WorldFest 09 Community Event

Launch Text To SpeechAs the very last item of WorldFest 09, there will be a community event at the Middlesbrough International Community Centre on Abingdon Road, on Saturday 6th June from 2.30 – 4.00pm. The event, which is sponsored by Northumbrian Water, is free and all are welcome – come along, meet people and celebrate

Posted on 29/05/2009

WorldFest 09 hailed a success

Launch Text To SpeechThe WorldFest Festival has been hailed a great success by Festival organisers and audiences. WorldFest is organised by Tees Valley Arts in partnership with African Arts Association and Middlesbrough and Stockton Councils and celebrates diversity in the Tees Valley and showcases world class talent. Rowena Sommerville, Director of Tees Valley Arts commented,

Posted on 28/05/2009

IMPACT Drama Project

Launch Text To SpeechDrama is having a big IMPACT on people from Middlesbrough A programme of fun and educational drama workshops started in January 2009 for adults with learning difficulties. Workshop sessions are run by drama therapist Cathie Sprague at Whiney Banks Community Centre where participants learn about and practice professional acting techniques. The Impact

Posted on 06/05/2009

Want to Drum for Worldfest?

Launch Text To SpeechAre you under 20? Want to learn to drum? Want to perform at Worldfest 09? Then this is for you: 8 sessions with Maurice Dezou on Thursdays, 4.45pm-6.15pm, beginning on Thursday 26th March 2009 at Melrose House, Melrose Street, Middlesbrough. More Information For more details or to request a free space please

Posted on 16/02/2009

Billingham School to artistically explore the Amazon Rainforest

Launch Text To SpeechOakdene Primary School pupils in Billingham are about to embark on an artistic journey into the Amazon Rainforest. Working with tees valley arts Heritage Officer Joe Dunne, year 6 pupils will be creating colourful batiks on the theme of the Amazon Rainforest and its thousands of animal species. Joe Dunne, Tees Valley

Posted on 19/01/2009