Santa Claus is Coming to Halewood

Check out Santa, his fabulous sleigh and twinkling reindeer coming to Halewood this week and next. Courtesy of Halewood Community Spirit

The sleigh has been designed by Mike and the Reindeer by the very talented Becky Bryson assisted by Carole Trenaman. Merry Christmas Two floats - Santa’s Sleigh & The Branded Collection Van for the Mission Christmas will tour Halewood. On the final night (19th December) the procession will terminate at the new Halewood Shopping Centre – where the twelve days of Christmas and final get together will include carol singing and will act as a climax to the event Santa’s illuminated float will be a Sleigh on the back of a twenty one foot vehicle Santa Driving 2 Four Foot High Illuminated Reindeer Reindeer. This display will also have amplified music playing the Twelve Days of Christmas, and similar interspersed Christmas anthems. This will then be followed by the Radio City Mission Christmas Float – collecting unwrapped presents for their annual appeal and given up by Halewood Residents. Lou Armstrong one of the organisers of the event said “We want to foster a sense of the true Halewood Community Spirit, and aim to convey a focus on the community by promoting special events that enable our neighbourhood to come together - in the interests of improving the conditions of life in the Township”

European Week for Waste Awareness

The children of the Junior Artists Club spent time coming up with ideas on how to reuse Pot Noodle containers and Milk bottles, before sending them to be recycled. The children came up with ideas for Reusing Pot Noodle pots including using them as skittles, flowerpots, cup&ball games, and telephones!

The Reuse of the plastic milk bottles included, Scoops, toys (halloween bats), glue pots,& water holder for their paint brushes. They also created a stunning artwork that promoted Reuse and Reduce by creating an Iris pattern of recycled birthday wrapping paper (courtesy of Holly).

They then hosted an afternoon of information, quizzes, and making things using recycled materials. Visitors spent an enjoyable afternoon finding out about Reusing and Reducing waste and joining in the games.

European Waste Awareness Week

Please join the children from Junior Artists Club and see what they have created from recycled and renewable resources. Thanks

Lantern Making

We have had a great time making Lanterns for The Liverpool Lantern Parade and Halewood Spooktacular Parade

The Liverpool Lantern Parade was huge with over 10,000 people joining in the Halloween Fun. We were just a small part of the event, but we all had a great time parading with our lanterns.

Halewood Spooktacular organised by Halewood Community Spirit,was a smaller event with a real community feel. Children and several adults really got involved with the evening and turned out in fantastic costumes. We expected 80 particiapnts, but we estimate there was closer to 200!. What a great turnout.

There was Pumpkin carving at The Environment Centre, before all participants lit their lanterns, pumpkins, and torches and paraded along the Loop Line to the Arncliffe Centre. The Loop Line was decorated with Spooky Bats, Ghosts pointing the way, and an avenue of lights, all adding to the fantastic atmosphere. Once at The Arncliffe the festivities continued with delicious homemade scouse, including a veggie version, (thank you ladies of the Arncliffe Centre); apple bobbing; and a disco. Everyone enjoyed the evening and Halewood Community Spirit are already putting thoughts together for next year. Thanks to all who supported the event including HAA and The Community Police.

Lantern Making

TWO FANTASTIC HALLOWEEN LANTERN MAKING OPPORTUNITIES!               

If you want to learn how to make spooky, spectacular, brilliant lanterns

Join us at

The Environment Centre,(Rangers Hut) Halewood Triangle Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB

Sessions:

Wednesday 10^th October 1pm 

Sunday 14^th October 2pm

Please no unaccompanied children

Do you want to take part in these events?

Sefton Park Lantern Parade

or

‘Spooktacular’ – Halewood Park to Arncliffe Centre

Both events involve making your own willow and tissue lanterns

And then carrying them in a Parade

Contact Carole, Halewood Arts Association for more details 07931 520959

Recycling to create Flowers

For the last 2 weeks the children have been using discarded materials to create their own flowers and mini gardens in a box.
They have used a variety of techniques and materials, exploring the textures, shapes, and flexibility of the materials. Also making a right mess with paint and glue!

They have been supported by Carole, Sheila, and Emma.

Next week we are going to try and create our own limericks.

Halewood Country Show 2012

We had a great day at yesterday's Halewood Country Show. There was a last minute change of venue due to the Meadow being knee deep in water! We had to hot foot it around to The Arncliffe Park area, which was dry and had a car park.

The sun came out and we were hot hot hot in our marquee.

There was lots to see and do, with the children being really well cared for. Archery, Climbing Wall, Circus Skills, and Lots and lots of creepy crawly animals and snakes to look at and hold!

Our recycling family art workshop went down a storm, and we were last to pack up!

All the flowers and windmills were different with the children adding their own finishing touches.

There was also a really interesting stall showcasing corn dolly making, wish we had time to try making some for ourselves!

The Dog Show was a big crowd pleaser and the Falcons were dramatic. Halewood Community Choir added a musical element to the proceedings.

Thanks to Emma, Karen, and Carole for staffing the Halewood Arts Association stall, and The Rangers for inviting us.

Knowsley Open Art Exhibition

Knowsley Council's Leisure and Culture Service presents The Knowsley Open Art Exhibition.

Open for local artists from 11 years old and upwards. No upper age limit.Work exhibited in Knowsley. Chance to win an award. Drop into our office at The Environment Centre, Okell Drive, for an application form on any Wednesday afternoon.
Cheers
Carole

Halewood Country Show

Check out our stall at the Halewood Country Show.

Say hello!

Halewood Country Show

Come and check out Halewood Arts Associations' stall at the 
Halewood Country Show in Halewood Park Triangle.
We will be there from 1-4pm      on Sunday 2nd September.

There will also be, Birds of Prey, Dog Display Show, Reptiles, basket making, Wood carving, and much more

Geometry and Spirals

For the final session before the Summer break Emma and I assisted the Junior Artists Club to create intricate 8 sided figures that can be manipulated. We also made Windmills from an old Veolia calendar, a broken bracelet, some bottle tops, and pieces of eraser. A real bit of recycling.

Summer School details

Around the World in 5 Days

SUMMER SCHOOL FOR 7-12 YEAR OLDS

Each day is a lively exploration of five parts of the world and their culture. With a great range of activities to keep the children absorbed and entertained. Using a mixture of crafts, arts, storytelling and drama games, the young people will be encouraged to create their own artwork in different styles. It could be Native American masks and totems; or Aboriginal Paintings; or Chinese kites. Even design your own transport to get you to these far-away places.

     We will be working outdoors and indoors, doing lots of messy things, and working together to create some great work. So come prepared! Don't wear your best clothes or you could bring an old shirt to wear.

Healthy snacks will be available morning and afternoon. Please bring your own packed lunch.

Experienced creative artists and educators with CRB checks and First Aid certificates will lead the workshops.

Karen Edwards. Is a freelance visual artist based in Liverpool. As well as her own work she has enjoyed sharing her shared creative skills with participants of all ages through schools, colleges and community groups since 2003. www.karenedwardscreations.com

Carole Trenaman. For the past 8 years has been workshop leader and project co-ordinator for The Junior Artists Club. She has also worked in schools delivering creative projects focusing on The Environment, Science, and Maths topics. Carole has a degree in Drama and Theatre studies. www.boomtime2003.com

COSTS

Each day costs £25. A 20% discount is available for attending the whole week =£100

TIME

Each day starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm.You can drop off your children from 8.30am onwards and collect by 5.30pm .

PLACE

New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact halewoodarts@gmail.com or

phone 07931 520959 for further information or to book a place.

                                  http://halewoodarts.blogspot.com  

Summer School

AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS!

 Exciting Opportunities for 7-12 year olds

23rd July to 27th July 2012

Each day is different and a lively exploration of five parts of the world and their culture, with a great range of activities to keep the children absorbed and entertained. Using a mixture of crafts, arts, storytelling and drama games, the young people will be encouraged to create their own artwork in different styles. It could be Native American masks and totems; or Aboriginal Paintings; or Chinese kites. Even design your own transport to get you to these far-away places!

We will be working outdoors and indoors, doing lots of messy things, and working together to create some great work. So come prepared - don't wear your best clothes or you could bring an old shirt to wear.

Healthy snacks will be available morning and afternoon but please bring your own packed lunch.

 

Experienced creative artists and educators with CRB checks and First aid certificates will lead the workshops.

CAROLE TRENAMAN For the past 8 years has been workshop leader and project co-ordinator for The Junior Artists Club. She has also worked in a variety of local schools delivering creative projects focussing on The Environment, Science, and Maths topics. Carole has a degree in Drama and Theatre studies.

http://halewoodarts.blogspot.com

www.boomtime2003.com

KAREN EDWARDS is a freelance visual artist based in Liverpool. As well as her own work she has enjoyed sharing her shared creative skills with participants of all ages through schools, colleges and community groups since 2003.

www.karenedwardscreations.com

COSTS

Each day costs £25

A 20% discount is available for attending the whole week =£100

TIME

Each day starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm.

You can drop off your children from 8.30am onwards and collect by 5.30pm.

PLACE

New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood,  L26 1TT

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact halewoodarts@gmail.com or phone 07931 520959 for further information or to book a place.