news - winter '10

Welcome to my first newsletter of 2010!

I felt a new decade and 10 years in the field called for a fresh look. So I am excited to announce the launch of my new visual identity, designed by Off The Grid. Let me know what you think about my new look and website.

Cultural Enterprise Office
First thing this Year in deep snow, I facilitated the Cultural Enterprise Office's Away Day on 'Embracing Change' in Scotland. Since I last delivered training, the organisation has massively grown in size. It was a joy to be part of their achievements.
Creative Partnerships
My work with the various Creative Partnerships area delivery offices continues, and in addition I have started delivering advanced Creative Agent and Staff training the North East.
Daghdha Dance Company
In May and October this year I delivered training to the artists on the Daghdha Dance Mentoring Scheme, in Limerick/Ireland, facilitating the development of their communication skills and creative thinking practices.
Walk The Plank
In October I facilitated the creative idea generation of over 30 participants for Walk The Plank's future planning day.

British Film Institute
In January I facilitated a meeting for the BFI & regional film archives/regional screen agencies, as part of the Screen Heritage UK strategy, to agree the best approach for the Union Catalogue & Portrait of Britain.
MMU
Robert Meadows, Roger Hill and myself successfully delivered a pilot for The Centre of Urban Education. The course has now been validated by MMU as a 20 Credit accredited MA module, is called 'Creativity in Education', and with myself as course leader will run from March 2010.