Strike a Light – Arts and Heritage wishes you Festive Greetings
from all at Strike a Light.
A Happy New Year in 2020!
Thank you!
We’d like to say a big thank you for supporting us this year! To all of you who’ve attended sessions, worked with us, volunteered,or enjoyed our arts and heritage activities and events across Sussex.
We look forward to continuing forward with our unique blend of arts and heritage into 2020.
We’re closed until 6th January, look forward to seeing you then.
2019 has been a busy year for us with numerous projects, new clients, training and activities.
** 2020 is our 10th anniversary! **
Keep you eyes peeled for exciting new developments in the new year.
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage would like to say a big Thank You to our University of Sussex Masters placement students who’ve been working with us for the last two months to explore aspects of working in the cultural sector.
Both students are from mainland China and we have learned as much from them as they have from us (hopefully!).
Every year we have a summer placement student and it’s always a huge bonus to have a young, enthusiastic person getting involved bringing fresh ideas with them.
They’ve been responsible for lots of our exciting social media posts recently and have really learned a lot about design as a result.
The Hoop Awards recognise and celebrate the the family activity organisers that go above and beyond to entertain, educate and inspire children nationwide. Tell us who has had the biggest impact for you and your child in the last twelve months.
Vote and automatically be entered to win £500 to spend on family classes and activities in 2019!
Winners will be contacted by Monday 10th April, 2019
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage has been awarded funding to set up a new group and to deliver holiday club activities with young residents of the Saunders Park area of Brighton.
The group is called Rise & View Krew after the names of the local streets – Saunders Park View and Saunders Park Rise and will be free and open to accompanied children ages 5-11.
Activities are free, and for residents of Saunders Park.
The sessions will take place during the Easter holidays and summer holidays in April and August 2019.
We will have ten three hour sessions offering a variety of creative activities along with a healthy snack.
Dates:
1. Friday 12th April
2. Tuesday 16th April
3. Thursday 18th April
4. Thursday 30th May
5. Tues 30th July
6. Tues 6th August
7. Fri 9th Aug
8. Tues 13th August
9. Tues 20th Aug
10. Tues 27th August
Activities will include the following: Calico print making and flags
Faux stained glass
Clay makes
Mosaic creation
We will encourage young participants to try new pursuits and acquire new skills, whilst meeting friends and accessing dedicated facilitation from staff and freelancers at Strike a Light to support this.
The Hoop Awards recognise and celebrate the the family activity organisers that go above and beyond to entertain, educate and inspire children nationwide. Tell us who has had the biggest impact for you and your child in the last twelve months.
Vote and automatically be entered to win £500 to spend on family classes and activities in 2019!
Winners will be contacted by Monday 10th April, 2019
To keep up to date with Strike a Light’s free activities:
Follow our websitehere
Join us on Facebook Twitter@strikealight
Email: strikealight@rocketmail.com
Instagram: Strikealight_artsandheritage
or drop in to our venue – Studio 8, Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton BN1 4JU.
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is bowing out until the new year to have a well earned break.
Thank you to everyone who’s been involved with our activities and projects in 2018, whether through being a participant, a volunteer, a freelancer, a director or attending a course. It’s been great to work with you all and we’ve very much enjoyed it!
We’ll be back from 4th January 2019 with lots of new events, and look forward to seeing you then.
This two day training course based at Strike a Light’s studio in Brighton takes place on 13th and 14th March 2019 (10am-4pm).
It offers an overview of reminiscence work, including the background to the subject and will consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen. We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.
By the end of the course, participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.
The training days will offer a more expanded exploration of reminiscence work. It will include a detailed background to the subject and consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen.
We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.
The days will be interspersed with opportunities for the group to experience reminiscence activities, and group members will be encouraged throughout to contribute their own experience and ideas.
By the end of the training, participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.
A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course.
BENEFITS OF REMINISCENCE
Stimulates social interaction and communication
Reduces the feeling of isolation
Shares and captures family and local history
Increases feeling of self-worth
Helps keep the mind stimulated
Allows participants to reflect on past and present
An enjoyable experience
Builds confidence
Generates community and support
PARTICIPANT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Share ideas with training group
Use resources, photos and artefacts in reminiscence delivery
Increased confidence in delivery of activities
Group working skills
Awareness of the effects of dementia
Course fees: Two day training (per person): £160 organisation rate / £120 Individuals
Please email: strikealight@rocketmail.com or call 07727 006538 to book the course.
Event address:
Strike a Light-Arts & Heritage
Studio 8
Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row
Brighton BN1 4JU
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is a community interest company. We focus on exploring life stories and history through creative projects.
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is bowing out until the new year to have a well earned break.
