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Halifax Little Amal 2024 – 21 – CultureDale-min

Published September 30, 2024 at 1536 × 1536 in Little Amal parade in Halifax

Halifax – Little Amal. Photo: CultureDale

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☀️OPEN WORKSHOPS!☀️ Let’s celebrate th ☀️OPEN WORKSHOPS!☀️ Let’s celebrate the summertime together! How would you like to be part of the BEST PARADE EVER? Maybe you already know that you enjoy dancing through the streets with us, or are a newbie and up for trying something new. Either way, we’d love to have you! Saturday 7 June 10.30am–1pm AND 3–5.30pm Sunday 8 June 10.30am–1pm AND 3–5.30pm Saturday 14 June 10.30am–1pm AND 3–5.30pm Sunday 15 June 10.30am–1pm AND 3–5.30pm Our regulars will know that you’ll probably need at least two sessions to make a spectacular costume from scratch. If you’ve not been before, then you’re in for a treat. The workshops are filled with inspiration, and all the materials and equipment you’ll need to make yourself look amazing on parade day. We’ll have a team of artists ready to help you get creative, whether you’re a complete newbie or a professional artist. Expect the sessions to be BUSY and probably very silly. The workshops are open to anyone - there will be families, individual adults, groups of friends - all will be welcome and very quickly become part of the Handmade Tribe. We want to keep these sessions accessible to all, so if you can’t afford to pay, please come anyway. If you’re able to chip in, then £5/person will cover the costs of materials on your first session, then any extra visits are £1/session.
Do something amazing … walk on stilts and perfor Do something amazing … walk on stilts and perform at the Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. All sessions 5.30–7.30pm at the Handmade Productions workshop. Our experienced teachers Jess and Rowan are DBS checked and have taught many young people to stilt walk. We are running workshops both for complete beginners (aged 10+) and experienced stilt-walkers: Wednesday 11 June, 5.30–7.30pm (beginners only) Saturday 14 June, 5.30–7.30pm (beginners only) Monday 16 June, 5.30–7.30pm (beginners and improvers) Wednesday 18 June, 5.30–7.30pm (beginners and improvers) Saturday 21 June, 5.30–7.30pm (beginners and improvers) Sunday 22 June, parade day performance: arrival 10.30am for parade at 12 noon. Places on this popular course are limited, and booking is essential. Book via Eventbrite Learn to Stilt-Walk – Course for Complete Beginners: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1345220313169?aff=oddtdtcreator Stilt-Walking Course for Improvers: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1345219460619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lovely MAKING IT TOGETHER session last night. We’ve made a great start on some new bees for the parade. Thanks very much to our fab volunteers! If you’d like join in with the making, it’s not too late to book a place. We’ll be making new props for the summer parade, using lantern-making techniques and working with withies and tissue. There are two sets of these, the first sessions are in May, on Tuesday evenings at the Handmade Productions workshop in Hebden Bridge: Tuesday 13th May 6-8:30pm Tuesday 20th May 6-8:30pm The next group of three are in June: Wednesday 4th June 6-8:30pm Wednesday 11th June 6-8:30pm Wednesday 18th June 6-8.30pm It’s ESSENTIAL to book these free sessions - please email Lisa at volunteer@handmadeproductions.org.uk Spaces are limited so please only book if you are committed to attending. You can book to come to as many sessions as you like, or just one. We’ll be delighted to have your company either way. Thank you!
MUSICIANS! Want to be involved with a BRAND NEW pa MUSICIANS! Want to be involved with a BRAND NEW parade band, right from the very beginning? ☀️FIRST SESSION IS THIS FRIDAY, 9th May☀️ Are you ready to bring rhythm, energy, and a bit of joyful chaos to the streets of Hebden Bridge? We’re forming a new parade band, and we want YOU to be a part of it! The band will be a mix of: 🥁 Grooves and percussion – whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, we’ll get you drumming together. 🎵 Music reading – from simple to harder notation for those who fancy it, but no pressure if you prefer to play by ear. 🔥 Free-improv madness – expect big sounds, spontaneous riffs, and a whole lot of fun. We’re excited to be joined by members of the Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra, so expect an eclectic mix of instruments and a carnival of sound. Whether you play brass, woodwind, strings, percussion, or just want to sing, stomp and clap along, come and see what it’s all about! No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind - and an instrument if you want (as long as it’s portable and paradable). Suggested donation: £3-5 per session. 6:30-8:30pm at our Hebden Bridge workshop (Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Rd, HX7 8LN on: Friday 9 May Friday 16 May Friday 23 May Friday 30 May Friday 6 June (NB no session on Friday 13 June) Friday 20 June Saturday 21 June - time and venue TBC Sunday 22 June - parade day
VOLUNTEER CALL OUT for HEBDEN BRIDGE HANDMADE PARA VOLUNTEER CALL OUT for HEBDEN BRIDGE HANDMADE PARADE on Sunday 22 June. Can you help, please? We have lots of jobs that don’t require a big commitment but make a HUGE difference to how well the event runs. We would love to hear from you if you are able to donate your time. Volunteer jobs include: Carrying a small piece of artwork on a stick Operating a medium sized puppet Pushing a wheeled structure If you are interested in volunteering please email volunteer@handmadeparade.co.uk ALSO, if you specifically would like to be part of the stewarding team, read on… ☀️STEWARD CALL OUT - PAID OPPORTUNITY WITH TRAINING☀️ If you have stewarded before and would like to join us, get in touch. If you have never done this before but enjoy outdoor events and would like to be involved in the delivery of the parade, get in touch. We are also offering two training sessions where you will learn about the role and about crowd management. Stewarding duties on the day will involve: ▪ Walking with the parade ▪ Assisting with crowd management ▪ Being part of the Handmade Team ▪ Helping us to deliver a safe event ▪ Helping out with the finale event in the park ▪ Data gathering ▪ Info and signposting We welcome people from all backgrounds, abilities and age groups. This role will be paid at the Calderdale National Living Wage. Contact volunteer@handmadeproductions.org.uk to get involved THANK YOU!
LOVE MAKING MUSIC? HANDMADE FANTASY PARADE BAND NE LOVE MAKING MUSIC? HANDMADE FANTASY PARADE BAND NEEDS YOU! Are you ready to bring rhythm, energy, and a bit of joyful chaos to the streets of Hebden Bridge? We’re forming a brand-new parade band, and we want YOU to be a part of it! The band will be a mix of: 🥁 Grooves and percussion – whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, we’ll get you drumming together. 🎵 Music reading – from simple to harder notation for those who fancy it, but no pressure if you prefer to play by ear. 🔥 Free-improv madness – expect big sounds, spontaneous riffs, and a whole lot of fun. We’re excited to be joined by members of the Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra, so expect an eclectic mix of instruments and a carnival of sound. Whether you play brass, woodwind, strings, percussion, or just want to sing, stomp and clap along, come and see what it’s all about! No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind - and an instrument if you want (as long as it’s portable and paradable). Suggested donation: £3-5 per session. 6:30-8:30pm at our Hebden Bridge workshop (Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Rd, HX7 8LN on: Friday 9 May Friday 16 May Friday 23 May Friday 30 May Friday 6 June (NB no session on Friday 13 June) Friday 20 June Saturday 21 June - time and venue TBC Saturday 22 June - parade day
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