Calling artists and crafters! Can you run a workshop from Aunty HQ?
We’re looking for artists and makers to run art and craft classes from our community craft workshop… Interested? We have a community craft workshop in central Blackpool and plan to run a variety of sewing/craft sessions from there. We want local artists and makers to help us make use
#Craftcore: A load of old baubles (Christmas decoration workshop)
Free craft workshop! Make your own baubles: Create stylish and unique decorations for your Christmas tree, accompanied by mince pies and good conversation. 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 13th December 2011 at Blackpool Central Library. Sign up on Eventbrite. This project has been funded with support from the
Aunty Talks Tech
On Saturday Aunty hosted So! VolTech 2011 – a conference on Social Media & Technology for the Voluntary Sector – at Blackpool Central Library. We had about 50 people attend on the day – some from as far afeild as the East Midlands and Yorkshire. The morning saw five speakers sh
Aunty goes to ‘that London’: European Year of Volunteering #EYV11Tour
Last week Aunty took part in the London stage of the European Year of Volunteering (EYV) tour at Coin St Neighbourhood centre in London. The London EYV Tour events lasted a week and were designed to inspire volunteers. The events, backed by the European Commission, offered anyone interested in
Pop-up Picturehouse: Vote for our Community Cinema!
Please visit http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/704 and vote for our Pop-up Picturehouse project. We’re a group of volunteers who want to take big-screen film out into communities, encouraging people to come and experience different types of films while making new friends and taking par
Aunty’s Tea Party – Project update
Hello Everyone! We’re having a little get together just to update everyone on what’s going on at Aunty Towers. We’re meeting at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Road, Blackpool, at 6:30pm on Monday 15th August. Do come along and find out what’s happening or to volun
Aunty HQ: Cocked, locked and ready to rock!
On Friday evening Aunty Social opened the new HQ at 25 Deansgate, Blackpool, FY1 3AU. We managed to secure an empty shop (due to be demolished for the Talbot Gateway project in November) through the Blackpool Culture Shops Programme run by Blackpool Council Arts Service. The agreement allows us
Knittaz with Attitude: Straight outta Fair Isle…
Last night was the first Knittaz with Attitude (KWA) session at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Rd, Blackpool. 22 knitwits came along to knit one, purl one and maybe drop one! Our knittaz either brought their own work or joined in with our yarnbombing project…part 1 making snuggly li
AuntySocial Connected (Part 1) a huge success!
Last Wednesday evening Aunty’s first “Connected” event took place at the Number 5 Cafe. For those of you who don’t know, Connected is our evening where we help third sector organisations get to grips with social networking and how it can help their organisation. On the night