ST-ART

The Wild, Wild West and Space come together during February’s half-term in a series of activities put on by the children’s charity, ST-ART, in Barton and Scunthorpe

Cowboys and Aliens is the theme for the five days of activities starting on Monday, February 13, which include the Wild, Wild West Play in a Week and an alien invasion.

ST-ART project worker Janine Knight said young people had the chance to create their very own on-stage Wild West Adventure as well as hone their budding acting skills under the guidance of the Duck Egg Theatre Company.

“All the young people have to do is bring along a packed lunch and their very best cowboy accent,” she said.

The youngsters will be working hard at The Ropewalk every day between 10am and 3pm until Friday, February 17 with a performance the same evening at 7pm.

The cost of the Play in a Week is just £20 and is suitable for cowboys and girls aged between seven and 16 years.

Marc Renshaw combines the wild west and alien themes with a game of skill and speed, Loopy Lasso Round ‘em Up, with a race to save aliens from the lasso pound.

Also during the week there will be the chance to make gravity defying space mobiles, clay spaceships and model aliens as well as plan an alien invasion.

Venues being used throughout the week include The Ropewalk and the Viking Resource centre in Barton and the Westcliff Youth Centre on Dryden Road in Scunthorpe.

All activities, apart from the play, cost £1 each and under eights must be accompanied by an adult except on The Wild, Wild West Play in a Week. More details can be found on www.st-art.co.uk

A £31,000 project at Scunthorpe’s Westcliff Drop In and Barton’s Youth Centre, funded by the Big Lottery’s Young People’s Fund, has just ended.

According to organiser Janine Knight, of the Barton based young people’s arts charity ST-ART which oversaw the project, the two year scheme has been a huge success and achieved really positive results with the young people involved.

“Westcliff went on to produce a music video in their second year of the project, which included creating their own music track, learning a dance routine and filming in different locations around the estate,” she explained.

“Barton has done very well to complete the project in the allotted time as for some of the time they were operating from a temporary venue. The young people at the centre worked really hard to complete two textile wall hangings, a music project and a community lantern parade which included building all the lanterns from scratch,” Janine went on.

Janine added that at Westliff during the final year of the project all the young people involved showed a real commitment returning week after week to make the music track, learn the dance routine and film a music video with help and guidance from various professional artists.

“The young people at Barton Youth Centre started off the second year behind schedule due to problems encountered with the venue in the first year of the project,” Janine added.

“They worked hard to get the project back on track with support from the youth workers. All the young people involved have really benefited from this project and show increased confidence and skills through taking part in workshops they would otherwise not have access to.”

“They now have the confidence to approach youth centre staff with their ideas and know that they will be listened to while the staff now also have a better understanding of the things that are important to the young people,” Janine continued.

The grant was awarded to ST-ART to enable young people in both Westcliff and Barton’s youth centres take part in the two year Living and Growing Project with the aim of promoting themselves within their local communities.

The project was aimed at young people aged between 10 and 18 years of age living in the two areas of North Lincolnshire and gave them the opportunity of showing the community in which they live that those who cause anti-social problems are a very small minority.

Barton’s annual Christmas Festival Lantern Parade will see Dinosaurs and Dragons soaring through the town centre streets as they make their way from The Ropewalk to the High Street in readiness for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.

Young people who want to make their own lanterns and take part in the Parade, which takes place this year on Saturday, November 26, will have the opportunity during the half-term holiday later this month.

“Young people will be able to construct their own lantern which must be left at The Ropewalk until the parade but after that they are more than welcome to take the lanterns home with them,” said ST-ART project co-ordinator Janine Knight who is organising the October 24 to October 28 workshops which run every day from 10am to 3pm.

She added that it would take up to two days to make a lantern but if young people, for various reasons, were unable to commit that amount of time there was still the opportunity to be a part of the lantern-making and the Parade itself.

“This year we will making some larger lanterns for the parade that young people can help to make without the need to commit to two days,” she went on.

Lantern making is suitable for young people aged five years and over and their families but those under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult.

The Lantern Parade will leave The Ropewalk at 5pm on Saturday 26 th November. Please arrive at 4:30pm to collect your lantern and receive instructions for the parade. The workshops have been funded by Barton upon Humber Town Council

Budding fashion designers and makers in Barton upon Humber will be taking part in a photo-shoot to celebrate the end of the summer workshops celebrating the 1960s and Flower Power.

Ropery Hall on Maltkiln Road will be the venue for the photo-shoot on Thursday, September 1 when all the young people who have taken part in this summer’s fashion and accessories workshops organised by the Barton based charity ST-ART will have the opportunity to be captured for posterity.

“The photo-shoot is the culmination of the workshops which have been running throughout the holidays,” said ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight.

“We are delighted that the photo-shoot is being supported by our neighbours at The Ropewalk, the C V Day Spa who will be providing hair and make up with the 60s look.

Simon Vickers of Simon Vickers Photography, who has a studio at The Ropewalk, will be behind the camera shooting the portraits.”

And Janine added: “We will be using as a backdrop to the photo-shoots the Tardis built in Michael Scrimshaw’s workshop earlier in the holidays and some of the accessories made in the workshops will be used as props.”

The fashion workshops have been running throughout the summer holidays and have included making 60s style dresses, skirts and tops, tie-dye shirts and skirts and accessories.

May 17 2011

Spend half term in the world of Harry Potter

Young people living in the Barton upon Humber and surrounding area will have the chance to spend the forthcoming half-term holiday in a wizarding world thanks to the children’s charity ST-ART and Harry Potter!

In a tribute to the young wizard Potter and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, there is a host of wizard opportunities aimed at young people aged between five and 19 years.

One of the highlights of Wizard Week is Duck Egg Theatre Company’s quest to produce “A Very Potter Musical” in just five days starting on Tuesday May 31 and culminating in a performance at Ropery Hall on Sunday, June 5.

“Only 20 places are available for this quest and so far 16 places have been taken,” said ST-ART project worker Janine Knight.

“The musical is open to anyone of any ability but those taking part must be willing to put in extra work outside of rehearsal sessions, held at The Ropewalk, and learn lines, songs and cues as the script will only be available seven days before rehearsals start.”

However Janine pointed out that for those who would be happier “behind scenes” there was the chance to make props for the musical alongside artist Michael Scrimshaw.

“Michael will be making the props on May 31 and June 1 at The Ropewalk and these will include giant pillars, wands, dragons and a sorting hat puppet,” Janine went on.

There is plenty of opportunities to enjoy other wizardry including making potion jars and exploding potions at the Westcliff Youth Centre in Scunthorpe and the Viking Resource Centre in Barton; Messenger Owls at Barnetby Village Hall and The Ropewalk Print Room; Spell Books and Wooden Wands at Barrow Village Hall and Clay Castles at Worlaby Village Hall and again at The Ropewalk Print Room.

And if you just want to sit back and watch the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 then there are two screenings at Ropery Hall on June 1 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. At both these screenings children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

For full details of Wizard Week including dates and costs please visit www.st-art.co.uk

Young people with a love of music can be “in the mix” thanks to a five day long free workshop which has been funded by the Big Lottery.

The music production project, In the Mix, is free to anyone between 10 and 18 years, and will enable those taking part to create their own songs using various software programmes.

Organised by the Barton upon Humber based charity, ST-ART, those taking part will learn how to structure a song and about musical arrangements.

“Once songs are complete, the young people will learn how to mix down their tracks and export their songs into a format which will be made into their own personal audio CD,” said ST-ART project worker, Janine Knight.

“No experience is needed, you don’t even need to play an instrument – all you need is a love of music,” Janine continued. “The only stipulation is that those taking part must attend all five sessions.”

The project takes place between Monday, April 11 and Friday April 15, between 10am and 3pm, at Ropery Hall at The Ropewalk in Barton.

The following Thursday, April 21, at 1pm there will be a showcase event for friends and family at Ropery Hall which will also include a performance by young people working with Duck Egg Theatre as well as the first airing of the music track.

A fun-filled February half term is on offer for young people living in North Lincolnshire from Barton to Westcliff in Scunthorpe.

Barton upon Humber based children’s arts charity ST-ART has organised a themed week of activities around the fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears starting on Monday, February 14 and ending on Friday, February 19.

ST-ART project worker Janine Knight explained that all the activities had been put together after she had booked Freehand Theatre to present two performances of their own adaptation of one of the all-time favourite nursery stories.

“The theatre company’s production of “Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?” features beautiful visual effects, inventive puppetry and original music which together create a play of special magic, especially for young children,” she said.

“So, with the tale of porridge, three bears and three chairs very much in mind it was decided to theme the week’s activities on the Goldilocks story,” she continued.

“There will be the opportunity to make your very own stool using newspaper and rolling techniques which will be so strong you can sit on them, making string puppets from familiar household materials with an emphasis on recycling, creating clay bowls and spoons and bear masks.”

And if you would rather play a game then there is the opportunity to construct your very own porridge launch spoon as well as create your own, very special, bear using felt, beads and buttons.

“As well as all these activities we will be showing two performances of Despicable Me (U) at Ropery Hall on Wednesday, February 16, with the screenings at 2.30pm and 6.30pm and the previous day, for all those going to either one of Freehand Theatre’s performances there is the chance to get in the mood by sampling some freshly made porridge complete with a selection of toppings at The Ropewalk’s Coffee Shop from 10am onwards,” said Janine.

A workshop, The Unwan Teds, aimed at young people aged between 12 and 16 years brings the February half-term programme of workshops at The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber to a close.

The full day workshop on Friday, February 18, which runs from 10am to 3pm, costs just £5 and during the day those taking part will be using felt, fabrics, beads and buttons to make their very own loveable toy.

Janine Knight, project manager of the children’s charity ST-ART which is running the workshop, said different sewing techniques would be used to create an imaginative soft Ted that uses up all those unwanted scraps and old buttons and ribbons lying about in the bottom of a sewing basket or tin.

“Why not raid Grandma’s button box and bring along some unwanted items and scraps of your own?” she suggested.

The workshop is the final event in a week long programme which this February has the theme of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

One of the highlights of the week are two performances by the Freehand Theatre Company of “Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?” a delightful and playful interpretation of a well-known tale – with porridge, bears and chairs.

With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three – especially if you’re aged between three and seven years.

Anyone going to the workshop should bring a packed lunch or alternatively the Ropery Coffee shop offers a variety of hot and cold food which can be purchased on the day.

October’s half term holiday will see the return of the ever popular lantern making workshops at The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber.

The workshops will run between Monday 25 and Friday 29 October at The Ropewalk and have once again been organised by the Barton based children’s charity, ST-ART.

ST-ART is offering full day making sessions from 10am to 3pm or half day sessions from 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm. Workshops cost £2 for a half day and £5 for a full day and if you book onto a full day session remember to bring a packed lunch with you.

“The theme for this year’s lanterns will be giant bugs, and is the fourth year ST-ART will be offering these workshops,” said ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight.

She explained that the lanterns would be constructed from dried willow and tissue paper and the workshops offer families the opportunity to build giant lanterns for a parade which is part of Barton Christmas Festival, which takes place this year on Saturday November 27.

“With extra funding this year ST-ART is able to offer lantern making sessions in some of the villages around Barton so please check nearer the time to see if there is a lantern making session near you,” she sent on.

Lantern making workshops are suitable for all ages but under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so please book your place to avoid disappointment.

Redrow Homes, currently developing the Fox’s Fold site in Barton upon Humber, is joining in the fun of the programme of summer art activities organised by the locally based children’s charity, ST-ART.

The developer is sponsoring one of the last sessions held in Barton during the month long programme which has taken arts activities to towns and villages throughout North Lincolnshire.

At the session, held on Thursday, August 26, from 2pm until 4pm at the Viking Resource Centre on Fairfield Drive, ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight will be creating decoupage tea cups by using cutting and gluing techniques to transform everyday recyclable materials into bright, colourful tea cups which would grace any party.

“It’s very generous of Redrow Homes to sponsor this session at the Viking Resource Centre,” said Janine. “The young people get so much out of it and really enjoy taking part in these craft activities.”

A week long programme of activities at Barton upon Humber’s Ropery Hall brings ST-ART’s summer children’s programme to a close.

The locally based charity has been providing art activities and workshops throughout August and in the final week “things to do” include making giant plates and tea cups using dried willow, recycling vintage crockery plate stands using old tea cups, saucers, candlesticks and plates to create unusual display stands and making Green Man masks with air dry clay.

“The summer programme has been really busy with a lot of positive feedback,” said ST-ART organiser Janine Knight.

“Throughout August we have offered a wide range of art activities for young people,” she said. “We have aimed to develop creativity and channel young imaginations as well as making our workshops fun.”

Other activities at Ropery Hall during the week include a workshop where recycled materials are used to create small kinetic sculptures of insects and animals and learning drumming techniques at an African drumming workshop.

All of the Ropery Hall activities from Monday, August 23 through to Friday, August 27, begin at 10am and last for two hours and each workshop costs just £1 per session.

Other activities taking place during the last week are at venues including Barnetby, Goxhill, Scunthorpe, Epworth and Wootton.

Summer art activities, ranging from Samba drumming to making sculptures from recycled materials, have been organised throughout August by the Barton upon Humber based children’s charity, ST-ART.

Offering a wide range of art activities for young people taking place during the long summer holiday, the programme aims to develop creativity and channel young imaginations.

This summer’s sessions take place in various locations across North Lincolnshire including free activities in partnership with the Forge Project in Scunthorpe.

“ST-ART works with young people aged between two and 16 years but primarily with the five to 13 year age range,” said ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight.

This summer’s activities include making Green Man masks; creating leaping sculptures, inspired by creatures found in the garden, using recycled materials; making unusual display stands using vintage tea cups, saucers, candlesticks and plates and making your own fireman’s hat and working water pistol.

These activities take place in villages from South Killingholme Primary School in the east to Epworth in the west with The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber and the Melior Community College, Westcliff Youth Centre and Berkeley Infant School in Scunthorpe also just some of the venues hosting activities.

The free Scunthorpe activities, organised in conjunction with The Forge Project at the New Brumby Methodist Church on Cottage Beck Road, are being held at Frodingham Infant School as well as The Forge.

Workshops cost £1 for a 2-hour session and an adult must always accompany children under eight years and the current programme should be checked for any other requirements.

This year’s The Buzz Youth Arts Festival already has a “house full” sign on the Play In A Week being promoted by the Duck Egg Theatre Company at Scunthorpe’s John Leggott College between Monday, August 9 and Friday, August 13.

But would be thespians can still put their name down for places at Shooting Fish’s Play In A Week which takes place the same week, between 10am and 3pm, at The Base in Church Square.

Using the planet and the environment as a starting point Shooting Fish will be working frantically to develop a play in a week and if you don't fancy getting on stage then you can direct, write scripts, plan lights or costume and loads more!

The cost is £10 for the five days and it is aimed at young people aged 11 years and over. Bring a packed lunch.

Want to be a drummer? Come along to the Taiko Drumming workshops organised as part of Scunthorpe’s The Buzz Youth Arts Festival.

Professional percussionist Lisa Oliver will be leading these workshops for all abilities which will lead to a performance at The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe.

The workshops take place at John Leggott College, Scunthorpe on Wednesday August 4 to Friday August 6 and again on Monday August 9 and Tuesday August 10, all from 1pm to 3pm.

Cost of the week-long workshops is just £5 for the week and they are open to anyone aged eight years and over.

The performance takes place on Wednesday, August 11, at 7pm with rehearsals from 3.30pm to 6pm the same day.

Learn to make your own instruments from everyday objects and learn how to play in a band with Ian Riggall in a week-long programme of workshops at John Leggott College starting on Monday, August 2 and ending on Friday, August 6.

At the end of the workshops, run as part of The Buzz Youth Arts Festival, there is the opportunity to showcase newly found drumming skills at The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe on Wednesday, August 11, with the performance starting at 7pm with rehearsals running from 3.30pm to 6pm.

Local theatre company, Duck Egg Theatre Company, is holding an acting boot camp for budding performers to increase confidence and learn new skills at Crowle Youth Centre as part of The Buzz Youth Arts Festival.

The boot camp, aimed at young people aged 11 years and over, runs from Tuesday August 3 to Thursday August 5 from 10.30am to 3pm and the cost is just £6 for the three sessions. Please bring a packed lunch.

Come along and learn how to draw in the Manga style as part of The Buzz Youth Arts Festival. Illustrate the winning story from The Buzz story writing competition during these Manga workshops.

The workshops take place on Monday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 28, from 10am to 12 noon for young people aged eight to 11 years and from 1pm to 3pm for those aged 12 years and over.

The workshops are taking place at 20-21, Church Square in Scunthorpe and cost just £1 per session.

For more information on any event in The Buzz Youth Arts Festival contact Janine Knight on 01652 660380 or email janine@the-ropewalk.co.uk

The Buzz Youth Arts Festival
Arts activities for young people aged 8 - 19 yrs

Workshops in arts and crafts, drama, dance, drumming, singing, animation, and film are among the highlights of this year’s The Buzz Youth Arts Festival running in Scunthorpe for three weeks from Monday, July 26.

This year The Buzz organiser, Janine Knight, has pulled together a programme offering a range of activities for young people aged between eight and 19 years.

“In 2010 we are focusing on the themes of recycling, the environment and being green and as well as a whole range of activities there will also be the opportunity to pick up tips on being green with North Lincolnshire Counci’s Waste Management team,“ she said.

Janine, who is based at The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber, explained £14,425 funding from Arts Council England was enabling The Buzz 2010 Festival to go ahead.

“There are workshops in drama, dance, drumming, singing, manga, animation, film, photography, arts and crafts and much much more and many of them are free,” she continued.

In the first week, from Monday July 26 to Saturday, July 31 from 10am to 3pm, The Foundry Shopping Centre is providing a shop unit free of charge for a wide range of free activities which include giant sculpture, paper bead jewellery, mini re-cycled books, mini clay tiles, recycled paper kites and creating unique prints from recycled materials.

Also in The Foundry, North Lincolnshire’s Waste Management team will be on hand on Monday, 26, Wednesday 28 and Friday July 30 from 10am until 12 noon to show how to turn unwanted paper into beautiful recycled beads and bracelets, weave juice cartons into useful everyday objects and make recycled paper.

Other free workshops the same week see Kirsty Champ at Central Library showing how to make a giant origami sculpture every afternoon from 1pm to 3pm while at St Hugh’s Communication and Interaction Specialist College there are two workshops primarily targeted at young people with special education needs – the fist on Monday July 26 sees Marilyn Oliver showing how to make decorated clay plaques and the second, at the same time the following day, sees Mags Bradley making mini recycled books using recycled papers and carrier bags.

Other workshops and activities including auditions can be booked by calling Janine on 01652 662033 and for performances at The Plowright Theatre by calling 01724 277733.

Alice in Wonderland is the theme for a host of events being put on in Barton upon Humber by children’s charity ST-ART, in partnership with the Barton Extended Services Cluster, during the half-term holidays.

Two screenings of Tim Burton’s highly acclaimed film, Alice in Wonderland, preceded by Barton’s very own version of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party are the highlights of the six days of activities.

Highlights of events, which all take place at The Ropewalk, include “Play In Almost A Week” with the Duck Egg Theatre Company and a free drop-in on Saturday, May 29 from 1pm to 3pm in the Artspace where studio artist Wendy Chan will be showing how to create a fantasy wonderland by creating wands, garlands and headwear.

“All these activities are offered as part of a family week so please bring an adult along to the activity and be aware that materials will only be provided for the young people attending,” said ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight.

Duck Egg Theatre’s three day course on intensive acting training gets underway at 10am on Monday, May 31, with the performance on June 3 from 10am to 12.30pm.

The course is open to young people aged between 11 and 18 years and costs £35 per student.

Other activities include a morning workshop, from 10am to 12 noon, on Tuesday, June 1, with Wendy Chan showing how to make Mad Hats and Playing Cards and in the afternoon fellow artist Janine Knight takes over the theme with Decoupage Tea Cups from 2pm.

On Wednesday Kirsty Champ will be making costumes and props from 10am to 12 noon for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party the following day while from 1pm to 4pm in the afternoon Michael Scrimshaw will be showing how to make a game of Flamingo Croquet.

On Thursday, June 3 – Alice in Wonderland Day – there will be a Fake Cake Make in the morning for two hours from 10am with Janine leading the way and making pretty cakes for the Tea Party which takes place between 1pm and 2pm outside Ropery Hall with the film screenings taking place at 2.30pm and 6.30pm.

“Dressing up is compulsory for the Tea Party and for the film afterwards,” said Janine.

The following day sees Kirsty making Origami Clocks and Watches from 10am to 12 noon and Michael showing how to make Eat Me Drink Me Growing Sculptures for two hours from 2pm in the afternoon using construction materials and techniques which will see sculptures growing before your eyes.”

Each activity costs £1 unless otherwise stated and admission to either screening of the film is £3 for adults and £1 for young people under 16 years.

More than 500 young people throughout North Lincolnshire enjoyed two weeks of workshops and events in a programme put on by the Barton upon Humber children’s charity, ST-ART

Easter and the promise of Spring was the theme for the programme which included venues in Scunthorpe and Barton as well as rural North Lincolnshire.

The screening of Fantastic Mr Fox and theatre performances by the Theatre of Widdershins and Tell Tale Hearts were the highlights of the Easter arts and crafts activities which also included workshops on a spring theme including making egg cups, Easter baskets of various descriptions and name plaques.

“A wide range of artists delivered the workshops which went really well,” said ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight.

“Lots of young people attended each session and the outdoor workshops were particularly popular and the young people took advantage of the warm, spring sunshine,” she continued.

“We will be screening the film Alice in Wonderland on June 3 starting at 2pm and before that, at 1pm, we will be hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party,” she said.

A wide range of activities has been put together for children over the Easter holidays in North Lincolnshire by Barton children’s charity, ST-ART.

Wendy Chan gets the two week programme under way on Saturday, April 3, when she hosts a free Easter drop-in, from 1pm to 3pm, in the Artspace at Ropewalk Contemporary Art & Craft in Barton upon Humber where young people will have the chance to make Easter chicks or spring lambs.

The following Tuesday (April 6) with the Theatre of Widdershins transporting Barton’s Ropery Hall into the magical land of Arabian Nights with lavish colours and textures and an original soundtrack.

Using puppets, props and storytelling, Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights: a tale from the desert, a tale from the bed of the ocean and a tale straight from the donkey’s mouth.

Suitable for children aged four years and over and their families, the performance begins at 2pm and costs £3 for adults and £2 for children under 16.

The same day Marc Renshaw will be at Scunthorpe’s Westcliff Youth Centre between 2pm and 4 pm showing how to make a selection of Easter egg cup trophies and then humorous hatching imaginary creatures to add an element of surprise.

The following day ST-ART is screening the film, Fantastic Mr Fox (PG) at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Entry for either performance is £3 for adults and £1 for under 16s while at Broughton Village Hall between 10am and 12noon Marilyn Oliver will be showing the process of creating a name plaque for young people to hang on their bedroom door.

On Thursday, April 8, Ropewalk studio artist Kirsty Champ will lead a workshop on Origami Easter baskets at the Viking Resource Centre on Fairfield Drive between 2pm and 4pm while the following day ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight will be making woven Easter Baskets at The Ropewalk.

The second week of the programme starts outdoors at South Killingholme Primary School Monday April 12 between 10am and12 noon with Kirsty making Easter Egg Cups and Cosies using felt and recycled materials to make personalised egg cups and cosies.

The following day Kirsty will be outside at Alkborough Primary School between 10am and 12 noon making Origami Easter Baskets and pop up cards.

On Wednesday, April 14, professional theatre company, Tell Tale Hearts, will be presenting Space Hoppers at Ropery Hall in two interactive productions, starting at 11am and 2pm, combining performance, live music and poetry to create a magical experience for children aged between three and seven years and their families. Entry costs £3 for adults and £2 for under 16s.

The same day Kirsty is reprising her Origami Easter Baskets and pop up cards Broughton Village Hall, High Street between 10am and 12 noon and outside at Winteringham Primary School the same afternoon she will be making Easter Egg Cups and Cosies using felt and recycled materials between 2pm and 4pm.

On Thursday April 15 Marilyn will be making spring name plaques outside at East Halton Primary between 10am and 12 noon and at Wootton School House between 2pm and 4pm.

The final session on Friday, April 16, sees Kirsty outside at New Holland Primary between 2pm and 4pm making Origami Easter Baskets and pop up cards.

All activities are suitable for young people aged between five and 13 years and cost £1 for each session unless otherwise stated. Children aged under eight years must be accompanied by an adult.

To book an activity all the venues apart from the Viking Resource Centre and Westcliff Youth Centre please call The Ropewalk on 01652 660380. For the Viking Resource Centre call Maureen on 01652 660380 and for Westcliff call Jo on 01724 872216.

Barton children’s charity, ST-ART, has put together a series of events for the Easter holidays.

The programme gets under way on Tuesday, April 6, with the Theatre of Widdershins transporting Ropery Hall into the magical land of Arabian Nights with lavish colours and textures and an original soundtrack.

Suitable for children aged four years and over and their families, the performance begins at 2pm and costs £3 for adults and £2 for children under 16.

The following day, April 7, Ropery Hall stages two performances, at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, of Fantastic Mr Fox (PG). The story tells of one Mr Fox and his wild ways of hen heckling, turkey taking and cider sipping adventures until the day comes when he has to put his wild days behind him and do what fathers do best – be responsible.

Thursday, April 8, sees Ropewalk studio artist Kirsty Champ leading a workshop on Origami Easter baskets at the Viking Resource Centre on Fairfield Drive between 2pm and 4pm while the following day ST-ART co-ordinator Janine Knight will be making woven Easter Baskets at The Ropewalk.

The following Wednesday, April 14, Tell Tale Hearts will be presenting Space Hoppers at Ropery Hall in two interactive productions, starting at 11am and 2pm, combining performance, live music and poetry to create a magical experience for children aged between three and seven years and their families.

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