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