Bling Edition 2018

LIBREZINE Bling Edition 2018

A RIGHT ROYAL AFFAIR BOLTON FILM FESTIVAL

NEW LRC COOK BOOKS SHOWCASING ARTIST SEAN HARRIS

LIBRARIES WITH AN EDGE

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4 lrc Enrichment activities & Books 5 Puzzle page 6/7 Libraries with an edge 8/9 Bolton film festival 10/11 showcasing sean harris 12/13 money saving tips for students 14/15 The Harry & MeGhan romance 16/17 New LRC STock/Theatre Review 18 /19 App of the week/easter recipes

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uzzle Page aster crossword by beth morris

Across 2. Traditional meal eaten on Good Friday 4. The Friday before Easter Sunday 6. Meal shared with Jesus Disciples 8. Symbol of new life 9. What the Easter Bunny carries the eggs in

Down 1. How Jesus Died 2. How many days in Lent 3. A sweet bun marked with a cross eaten at Lent 5. Chocolate treats eaten on Easter Sunday 7. Eaten on Shrove Tuesday

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ibraries with n edge Article by huriYyah patel

Puppet Library, Boston USA.

This library is dedicated to providing parade puppets and banners as big as twenty-foot tall. Puppet libraries began in Boston where puppets were loaned to the public informally until 1995.

Little Free Library, Wisconsin, USA.

Todd Bol can be credited for establishing the first micro-library in Wisconsin, 2009. This trend which he started by building a tiny wooden house filled with books in memory of his late mother has gained popularity across the world.

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Tank Library, Argentina, South America.

This Argentinian library has been transformed from a vehicle symbolising fear to something more meaningful. Artist Raul Lemesoff transformed the vehicle into a library which he drives to areas with limited access to public libraries.

Westbury-sub-Mendip’s Phone Booth Library, Somerset, England.

Residents of Westbury-sub-Mendip village, in Somerset, saved a phone booth by converting it into a library. The phone booth was at risk of being removed by British Telecom, however, locals transformed it into a tiny library open 24 hours a day.

Vending Machine Library, London, UK

Book vending machines are becoming increasingly popular from Beijing, China to Gatwick, England, as they are accessible 24/7. These vending machines are appearing everywhere including train stations, streets and shopping centres.

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lights, camera, action

Bolton Film Festival launched in the September of 2017 and screened over 60 films throughout a two-day festival held at The Light Cinema in the Market Hall. The festival was organised by festival director Adrian Barber and long term partner Zoe Rothwell.

Adrian recalls the moment when Zoe floated the idea to him as they were walking past a huge crane whilst the cinema was still under construction, saying “You should put a film festival on there when it’s finished”, to which he replied “Are you kidding me? Do you realise how much work would be involved in that?” Zoe laughs adding “So I just ignored him, bought the domain name anyway and set up a meeting with The Light Cinema to pitch the idea”

Once the venue and a date was secured Bolton Film Festival was pitched again at various meetings around the town and was lucky enough to get sponsorship from Bolton Council, Bolton at Home and Bolton College to name but a few. It seemed like the town was behind the idea and all that was required now was to wait for film submissions to come in………or so they thought!

“The films trickled in over the next six months, we made it super cheap to accommodate skint students and independent film makers. We have both studied and made films in the past and know how hard it is to finance these things” recalls Zoe. “Adrian has done so many amazing community arts projects working with different groups around Bolton, so he already had a great network of contacts, and it was these same people who had every faith in him to pull it off ”.

It wasn’t easy for Bolton Film Festival to get off the ground and like many amazing idea’s it started off considerably small.

A logo was created, as was the website and a film freeway account to enable worldwide submissions.

The rest was just pure blood, sweat and tears to make it work. “It was a crash course in how to organise a film festival”, says Adrian, “I learnt so many things from visiting other film festivals, posting questions on different forums, certification of films by the council, how to digitally process films so they will play on the big screen, inviting industry speakers, dealing with volunteers, there was all sorts of areas I hadn’t really accounted for but it was all worth the effort”.

Bolton, for whatever reason, has a massive home grown menagerie of talent emerging from its terraced houses and cobbled streets. Perhaps it’s the industrial backdrop on which it sits that helps to nurture our salt of the earth personalities who are perfectly shaped by our gritty and diverse environment. Bolton Film Festival wanted to showcase and pay homage to this very talent alongside their selected films. The patron is the much loved actress Maxine Peak who’s a local lass from Horwich, and there are many actors, tutors and industry experts on the jury panel including Bolton born Iain McKee, Professor of Theatre David Thacker and Horwich writer and Bafta winner Chris Lunt. Comedian, actor and film maker Jason Wingard, a graduate from the University of Bolton will be hosting the ‘Industry Talks’ this year.

When asked what they were most proud of with Bolton Film Festival both Adrain and Zoe smile to one another “the whole event was something to be proud of ”, starts Zoe, “bringing a cultural event and love of film to the town was our main priority. There are some amazing short films out there which tend to only get seen at events like this so it’s great on many levels.

‘Silent Child’ Production Team at BFF

Our event promotes new and emerging talent within the industry and also empowers students to make their own films, perhaps even taking home an award. We also enjoy the industry talks as those sessions create debate and bring about an opportunity to understand the film production process in more detail”.

Adrian nods his head in agreement and adds “on the last evening of the festival, after the awards ceremony, we were given a standing ovation from the audience which totally overwhelmed us. We knew then we were on the right track and had produced something pretty special. I guess one of the best things that I was proud of came around six months later when our winner of the ‘Best Film for Change’ award ‘The Silent Child’ written by Rachel Shenton and directed by Chris Overton won an Oscar, and I was so pleased to have followed the production team on their amazing journey from Bolton to Hollywood”.

Please visit boltonfilmfestival.com for more details.

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howcasing Sean Harris

Zoe - Can you introduce yourself?

Sean - My name is Sean Harris, I’m 20 years old and I was born in England but moved to Ireland when I was 2 months old so I grew up in Ireland and personally identify myself as Irish. We lived in Dublin for seven years and Roscommon for seven years.

Zoe - So what are you studying here at Bolton College?

Sean - Art and Design, Level 3 with Dolores.

Zoe – What medium do you prefer and why?

Sean - I prefer to work mainly with pencil. It’s both convenient and allows full control of how the piece

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turns out. I don’t mind working digitally, providing I have access to a drawing tablet. This allows me to take advantage of vibrant colours, without having to account for drying times and messes.

Zoe - So who inspires you and what is it that you like about their work?

Sean - I love David Bowie but I like Salvador Dali’s stuff, it’s very detailed work and a lot of people might discredit it because it’s like a silly thing or whatever but if you look at the paintings they are much better than the likes of these serious guys.

Zoe - Do you like Dali for his technique or for his surrealism?

Sean - I like the surrealist aspect but I also appreciate the detail that he goes into with the way he paints and his style. I also like the vibrancy and the colour with Salvador Dali.

Zoe - So what inspires you? You have told me who inspires you but what inspires you?

Sean - Fantasy and imagination.

I like to create things that I can call my own, and to help me relax.

Of course, there’s also the hope of gaining notary and to make a living from it.

Along with striving to impress and to challenge myself.

Zoe - Where could you see your art?

Sean - Ideally inside the illustration books like Dr Suess and stuff like that, or concept art for movies, video games and shows. Then potentially with the animation thing I could see myself working with a company like Pixar where they have thousands of people all working together on the one thing.

Zoe - What are your goals and aspirations?

Sean - I want to go to university so either Worcestershire or Manchester Met. I would like to work in illustration but would prefer to be freelance.

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oney saving tips for students

Whilst you’re a student, you’ll probably find money is thin on the ground. If you work, it will most likely be part-time or an apprenticeship, both of which pay low salaries. So how do you manage on limited finances? Here are some tips you can use to save money, make what you have last longer and keep out of debt.

First of all make a list of all your income and expenditure.

Don’t forget to include gifts and annual costs such as your bus or train pass. Your expenditure must not exceed your income. If it does, you’ll need to find a way to increase your income, or decrease your expenditure. Look at the essentials, such as bus fares to get to college, food and clothes. Then look at the non-essentials such as takeaways and nights out. Are there any costs you can remove?

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Here’s what you can do to cut costs. I know it’s a long list and you may already do some of the tips, but there will be some you won’t be doing.

1 - Prioritise your spending.

What’s most important, going to the cinema, or paying for food?

2 - Can’t do without your mobile phone? Compare alternative tariffs and change to a cheaper one. There are lots of comparison sites on the internet. Alternatively, consider swapping to a pay-asyou-go tariff.

3 - Use charity shops to buy clothing, bags and shoes - you will save a fortune whilst helping those in need too.

4 - Sell stuff you don’t use on internet sites like Gumtree, Preloved or Ebay etc.

5 - Get together with some friends and hold a car boot sale.

6 - Always take your student ID badge with you to get student discount 7 - Invite friends over for a night in (bring your own drinks), instead of a night out. It’s safer too.

8 - Keep an eye on your bank charges. Switch to a bank with lower fees.

http://401kcalculator.org

13 - Make twice as much food at meal times and freeze the extras.

14 - Use your local library for books, CDs and DVDs. Why buy, when you can borrow for free!

15- Always make a packed lunch for college or work.

9 - Buy a weekly or monthly bus or railcard saver pass instead of paying individual fares.

10 - Check your cupboards and fridge before going shopping. You may still have food in.

11 - Sign up for the customer rewards programmes or discount codes at places you already shop.

12 - Figure out your most cost-effective grocery store and shop there.

16 - Stop smoking – a win win because it improves your health too.

17 - Have a contingency fund for unexpected costs and bills.

18 - Cycle to your destination. It saves you money, keeps you fit and saves the planet.

If you are struggling to make ends meet why not pop into our student services to make sure you are not missing out on any benefits.

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arry & Meghan:

timeline of their romance

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ew Stock at the LRC

At the LRC we are excited to announce a number of new additions to our book collection, having expanded our cookery section with a wide range of texts which we know you’ll enjoy. From the beginning of summer term we’ll be showcasing some of the most celebrated and acclaimed recipe books of recent times, which derive from a variety of cuisines.

‘Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen’ re-mixes traditional Ghanaian recipes for the modern kitchen, inspired by the author’s heritage and experiences of visiting Ghana. The book also includes two listed traditional African music soundtracks, one to cook to and one to eat to.

There are a range of colourful and tasty-looking recipes, ranging from some staple sauces, fruity salads and hearty stews with flavours likely to be new to many- you may need to visit Bolton Markets to access some of the more unusual ingredients.

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Also new to the LRC, is Nadiya Hussain’s (from ‘Bake Off ’) ‘Bake Me a Story: Fifteen stories and recipes for children’ - a unique combination of storybook and cookbook, bringing families into the kitchen to spend time together, sharing stories and cooking. The recipes comprise of both savoury and sweet flavours; such as, ‘Make yummy butter-bean patties and, while they are in the oven, enjoy the story of Jack and the Bean-Patty Stalk’. This inventive celebration of the joy of sharing food and stories is the perfect addition to every family’s meal-times.

Whilst we’re on the story-cooking theme, we have also recently acquired ‘The Little Library Cookbook’- an extensive collection of recipes which celebrate some of the nation’s favourite books. With this cookbook, you can experience first-hand Paddington Bear’s marmalade or cook up a satisfying Clam Chowder.

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heatre Review

By Janette Davies

‘Beautiful’, the Carole

King Musical at Manchester Palace tells the story of music legend Carole King’s early career and rise to stardom. The singer/songwriter wrote classics: Up on the Roof (The Drifters), Take Good Care My Baby (Bobby Vee), Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (The Shirelles), You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin) and The Loco-Motion (Little Eva, Kylie Minogue) to name but a few of her hits. Also featured are well-known hits written by Carole’s friends and work colleagues Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, including: On Broadway (The Drifters), You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin (The Righteous Brothers) and Never Gonna Let You Go (Dionne Warwick).

Carole had an extraordinary talent and worked with her husband Gerry Goffin to create a production line of classics, most of which you will recognise and many sung by Neil Sedaka.

Carole achieved her first hit at the age of 17 with Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.

However, not everything was rosy. Her parents divorced due to her father’s infidelities and her own husband cheated on her several times. After warnings from her mother that her husband was just the same as her father, Carole’s marriage ended and she lived as a single mother with two young daughters.

I particularly enjoyed the tributes to The Drifters and The Righteous Brothers. Their performances were an accurate portrayal of the original artists, with authentic choreography and a magnificent orchestra.

The audience were astonished by the number of hits they didn’t know were written by Carole King. There was also a comic aspect to the performance which made it even more enjoyable.

Overall it’s an upbeat feel-good musical that’s well deserving of the standing ovation it received.

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by Gemma Fox

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eft-over easter Egg recipes

CHOCOLATE BIRDS NEST

CREME EGG MILKSHAKE

Ingredients 150g Milk Chocolate 150g Shreddies or Cornflakes

Ingredients 2 x Creme Eggs 4 tbsp ice cream 100ml milk

Method 1. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl placed over a pan of barely simmering water.

2. Take the bowl off the pan then add the Shreddies or Cornflakes into the bowl and stir well making sure all the cereal is covered.

3. Spoon the chocolate Shreddies/Cornflakes into 12 cupcake cases and press the back of a teaspoon in the centre to create a nest shape.

4. Add 2-3 mini eggs on top of each nest and leave in the fridge to set for up to 2 hours.

To Decorate Whipped cream Caramel and chocolate sauce Easter egg pieces 2 x Mini Creme eggs Method 1.Using a blender, mix together the creme eggs, milk and ice cream. by beth morris

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