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I began UROCK youth Company in 2005 when I realised Young people benefit from an arts environment which supports them socially. They come to our group from across the city and the educational primary /secondary divide. Being part of the company means they make full commitment to the idea of exploring “The Arts” they try everything and they attend for 3 hours every Saturday morning. Sessions are based upon creative approaches and every student is encouraged to think independently and support…See More
"I thought it was a very good attendance by schools.
I was suprised that there is no intended budget for partnership working fee, whilst there is financial support for resource/ transport etc I think there needs to be clarity around what will…"
"Hi Louise
Sorry I missed your first meeting.
Young people in Peterborough need to take more responsibility for organising and making things happen.
They need to be consulted, involved, supported, mentored but many things they can and will do for…"
"UROCK Musical youth theatre are sponsored by their working venue which is Fulbridge primary School.
We have a membership of students from around 11 Peterborough Schools across all sectors including SEN.
We welcome new members all year and work on…"
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- Where are you from?
- Norfolk
- Website
- http://urock.org.uk
- Have you lived in Peterborough long?
- 35 years
- What is your own vision for Peterborough?
- Enterprising outward looking with the ability to generate a cultural heart and understanding.
- One thing you'd like to change about the place?
- The city works together in the arts -education sectors and shares information and opportunity. Sustains initiatives and embeds the learning.
- What areas of the Citizen Power project are you most interested in?
- I am currently working with Map for RSA delivery to senior leaders in the city.
I am a freelance consultant - Creative Thinking [pedagogy]
- What's your favourite place to eat in Peterborough?
- Pizza Express [aaargh]
- Favourite place to go?
- Ferry meadows
- If a Martian came to Peterborough, what would you show him/her/it to explain what the place was about?
- A primary school which has excellent diverse harmony.
- Tell us some more about yourself
- Wrote and delivered 2 Arts council lottery projects:
Rootz Dance 2000 Roundabout Community Play 2004
Was an advanced skills performing arts teacher 26 years.
Now work as a Creative Agent for Creative Partnerships in East Midlands. First met Joce when I was Acting director of Norfolk Creative Partnerships 2005
Run my own youth company UROCK who had a "sell out tour" of the Fringe Festival Edinburgh 2006
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UROCKING
I began UROCK youth Company in 2005 when I realised Young people benefit from an arts environment which supports them socially. They come to our group from across the city and the educational primary /secondary divide. Being part of the company means they make full commitment to the idea of exploring “The Arts” they try everything and they attend for 3 hours every Saturday morning. Sessions are based upon creative approaches and every student is encouraged to think independently and…
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