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What’s On GuideWhat’s On Guide

What’s On GuideApril to June 2020

IntroductionSenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here

to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter

how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether

that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s homes. In

addition to practical support, we also provide information to families and campaign for the

rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Sense Touchbase PearsThis quarter we are thrilled to be hosting Flatpack Festival on May 9 th, as well as

continuing our Wellbeing programme, with a dedicated Wellbeing Day on May 20 th. We are

also participating in the Creative Festival that runs throughout May, and will be running a

number of workshops and sessions. Plus, we will be welcoming some fascinating

installations, a sensory projection pod by LEVEL and Zoe Robertson’s flockOmania.

What’s On Activities for Children

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Exhibitions

Courses and Workshops

Wellbeing

Performances

Festivals

Additional Information

For more information or to book tickets for events or workshops, visit:

touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson

Activities for ChildrenCinema ClubCome and experience our new relaxed cinema programme where the

environment has been adapted to be a more welcoming and accessible space.

Audience members are encouraged to get up and move around, or speak or make noise if

they want to/feel the need to.

There will be altered lighting, soft furnishing, floor cushions and sensory boxes to support

access for the films.

Films start at 11.00am (Doors open 10.45am)

Suitable for all ages

Tickets: Children (ages 3 and up) are £4.00 and Adults (18+) are £4.75. Carers go free,

but must be accompanied by the person they are supporting.

Film dates are: Bee Movie on Saturday 30 May, Sing on Saturday 13 June and Lion King

on Saturday 27 June.



Children’s PartiesFor children’s parties, we have a fantastic space for your child or young person’s celebration

with oodles of space to play! The space suits a bouncy castle perfectly, or talk to us about

activities such as sensory play, pottery or art. For your food, choose from individual kids

lunchboxes or a delicious party buffet.

Our fully accessible space is ideal for parties as well as christenings and everything else in-

between. To discuss your party plans, please email [email protected]

Selly Oak Library at Sense Touchbase Pears

Tots Time: Story and Rhyme Session

Introduce young ones to the joy of books! Join the library assistant for 30 minutes of

stories and rhymes, then borrow some books to share with your child at home.

Every Monday (term-time only) 10.30am

Suitable for Under 5s and their parents/carers

Free, no need to book

Family Craft Sessions

Bring the children along to the library to get creative making a variety of simple, themed

crafts to take home.

Usually on alternate Saturdays, starting Saturday 11 th April, however please check library

noticeboard and Facebook page for precise dates.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 12 years and their parents/carers.

2.00pm to 3.30pm

Free, no need to book, drop in from 2.00pm


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For up to date information about what’s on at Selly Oak Library please check the notice

boards or follow us on Facebook. To contact the library telephone 07548 712922 or

email [email protected]

Open Coffee MorningInterested in attending a course or workshop but not sure if it is right for you? We invite

you to come visit us, meet the team and see our wonderful facilities.

Join us for a cuppa and ask us any questions you may have about our programme.

Or if you require assistance in registering for a course or workshop online, we can support

you in doing so.

Thursday 2 April 10.30am -12.00pm

Tuesday 21 April 10.30am -12.00pm

Refreshments provided

For more information, to book your place, or if you have any questions, contact Olivia

Thiessen on 0121 274 0437

ExhibitionsOur exhibition programme is led by our Inclusive and Strategic Arts Plan ’Space To Be

Different’ - created in consultation with people with complex disabilities and Sense Arts.

We collaborate with organisations and artists to create more inclusive work.

We train artists, organisations and social care services to encourage greater cultural

access for disabled people. We share what we learn and do through toolkits, events,

exhibitions and digital media showcased at Sense Touchbase Pears.




We programme exhibitions of new work created in our programmed sessions and courses.

We also exhibit work of local artists, disabled artists and artists working in sensory

mediums.

Our exhibition space is open to the public all year round and all of are exhibitions are free

to attend.

Pointillism Dates: Tuesday 31 March to Friday 3 April

In a second series of inclusive textiles workshops, Sense art-makers led by Helen Lane, have continued to explore mark making and stitch. Taking inspiration from Australian Aboriginal dot painting and the Pointillism movement they have produced a range of works including weave, stitch and print.

We invite you experience our works both through touch and sight for a sensorial experience.

Touching the FormDates: Monday 6 April to Friday 26 June

Three Members of the collective Scultpura and RBSA exhibit sculpture that can be touched. Hannah Northam is a leading portrait sculptor modelling both humans and animals in resin and bronze. Don Ratcliffe works mainly in wood producing abstract forms highlighting the existing features of the material. Viv Astling is a sculptor in stone whose work is often based on natural forms.

All three feel that touching sculpture is essential, adding to the visual experience. 'You can get a direct impression only with touch.' So please Touch the Form.

flockOmaniaDates: Monday May 4 to Friday 12 June



Award winning jewellery artist Zoe Robertson, presents flockOmania. This exhibition

showcases giant sized jewellery which was created in response to a collaborative

relationship with dance artists Natalie Garrett Brown and Amy Voris. Their background in

contemporary dance, movement improvisation and site based performance provided the

catalyst for this body of work. This cross disciplinary approach enables her to create

experiential and immersive environments which invite audience participation and you are

invited to touch the work on show.

The resulting jewellery is theatrically-sized to emphasize and explore themes relating to the scale and movement of the body. The objects on show have been meticulously handmade using a mix of traditional craft skills in combination with industrial processes and are made from materials which evoke a sensory response.

Courses and WorkshopsPottery Courses and TastersTaster sessions are a great way to try out our pottery courses before committing to a full

course. You will receive an introduction to pottery in our wonderful studio. By booking onto

a taster, you will receive a 10% discount on your first pottery course, subject to availability

of spaces.

Taster Dates

Beginner Pottery Tasters

Mon 6 April 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Tues 7 April 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Wed 8 April 3.00pm - 4.30pm

Fri 17 April 2.00pm - 3.30pm





Intermediate Pottery Taster Sessions



Suitable for 18 +

Cost: £20.00

Pottery Course DatesOur pottery classes are in smaller groups to gain more in-depth knowledge. For this

reason, spaces are limited.

Cost includes materials, glazing and firing. All courses are 8 weeks.

Beginner Pottery Course

In this course you will learn to prepare clay as well as different techniques in creating pinch

pots, coil work, slab building and throwing.

Plus guidance on aspects of decoration and glazing.

Starting






Intermediate Pottery Course

Build upon existing pottery skills and explore new techniques.

Participants are also guided on aspects of ceramics, wheelwork, decoration and glazing.

Starting


Beginner & Improvers Pottery Course

For both beginners and those with more confidence, learn new processes, such as

wheelwork, and explore more surface decoration techniques.

Starting

Fri 24 April 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Pottery courses run for 8 weeks, excluding half term (25 - 29 May)

Cost: £85.00 (includes all materials)

Suitable for 18 +

Textiles WorkshopsAn inclusive 8-week introduction to new textile techniques. You will create 3D samples

designed to stimulate the senses such as collage, weaving, felt making and so much

more.

From Tuesday 7 April (8 weeks)

Excluding half term (26 May)

10.30am - 12.00pm



Suitable for 18 +

Cost: Donations

A Taste of Textiles Learn a wide variety of creative processes with local textile artist and tutor Helen Lane.

This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. You will learn a new

technique each week from practical demonstrations, handouts and discussions on textile

trends.

You will be able to develop your pieces to make a wall hanging, tote bag, notebook/ iPad

cover, cushion and more.

Techniques will include lino, mono and screen printing, applique motifs, foiling, felting, reverse applique, machine and hand stitching.

From Tuesday 7 April, excl. half term (26 May)

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Suitable for 18 +

Cost: £85.00 for 8 weeks (incl. all materials)

BSL CaféGrab yourself a tea or coffee and practice your BSL in a relaxed environment with good

company.

21 April 2.00pm - 3.00pm

19 May 2.00pm - 3.00pm

16 June 2.00pm - 3.00pm



Free session - just turn up

Call for Artists

Dates: April 2020 onwards

Cost: Exhibition fees from £30.00-£150.00. Dependent on size and quantity.

We have an exciting opportunity offering gallery space to local visual artists who are

interested in showcasing and selling their work to diverse audiences at Sense TouchBase

Pears.

From April 2020 we are offering wall space at Sense TouchBase Pears. Wall space

offered depends on the size and quantity of pieces. We particularly welcome enquires from

deafblind and disabled artists.

For further information please contact [email protected]

The Sense CaféWhether you’re attending an event or just in search of refreshment, why not pop into our

café and try our range of delicious meals, snacks and drinks?

The café is open to all, from 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am - 4.00pm on

Saturdays.

WellbeingTherapeutic Sound Bath with Edan Sound A ‘Sound Bath’ is an opportunity for you to totally relax. To forget the world for a time and

sink into an ocean of healing soundwaves – to be ‘bathed’ in sound. Sound baths are an

incredible stress relief. The perfect tonic to aid relaxation and to bring about a soothing,

cleansing, healing effect.




This session is led by Sound Therapist Soesen Edan from Edan Sound.

www.edansound.co.uk

Suitable for 16+

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Dates:

Wednesday 29 April

Wednesday 20 May

Wednesday 24 June

Cost: £10.00 per person

Gong BathingRelax your mind & body with the sounds & vibrations of the Chinese sun Gong, singing

bowls & Buddhist bells. Simple meditation for everyone. By letting the sounds wash over

you as you let go of your stressful day & allow your mind & body to recuperate.

Suitable for 18+

Monday – Thursdays

Cost: £10.00 per session

Session duration 30 minutes



ReflexologyLet your mind and body float away & relax with this 30-minute reflexology treatment.

Reflexology is based on the principle that there are points on the feet that map via the

nervous system to corresponding parts of the body.

During the treatment, pressure is applied to these points which stimulates energy along

the nerve channels, & helps to restore balance in the body & mind.

Suitable for 18+

Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays


To book visit: Touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson

MassageAlleviate the stress of daily life and unwind with a 30 minute massage session in our

relaxing suite.

Using aromatherapy, and essential oils, our experienced masseuses will help you unwind

and let the tension go in your body and mind.

Tuesday and Thursdays

Suitable for 18+


To book visit: touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson



Yoga and Wellbeing: Barefoot Birmingham

Yoga Flow

A graceful, flowing yoga class to improve your strength and flexibility. Yoga postures are

synchronised with the breath to create a supple body, a relaxed mind and a deep sense of

wellbeing.

Beginners welcome

Not suitable for pregnant women

Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Beginners and Beyond Yoga

Come learn and practise yoga - and feel amazing! We'll explore some of the more

common yoga postures and use the breath to find ease and balance in both mind and

body.

Suitable for beginners and those with more experience, variations and modifications will be

given.

Not suitable for pregnant women

Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Barefoot and Hatha Yoga sessions are available to block book in courses of 8 weeks. For

details on course start dates, please visit Touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson

Hatha Yoga

Enjoy a well-rounded hour of Hatha Yoga where you’ll learn and practice physical

postures; breathing techniques; meditation and relaxation. Regular practice can help you

improve your overall wellbeing, including physical, mental and emotional health.



Adaptions and options are given throughout the class to accommodate your body’s needs

and energy levels.

Monday 5.15pm - 6.15pm

For all of our Barefoot and Hatha Yoga sessions:

Cost: £10.00 per session or £40.00 for 8 weeks

Suitable for 18+

To book visit: Touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson

Seated Yoga 50+

Seated yoga classes for people aged 50+. Develop your strength and flexibility, and feel

more calm and relaxed through a series of yoga postures and breathing techniques.

Friends, family and carers are welcome to attend.

Wednesday 1.15pm - 2.00pm

Suitable for 50+


To book, call 0121 415 2759 or email [email protected]

Performances Sense by Level CentreSENSE is an intimate theatre show which has been created for people with profound multiple disabilities. SENSE is performed by two actors and a digital performer (creating live sound and images). Each performer has a specific character and therefore a different way of relating to the audience.




As a sensory performance you can expect loud sound, strong colours, powerful smells and touch. We recognize that our audience may experience the world very differently from many people and this is why we have chosen to experiment with the environment, structure and form of the performance and wish to enable the sensory stimulation speak for itself.

SENSE will provide a powerful, stimulating and engaging experience.

Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 May


Duration approx. 20min

Free, but booking is essential

Same Same But Different by Touring Birmingham Libraries A feel-good family show mixing kathak, hip hop, contemporary and street dance, with live

music and physical storytelling, to create a playful and colourful world exploring curiosities

and fears, the times we feel different and when we belong.

Inspired by the well-known Anglo-Asian phrase ‘same, same but different’, meaning “Yes,

something kind of similar, but not the exact same thing”, the three dancer-musicians

conjure a magical atmosphere celebrating individuality, diversity and the bonds which

connect us all.

Award-winning Sonia Sabri Company is one of the UK’s leading dance and music

companies renowned for dazzling, lively performances and their new non-verbal

production is a celebratory dance theatre show for everyone to enjoy.

Thursday 16th April

11.30am - 12.30pm

Suitable for ages 5+



FestivalsFlatpack Festival: Film for all the Senses Saturday 9 May


Inclusive and sensory film and workshops

Free to attend

As part of the 14th festival (5 - 10 May 2020), Sense will partner with Flatpack to present a day of sensory and experiential film screenings and hands-on workshops. Facilitator Sarah Hamilton Baker will bring some of the best short films from Flatpack's Colour Box programme to life, opening up a world of film for everyone through inclusive and interactive performance.

Whilst primarily a film festival, Flatpack celebrates moving image creativity in its broadest sense, presenting a dizzying range of performances, film screenings, workshops and interactive experiences in venues across the city.

Developed in partnership with art-makers from Sense TouchBase Pears.

For more information about Flatpack festival, please visit:

touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson

Age of Creativity Throughout May we are participating in Creative Festival’s “Age of Creativity” (1-31 May),

“Get Creative” (9-17 May) week and “Creativity and Wellbeing Week (18-24 May).

We especially welcome people who are 50+ to these events. If you experience difficulties

accessing these sessions, please contact us to discuss options.

1-31 May



The nationwide Age of Creativity Festival, celebrates older people as creative audiences,

participants, volunteers and artists.

Spoken Word and Music

Monday 4 May 11.00am - 12.30pm

Create your own unique spoken word poem with sound artist Benny Diction in this one off

workshop.

£3.00 per person

Relaxed Cinema: Fisherman’s Friends

Friday 30 May 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Ten fishermen from Cornwall achieve a Top 10 hit after they are signed to Universal

Records by a cynical London music executive.

Join us for this feel good, relaxed film, a hot drink and a biscuit included!

Tickets: 50+ £3.00, adults £4.75

Get Creative9-17 May

Get Creative Festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place on a

regular basis in local communities and encourages people to try their hand at something

new and creative. This huge annual celebration of creativity aims to give everyone the

chance to get actively involved in a creative event in their local area.

Textiles Session

Tuesday 12 May 2.00pm - 3.30pm

With guidance from textiles tutor Helen Lane, explore the possibilities of texture and form,



using fabric and colour. Helen will demonstrate new techniques and support you in

creating your own piece of textile art.

£3.00 per person

Sensory Tea Party Dance

Friday 15 May 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Come and join us for a cup of tea at this family friendly, intergenerational dance

experience, suitable for all ages from babies to grandparents. Facilitated by interACTION

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

£3.00 per person

For more information about all the exciting things we are running during this festival or

book, please visit: touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson or contact Olivia Thiessen on 0121 274

0437

Creativity and Wellbeing Week

18-24 May

Creativity and Wellbeing Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating and showcasing the transformative power of creativity on health & wellbeing.

As part of the Creativity and Wellbeing week, we will be hosting a Day of Wellbeing on 20

May.

Wellbeing Day Wednesday 20 May

Internal Garden: All day: Connecting to nature through sound and vibration. Free.

Seated Yoga: 1.15pm - 2.00pm: See ‘Yoga’ for more info

Therapeutic Sound Bath with Edan Sound: 5.30pm - 6.30pm: See ‘Wellbeing’ for more info



For more information about all the exciting things we are running during this festival, For

more information about all the exciting things we are running during this festival, please

visit: touchbasepears.org.uk/whatson or email [email protected] or contact Olivia

Thiessen on 0121 274 0437

Inclusive Arts Training Sense Arts presents Inclusive Arts Training with deafblind communication awareness.

Access: Can be organised if required

Sense Arts offers a unique and diverse programme of inclusive arts, events and learning, that puts people with complex disabilities at the forefront of creative excellence. We believe that through the arts, we can better connect with others and the world around us.

This workshop is designed for arts professionals &/or the health & care sector and anyone who is interested in extending their practice.

During the workshop you will explore making arts and culture accessible to people with complex disabilities, the impact of the work, how access can be used a source of inspiration, ways to connect to art makers with complex disabilities and best practice for deafblind communication awareness.

For more information or costings, contact [email protected]

Job ClubAre you blind or partially sighted and looking for work? Would you like to talk to other people who are in a similar situation? Why not join our friendly monthly Job Club at Sense TouchBase Pears?

Job Club is a Peer support group, discussing issues around employment and training. With guest speakers.

Dates

Monday 6 April 10.30am - 13.30pm



Monday 4 May 10.30am - 13.30pm

Monday 1 June 10.30am -13.30pm

For working age people, 18+

Free to attend

Assisted Job Search Job search on assisted Tech such as Zoomtext, Jaws, Supernova and NVDA, with

support.

Every Tuesday 10.30am -12.30pm


Free to attend

Tech Sessions A peer support group for people with a visual impairment who want to learn more about

assistive technology on mobile phone, PC’s and tablets. Available for both Android and

Apple products.

Monday 20 April 1.00-3.00pm

Monday 11 May 1.00-3.00pm

Monday 15 June 1.00-3.00pm


Free to attend

Spaces are limited on all job club, assisted job search and tech sessions, please contact



Zoe Bates on 07976549065 or email [email protected] to book your slot

Community Room OfferDo you run a local club, society or community group?

We are now offering free use of a meeting room at Sense TouchBase Pears on Fridays /

Saturdays, 9.30am – 12.30pm / 1.30pm – 4.30pm to small scale local groups who are

meeting or running free community activities which are in keeping with Sense TouchBase

Pear’s aims.

Bookings are now being taken for dates April 2020 onwards contact

[email protected] for more information.

This offer not right for you?

If you are interested in hiring a room for other types of event or activity please contact

[email protected]. If you are a practitioner and would like to enquire about

getting involved in our community activity programme please contact

[email protected]

Terms & Conditions of Free Community Room Use:

The room offered is a meeting room with presentation screen on our 1st floor

accommodating up to 16 people (or 20 max if no tables required).




All catering must be provided by Sense TouchBase Pears and paid for at standard rates—

no refreshments can be brought in from off site.

Activities conducted on site must be offered for free to the attendees. Accepting small

donations to cover the cost of catering is permitted.

All use is subject to availability and signing of our community use agreement which

contains further terms & conditions.

Connect with UsVisit us:

750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6NA

Call us:

0121 415 2720

Find us online:

www.touchbasepears.org.uk

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@touchbasepears

Follow us on Twitter:

@touchbasepears

Admission to exhibitions is free Donations are welcome



Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm

Saturday 9am to 5pm

Café Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

Saturday 9am to 4pm


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