Hillcrest Normal School is a city school with over five hundred students catering New Entrant to Year 6. We have twentyfour classrooms, with a committed team of teachers, learning assistants and administration staff. Mission Statement Resilient and Resourceful Learners Meeting Challenges - Achieving Success Ma te Mahi Ka Ora
(UK, 1136851) Browse eventsCo-Opera Co. was recently described in the press as “........ a revolutionary opera company whose values are firmly rooted in the time-honoured, traditional values of a good, old-fashioned, hands-on Apprenticeship” In 2008 soprano Kate Flowers and lighting designer Paul Need realised that there was a significant gap at the very start of many singers' careers, with very little opportunity for them to work alongside more experienced members of the profession in prestigious, professional productions at this crucial stage in their career development. The Apprenticeship Stage - Earning while Learning. So Kate and Paul thought they should do something about it, and in July 2008 Co-Opera Co. was formed.Since we first opened our doors for a series of weekend workshops in Bethnal Green in January 2009 Co-Opera Co. has brought together over 50 eminent professionals - our Associate Artists http://www.co-opera-co.org/html/associate_artists.HTML - to work with over 700 trainees and emerging artists – our Associate Members - in a two tiered, coupled system:-Co-Opera Co. Development Programmes - Connections for aspiring artists - those still in training, coming back into the business after a career break or wishing to further explore and hone their craft. Connections runs throughout the year and includes weekend workshops and two extensive self development programmes held in the Summer and at Easter.Co-Opera Co. Touring Company for emerging artists - those who have proved themselves ready for a career. The Touring Company is a true mix of experience and expertise – rising stars of the future working alongside seasoned professionals in top-class, innovative productions on extensive tours to a variety of prestigious UK venues, enabling emerging artists to gain the vital experience they need to further their careers. Our vital work is not confined to singers. In 2010 we created The Co-Opera Co. Orchestra - our own orchestra of 15 young professional players.. We also help trainee directors, conductors, répétiteurs, designers, lighting designers, stage technicians and set and costume makers.We have toured 9 new productions:- Albert Herring, La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen, The Magic Flute, Hansel and Gretel, Don Giovanni, Madama Butterfly, The Mikado.To over 20 UK venues including:- Blackpool Grand, Bury St. Edmunds Apex, Buxton Opera House, Cheltenham Everyman, Chesterfield Pomegranate, Crawley The Hawth, Croydon Ashcroft, Darlington Civic, Harrow Arts, Hastings White Rock, London Hackney Empire, London Wilton's Music Hall, Llandudno Venue, Malvern Theatres, Manches
(UK, 1150170) Browse eventsA registered charity providing basic food and other essentials free to all in need in the New Forest area.
(UK, 1080167) Browse eventsWe provide emotional support to people who are in crisis, feel distressed or are thinking of suicide. We give them the time & space to talk about feelings, help them understand their problems better & explore options. It costs £75 a day to run our centre & we depend upon voluntary contributions.
Re-Member coordinates with volunteer groups to build relationships with the Lakota through various service efforts. The projects center on meeting basic needs for shelter, safety, warmth, accessibility, and health. We work on bunk beds, outhouses, porches, wheelchair ramps, and securing and delivering firewood.