A yearly community festival run by the people for the people.
The aims of Celebrate:
• To celebrate the talent, diversity and resources of Whalley Range.
• To promote a positive image of the area and improve the quality of life.
• To encourage participation of the different communities within the area and work within an anti-discriminatory framework.
Whiz workers and young people worked hard at the Celebrate community festival this year, working on the information desk, running the jewellery making stall and selling bracelets on the grounds, cleaning up the grounds, helping out on the cake and tea stall and serving the volunteers food.
Young people raised £23 on the jewellery stall, selling mostly loom bands which are very popular with young people just now.
82 Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 0BG
[Written 21 June 2014] The Celebrate Festival is today! 12 noon to 6pm at JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Avenue (near Edgerton Road North and Clarendon Road), Whalley Range M16 0BG.
If you are coming by bus, the 84 and 86 stop quite close; see the map above. It’s a short walk from the Chorlton Metrolink stop too.
Now in our 17th year, we are pleased to bring the festival back to its main base at JNR8 Youth and Community Centre. A celebration of creativity and diversity in Whalley Range, the theme this year is ‘ALL AGES’, and we have a wide range of exciting activities, workshops, and performances for children and adults alike.
We have a variety of creative activities including Screen Printing with Upper Space, Upcycling with Stitched Up, Poetry & MCing with Young Identity, sports activities with Youth On Solid Ground, a pool tournament from Cue Ball Crazy, Badge Making, DJing, Jewellery Making, Mosaics, Collage, face painting, a bouncy castle and much more!
12:30 – 12:40 – WHIZ Magic Show
Young magicians from WHIZ won’t be revealing any secrets
12:45 – 12:55 – WHIZ Kickboxing
The WHIZ Thai Kickboxing group will be showing off some of their moves
1.00 – 1.20 – The Mad Donnas
Songs ranging from jazz and swing through to pop from this quartet of local vocalists
1.30 – 1.55 – Phil Reed
Low whistle, bodhrán and flute player Phil Reed returns to the festival
1:55 – 2:10 – Redeyedare
Local acoustic singer songwriter playing original material
2:40 – 3:25 – Martin Connor and The Soul Apostles
Martin Connor is a wonderfully talented vocalist who’s voice lays bare his love for soul, and The Soul Apostles provide the perfect musical bed for it.
3:45 – 4:15 – Raul Caleno
Raul is accompanied byhis backing band of keyboards, drums and flute
4:20 – 4:40 – Young Identity
Following their poetry and MC workshop Young Identity showcase what they’ve been working on
5:10 – 5:30 – Open Voice Choir
Open Voice is a friendly open choir who sing songs from all over the world
5:30 – 6:00 – Raffle!
Tickets available at the entrance gate for an excellent array of prizes!
Mind on Fire DJs and DJ Coops will be keeping the vibes going between the acts….
* SET TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
CHECK THE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE FOR MORE INFO AND SHARE SHARE SHARE!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/287758124731424/
https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateFestivalWhalleyRange
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Joe Webster
07886 461 060
joe@mindonfire.co.uk
Now in its 17th year, CELEBRATE festival returns to JNR8 Youth and Community Centre on
Saturday 21st June. The theme this year is ‘ALL AGES’, and there will be a range of exciting activities, workshops, and performances for children and adults alike.
So come down and get involved in a variety of arts and crafts, listen to some of the best local music and try some delicious local food… and make sure you try your luck with the raffle!
Featuring performances from artists including…
A variety of workshops including…
Screen Printing, Upcycling, Sewing, Badge Making, Djing, Mcing, Jewellery Making, Mosaics, Collage, Poetry and much, much more!
Saturday 21st June 2014
12pm – 6pm
JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, M16 0BG
There is still time to get involved!
If you are interested in performing, running a stall or volunteering, please get in touch with the festival coordinator Joe Webster on 07886461060 – or email joe@mindonfire.co.uk
[Written 22/06/2013] The Celebrate Festival is today! 12 noon to 6pm at St Margaret’s Social Centre, Brantingham Road (on the mini-roundabout with Marchwood Avenue), Whalley Range M21 0TT.
If you are coming by bus, the 16 and 85 stop quite close; see the map above. It’s a short walk from the Chorlton Metrolink stop too.
There’s lots of great information sharing and entertainment planned – music and performance of all genres, including:
Open Voice Choir, Angela Smith performance poet (and book launch), Rock Out! Music School, Elaine’s Karaoke, Cafe Assassin, Hare Krishna Chanting, Poppycock, Abdul Khan & the Projections, Lolo Bah – Incorporating Afrique Café Drum Mighty Sea Lions, Chorlton Players, Thai Boxing Display, DJ-ing, Teacup Theatre, Words and Wiggles, Zumba, Pilates, seated exercise, Bouncy castles, climbing wall, Cueball Crazy, remote controlled car racing, hook-a-duck, fire engine, bee crafts, Bioblitz, Fantastic raffle prizes, delicious international food, pedal powered smoothie maker, cakes, candyfloss, pocket money toys, Mosaic making, face painting, glitter tattoos, Information stalls, Recycling awareness stall, life coaching, health awareness, natural beauty products, natural healthy snacks, handmade jewellery, recycling, Football, tennis, cricket…and probably lots more…
This Saturday at midday on Brantingham Road, Whalley Range.
If you can’t wait until Saturday for the Celebrate Festival, here is a clip from last year, by the Open Voice Choir.
See also a walk around the site of Celebrate 2012, both hosted on WhalleyRange.org, the community site.
In addition to the Celebrate programme and adverts, we would like to introduce you to
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All classes will take place at SOL House 117 Fairlfield Street Manchester M1 2WG –
just down the road from Piccadilly Station. Plenty of free parking!
Look out on our Facebook page for further details of classes and events!
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The line ups for the three stages at this year’s Celebrate Festival are complete!
EXR Main stage
Songsmith Solar stage
Whiz stageWhiz Youth Project presents in-house DJ Gershom Leach who will be offering a range of music from hip hop and R’n’B to old school soul classics that everybody can enjoy so bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to shake a leg, and even spit some lyrics if you’re brave enough!
A key aspect of our Whalley Range Community Festival is information sharing (as well as fun!) and our annual event can attract up to 4000 visitors.
In the absence of a central community centre or library in Whalley Range, Celebrate is a fantastic opportunity to share relevant local information and news.
Our dedicated information/health & wellbeing marquee gives residents access to local news and initiatives – and the opportunity to participate in a range of alternative therapies and to find out more about holistic practices provided by local practitioners.
If you are a local professional practitioner and would like to provide a complimentary/low cost taster session – or a local community group who would like to host a stall to promote what you do – please get in touch.
Stalls are £15 – or free of charge for community groups.
Please pass on to any of your contacts who may be interested.
Kind regards,
Chris
Whalley Range Community Forum
JNR8 Youth and Community Centre
82 Cromwell Avenue
Whalley Range M16 0BG
0161 881 3744
07751 666150
info@whalleyrange.org www.whalleyrange.org