See the Spring in with the Craft4Crafters show

Celebrate the start of Spring with a large dose of craft and creativity at The Craft4Crafters Show.  

 

This year, Craft4Crafters will be welcoming its brand-new sister show, Stitching 4 All, which brings with it the worlds of dress making, fashion and sewing. The show maintains its usual favourite selection of exhibitors and features whilst adding an exciting new selection of retailers, workshops, galleries, and demonstrations.  This three day exhibition will play host to a wide range of specialist stitch, needle and hobby craft exhibitors, workshops, galleries, demonstrations, and talks.

 

Textile enthusiasts will be able to take part in new dress making and stitch classes, meet dress designers as well as discover a fantastic range of fabrics, patterns and sewing accessories.

 

There will be over 100 daily workshops, demonstrations plus stunning exhibition displays including:-

 

West Country Embroiderers

Celebrating their 50^th Anniversary with a gallery of 175 stitched panels of the S.W. Coastal path.  Visitors can participate in small embroidery plaques based on the theme of summer meadows.

 

Alison Whateley Textiles

This Devon based textile artist will be running demos every day.   As well as using free motion machine embroidery, each piece of her work hand stitching and hand embroidery.

South West Quilters

Will be celebrating their Ruby 40^th Anniversary with a dazzling display of over 50 quilts.

 

Janna Flock2Felts

Will be displaying the amazing 8m Alice in Wonderland display of characters all created from felt and crochet.  Also raising money for Air Ambulance.

 

South Devon Stitchers

A display of panels of endangered species found between Dartmoor and Torbay plus workshops and demos.

 

Plymouth Soroptimist Sewing Group - Dress A Girl Around the World Campaign

Will be running demos on how to make sundresses for girls in poverty in developing countries plus a display of the dresses they will be sending abroad.

 

Devon Feltmakers

Running felting workshops and demos every day including needle felted brooches.

 

Jan Tillett

Well known Devon textile artist and tutor will be running ‘Introductory classes in free motion embroidery’

 

Plus much more!

 

 

See the Spring in with the Craft4Crafters show

Thursday 30^th March to Sat 1^st April, Westpoint Arena Exeter

Free car parking, restaurants and cafés, this will be an amazing day out for everyone.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Craft4Crafters website www.craft4crafters.co.uk.   

 

Tickets may also be purchased on the door.   

Book online in advance received £2 discount (£8)

Adult ticket - £10, Concession ticket - £7, Children under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult.

SPRING DROPS. NEW MUSIC VENUE OPENING IN BARNSTAPLE SPRING 2023 TO BE NAMED JCT27

JCT27 -  Barnstaple's new live music venue will be opening its doors in Barnstaple town centre this coming spring. 

The rumours are true, it's finally happening, a dedicated grassroots music venue will soon be throwing its doors open in the centre of Barnstaple. JCT27 (Junction 27), a 235 capacity standing venue that will host a diverse program of live music enriching music, arts and culture in Barnstaple and further afield. Located in the centre of Barnstaple at 39-40 Boutport Street breathing a new lease of life into the previously unoccupied Post Office building.

Anticipate an eclectic program spanning a wealth of genres from rock and indie, to rap, reggae, hip-hop, grime, crossing over to house, dance, d&b as well as folk, jazz, spoken word, comedy and poetry. Expect not only a dedicated music venue, but one that prioritises sound, looks awesome, feels welcoming and inclusive serving a great selection quality drinks.

JCT27 is the latest project from Liam Farlie, local businessman and director of Alehouse and eatery Latitude 48, located on Barnstaple High Street. Liam explains the concept behind naming the venue JCT27

'Our journey towards creating this venue has been very much like a long journey back to Barnstaple from afar. Pulling off at Junction 27 represents the near completion of a long drive, not only towards Barnstaple, but also towards our goal of Barnstaple's only live music venue.

North Devonian's may not be aware or would probably care to admit, but if they have driven outside the immediate sphere, they will have a special place in their heart for Junction 27 – they may not even know that special place is there. But when we twin that familiar Junction with the newest and most exiting venue in North Devon, they will come to realise the satisfaction from a long journey to an amazing destination.'

Working with Liam is freelancer Clare Chapple, local senior events manager and programmer, Clare has worked for well over a decade in creative live music events, festivals and booking artists and has tons of experience from founding the now closed venue The Factory.

'Dedicated grass roots music venues are real cultural assets, a venue such as JCT27 will not only support the local economy, but support musicians and artists from the ground up, these venues are where tomorrows stars cut their teeth. I'm really excited to be working with Liam to build a venue that I hope we will all come to love and be a cultural landmark in North Devon in years to come.' says Clare

After an extensive refit the 235 capacity venue will have a dedicated raised stage area, complete with professional quality in house sound and lighting, artist green room area and accessible toilets and bar. Without giving too much away, the interior design features heavily on bringing the backstage feel into the venue to truly enhance the immersive gig experience for the audience. Using cheque plate aluminium, steel, flight-cases and raw unfinished surfaces to create a unique design. 

'Having worked in events for many years we have a special connection and respect for "backstage" including the artists, but also the crew and equipment it takes to entertain a crowd. We wanted to pay homage to these, often, unsung heroes and try to raise a little awareness of what goes into a show.'  says Liam

Environmental factors have been consider with the build and infrastructure on this project. Reclaimed bricks have been utilised for the stage area. All of the wood, doors and other materials extracted during the tear down has been reused in other areas. Existing professional sound and light equipment owned has been serviced and re-purposed. A great deal of our high end equipment has been purchased from local sources or other venues that are closing down. 

With a whole host of events in the pipeline featuring touring national and international artists along with plenty of opportunity for up and coming artists and producers to showcase their work. With community and culture at its heart the team would love to hear who you would like to see step on stage at JCT27.

To follow the latest news from JCT27 by following along on socials - you know what to do. Or to contact the team email - backstage@jct27.co.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/junction.27uk

Instagram - @junction.27 

Website - www.jct27.co.uk

Good Tidings. Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe hosted Christmas Nativity for residents to enjoy.

The festive season was in full swing and residents, who are fondly referred to as family members, at Edenmore Nursing Home got into the festive season watching a Christmas Nativity hosted by the team members in the home.

The team at Edenmore spent an evening building the nativity set from boxes and recyclables ready for all the family to enjoy. With mince pies in abundance and cups of hot chocolate, the family members sat and watched while the story began. Team members got involved by dressed up as Mary, Joseph and the three wise men to bring their performance to life. Family members sang along to Christmas carols during the performance and loved watching the story unfold.

Home Manager, Gayle Copper, said “When we asked some of the family members what show they would like the team to put on for them this year a few of them suggested a nativity. So, we all got out thinking heads on. The script was written by myself, and all costumes were made by one of our registered nurses, Teresa. The Nativity made me so immensely proud, and it was wonderful to see the family member’s join in with the Christmas carols, bringing them to laughter and tears of joy.

Edenmore Nursing Home is a nursing home based in Ilfracombe North Devon. It’s approach to life recognises the identity of the family members who live within the home. Creating an environment full of the things each family member connects with to create a true continuation of life for the people living there.

To find out more about Edenmore Nursing Home 

visit www.edenmorenursinghome.com

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Edenmore Nursing Home
7 Hostle Park, Ilfracombe, EX34 9HW
 
Tel: 0117 287 2566 

Email: support@edenmorenursinghome.com