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DRAmA TOTS!Mondays from 13 Jan 2014 (excl. half term) - 10:15am - 11am£3 per session with an additional child at £1We’re launching a brand new class specially catered for young families with tots aged 2 – 4 years old. A great way to build confidence and practice creativity come join us for these fun filled drama parent and child classes. Using imagination games, drama activities and interactive storytelling sessions our practitioner will give you and your little ones a good dose of entertainment and some excellent skills for your growing family.

BABy SENSORy SESSIONSWednesdays from 15 Jan 2014 (excl. half term) – 2:30pm – 3:10pm£20 per block of 5 sessions or £4 per sessionThe Courtyard is pleased to bring a new Baby Sensory class from the spring. The programme has been designed specifically for babies from birth using activities to stimulate the senses and help your baby develop. Using a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early communication skills. You will always remember the moment your baby first uses the signs of our Say Hello song which is played at the beginning of each Baby Sensory class.

BRAND NEw mEDIA SUITE!Thanks to Arts Council England Capital Funding and Herefordshire Council we’ve been able to make some improvements in The Courtyard building recently and one of our favourite additions is this spanking new media suite with much-coveted Apple Mac computers. Firm favourites with our Film Making Club, these computers have given our young filmmakers and up-and-comers a chance to try out film and photo-editing and practice their creativity in a customised digital environment.

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New Courtyard Classes & INtroduCtIoN to our MedIa suIte

Class Dates Times Cost per Term

Courtyard KidsReception & Year 1 Wed from 8 Jan 2014 4pm - 4:45pm

£60Year 2 Wed from 8 Jan 2014 5pm - 5.45pm

Junior Youth Theatre

Year 3 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 9.15am - 10am

£65

Year 4 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 10am - 10.45amYear 5 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 11am - 12 noonYear 6 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 12 noon - 1pmYear 7 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 1.45pm - 2.45pmYear 8 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 3pm - 4.30pmYear 9 Sat from 11 Jan 2014 4.45pm - 6.15pm

Intermediate Youth Theatre

Year 10 Wed from 8 Jan 2014 6pm - 7.30pm£67Year 10 Fri from 10 Jan 2014 5pm - 6.30pm

Year 11 Fri from 10 Jan 2014 6.30pm - 8pmSenior Youth Theatre Ages 16 - 24 Thu from 9 Jan 2014 6.30pm - 8.30pm £70

Film Making Club with Rural Media

Junior Thu from 23 Jan 2014 5pm - 7pm£72

Intermediate Wed from 22 Jan 2014 5pm - 7pm

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If you’re aged between 6 and 18 and you have an interest in theatre and the dramatic arts, have you considered joining one of our youth Theatre groups? These are a vibrant and popular series of sessions to increase confidence and for young actors to learn performance techniques in a nurturing environment. make the break into drama and develop those skills!

yOUTH THEATRE INFORmATIONTerm dates are 8 January - 12 April 2014 with a half term break. youth Theatre runs at 13 sessions per term, Film Club at 10. Check the website for specific details - www.courtyard.org.uk/getinvolved. All youth Theatre groups are led by one of The Courtyard’s experienced youth Theatre practitioners Ellen Dorsett, David Durant, Kate Ganderton or Helen Durant and Film Club is led by professional filmmaker David Jones. For more information and to join up call Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

Courtyard youth theatre & FIlM MakINg Club

UNDER THE SEA – SCENE IN A BOxMon 17 & Tue 18 February-10am - 1pm Ages 4 to 6 - £ 17.50An arts and crafts based workshop where children will careate an under-the-sea style scene inside a shoebox. A great chance for little ones to get creative and make new friends. ROAlD DAHl’S REvOlTING RHymESThu 20 & Fri 21 February-10am - 3pm Ages 7 to 12 - £ 25Inspired by every child’s favourite author, these sessions will explore the revolting characters from these unforgettable poems.

THE TIGER wHO CAmE TO TEAMon 14 & Tue 15 April - 10am - 1pm Ages 4 to 6 - £ 17.50A storytelling workshop with drama activities to get kids entertained and active, based around this enchanting, classic children’s story.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a packed lunch. For information and to book call the box office on 01432 340555.

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Class Dates Times Details Cost Contact

Writing for the Stage(Megan Barker) Mon from 20 Jan 10.30am - 12.30pm

Especially designed for the up-and-coming playwrights of tomorrow, these participant-led sessions will bring out skills in both beginner and experienced writers.

£70 for 10 sessionsRachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

Reading Room(Estelle Van Warmelo) Tue from 14 Jan 10:30am - 12:30pm Participants will explore work by acclaimed dramatists

covering structure, characterisation, theme and style. £52 per term

Chance to Dance(Lauren Glendinning)

Fri from 10 Jan

10.15am - 11.15pmGentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s. Come along and meet new people – and get fit in the process!

£4 per session

Box Office on 01432 340555

Dancing Tots(Heather Winterburn) 11.30am - 12.15pm A great introduction to dance and movement for parents

and toddlers, get jumping about! No need to book.£4 per parent and toddler, £1 each additional child

Mini Movers(Lauren Glendinning) 4pm - 4:45pm For ages 4 to 7 this is a fun and creative dance session for

our younger participants. £4 per week

Family Music Makers(Pedro Brown) Fri from 10 Jan 12:30pm - 2pm

Fun sessions for parents, toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore music-making and movement together with percussive play, music, song and rhymes.

£4 per parent-and-child pair, £1 for each additional child (under 1s free)

Box Office on 01432 340555

Hereford Junior Youth Dance (ages 7-11)

Tue from 14 Jan

4.15pm - 5.15pm Weekly dance classes held in partnership with Herefordshire’s Dance Agency-in-residence, Dancefest, for Junior and Senior Youth.

£42 per termDancefest on 01905 611199 or e-mail info@dancefest.co.uk

Hereford Senior Youth Dance (ages 12-18) 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Contemporary Technique (18+) 6.45pm - 7.45pmA popular weekly dance class for those wishing to develop a creative approach to contemporary dance. Beginners to advanced; are all welcome.

£42/48 per term (£4.20/5 per week)

Breakdance: Wee Stylerz (ages 4-7)

Mon from 20 Jan

4pm - 5pm

Weekly break-dance classes for children or adults. Great fun and a chance to build your dexterity! £60 per term

01432 276807 or visit www.2faceddance.co.uk/community.html

Breakdance: Junior (ages 7-11) 5pm - 6pm

Breakdance: Intermediate (ages 11+) 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Breakdance: Advanced (invitation only) 7.30pm - 9pm

For details visit www.courtyard.org.uk/getinvolved. To Join up register with Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

CoMMuNIty youth theatre

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Led by experienced Courtyard practitioners, our sister Youth Theatres give young people across the county the chance to participate in drama and learn valuable life skills. The Courtyard works in partnership with various venues in the community to bring these opportunities to rural areas, so if you’ve got a curiosity for theatre, then why not give it a try?

Class Dates Times Cost per term venueGolden Valley Youth Theatre Junior (ages 6-11) Wed from 8 Jan 4pm - 5pm £42 St Peters Church,

PeterchurchKington Youth Theatre

Junior (ages 7-11) Wed from 8 Jan 4pm - 5.30pm £42 Kington Primary SchoolIntermediate (ages 11-14) Wed from 8 Jan 5.30pm - 7pm

Bromyard Youth Theatre

Junior (ages 6-11) Mon from 6 Jan 4.30pm - 5.30pm £30 Bromyard Conquest Theatre Intermediate ages (11-14) Mon from 6 Jan 6pm - 7.30pm

Senior (ages 14-18) Mon from 6 Jan 7.30pm - 9.30pm £35

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Class Dates Times Details Cost Contact

Writing for the Stage(Megan Barker) Mon from 20 Jan 10.30am - 12.30pm

Especially designed for the up-and-coming playwrights of tomorrow, these participant-led sessions will bring out skills in both beginner and experienced writers.

£70 for 10 sessionsRachel Entwisle on 01432 346526

Reading Room(Estelle Van Warmelo) Tue from 14 Jan 10:30am - 12:30pm Participants will explore work by acclaimed dramatists

covering structure, characterisation, theme and style. £52 per term

Chance to Dance(Lauren Glendinning)

Fri from 10 Jan

10.15am - 11.15pmGentle programme of creative dance for the over 50s. Come along and meet new people – and get fit in the process!

£4 per session

Box Office on 01432 340555

Dancing Tots(Heather Winterburn) 11.30am - 12.15pm A great introduction to dance and movement for parents

and toddlers, get jumping about! No need to book.£4 per parent and toddler, £1 each additional child

Mini Movers(Lauren Glendinning) 4pm - 4:45pm For ages 4 to 7 this is a fun and creative dance session for

our younger participants. £4 per week

Family Music Makers(Pedro Brown) Fri from 10 Jan 12:30pm - 2pm

Fun sessions for parents, toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore music-making and movement together with percussive play, music, song and rhymes.

£4 per parent-and-child pair, £1 for each additional child (under 1s free)

Box Office on 01432 340555

Hereford Junior Youth Dance (ages 7-11)

Tue from 14 Jan

4.15pm - 5.15pm Weekly dance classes held in partnership with Herefordshire’s Dance Agency-in-residence, Dancefest, for Junior and Senior Youth.

£42 per termDancefest on 01905 611199 or e-mail info@dancefest.co.uk

Hereford Senior Youth Dance (ages 12-18) 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Contemporary Technique (18+) 6.45pm - 7.45pmA popular weekly dance class for those wishing to develop a creative approach to contemporary dance. Beginners to advanced; are all welcome.

£42/48 per term (£4.20/5 per week)

Breakdance: Wee Stylerz (ages 4-7)

Mon from 20 Jan

4pm - 5pm

Weekly break-dance classes for children or adults. Great fun and a chance to build your dexterity! £60 per term

01432 276807 or visit www.2faceddance.co.uk/community.html

Breakdance: Junior (ages 7-11) 5pm - 6pm

Breakdance: Intermediate (ages 11+) 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Breakdance: Advanced (invitation only) 7.30pm - 9pm

limited spaces available on all courses. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

ARTS & OlDER PEOPlE PROJECT The Garrick Singers Are you retired and /or aged 60 or over? Come and join our new choir! No Auditions. Music of all styles, genres, traditions and languages. No need to read music just a willingness to sing! Led by Jon Watson, Leader of the Fire Choir and run in partnership between The Courtyard and The Music Pool.

Advance booking is strongly advised - session’s book up quickly.

mondays in term time from 6 January – 7 April - 12pm – 1.30pm and 2pm – 3.30pm - £4 per session

Please book online at www.courtyard.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01432 340555

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ARTS & OlDER PEOPlE TRAINING PROGRAmmEThis programme run by experts within the field is aimed at anybody who wants to enhance their communication and engagement with older people, using the arts. Previous sessions have attracted family and friends caring for somebody with dementia, freelance artists, writers, health care professionals, social workers, activities coordinators, and care staff.

All courses are free of charge but booking is essential.

Reflective WritingThis two programme course run by world renowned author poet and dementia expert John Killick, will explore how different creative writing techniques can enhance Reflective Practice in family carers and staff.

22 November 10am – 12.30pm + 30 February 1pm – 3.30pm

Established in 2010 this project has enabled local arts practitioners to deliver participatory arts based workshops for older people across Herefordshire. The project aims to combat isolation for older people living in rural areas through direct access to the arts and social activities. The Courtyard’s Arts and Older People Project is funded by the European Union (EAFRD) and Defra through the VITAL Herefordshire LEADER Programme the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and Hereford City Council. Visit our website to view case studies of our community projects.

Find your Feet - Dance for people living with DementiaMovement to music for people with dementia and their carers. A chance to dance and exercise, listen to favourite old songs, reminisce, and create new friendships in these relaxed and enjoyable sessions. Seated or standing they can be fun for all. These sessions are run by Lauren Glendinning who is a Dance Teacher of all ages and abilities specialising in Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

Tuesdays 11am – 12noon from 7 January – 8 April (excluding half term: 18 Feb)

£2 per person

For information and booking please contact Alice Saunders on 01432 346514

Arts & Older People Forum Are you working creatively with older people? We want to hear about your projects. This is an informal evening, sharing experiences and models of best practice between those interested in improving the quality of life of older people. Anybody new to this field is welcome to come along and be inspired.

This event is supported by

monday 10 march, 6.30pm – 8pm No charge to attend. Booking is essential.

Please contact Alice Saunders on 01432 346514 or alice.saunders@courtyard.org.uk

Extend Extend provides gentle exercise to music for older people and for anyone of any age with a disability. The classes promote health, increase mobility and independence and improve strength, co-ordination and balance. They are suitable for those who are chair-bound or recovering from injury.

Thursdays, 10am – 11am - West Street, (Age UK building), Leominster HR6 8ES

wednesdays, 2pm- 3pm - Norfolk House, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AQ

Thursdays, 11.30am – 12.30pm - Siward James Close, Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 8LS

£3 a session

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visiting Classes

Zumba with viv Jones

Tue from 7 Jan

1.30 - 2.30pm

Inspired by traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and meringue music pulsat-ing Latin rhythms this class will get your pulses racing for an exhilarat-ing work out session.

£5 a session or £45 for 10 sessions

07776 021684

Street Jazz with laura Gale

Wed from 8 Jan

7.40 - 8.40pm (teens ‘n’ students)

A fusion of Commercial Jazz, Street and Hip-Hop Dance. Learn an entire dance routine to a current R&B track over 6 weeks. Brand new routine every half term. Great for dance enthusiasts and those who are look-ing for a fun way to improve fitness! Open to all abilities.

£33 per half term (6 weeks)

07725 357531 or visit www.lauragale.co.uk

Tue from 7 Jan

7.40 - 8.40pm (adults, 18+)

£36 per half term (6 weeks)/ £7 drop in

Thu from 9 Jan

4 - 5pm (juniors, 7-12 years)

£30 per half term (6 weeks)

3Shires Ballet Associates with Helen Dubovie-Brown

Sundays 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr

Ring for details

3Shires Ballet Associates is an exciting program bringing talented dancers from the 3 Counties to-gether. Our motto is Passion. Practise. Perform. Exciting classes and rehearsals in a variety of Dance Styles, Ballet Technique and Perfor-mance taught by professional danc-ers and teachers leading to End of Year Performances.

Ring for details

07791 732044

Hereford life-Drawing Group with moira Grafen-Campbell

Thu from 9 Jan

10am - 1pm

All levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment.

£45 for 6 sessions

07729 940154 or moibug73@gmail.com

visiting Classes run in term time.

Practical Reminiscence: making your own resources and knowing how to use themThis informative and exciting professional development day enables attendees to focus on the nature of reminiscence arts and develop a simple set of materials, which will not only benefit those they work with but shall also stimulate the senses.

Monday 9 December, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Fashion Reminiscence Training This introduction into fashion reminiscence will look at the objectives of fashion reminiscence work, reminding ourselves as to why such memories matter and the relationship between fashion and identity.

Thursday 23 January, 1pm – 3.30pm

iPad Engage TrainingThis training course specifically focuses on technology inclusion for individuals with dementia through looking at relevant Apps that touch on sensory stimulation and creativity on iPads. Both one to one and participatory ways of working will be demonstrated and how staff and families can engage alongside this creative process too.

Thursday 13th March 10.30pm – 3.00pm

For more information regarding these activities visit www.courtyard.org.uk/get-involved

To book or to talk to someone email alice.saunders@courtyard.org.uk or call 01432 346514

SPECIAl THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS:

SCHOOlS & COllEGESThe Courtyard is a key educational resource for Herefordshire working extensively with schools and colleges throughout Herefordshire and the surrounding counties.

Herefordshire Arts Education Consortium The Courtyard are working in partnership with Herefordshire’s Arts Education Consortium to deliver a wide range of arts workshops and projects for schools in Herefordshire. If you would like to join, or would like more information, please contact Box Office on 01432 340555.

The Sylvia Short Educational CharityThe Sylvia Short Educational Charity provides funding to cover the cost of transport for Herefordshire schools to attend educational activities at The Courtyard.If your school is attending a workshop or performance and you need to cover the cost of your transport please contact Box Office on 01432 340555.All funds must be cleared in advance of your visit.

Herefordshire Shakespeare FestivalFollowing the success of the festival in 2012 and 2013 this project is returning for 2014! Working with your Key Stage 2 class your pupils will focus on one of the Bard’s texts with one of our expert practitioners. You will explore and discover some of Shakespeare’s greatest characters through creative play with a final opportunity for the pupils to perform a 30 minute abridged version at The Courtyard for family and friends.

Roald Dahl literacy Project Following the success of this project over the last two years we have extended this project to work throughout Herefordshire. Working with one of our expert drama practitioners, pupils have studied one of Dahl’s best texts for five weeks exploring the structure, character and themes of the piece. The project culminates in a sharing performance for families and friends this spring!For further information on these or any other projects please contact Joe Lewis on 01432 346521 or joe.lewis@courtyard.org.uk

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IN PERSON Pay by cash, Theatre Tokens or by most major debit and credit cards

BOx OFFICE 01432 340555

By POST Cheques should be made payable to The Courtyard. Include your name, full address, contact telephone number, date and time of the performance. Either add 50p for postage or include a stamped addressed envelope. Post to, The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.