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ART at Ash to Adderley
Ash to Adderley
AMIES Girls Group undertook another summer project this year This time the girls chose an Art Project and spent the last three weeks of the summer working on 6 large canvases, which now hang in the Oak room at The AMICA Centre in Ightfield.
The girls also made some cards, which are for sale on behalf of the AMICA centre, and spent a day in Telford. All this was undertaken with Sara Eade who supported the girls throughout the project. The photograph shows the girls, Amy and Eli, with some of their work.
Buckingham Palace Garden Party 10 July to celebrate the centenary of the Territorial Army (TA)
Dressed in our new outfits, including hats, we left the barracks at 10am. It took ages to get through London to Pall Mall and we arrived outside Buckingham Palace at 3pm. After a long queue to get in, and then having our ID checked by a policeman, we were inside the gates of Buckingham Palace! Who would have thought that we would be on this side of the Buckingham Palace railings! We watched the guard in his red uniform and black busby marching up and down and then as we walked through the Palace Helena whispered ‘Feel the carpet, Diana!’ as our feet sank into the deep red pile. Then we went out onto a large paved area and down some beautiful shallow, wide stone steps into the grounds.
We wanted a good view of Princess Anne so we stayed at the front of the crowds. The Yeomen of the Guard, resplendent in their red and gold uniforms, made sure we were all in the right places. Then the Royal Company of Pike Men and Musketeers of the Royall Artillary marched up and stood to attention along the steps. Their uniform was red with silver body armour. (We spoke to one of them later who said that they are ex TA soldiers and are based in London.)
Punctually at 4pm Princess Anne came to the top of the steps and the military band played the National Anthem. She was wearing a dress and hat of deep turquoise and looked beautiful: petite and very slim. She spent a long time talking to the people who were presented to her. Prince Edward was also there but Helena and I didn’t see him. (I think we were too busy watching Princess Anne.)
Then we went to the large tea tent with green and white striped awning outside and pale net drapes inside. There were about 20 tea ‘stations’ and a kind man in a black tailcoat ushered us to a station with no queue. The sandwiches were long and thin without crusts and filled with cucumber and dill, egg and cress, ham and mustard, prawns and salmon rolls. There were lots of assorted delicious little cakes, strawberry tarts, profiteroles, sponge slices, fruit cake, scones, and chocolate cakes. We helped ourselves to food using rectangular white plates with a hollow for our tea cups. Tea was served from urns by girls in black skirts and beautiful pale yellow blouses. We sat with an elderly lady whose husband had served in the regular army and the TA. Her grandchildren thought she was sitting at a little table in the Palace taking tea with the Queen!
After tea we strolled through the grounds looking at all the wonderful variety of trees, the beautiful huge herbaceous border, and the sweetly scented rose garden, with a place to sit surrounded by white statues and an enormous urn commemorating the victory at Waterloo. Then we sat by the lake for a few minutes watching the ducks and moorhens and the sun sparkling on the water.
We visited the loos, also in green and white striped awnings, and inside were two full length mirrors and two beautiful dressing tables in the same polished wood. ‘Do you think they are from the Queen’s bedroom?’ I asked.
We missed seeing Princess Anne leave, which was a bit disappointing. The band played the National Anthem again to denote that the Royal Party had left. The sun shone all the time as the military bands played. There were lots of beautiful ladies’ outfits and hats, and soldiers uniforms to see.
Then it was 6pm and time to leave. We stopped inside the Palace for a few minutes to admire the china, urns, portraits and furniture and then we went back on the coach to return to Shrewsbury. On the way back the sun shone behind the dark rain clouds sending glorious rays of light onto the earth. What a beautiful way to end a wonderful, memorable day. We are going too frame our invitations.
Diana Harmer Diana is Secretary of Belle Vue Youth Club and works for the TA
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tART, transport to Art could be the answer!
Bridgnorth District Council and South Shropshire District Council have worked in partnership to create a transport scheme to arts events for people who live in these districts, with the help of Shropshire Access Partnership funding. As the scheme is funded charges to passengers are kept really low. The scheme is being run by Church Stretton Ring and Ride, working in partnership with other community transport providers across the area. If you have an event you’d like to register with this scheme or are interested in travelling to one of the events please call tel: 01694 720012 or email: ringandride@btconnect.com If you would like to go to any of these events but need transport give us a call we may be able to help:
Positive Activities for Young People in Shropshire
PAYP FUNDING APPLICATION FORM - Shropshire
FUNDRAISING
Shropshire Youth Association has access to FunderFinder (regularly updated grant finding software, and other software and information on grant-making Trusts.
We are able to assist affiliated Youth Clubs in their search for appropriate sources of funding for their projects.
If you need to access grant funding, small or large, one-off, or continuing, please contact Pat Bell on 01743 254687 on Tuesdays, between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
GRANT MAKING SCHEMES
Please telephone for an application form where a telephone number is given: otherwise write to the correspondent at the address given
Small grants
Shropshire Community Fund 01743 360641 Community Council of Shropshire For a specific piece of equipment, training, etc. up to £500
Medium grants
Local Network Fund 0845 113 0161 Grants from £500-£7000 This will end in December 2007
Awards for All 0121 200 3500 Maximum £10,000
Lloyds TSB Foundation 0870 411 1225 (Registered charities only)
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation 020 7297 4701
Grants for larger projects, two or three year funding
Big Lottery Fund 0845 4 10 20 30 Or West Midlands office 0121 200 3512
Tudor Trust 020 7727 8522
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Positive Activities for Young People in Shropshire
2008-2009
PAYP has been a targeted programme which has provided diversionary and developmental activities since April 2003. The priority target group is young people aged between 13 and 19 who are at risk of, or engaged in anti social behaviour, offending behaviour or social exclusion.
Applications are invited from organisations and groups who are able to deliver a programme of activities targeted at young people who are most at risk. PAYP should give young people access to a range of quality arts, sports and cultural activities and give opportunities for personal development whilst encouraging them to contribute to their communities through volunteering and active citizenship.
The PAYP objectives include:-
- Reduce crime and anti social behaviour
- Support young people back into education or training and help them stay there by working with those at risk of truancy
- Give young people opportunities for personal development including the development of self discipline, self respect and self confidence
- Provide access to quality arts, sports, and cultural activities
- Bring together young people from different geographical and ethnic communities to help break down prejudice and misunderstanding
- Encourage young people to contribute to their communities through volunteering and active citizenship
The PAYP objectives fit well into the priorities identified by Shropshire Children’s Trust and contributes to Shropshire’s Youth Offer. The Youth Offer includes access for all young people to:-
- Two hours per week of sporting activity and two hours per week of other constructive activities in clubs, youth groups or classes
- Opportunities to contribute to their communities through volunteering
- A wide range of other recreational, cultural, sporting and enriching experiences and a range of safe and enjoyable places in which to spend time
- Targeted youth support for the most disadvantaged groups of young people
If your group or organisation can offer activities which would support the PAYP programme in Shropshire please complete the application form and return to Dee Ploszay, Shropshire Youth Association, Walker House, Radbrook Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9BJ by 7 April 2008.
PAYP FUNDING APPLICATION FORM - Shropshire
2008 – 2009
SECTION A: About your organisation
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How will your aims and objectives be achieved? Please give a summary of the programme including timetable/ dates and activities you plan to offer. Priority will be given to organisations who can deliver activities during each of the school holidays. Additional activities at weekends or Friday/Saturday evenings are encouraged in your application. The PAYP Programme must be additional activities which you do not already receive funding for.
How will you measure progress and success and evaluate the programme, ensuring participants are actively involved in the process?
Which other organisations or individuals will you use to deliver the programme?
How will you ensure they, and your organisation’s staff, are appropriately qualified to deliver, meet health and safety requirements and have the necessary CRB checks?
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