Public Art Commission for Thurcroft

Now open for applications- Lead Artist opportunity for Public Art commission for Thurcroft, Rotherham S66 (2018-2019). 

IMAGINATIVE OUTDOOR INSTALLATION FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

A creative response that provides a place for families to stop, stay, eat, play with creative sensory and imaginative elements suitable for small children.

LEAD ARTIST: Fee £10,700 (inclusive of travel and VAT)

Includes at least 10 community based workshops and three public events.

Materials and installation of co-created outdoor piece suitable for young children and families @ £3,500

We have a budget to allow for Skills Training as a legacy for the project for local people.

It is expected that further funding will be sought dependant on the development of ideas and subsequent costs.

TIMESCALES:Deadline for applications: Thursday 1^st November 12 noon

Community workshop delivery: November 2018 – March 2019

Final piece proposal: End of May 2019

Installation: September 2019

The Artist will be supported by ROAR and the Local Neighbourhood Team.

A full, detailed Artist Brief which includes how to apply is attached in PDF format.

THURCROFT ARTISTS BRIEF

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Thanks Diane

After many years of dedicated commitment and hard work Diane Oxley has now resigned from the Thurcroft Big Local Partnership.

Her contribution to the work of the Partnership and  its legacy has been phenomenal. She has led on many events particularly through her leadership and great organisation the Annual Thurcroft Gala has been such a success over the last few years.

Diane has ensured that Thurcroft residents have been at the heart of all decision making in Big Local. She has been particularly passionate in ensuring young people’s contribution and voices have been heard.  She was also an active member of the Small Grants Panel.

Steve Ruffle from Rotherham Federation said “its not just Diana’s wonderful home made scones I will miss. She embodied what was the heart of Big Local – she cares about her own village and community and is a doer. When things need doing Diane would make them happen  and do the necessary work to make sure they did.”

Everyone would like to thank Diane for her fantastic contribution to Thurcoft Big Local  and we all wish her best for the future

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Tea Dance

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Summer fruit & vegetable show

Many thanks to all those who contributed to this year’s show – as usual, the combined effect of the exhibits resulted in a wonderful exhibition of flowers and produce, in spite of the dry summer weather. The Committee would like to thank Joyce Taylor and the kitchen gang for arranging the judges’ lunch and the refreshments, and all the others who lent a hand assembling the displays and clearing up. A small profit was made for Village Hall funds.

The winners were:                               1st                           2nd

Flowers (Dorothy Atkinson cup)   Alan Shand                Jan Welch

Pot Plants                                         Anne Taylor               Alan Shand

Children’s Prize                                Rosie Kay

Fruit + Vegetables                            Ray Welch                 Dennis Gillibrand

(Gardening Club Cup)

Home-made Produce                        Jan Welch                 Anne Taylor

Hobbies (R&J Welch Rose Bowl)   Kal Tunningley           Jennifer Horsley

Overall Winner (Silver Rose Bowl) Alan Shand                Ray Welch   (by one point!)

Prizes were presented by Joyce Taylor. Please – start planning for next year’s event. It isn’t really competitive (much) – but the more you show, the more points you get!

Anne Taylor – Show Committee – 01226 722155

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Successful Gala, benefiting local charities

Due to the exceptional weather we’ve experienced this year, we had another successful Gala event. In fact, it was almost too warm, which probably explains why we were slightly down on attendance this year. Nevertheless, let’s hope this weather trend continues for future Galas; nothing beats a great family event on a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon with plenty of refreshments to cool you down!

As always, the Gala is held with the aim at supporting local charities and organisations. This year’s Gala raised £6,200, which is slightly down on last year’s figures. We’ve decided to donate £6,000, as follows:

–           Barnsley Hospice.         £500

–           Wakefield Hospice.       £500

–           45th Durkar WF Scouts £250

–           Notton Village Shop.   £250

–           Notton Village Hall.     £2250

–           Notton Cricket Club.   £2250

I’d like to thank everyone who has helped make this Gala a big success; from the locals, to the cricket club, to the Durkar Scouts. Also a big thanks to everyone who has donated various items for tombola, raffle prizes, cakes, plants etc.

Preparations for the Gala 2019 will begin in the coming months, with our first meeting scheduled for 22nd November at 7h30pm. If there’s anyone who’d like to get involved and want to help, please get in touch, or feel free to attend our next meeting.

Mike Pretorius – Gala Chairman Tel 07806 722507

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