Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Isle of Man Holiday Home

Just home from a super week on the beautiful Isle of Man, for Manx Grand Prix. Stayed at a fab new facility, totally accessible self catering holiday accommodation for people/families with a member with access needs. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a break in lovely surroundings. Great for motorbike fans like me, during racing periods, as its overlooking race route from balcony! www.joeydunlopfoundation.com PASS THIS ON!

Light Fantasy

A briliant short video produced by Andy Taylor Smith of some of the light graffiti work that we did as part of the Knotty Ash Project



I would like to acknowledge the part played by Arts Council England in funding this project.

Knotty Ash Performance Project Update

The Light Graffiti project at Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre culminated in a very successful performance evening at the centre on 16th July. Below is a short clip of the final dance act:

Update

I can't believe that it is two months since I last posted! It has been such a busy time for me, with work in Bury, Manchester (twice), Preston, Ealing, Liverpool, Rotherham, Barnsley, Scarborough and Kirkham! Phew!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Chris Newell from Hull University for giving me the opportunity to participate in the Research Generator Symposium at Scarborough Campus. It was a very interesting event and I am very hopeful that some positive results will emerge from our discussions that will benefit users of communication aids in the future.
I'm now in the final stages of planning for the Showing of Work at Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre on 16th July, plus further work in Warrington and Manchester so still very busy!

Knotty Ash Project

We have already begun to create some amazing images using light graffiti (light painting). To see some of the images, visit  my Flickr Page.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, 11 - 25, IN THE LIVERPOOL AREA

 





Aged 11 - 25? Live in Liverpool? Want to get involved in an exciting new MULTIMEDIA PROJECT starting soon at Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre? Interested in learning about camera work, music creation, dance and light graffiti? Further details and how to get apply for a place can be found on my  What's New Page.  There are still a few places available so apply now!

EXCITING NEW DANCE/MUSIC/LIGHT GRAFFITI PROJECT!

Thanks to Arts Council England funding and the generous offer of using Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre, I am now able to announce an exciting new inclusive project which I will be running over the next few months. The project will incorporate Dance, Accessible Music Creation (using Soundbeam and Skoogs), Light Graffiti and much more! There will be an opportunity for participants to learn a whole new range of skills, including Photography work, Production, Lighting etc. The project is open to young people between the ages of 11 and 25. Participants must be Liverpool residents. Dates are yet to be finalised.

For further details and to apply to attend this exciting project, please email me or phone (0151) 677 7631.

TES North Exhibition

I have taken a stand (E8) at the TES Teaching Exhibition at Manchester Central on 8th and 9th April to demonstrate my NEW Accessible Music Creation Workshops, using Soundbeam and the new Skoogs. If you are planning to visit the exhibition, please do come on over and say "Hello". If you would like some further information, I have a Music Workshops page on my website here .
Look forward to meeting you if you can make it.

Christmas Dance

Just to keep up traditions, I have created a new Christmas Dance. Sorry, you missed it!! Better luck next year!
Happy New Year!

Scenes in a Mirror - new clip

I have now uploaded a longer version of "Scenes in a Mirror" to YouTube. View it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEOIgddKl3E

Laura Haughey wins Award at Wirral International Film Festival

I am delighted to announce that Laura Haughey, my co-star in "Scenes in a Mirror", won the award for "Best Actress in a Short Film" at the recent Wirral International Film Festival. Congratulations, Laura - a well-deserved recognition of your talent!

Scenes in a Mirror at WIFF

Wednesday night at the Wirral International Film Festival was a fabulous night, with the screening of some amazing short films. It was very encouraging to see the quality of films that are being produced in this area, in spite of all the funding issues which exist. I am very grateful to Phil and Alan for giving me the opportunity to show "Scenes in a Mirror", which was very well received.

Communication Matters Symposium 2010

I am now busy getting ready to go to the 2010 Communication Matters Symposium. I am looking forward to renewing many old acquaintances and to presenting a joint paper with my friend, Dr. Janice Murray, describing the research we have undertaken over the last twelve months. We shall be looking at how I use communication strategies and the broader implications for adult learners with communication difficulties.

"Scenes in a Mirror" at Wirral International Film Festival

Following a successful showing at the Latina Film Festival in Sezze, Italy, my film, "Scenes in a Mirror", is to be shown as part of the Wirral International Film Festival on Wednesday, 29th September 2010 at the T.A. Centre in Birkenhead. Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start. The full address can be found at the WIFF site here.
Get along to see it if you can.