THE BIRSTALL POST SEP 2012
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Free Fun week at summer school money saving advice JACK AND His Multi Coloured Beanstalk was the production for this year’s Faces Arts Summer School. Over 60 children enjoyed a fun packed week held at Highcliffe primary school, Birstall and St Bartholomew’s Primary School, Quorn. The week consisted of dance, drama and art with a performance to family and friends at the end of the week. Jody Chesterton, Proprietor of Faces Arts, said: “Most children that attend summer school have never done any-
A CHURCH is set to run free sessions to help people in Birstall get on top of their household finances. Members of St James’ Parish Church in Birstall wanted to help their local community to best handle the economic climate so underwent specialised training from UK charity Christians Against Poverty. Now they are offering the short course aimed to putting the joy back into money by teaching people how to chart their household income and take control of their expenditure. Money coach Gill Chester, who will be leading the sessions called CAP Money, said: “With households feeling the squeeze on their disposable income, we’ve all got to get a bit more savvy about our money to get through these tough times. If you know how to save and budget effectively, it can have a hugely positive impact on the whole family.” St James’ is one of more than a thousand churches of different Christian traditions across the UK who are regularly offering the course, as they work together to positively impact the communities around them. CAP Money has been found to be useful for newly retired people, soon-tobe students, mums dealing with mounting bills, families saving for a wedding and everyone in between. She added: “We hope that we can help people, quietly and confidentially, take control rather than relying on guess work so they can plan for the future and weather the storm.” The first course takes place at St James’, Church Hill, starting at 7.30pm on Monday September 17. To find out more about CAP Money or to book your place visit www.capmoney.org or telephone 0116 2120236 or 0116 2674995.
thing like this before but the children really get stuck in and enjoy the week. The children are very busy making crafts, painting scenery and learning dance routines. Children are given character roles and scripts for drama which gives them a real sense of achievement. The children meet new friends and have a fun packed week. Each year we have a great time and well done to all the children involved!” Faces Arts also provides after school dance and drama sessions, Shake up– toddler group and a Saturday Theatre School. For further details visit www.facesarts.co.uk or contact jody@facesarts.co.uk, 07971423201 Pics: some of the cast of Jack & his Multi Coloured Beanstalk
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