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Retired Performers – A Photography project paying homage to Blackpool performance
16 May

Retired Performers – A Photography project paying homage to Blackpool performance

Jill Reidy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , , , , , , , , ,
In 2013 Claire was photographing Showzam in Blackpool and met a "retired foot juggler" who told her that her husband had performed for Hitler. After searching for a long term photography project, Claire realised that there must be a whole community of hidden stories attached to Blackpool and noted that her own family had such connections with her aunt being a Circusette in the 70's and literally "running away with the circus". The Retired Performers project was born. The Retired Performers Project, 'Time and Tide,' is an Arts Council Funded Photography series, exploring stories around retired performers with connections to Blackpool, active…
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Elbows at Dawn – a new exhibition at Abingdon Studios
09 May

Elbows at Dawn – a new exhibition at Abingdon Studios

Laura Green0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , ,
M I L K are pleased to present Elbows at Dawn, a two-person exhibition by multi-discipline artists Matt Antoniak and Matt Wilkinson. Elbows at Dawn will feature new work from both artists made specially for the exhibition.  Working across painting, photography and video, both artists bring a forensic eye to overlooked objects and situations within daily life. This interest in the trivial imbues the works with surrealist tendencies and a quiet politicism. Matt Antoniak (b. 1991).  Recent exhibitions include: Les Boîtes, Suede Gallery, Edinburgh; The Bunt, Ginny Projects, London; People See Nothing, Division of Labour, London; East Midlands Today, curated by ebc, Two…
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Review – Richard Hardwick Experimental Photographer at Shaws Cafe
07 Mar

Review – Richard Hardwick Experimental Photographer at Shaws Cafe

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , ,
Last Friday, I hit the resort's very own art house cafe Shaws to check a Blackpool based photographer's extremely interesting images. Free cake and coffee were on offer as the room filled with the good people of the ever-growing photographer's scene in Blackpool. And why not Blackpool as a picture-perfect place, however Richard's images take a different route. His images are not so much pictorial and not about Blackpool refreshingly but rather led by something quite different. I caught up with Richard to find out more about his very personal approach to portrait photography. Tell me a bit about you…
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Review: Shaw’s – Blackpool to Brazil Exhibition
13 Jan

Review: Shaw’s – Blackpool to Brazil Exhibition

Claire Griffiths1 CommentVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , , , ,
On Thursday the 12th of January I entered a cool coffee shop in Blackpool to check out a cross-section of work from a photographer working internationally and locally who may be best known for documenting a thriving Northern Soul scene. This exhibition features engaging landscape and still life photographs as well as documentary images of his Kickstarter funded Photography trip to Brazil. The coffee shop, Shaw's was packed with people all enjoying a delicious free coffee and accompanying treats. Northern Soul DJ Johnny Loder was playing some classic northern soul tracks helping to create a warm ambience. The man behind…
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Grand Theatre Seeks Vloggers
18 Dec

Grand Theatre Seeks Vloggers

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsOpportunities, Theatre, Dance & Performance, , , , , , , ,
Blackpool's Grand Theatre is all set to launch its new Vlog channel, gVlog. Now the theatre is looking for lively, enthusiastic Vloggers who love live entertainment to appear on it as guest presenters. Hosted by radio presenter and Grand Theatre fan, Hayley Kay, gVlog is part of the Grand’s gPlayer project. The Grand would like to hear from Vloggers of all ages who are keen to share their viewpoints, including young people (18-26), families, couples and seniors. You don't need experience of presenting or of being in front of a camera. Just bring an engaging presence, an enthusiasm for live entertainment and a desire…
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Whipper Snappers Photography Workshops with Better Start Blackpool.
18 Oct

Whipper Snappers Photography Workshops with Better Start Blackpool.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions, ,
    Two professional photographers in Blackpool are offering families the chance to learn how to capture their own family portraits. Whipper Snappers – made up of Claire Griffiths and Jill Reidy – has teamed up with Blackpool’s Better Start child development partnership to deliver workshops to families at Sure Start children’s centres across the town, providing family engagement in an age-old tradition of the family portrait. Over a series of three hour and a half sessions participating families will have their portraits taken by Whipper Snappers before being taught how to use a professional camera. Later sessions will also…
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Seaside Towns Out Of Season Reflections.
11 Oct

Seaside Towns Out Of Season Reflections.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsHeritage, Local News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions, ,
Last week Photographer and renaissance woman, Jill Reidy, exhibited her photographs at Abingdon Studios in Blackpool. I caught up with Jill to find out more about her experience and how the exhibition was put together. A short video tour with soundtrack. Jill, How did you decide on the format of the exhibition? I knew I wanted the exhibition in Blackpool, and I knew it had to be out of Season. Once I'd secured the space in Abingdon Studios I was lucky enough to be offered curator help. Jayne Simpson, who is an experienced artist and tutor, had a huge input. …
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Judgement Day 3 for Blackpool FC
16 May

Judgement Day 3 for Blackpool FC

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal News, Sports & Wellbeing, , , ,
On Saturday 6 May 2017 fans from all over came together to support and march in protest against the continuing ownership at Blackpool by the Oyston family and to highlight that change is needed in football governance throughout the English Football League. The Football Supporters Federation officially endorsed this action as a Fans United Day and representatives from all 92 league clubs joined Blackpool fans to make their voices heard. Blackpool’s famous Notarianni’s Ice Cream company showed their support for JD3 giving out fifty free tubs of jelly and ice cream on Waterloo headland as the protest passed. The crowd continued…
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Christmas Gifts: Red Snapper Photography
05 Dec

Christmas Gifts: Red Snapper Photography

Clancy0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions, , , , ,
  altB’s Clancy mason catches up with Blackpool based photographer Jill Reidy to talk her photography and the Christmas gift packages she has on offer. CM: Tell us a little bit about yourself / your photography business JR: I went to Art College in the late ‘60s and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Having decided a life in advertising wasn’t for me, I went on to do various other things, including running my own cake making business, selling at craft fairs and then teaching. I’d always been interested in photography and when I took early retirement I went…
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