Events Programme August 2021– February 2022
the ARTs DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Supported by: The Friends Groups of Corfe Mullen, Sturminster Newton, Weymouth, Wimborne and Wyke Regis Libraries.
Libraries as Cultural Hubs
Digital Arts Programme Following on from the successful cultural development programme that was delivered in Gillingham and Weymouth Libraries from May 2018 to July 2020, Dorset Library Service has been awarded funding from an Arts Council England National Lottery Project grant to extend this work. Libraries as Cultural Hubs Phase 2 is a year-long digital arts programme of 11 events and 2 artist residencies for young people and adults across Dorset and is supported by The Friends Groups of Corfe Mullen, Sturminster Newton, Weymouth, Wimborne and Wyke Regis Libraries. Working with The Arts Development Company, the focus is on celebrating diversity with a range of artists to shape an open, more diverse, inclusive and equal cultural offer.
Libraries as Cultural Hubs
Digital Arts Programme The programme enables us to: • offer a range of arts events to support the wellbeing of children and adults and provide bespoke workshops for adults living with dementia. • provide and promote the opportunity for young people to actively engage in Arts Award Discover and Explore. • collaborate with Activate Performing Arts Remix and with Dorset Youth Dance to create set pieces to inspire young people. • actively target cultural cold spots in East Dorset and the Purbecks. • contribute to the local economy and sense of place through a programme of local artist-led activities. • work collaboratively with partner organisations; The Arts Development Company and Friends Groups who represent their local communities. The range of activities includes author events, music, arts, poetry and dance linked to national celebrations such as National Poetry Day, Black History Month, LGBT+ History Month and World Book Day. If you are aged between 14-25 why not join our well-established volunteering programme for young people. You can be accredited for volunteering or we offer support if you are already working towards an award.
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Artists-in-Residence
Stemming the Tide with Peter Margerum
Wednesday 4 August Swanage Library Thursday 12 August Wareham Library
There are lots of ways to spend your summer, but if you want to try something different, Swanage and Wareham Libraries have a truly unique experience for you. Join Peter Margerum, our artist in residence, to experiment with making 3D artworks from a wide selection of found and recycled objects. With a focus on capturing identity and sense of place, Peter Margerum is an experienced collaborative artist who we are excited to bring to the area. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge Wild World Heroes activity programme, come and discover how you can make a difference to the environment.
Workshop Times: Workshop 1 10.00am - 10.40am Workshop 2 10.50am - 11.30am Workshop 3 11.40am - 12.20pm Workshop 4 2.00pm - 2.40pm Workshop 5 2.50pm - 3.30pm Workshop 6 3.40pm - 4.20pm FREE For families and children Check out Libraries as Cultural Hubs and discover lots more exciting events taking place in the library! www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ librariesasculturalhubs
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Artists-in-Residence
Telling a Different Story with Chris Jury Different People. Different Stories. One World. Are you interested in pursuing creative writing professionally or as a hobby? Do you want to organise your thoughts and give meaning to your experience? Do you want to creatively express experiences unique to you in a form accessible to others? A creative writing programme promoting creativity, opportunity, tolerance, understanding and mutual respect. For anyone who feels they belong to a minority or disadvantaged group or if you want to gain an insight into other cultural communities.
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This ‘community of diversity’ creative writing skills programme offers taught online classes in writing fiction and script writing. It aims to encourage empathetic understanding between individuals and across different groups emphasising our common humanity.
Monday 20 September – Monday 29 November 2.00pm - 5.00pm weekly (no session on 25 October) FREE For adults Check out Libraries as Cultural Hubs and discover lots more exciting events taking place in the library! www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ librariesasculturalhubs Virtual online event
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Meet the Author Bali Rai Local schools will be invited to a special event to meet award-winning writer Bali Rai. Bali Rai has been writing books for children and young adults for the past twenty years and his titles include Un-Arranged Marriage, The Crew, Mohinder’s War and Now or Never. Several of his books are part of the Barrington Stoke collection of books which particularly appeal to reluctant readers.
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Wednesday 22 September 10.30am - 11.30am FREE Exclusively for schools years 5-7 Virtual online event
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An Evening with John Stockley John will be sharing his early life experience of growing up in the seaside town of Weymouth in the 1940s. His mother was a Weymouth local, his father an African American GI. John had a different family life to most children and his life experiences were often shaped by those around him.
Wednesday 6 October 7.00pm - 8.00pm FREE Donations welcome For adults Virtual online event
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Performance Poetry with Adisa Poetry performance and workshop in partnership with Dorchester Literary Festival. Schools will be invited to join Adisa, who is a performance poet, with brilliantly energetic performing sessions. Adisa’s performances involve everyone and his enthusiasm for the genre is infectious.
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Wednesday 13 October 10.30am – 11.30am FREE Exclusively for schools years 7-9 Virtual online event
Photo: Robin Mills
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Exploring Stories of Dorset’s Black History with Louisa Adjoa Parker
Louisa will be sharing her personal life journey, her writing journey, and what she has discovered about Dorset’s black history from past to present. Louisa will share her poetry which is often shaped by her experiences. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Wednesday 3 November 7.00pm – 8.15pm FREE Donations welcome For adults and older children Virtual online event
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Tranter Dewey’s Christmas Party with Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson Come and enjoy a traditional Dorset Christmas entertainment, performed by two of Dorset’s best-known folk musicians. A feast of seasonal songs, local carols, sparkling instrumentals, Yuletide tales and wintertime readings from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes with music on fiddle, viola, guitar, concertina and melodeon. Monday 6 December 7.00pm – 8.00pm FREE Donations welcome For adults and older children Gillingham Library
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Creative Clay for All
Join community artist Deborah Clarke and get hands on with clay, making and painting tea-light holders based on a favourite book or story. These will be kiln-fired ready for you to collect from the library later.
Thursday 20 January 10.30am – 12.30pm FREE Donations welcome For adults Ferndown Library (Dementia friendly and suitable for people who are visually impaired)
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Storytime with Mama G
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What’s the Goss? Dance and music workshops and performance
A children’s story session with a difference! Mama G is a flamboyant panto Dame who loves to share stories about being who you want and loving who you are. Wednesday 23 February 10.30am – 11.15am FREE Donations welcome For families with younger children Verwood Library
Local voices, music and dance inspired by What’s the Goss? and based on Thomas Hardy’s time living in Wimborne when he wrote Two on a Tower. According to hearsay, by eavesdropping on local gossip, he gleaned ideas that he used in his work. Music and choreographed dance will be created through workshops before filming in local locations.
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February 2022 FREE For children, young people and adults Virtual online event
Get in touch We welcome conversations from artists and communities who would like to use library space for events, stage shows and exhibitions. For all enquiries: librariesasculturalhubs@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
This brochure showcases some of the forthcoming events between August 2021 and February 2022. As new events come on stream keep up to date by following us on: twitter.com/Dorsetlibraries facebook.com/DorsetLibraries instagram.com/dorsetlibraries dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/librariesasculturalhubs
the ARTs DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Supported by: The Friends Groups of Corfe Mullen, Sturminster Newton, Weymouth, Wimborne and Wyke Regis Libraries.