Clancy, Author at Blackpool Social Club

20 Jan

Clancy goes Clogging!

Clancy0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

Singleton Cloggers' Squire Eileen Skinner has been dancing for over 15 years. I caught up with Eileen and Foreman Alison Matthews before the first of a new series of beginner taster sessions to find out more: CM: What is a Squire? That's quite an unusual title. Where does it come from? What does a Squire do? ES: I haven't a clue where the title Squire comes from! Its a traditional name for the leader. I liasie with everybody, when we are out on a gig, I liaise with the organiser or other teams to sort out when, where and how…

15 Jan

Fylde Film Society

Clancy0 CommentsFilm, Local NewsFilm, film festival, filmmaking

This year sees the Fylde Film Society embark on its 67th season. Formed in 1948 as Lytham St Annes Film Society, with the sponsorship of the Royal Air Forces Association, it screened its first film, Mr Deeds Goes to Town using a 16mm projector at the Ansdell Institute. Membership for the first season, which comprised 13 films, was 15 shillings. The slogan for the society was ‘The Study and Advancement of Film Art’ and that first season set the tone for the society by screening films from across the world, often accompanied by short films. The society flourished and in 1951 it…

01 Dec

Checking Out Christmas

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Our libraries are a tremendous source of Christmas spirit - with activities catering to a variety of ages and interests. This December, Blackpool Libraries are offering a smörgåsbord of events to encourage us to venture out and get together. From crime to craft and poetry to prose, there is bound to be something to interest you. And don't forget, you can stock up on some great reading material to get you through the dark days and stormy nights too! Here's a round up of what's on offer: Crime Reading Group Modern Crime Classics Central Library Tuesday 9 December, 10.30am…

12 Nov

Interview: Sarah Jay – Arts for Health

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Sarah Jay manages the Arts for Health programme for Blackpool Council. We caught up with Sarah Jay to find out more about what Arts for Health is about: Clancy Mason: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? Sarah Jay: I always loved being creative. I studied Fine Art and then had the opportunity to do an MA, but I didn't want to be an artist at that point in my life. I was really interested in art as therapy and how creativity influenced people. To cut a long story short I found a balance…

29 Jul

LumiDogs and LightCycles

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

As a dog lover, a cyclist and a huge fan of Blackpool Illuminations, I was intrigued to find out more about LeftCoast’s latest community participation projects: LumiDogs and LightCycles. To complement this year's Illuminations, LeftCoast are offering the fantastic opportunity to attend free artist-led workshops to customise your bike with lights and reflectors, allowing you to create an illuminated bike that is worthy of appearing in the Illuminations. Everyone who attends the workshops will also be invited back on Tuesday 26 August to form an en-masse LightCycles group that will be the shining star of the Ride the Lights event,…

04 Apr

Preview: DIY Publishing Workshop with Lisa Wigham – World Book Night

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Celebrate World Book Night on Wednesday 23 April with Lisa Wigham's DIY Publishing workshop at Central Library. Lisa Wigham is a local artist and founder of the Two a.m. Press. She says: DIY Publishing has massive potential for writers, readers, artists, designers and creative's of all kinds. I can show how to make a paper back book/ hard back novel/ catalogue/ album / zine or bespoke book. I invite participants to bring their scribbles, printed texts, pictures or blank pages waiting for inspiration. In this workshop ideas will be shared for the production and distribution of books and zines.…

18 Feb

Junior Dr Who Club at Central Library

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Starting this March, there will be the opportunity to travel through time and space every month at Blackpool Central Library with Whovian Sean Payne. Sean, a dedicated Dr Who fan and talented artist, is keen to spread the joy of the Whoniverse with fans and newcomers alike. There will be a variety of activities on offer at Junior Dr Who Club including the chance to: Make a Sonic Screwdriver pen (or a laser one if you prefer The Master!) Build a sneaky Cybermat; take it home to chase K9. Create a monster mask to scare your neighbours! Construct a full…

14 Feb

Three Little Pigs visit the Library

Clancy0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word

Blackpool Grand Theatre are working with Blackpool Library Service to bring Northern Ballet's dancers from their new production Three Little Pigs to two local libraries for some fun and interactive workshops: Moor Park Library Three Little Pigs- storytelling with music and movement with Northern Ballet. Saturday 29 March – 11am-noon Please call 478120 to book your free place. Central Library Three Little Pigs- storytelling with music and movement with Northern Ballet PLUS craft workshop with Bonker*s Clutterbucks Saturday 29 March- 2-4pm Please call 478070 to book your free place. All events are suitable for 1-6 year olds and parents must…

10 Feb

A ‘novella’ approach to writing – Robert Graham workshop

Clancy0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word

Robert Graham will be visiting Palatine Library on Tuesday 11 March, 1pm to 2.30pm, to deliver a novella writing workshop in advance of the MMU Novella Award. The workshop will begin with a discussion about what the distinguishing characteristics of a novella are. Participants attending could give that some thought before the workshop. Participants will spend most of the time in the workshop looking at specific elements of fiction-writing, which will involve writing exercises. The workshop is for those of you who are already writing fiction, whether you see yourself as a novice or more experienced. Please take along a pen and a notebook. Robert…

08 Feb

New video celebrates the magic of libraries

Clancy0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

Twenty two public library authorities in the North West region, including Blackpool Library Service, have cooperated for many years to promote reading in new ways, through a partnership called Time to Read. This partnership has commissioned award-winning film makers Emily& Anne to create a short film which celebrates the magic of public libraries and the imaginative power of reading. This film is being released in time for National Libraries Day on February 8. The film is viewable now on the video platforms Vimeo and Youtube: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APBMKbyNAUM[/youtube] The film, which features one person’s reading journey to the library, also includes at least…