffalo Centre, Blyth - £2.00 Hoop Honeyz: 5.15 – 6.00pm Buffalo Centre, Blyth - £2.00
BOP 2 the TOP, Buffalo Belles : 4.30 – 5.15pm The Buffalo Centre, Blyth - £2.00
BOP to the TOP, Gli er Girls: 4.30 – 5.15pm Northburn Sports & Community Centre - £2.00
Diddy Divas : 3.30-4.15pm The Buffalo Centre, Blyth - £2.00
Mega Moves: 5.00 – 6.00pm Northburn Sports & Community Centre - £2.00
Diamond Divas: 6.30—7.15 pm Astley Pavilion, Seaton Delaval £2.00
Cheer Champions!: 5.15 – 6.00pm Northburn Sports & Com-‐munity Centre - £2.00
Buffalo Divas : 4.15-5.00pm The Buffalo Cen-‐tre, Blyth - £2.00
Adult Just Jhoom: 7:30 - 8:30pm Seaton Delaval Arts Centre - £3.00
Hoop Homies: 5.15 – 6.00pm Seaton Sluice Community Centre - £2.00
Ability 2 Play Dance Cru: 4.30 – 5.15pm Concordia Leisure Centre - £2.00
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For more informa on please contact Sophie Johnson:
[email protected] / 07540412082
This session caters for young people with disabili es. It provides dance ac vi-‐es in a fun, safe and friendly environment. An adult must accompany the
young people to these sessions unless Ronnie Schue has advised otherwise.
Come along and learn funky rou nes from West End Musicals such as ‘High School Musical’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘Mama Mia’ and MUCH MORE!
Ever fancied learning a new dance to show off to your mates?!............ No need to register just come along and learn some new breakin’ moves at our Break-a-Move class! Depending on your age, you can join our Mini or Mega Moves class! This class focuses on hip hop with a contemporary twist.
Classes combine techniques from All American Cheerleading and Modern Cheer dance! Come along and learn energe c rou nes to the latest tunes us-‐ing dance, jumps and pom poms!
This class works on Basic Hooping Skills, Hoop Tricks and Hoop Dance! This session which is fun-filled and fabulous!
Sophie Johnson Women & Girls Inclusion Officer [email protected]
Jemma Halliday Dance & Fitness Coach [email protected]
John Brice Dance & Fitness Coach [email protected]
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Diddy Divas: Have fun with Boogie Babies! A fun, safe, environment offering movement to music and an educa onal journey where parent and child interact together. Buffalo Divas: Come along and learn ‘hip pop’ and urban dance moves to transform yourself into a Funky Diva! This style is energe c, fun and gives you the chance to dance like you’re in the latest music videos.
Just Jhoom: Inspired by the Glitz and Glamour of Bollywood. This is a brand new form of dancercise that’s energe c and a great way to keep fit! Zumba: 'Ditch the Workout and JOIN THE PARY!' One of the biggest fitness crazes, so get in-‐volved! Young @ Heart: The class is aimed at over 50's but everyone is welcome as all abili es and fitness levels are catered for. Salsacise: Salsa Dance is a great way to keep fit and have fun, adults only.
Along with our weekly term- me classes, we also offer 2 day dance camps during the school holidays!! So if you're struggling to keep the children occupied, don’t worry, leave it to us – we offer camps were children stay for the day, learn fresh rou nes and are also given a performance opportunity to showcase their work! Available during February, Easter, May and October Half Terms, as well as during the Summer Holidays!
John Brice Dance & Fitness Coach [email protected]
Joanne Towers Dance & Fitness Coach Joanne.Towers @northumberland.gov.uk
Sophie Hill Dance Appren ce [email protected]
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DANCE distraction IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANCING FOR CHARITY
Presents BEGINNERS MODERN JIVE CLASS
AND FREESTYLE @
FOREST HALL SOCIAL CLUB, NE12 9DQ every Wednesday
& CRAMLINGTON VILLAGE CLUB, NE23 6QJ
Every THURSDAY 8pm – 10.30 PM Beginners class 8pm
Freestyle and Individual Coaching 8.40 – 10.30pm
ENTRY ONLY £3
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VISIT THE HARTLEY PIT PATHWAY
Open daily@ Hartley Pit Memorial Garden, New Hartley Village, Northumberland
Designed by Rob Walton and Russ Coleman
This stunning 18th century house, garden and surrounding land has recently been handed into the care of The National trust. Opening times and further details call 0191 237 9100 or visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-seaton-delaval-hall.html
The watch house was built in 1880 as a base for the Seaton Sluice volunteer life saving company. It served as a lookout, training base and social venue for over 110 years before it closed in 1990. during its history, the volunteers were involved in a number of notable rescues from wrecks on the coast between Whitley Bay and Blyth. The museum is open on Sundays between 2pm and 5pm from June to September.
If you would like to rent a beach hut, please contact Blyth Sports Centre reception on: 01670 542222 Daily lets are available for: £15.50 per day. Plus £5.00 refundable deposit.
Blyth Battery is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 3rd April– 30th September, from 11:30am-4pm. Guided tours of the site are available when possible. The Battery is also open on a number of additional days throughout the year.
The Dave Stephens Centre has an excellent meeting space with a fabulous view of Blyth’s coastline. The community room is perfect for meetings, seminars, training sessions or workshops. The room can host up to 30 people theatre style and up to 24 people board room style. All bookings and arrangements to be made with at least one weeks notice via Concordia leisure Centre central administration on 01670 542564
Woodhorn always have things to do for the whole family. To find out about he latest exhibitions and events or for more information and opening times, visit the website: http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com
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Northumberlandia is a landmark feature designed by world renowned artist Charles Jencks, which celebrates the earth's natural power and the human ability to reshape land-
scape into a dramatic form. Lying at the entrance to south east Northumberland, near the town of Cramlington, she is around 34 metres high and 400 metres in length. Most importantly Northumberlandia is the centrepiece for a 19 hectare public park in the urban fringe between the rolling countryside of mid
Northumberland and the urban areas of south east Northumberland and Newcastle to the south.
Work has been ongoing constructing the landform since 2010 and Northumberlandia has gradually risen from the ground. In total 1.5 mil-lion tonnes of soil and clay from Shotton Surface Mine has been used to create this ambitious piece of public art. The construction was pri-
vately funded by the Banks Group and Blagdon Estate.
Northumberlandia opened on 3rd September 2012.
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Voluntary Arts is the national development agency for arts participation and one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations. Volun-tary Arts raises awareness of the contribution that the voluntary and amateur arts and crafts make to the well-being of communi-ties, social inclusion, lifelong learning, active citizenship and vol-unteering Voluntary Arts is proud to announce that the Epic Awards 2013 are now open for entries. The Epic Awards are open to all amateur art and craft groups in the UK and Republic of Ireland and are free to enter. The search is on to find winners from Eng-land, Ireland, Scotland and Wales who can demonstrate that they have achieved something Epic – whether that’s improving life in their local community, working across genera-tions, or using technology in a creative way.
Last year’s winners included a drumming group who made a video about how music helped them recover from mental health issues; a choir who dramatically increased membership and brought choral singing to a new generation; a pioneering photography gallery and a community festival.
www.epicawards.co.uk
The Epic Awards give groups an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of their work as well as the chance to win a package of prizes including cash, vouchers, training and publicity. Voluntary Arts is hosting the prestigious Epic Awards winners’ reception in Derry~Londonderry to celebrate the city’s designation as UK City of Culture 2013, and winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to collect their award. Speaking about scooping the Scottish Epic Award, Jane Bentley from The Buddy Beat said: “We are all over the moon! I think the win will have a huge effect on the group in terms of boosting confidence, and hopefully creating opportunities to play.” The awards have captured the imagination of the general public, with the incredibly popular People’s Choice Award. Last year saw a staggering 53,807 votes cast on the Epic Awards website, giving an unprecedented opportunity for local amateur arts and crafts groups to have their work showcased on a national stage. The official Epic Awards 2013 trailer is a 2 minute video which highlights the diversity of groups that get involved with Epic. Watch it here: http://youtu.be/ljTR_ws6YPc
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Northumberland YMCA Sleep Easy FAQs When? Friday 28th February 2014 – sign in between 7pm and 7.30pm Where? Car park to rear of YMCA building, North View, Ashington, NE63 9XQ Why do I need to pay a registration fee? We ask each participant to pay a £5 registration fee in order to take part. This can be deducted from your sponsorship money total before you hand it in. This is to help encourage those that sign up to go through on their commitment and also to help fund raise for the Northumberland YMCA. Your registration fee will go towards administration costs and the cost of the re-freshments provided on the night. If you decide to drop out, or don’t manage to get any sponsors, we won’t be able to refund the registration fee. Can children sleep out? We welcome everyone, particularly young people. However, for reasons of Health & Safety, the minimum age is 16 years old and all young people between 16 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration that they sleep out. We also require all young people under 18 years of age to have signed parental/guardian consent. Do I have to sleep out all night? To help provide insight into what it’s like for homeless young people who have to spend a night (if not longer) on the street we would encourage you to sleep out as long as possible. However, we appreciate you sleeping out for as long as you can manage. Please consider how you will get home safely in the morning, or if you decide to leave in the night. It would be advisable to put a plan in place with a friend or rela-tive who could collect you if necessary. Bear in mind that public transport might not be running and you may be cold and tired. What do I need to bring on the night? You will need warm clothes, a sleeping bag, gloves, a hat and a scarf. We don’t know what the weather will be like but it’s likely to be cold and wet so please be prepared for all weather conditions. As we are trying to highlight what it’s like for rough sleepers we ask you not to bring luxuries such as tents, camp beds etc. Camping chairs will be permitted to those with special health requirements but please bring your own as these will not be provided. We recommend bringing some cardboard for added comfort and a limited supply of basic materials will be available on the night. We recommend that you do not bring valuables as we are unable to take responsibility for any possessions that are lost or damaged during this experience.
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I’m Sleeping rough so others don’t have to. Please support my efforts on 28th February 2014. I will be sleeping rough in the car park to the rear of the Northumberland YMCA to raise awareness about youth homelessness and to raise vital funds for the Northumber-land YMCA. Please sponsor me and support their work. For all information, to register and receive a sponsorship form contact: Rob Cox Northumberland YMCA North View Ashington NE63 9XQ Tel: 01670857167 Email: [email protected]
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HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF TAKING ON A CREATIVE APPRENTICE?
Today, there are 2,000 creative apprentices in the creative and cultural sector. The employers working with them consistently tell us how much they value their apprentices, and the opportunity apprenticeships give them to train a new employee up to their standards, their way.
What is an apprenticeship? An appren ceship is a job with a training element. Appren ces work with an employer for a year or more, learning how to do a job by doing it.
How an apprenticeship works An apprentice works with you as an employee. During this time, they develop their skills on the job, working with you and a training provider.
The employer You employ the apprentice in your workplace doing a job that they want to learn and you want someone to do. You pay them a salary throughout their apprenticeship, which lasts a year or more. While they're with you, you train them on the job. This allows them to work towards a vocational qualification in their chosen job role.
The training provider Your on the job training is supplemented with separate training towards the apprentice's qualification (or 'technical certificate'). This is usually delivered 'off-site' with a college or training provider. The training provider also assesses the apprentice's formal qualification in the workplace. The cost of this aspect of the training is generally funded by the government (with some rules and restrictions).
The benefits of taking on an apprentice Fresh insight into your business Apprentices come from many different backgrounds - they might be completely new to the workplace, or they might have already completed some training or work experience before.
But they're with you to learn, which means you can work with them to instil your own personal values and good prac-tices from day one. You'll also benefit from a fresh pair of eyes on your business and some new perspectives on what you're already doing.
Apprenticeships are good for business Independent research conducted by Baker Tilley found that 79% of participating employers felt that creative appren-ticeships had made a significant contribution to their business. Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to grow your workforce, and an opportunity to develop your existing staff as they work with your apprentice.
And it's not just your business that benefits. Baker Tilley also found that each cohort of 200 apprentices makes a long-term contribution of over £2.4 million to the national economy. You can calculate what return on investment your own business can expect from an apprenticeship on the National Apprenticeship Service website.
If you are interested in apprenticeships and would like more information or to discuss this further, please contact me.
There are financial incentives available for employers who haven’t recruited an apprentice before Cath Critchley Creative Apprenticeships Gateshead College 0191 490 2272 Creative Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2013
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Boost for First World War commemorations
New grant programme to support community projects
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched “First World War: then and now”, a new grants programme to help communities mark the Centenary of the First World War. The programme offers grants of £3,000 - £10,000 for community heritage projects. We hope these will help people across the North East to deepen their understanding of the impact of the conflict, for example by: ���researching, identifying and recording local heritage ���creating a community archive or collection ���developing new interpretation of heritage through exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps etc ���researching, writing and performing creative material based on heritage sources Projects can focus on any heritage related to the First World War, and we are encouraging new perspectives and stories not previously told.
Cheering troops on converted B-type buses in Arras, France In the North East we really like to help groups before they fill out an application form, so if anyone is thinking of applying under this programme, we strongly recommend that they express their interest online. We will then let them know if their application is suitable for this programme and they can then decide whether to go ahead. http://www.hlf.org.uk
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Education and Learning Programme The Paul Hamlyn Foundation invites applications to its Education and Learning Open Grants Programme. In particular, the Foundation is looking to fund projects that address the themes of; tackling school exclusion and truancy, developing speaking and listening skills and supplementary education. The costs that can be covered by the Foundation's grants include running costs such as staff salaries and overheads such as stationery, rent, rates and utilities. There is a two stage application process: First stage applications can be made at any time. Those that are successful will be invited to make a second stage application. For more information, visit: http://www.phf.org.uk/landing.asp?id=3
Co-operative Membership Community Fund The Co-operative Membership Community Fund provides grants of between £100 and £2,000 to voluntary groups, community groups and local charities throughout the UK. The scheme is funded by Co-operative members donating some or all of their share of profits, which is then given away in the form of small grants in their local communities. Grants can be used to help fund anything from equipment to event costs, rent or fixtures, sport or computer equipment. http://www.co-operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community-fund/
Arts Funding for Libraries (England) Under this programmeArts Funding for Libraries will support projects that stimulate ambitious and innovative partnerships between libraries and artists and/or arts organisations, encourag-ing communities to part in cultural activities. Public libraries can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £100,000 covering activities lasting up to three years.The funding will run until March 2015. For Further Information: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-libraries/
Shell Live Wire Shell Live Wire have up to 4 x £1000 Grand Ideas Awards to give away each month to new businesses in the UK and in their first 12 months of trading. Applicants and all business partners must be aged 16 - 30. For further information www.shell-livewire.org/awards-start
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Hadrian Trust (North East England) Small grants are available to help social welfare and charitable organisations working to improve the lives of people in the North East of England, the average grant is between £500 and £2,000. Grants can be for a specific project or part of a project, purchase of equipment or as a contribution towards running costs.
Applications will be considered in July and October 2013; restrictions and T&C apply, for further information www.hadriantust.co.uk
The Sir James Knott Trust The aim of the trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England, applications are normally accepted three times a year in the spring, summer and autumn. Donations are on the themes of; community issues and events, service charities, historic buildings and heritage, education, young people, arts and culture, health and sport, environment, public services and housing. For further information www.knott-trust.co.uk.
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