ARTs
Summer 2024, Issue 1
Welcome to the relaunch of the Keynsham Arts newsletter. The Keynsham Arts community is thriving and this newsletter aims to share all that’s going on. So sit back, sip a cuppa and enjoy all that’s on offer.
Keynsham Town Council Takes Over
Running of MakeSpace
Keynsham Town Council have recently taken over the day-to-day management of MakeSpace, a flexible space situated across from the Keynsham Leisure Centre. It can be used by both community groups and as a private hire to run meetings, workshops, or other events.
Originally refurbished in 2023 as part of the High Street Regeneration Strategy for Keynsham, MakeSpace has already become a go-to destination for local artists, crafters and hobby enthusiasts. MakeSpace features a full kitchen, accessible toilet and A/V hook-ups. The space can accommodate up to 35 people and the tables can be reconfigured in various setups such as workshop, theatre or boardroom
ASP Poetry Circle - FREE ENTRY
Every 3rd Thursday of each month. 1100am to 1200 midday
Bring two or three poems, your own or another poet, to share.
Upstairs Balcony (Libourne lounge) Keynsham Library Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1FS
https://asppoetrycirclewordpr ess.com/
Community rates are available To find out more about booking the MakeSpace, please contact: makespace@keynsham-tc.gov.uk Get involved in the next Keynsham Arts Newsletter
To be a part of the next Keynsham Arts Newsletter, email your story or event details to: kate@keynsham-tc.gov.uk by September 2nd 2024.
KLOGS
Group Performs to Rave Reviews
time; the cast spent a number of months learning to sing a number of songs, with some even attempting to learn how to dance like a cat
With a stellar performance from our Pirate King in his debut role, and equally spectacular performances from Mabel, Frederic, Major General, Ruth and the rest of the cast; the show left both the audience and cast with a warm fuzzy feeling and lots of laughter. With a show that bordered on absurd at times - it had a Rose Bowl reviewer stating that it "left us grinning with delight from such characterful performances."
The show was a directorial debut with KLOG for Ryan Valentine, a choreography debut for Ella Pearce and a return to Musical Director for Lee Tesdale - who is starting to lose count of how many shows he has done!
KLOGS have been entertaining the Bristol and Bath area with musical productions for over 50 years, and is due to start rehearsing for their next show "Time Warp" due to take place from 17th - 19th October
Keynsham Snap and Stroll
We meet every Tuesday at 10am. 1st and 3rd Tuesday we meet at One Community Trust with the first week specifically for the less mobile, so Snap and Stay. 2nd and 4th Tuesday we meet outside the Cafe in Memorial Park.
Keynsham Snap and Stroll are an inclusive group, made up of all ages, shapes and sizes. We meet to stroll together (not hike) and take some photos as we go along.
Our purpose is to provide a resource especially for those with well being and mental health challenges offering support and friendship as we Snap and Stroll.
All are welcome to come along and experience some of the amazing benefits we have seen
Contact Keynsham Snap & Stroll on Facebook for more information
The full cast
Timothy Case as The Pirate King
Kaleidoscope Youth Tent at Keynsham Music Festival
Once again, Keynsham Town Council’s TimeOutYouth Team will be collaborating with Keynsham Music Festival to host a dedicated space for young people on July 6th & 7th as part of the Music Festival The Youth Festival tent, called Kaleidoscope, is the culmination of months of hard work put in by the Youth Festival Advisory Board, a group of local young people who took the lead in order to turn their Kaleidoscope tent vision into a reality
The tent will feature live acoustic performances including winners of TimeOut’s Battle of the Band event, DJs, Rappers, and a full line-up of creative workshops
For more information, or to bag yourself a free wristband, go the the Kaleidoscope Instagram page (@kaleidoscope youth festival).
Keynsham Train Station Mural
Early this year, Keynsham in Bloom alongside Severnside Rail Partnership commissioned a piece of artwork for the Keynsham Train Station. The art, created by local artist Nick Halahan of Olas Art, features local wildlife and local scenes. The artwork has gone down a treat with lots of positive feedback from community members and visitors to Keynsham Station. Keynsham in Bloom have recently developed boards to ‘search and seek’ for items within the mural to create a bit of fun while waiting for the train Give it a go the next time you’re Bristol-bound!
TimeOut’s Battle of the Bands a Huge Hit
On Saturday 1st June, TimeOut Youth Service held its second annual Battle of the Bands with the winners having a chance to play on The Crystal Clear Youth Stage at Keynsham Music Festival Huge congratulations go to all acts that took part and well done to Haste & Rush Room who were the winners of the Battle and will be playing for the crowds on July 6th
Atomic Youth in the tent in 2023
KodaChrome in 2023
along the lane to the Keynsham Leisure Centre you will have spied the colourful new addition to your route The pillars are thanks to the Keynsham High Street Heritage Action Zone team, part of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Keynsham Local Cultural Programme.
July
August
Mural artist, Tanith Gould was selected by Keynsham’s Cultural Working Group and commissioned to create the designs and installation of the artwork Tanith is part of an Upfest street art collective, and worked with the local community to generate designs, focusing on Keynsham’s heritage and culture with installation taking place in March 2024. This is a heritage-led renewal programme grant funded by Historic England that aims to continue to make the High Street a vibrant place
To find out more about the images on the pillars head to Keynsham Town Council website for an information sheet.
September Follow Keynsham Town Council on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on our Bandstand programme of events.
