Somethings must come to an end

Inspiring Communities has now come to an end. It has been an exciting fun packed, educational whirlwind of a programme delivered by the team with passion and creativity and attended by young people and families with commitment and dedication. This Blog is a legacy of all the activity and will exist as evidence of the programme and wonderful things that were achieved. The final celebration in April was a great moment to end on a high.

If you need more information about new programmes please use the contacts and links below:

Rebecca Cronshaw

rebecca.cronshaw@pendle.gov.uk

Pende Council

Young Peoples Service (Pendle)

Visit to Craven College 18th March 2011

CRAVEN IS COOL! (Young Person, 18/03/2011)

On the 18th March Inspiring Communities were able to take young people from Primet High School on a tour of Craven College. They spend a day taking part in the range of the courses available at the FE College.
In the morning the young people were able to try brickwork, carpentry, decorating and plastering.
The young people made a wooden key holder and a plaster mould which they could take home with them. (They also made a brick wall, but decided to leave that behind!)
After lunch we looked around the drama and media centre. Students make costumes, write plays, perform them on stage and record them of film all in the same building.
Next we were shown the horticulture department. The young people where able to plant their own tomato and lettuce plants, again they got to take these with them.
Finally we looked around the animal care department, where students learn how to care for all types of animals from spiders to horses.

This was a great day, and there was something for everyone!

Take a look at the photos, Warren

Chill Factor-e 12th March 2011

Young People from Inspiring Communities went over to the Chill Factore at Manchester to get a first taste of Skiing. Too all our surprise there was no major falls and everyone (including Claire and I) avoiding getting soaked!

The group took part in a hour long introduction to the sport and we all had a great time learning a new skill.

Look at the photos, their great!

Warren

Edge Hill Univerity Tour 04th March 2011

Pendle Vale and Inspiring Communities got together to arrange a visit to Edge Hill University with some Young People and Parents from the College.
It was an amazing day for all who attended and a big thank you goes to Craig and his team of Student Ambassadors, who worked really hard to make the whole day such a successes. Thanks again.

On arrival the group was taken into a hall where the Young People took part in various aspiration activities. These were aimed to give an insight into what careers require a university degree and what life as a student is like.
After this the young people had the opportunity to ask questions of the student ambassadors, and thus get an idea of the ‘real’ Uni. life beyond the prospectus.
We then had a tour of the excellent campus at Edge Hill including the sport facilities, drama, health and the library. We were also allowed to go into one of the admissions room in the halls of residence. (Luckily he had sprayed and opened a window!)




After lunch in the student refectory, the young people got into groups for role play. One young person from each group put on a cap and gown and the others wrote down what they imagined they degree they could take, as well as what life would be like for their graduate. Some really funny ideas were presented.
Overall I think that everyone had one of the best days since the project began, and it’s a big thank you to Edge Hill and Pendle Vale for all their hard work before and during the day!

Take a look at the photos from the visit, Warren

Boys Event - Pendle Vale 01 March 2011

Inspiring Communities held an aspirations based workshop with a group of male young people at Pendle Vale College.

This was week 1 of the schools 'Boys Group'.

We looked at career aims, degrees and apprenticeships. We also looked at possible barriers to achieving potential and how to avoid them.

Atique Rehman, one of our Role Model also came along to answer questions from the group on the barriers he has overcome.

Thanks to Rehman, and all who attended.

Warren

Young Mill Workers Come to Life!

Thanks to Dan and Alice for their session at Colne Library.

The final session of the half term activities saw the Inspiring Communities young people turn film makers.

They wrote, filmed, directed and acted out a short film about the life of 19th Century children, who worked in the Lancashire Cotton Mills.

Some real star performances were seen. Watch out Oscars, we may have a few late entries!

The films will be loaded onto the blog soon.

In the mean time, check out the photographs

Thanks to all who attended.

Warren

Recording the Inspiring Communities Ode

In preparation for the Inspiring Communities Celebration Event....our very creative young people (along with Claire!) have put together an ode about their Inspiring Communities journey - it is very good I must say!!!

They have recorded this piece of work in the recording studio at the ACE Centre.

Well done everyone :-)

I.C.Media Week starts with Radio Station Tour!

On the 22nd February 2011 we went on a tour of BBC Radio Lancashire's Blackburn Studios.


A live broadcast was taking place whilst we visited the studios. We went into the music library and the TV studio where broadcasts are filmed to be included in shows such as North West Tonight - an amazing insight into the various Media/ Journalism jobs that are available in Radio.


It was a great experience!
Warren

Thursday 24th February - Heritage Mills

In the session young people will learn about the heritage and in particular life in the mills. They will look at how different their lives would be and compare jobs, diet and other differences.
There will be an opportunity to try on costumes and act in front of the camera, or work behind the camera to help make a short film about what they find.
Young people will gain new skills in using camera equipment and computers as well as team working.

To book your place on the workshop please contact Jen/ Warren on 01282 868743

Animations from Session at Colne Library

Here are the animations that were created in December at Colne Library. They look great!

February Half Term Activities - we are having a media week!

Tuesday 22nd February 2011 - Job Role Visit to Radio Lancashire

We will be having a tour of the facilities including: The music library, news room, production office and having a look at the live studios! You will have the opportunity to look at the different career opportunities in media.

Wednesday 23rd February 2011 -Be a Recording Artist in a Recording Studio!

We will be paying a visit to the Recording Studio at the ACE centre in Nelson where we will be recording an Ode dedicated to the Inspiring Communities project in Pendle! This will be recorded, editied and put onto a CD ready for the Celebration Event in March...you might even get your own copy too! (Well done to those who helped compose the lyrics!)

Thursday 24th February 2011 - Heritage Mills Project, experience life as a young person in the 1800s

We will be looking at life as a young person in the 1800s, researching jobs they had to do and looking at the impact it had on education. Also, we will be acting out the scenes of life working in an industrial mill - this will be filmed and you can help edit the final version! - Here you have the opportunity to compare what was available for young people then, to what you can do as a young person now.

Please let Jen or Warren know if you would like to attend any of the above activities.

Office: 01282 868743

Email: inspiringcommunities@pendle.gov.uk

Ring/Text: 07747764732 or 07814433557

February Community Panel Meeting

On Wednesday 9th February 2011 we will be holding our next Community Panel Meeting.

This well be held at the ACE Centre in Nelson.

We will be completing the art work around career aspirations and your journey throughout the IC program - it all needs to be finished in time for the Inspiring Communities Celebration Event in March!

See you soon, Jen

Community Panel Meeting was ACE!

Our latest Community Panel Meeting took place as normal at the ACE Centre Nelson.

In the session families were able to record their experiences of the programme through individual artwork.

The February meeting will be held during half term. At this event the artwork is due to be completed and then displayed at the Celebration event in March. It's looking amazing already!

Take a look at the photos from the meeting :-)

Warren

Animation sessions at Pendle Vale College

Animation sessions take place at Pendle Vale College on Thursday 3rd February! This session is open to Pendle Vale College students only.

Where: Student Support Centre, PVC

Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm

To book your place please ring Jen/ Warren on 01282 868743 or email inspiringcommunities@pendle.gov.uk

Community Panel Meeting - January

Hi everyone,

In January's Community Panel meeting (which takes place today!) we will be using our creative skills and getting ready to display our achievements for the Inspiring Communities Celebration Event in March. Get your thinking caps on!

See you soon,

Jen :)

Week two of gym induction at Colne Sports Centre

On Monday 17th January, a group of young people from Primet High attended the second week of their Gym Induction, provided by Inspiring Communities.
Once the induction is completed they will be able to use the gyms at Colne Sports Centre, Wavelenghs, Seedhill Athletics Track, and Barnoldswick Leisure Centre.
The group are really enjoying the sessions.
The next session is booked in for next Monday.

Warren

Hair and Beauty Workshop at Nelson & Colne College for Primet students

Exciting times - tonight is our hair & beauty workshop being held at Nelson & Colne College for Primet students - photos to follow!

Posted by Claire :)

U CHoose Phase 2

Work started on the testing of the newly developed teachers resource from the initial delivery of the U Choose storytelling work shops at Pendle Vale and Primet. 18 pupils have successfully create digital road map through prezi.com at Pendle Vale and another 22 pupils took part in the theatre workshops at Primet. As part of the next phase we decided to film the five stories and create DVD resources as stimulus to inspire another group of pupils at Pendle Vale. Feeling Good theatre with the help of Graham Kay spent an evening filming the stories to work in the class room. We also have the support of Guidance teacher Nasima Riazat, who is helping to make this resource good to outstanding in the eyes of OFSTED.

Work began yesterday with a year 8 class in Pendle Vale and we delivered the first of four sessions, please have a look at the photographs. This new group will all create a Prezi.com road map. Pendle Vale are that impressed with Prezi.com we have an INSET planned for a group of teachers which will mean even more pupils will get the chance to use the rescourse and think and plan their possible futures.

Hair and Beauty Event for Primet High School students!

Hair and Beauty Workshop for Primet High School students!

On Tuesday 18th January we are holding a Hair and Beauty Workshop for Primet High School students. This time, the event will be held at Nelson and Colne College where 25 pupils will have the opportunity to talk to Hair and Beauty students, find out about level 1,2,3 NVQ courses, full-time/ part-time courses and apprenticeships. The young people will then be split into 2 groups, and have hands-on expereince of being a hairdresser and beauty therapist!

Pendle Vale College students will be have the opportunity to attend a similar event in March - for information please contact the Inspiring Communities Team on 01282 868743

Gym Induction Classes

Young People took part in the Gym Induction Classes last night. They completed the PARQ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire's) and then went onto using the gym equipment. To find out about more activities like this please ring the Inspiring Communities Team on 01282 868743

Posted by Jen

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Gym Induction
Inspiring Communities are working with Pendle Leisure Trust to provide Primet High School students with Gym Induction classes. These sessions run for a 5 week block and fully induct you into using the Gym equipment safely. Sessions start today and will take place at Pendle Sports Centre in Colne.

We are back!

Hi everyone,

Hope you have all had a good Christmas and happy new year!

Just to let you know, we are back in the office today.

Posted by Jen