People Express is a professional arts organisation, based in Swadlincote, that works primarily with and for the communities of South Derbyshire. People Express believe that everyone has creative potential. Our job is to help create the projects and bring together the artists that will inspire and support people to take part in the arts, design and make their own artwork and use these achievements to help make positive changes to their lives and the communities around them. People Express is here to help you get involved in the arts.
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July 9, 2009
Hatton Storytelling Project
People Express have been running a storytelling project in Hatton with experienced storyteller, Richard Healey, and animator, Rob Webster. The story is developed and written by the young people from the ‘Youth of Hatton‘ group, who meet regularly, and is called ‘Keep Your Hat On!’ Now the story is completed the group is very busy creating characters and props to bring their story alive through animation. The project has been made possible through the generous support of volunteers and funded by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation. The ‘Keep Your Hat On!’ film will be shown at a community event in June.
February 1, 2010
Are you under 19yrs? Love music. Then sign up to … Weststreet Music Project (WMP), which is a great music project run by young people, based in Swadlincote. WMP is striving to create a music scene in the area and to help young artists and bands to progress. To make this work WMP need YOUR help!!
In the last couple of years WMP have put on numerous gigs, got bands into studios and organised some great trips. In the next 12 months WMP aim to; put on 6 live band gigs locally; put on 2 live DJ gigs; get 3 young bands into a pro studio; and make your ideas happen. For more information get in touch with John at dennis998@btinternet.com or ring 0077805584. Get in touch with John if your looking for DJ tuition (level 1-2 OCN), need a practice space or looking for sound engineering workshops (held at Gresley Old Hall).
November 16, 2009
This is the latest PEOPLE EXPRESS ANNUAL REPORT which highlights our activities and financial statements for the financial year 2008 to 2009. If you would like a hard copy please contact us.
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October 12, 2009
In the summer holidays we ran graffiti workshops with the ‘Youth of Hatton’ group. Experienced graffiti artist Pete Barber lead the sessions encouraging children and young people from the local area to take part in being creative with spray art. Here are some of the photo’s showing the beautiful work created.
September 29, 2009
We have pleasure in inviting you to our annual gathering that looks back on the work of People Express over the last year, and our ambitions for the future. There will be presentations about projects, a chance to meet the staff and Committee and also some of the artists and community groups we work with. There will food and refreshments and examples of the artwork that has been created.
As part of the evening we will hold our AGM (6.30pm to 7pm)
Doors open from 6.15pm, Tuesday 29th September 2009
at the Conference Suite, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DG
Sharpe’s is fully accessible for wheelchair users. If you require any assistance to attend and enjoy the event we may be able to offer support. RSVP by 23rd September to julie.goodwin@people-express.org.uk or phone 01283 552962
September 9, 2009
FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STORYTELLER: People Express are looking for an experienced storyteller with practical knowledge of working with children/young people to develop their own stories and working jointly with other artists/artforms.
Go to Jobs page for more information.
August 25, 2009
Experienced artist Pete Barber will be running drop in graffiti workshop sessions at Hatton Social Club/ playing fields on:
Friday 31st July 10-4pm
Monday 3rd August 10-4pm
Wednesday 2nd September 10-4pm
Friday 4th September 10-4pm
Any young person who is interested in the arts and would like to join a YOUTH ARTS FORUM or find out more about it please come along to an open meeting on Friday 31st July at 1.30pm. The meeting is to look at ideas for art activities in the Hilton, Hatton area for young people. The graffiti workshops and Youth Art Forum meetings will both take place at Hatton Social Club/playing fields, Scropton Lane, Hatton, Derbyshire DE65 5DT.
July 27, 2009
On the 15th July a presentation event took place at Newhall Community Junior School during assembly for the winner and some of the runners up of the ‘Recycled Bin Schools Competition’ Here’s the winner, Callum Bucknell, standing next to the RECYCLE WORM sculpture (made by artist Rob Webster) which he designed. Also with the runners up from Newhall Community Junior School. Well done to everyone!
July 16, 2009
A BIG congratulations to Callum Bucknell from Newhall Community Junior School with the winning entry called ‘RECYCLE WORM’. Here is his design with the completed life sized sculpture made by an environmental community artist, which was displayed at the Festival of Leisure on the 27th and 28th June.
The runner up designs are posted on our www.swadfest.wordpress.com website.
This was a competition run by Swadfest with local schools to encourage the children to recycle/use litter bins and think about their environment. Children from each school were asked to design an environmentally themed litter bin, (or ‘a bin that you would WANT to put litter in’!). The children were encouraged to design the bin around questions such as ‘What does it look like?’ , ‘Does it have a name?’, ‘Is it magical?’, ‘What colour is it?’ ‘How big is it’?’ ‘What is it made of?’, ‘Does it move? etc.’
July 9, 2009
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People Express are funded by Arts Council East Midlands, Derbyshire County Council and South Derbyshire District Council. People Express Registered Charity No. 1005753
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