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Shhhh, there's a Festival RSPB Sleepout at Hengistbury
By Irene on 30th June 2016
To coencide with the incredible art installations set in the nature reserve of Hengistbury Head from 22nd-25th September, the RSPB are planning one of their very popular, family Sleepouts.
Keep your eye on the RSPB website for details. Booking opens 1st July.
Read moreMuseum of Memory, Kate McStraw
By Irene on 25th May 2016
Museum of Memory
Preserving the memories of the Somerset & Dorset Railway
Read moreActivate project receives Arts Council England: Ambition for Excellence investment
By SammyG on 17th May 2016
Life Cycles and Landscapes brings together Activate, And Now: and Landscapes for Life* to explore the ancient 400 mile Icknield Way as an inspiration for an ambitious new large-scale artistic work The Way; professional development focused on the landscape; and a strategic agree
Read moreArtmusic's Lachrymae at Oerol Festival 2016
By Irene on 9th May 2016
We always like to chart the future successes of artists that Activate have supported, so we were delighted to hear about Artmusic's latest achievement.
Read moreProduction Diary - Company Of Wolves; Samantha Gillingham
By Irene on 28th April 2016
Read extracts from the Production & Marketing Assistant's Diary; a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes on just how much work goes into staging a performance.
Samantha Gillingham was awarded a coveted place as Activate's Projects and Promotions Assistant through the Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary Scheme
Read moreEmma Williams – Work with Dorset Wildlife Trust
By Irene on 28th April 2016
Artists in progress - an update on Activate supported artists and projects they are working on:
Read moreReview: A howl at the moon - Company of Wolves, Durlston Country Park
By Irene on 25th April 2016
Company of Wolves, Burn The Curtain, Durlston Country Park, Swanage - Saturday 23rd AprilThis event was supported by Activate (Artsreach, Arts Development Company, Durlston Country Park, Arts Council England)
Read moreDorset Youth Dance Company Class (DYDC) - skills sessions for young people
By Irene on 14th April 2016
Dorset Youth Dance Company Class (DYDC)
Activate are launching a new set of youth dance opportunities for young people in Dorset.
The aim of the classes is to develop and expand the existing skills, expertise and experiences that young dancers already have.
Read moreThe Acting Voice, workshop: bursaries available
By SammyG on 11th April 2016
Only 2 bursaries remaining!
Activate is supporting ‘The Acting Voice’ workshop at The Lyric Theatre, by providing 5 bursaries to cover the full cost (£20).
Read moreNew Parkinson's Dance class, Sherborne
By SammyG on 5th April 2016
Pavilion Dance South West is joining with ArtsLink to bring Parkinson's Dance to Sherborne. This new class is specially designed to be fun, stimulating, motivating and challenging, these sessions support the improvement of balance, coordination and suppleness.
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