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10 Nov

Trustees for Tramshed

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Tramshed inclusive theatre is currently seeking new Trustees for their Board This is a fantastic opportunity to help realise their strategic vision; securing their future and the important role they play in the community for years to come. TramShed is an inclusive theatre company based in Blackpool with members across the Fylde coast and beyond. TramShed were established in 2005 and pride ourselves in offering the highest standard of inclusive performing arts workshops, performances and training. You would be joining our registered charity at a significant time, as they have recently been shortlisted for a National Diversity Award and are…

11 Jul

Tramshed Theatre: Change can be a wonderful thing

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is change? Verb. Change, alter, vary, modify mean to make or become different. Change can be exciting, welcomed and something that is wonderful. For me… change is scary (I imagine many others may feel the same). When I first started TramShed, I started as a volunteer in January 2018. I dragged my close friends along with me for support. I was very nervous, but I instantly fell in love with TramShed; I felt I was somewhere I belonged. When an Arts Practitioner position came up in January 2019, I jumped at the chance and after having an interview,…

04 Jul

Tramshed Theatre: Connections

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We've got a lovely blog double-bill from our friends at Tramshed Theatre. So grab a brew and settle in for a good old read about making and maintaining connections... [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="33122" img_size="large" alignment="center" title="Holiday Reviews: Lockdown ✩⭑⭑⭑⭑ “Worst holiday ever!”"][vc_column_text]“The service was terrible (I’m not the best cook and all the takeaways were closed!) and there was very little to do. I mean one walk a day!? There are only so many times you can watch every episode of Hey Duggee before your head starts to melt! And don’t get me started on social distancing, mask wearing and hand…

16 Jun

Tramshed Theatre: What has volunteering ever done for me?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We catch up with Shelley Nicholson as she shares her experience of volunteering with the Tramshed Team I am known by many names, but you can call me Shelley! So, whilst I sit here, with a nice cup of tea, in this hybrid world between lockdown and freedom, I am thinking about volunteering and in particular reflecting on my time volunteering at TramShed. I have spent a lot of hours, over the years, and used a lot of energy in meetings, sessions, rehearsals and show weeks, in a volunteering capacity. Looking back, I have given a lot! However, what has…