Swadfest 010!
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Add comment September 21, 2009
Presentation at Newhall Community Junior School
On the 15th July a presentation event took place at Newhall Community Junior School during assembly for the winner and some of the runners up of the ‘Recycled Bin Schools Competition’
Assembly at Newhall Community Junior School
Here's the runners-up from this school, congratulations!
A very special thank you to Callum Bucknell for his amazing winning design. Here he is with the finished sculpture.
Add comment July 16, 2009
That’s it Folks!
Swadfest 09 is now over. We hope that you enjoyed the activities, festivals, exhibitions and events that took place throughout the week. Here’s to looking forward to next year!
Here is the winner of the DESIGN A BIN Schools Competition by Callum Bucknell, called Recycle Worm. Find out more and see the runners up designs on the School Competition page. Thank you to everyone who took part.
To see more photo’s of the festival go to our Photo Gallery page.
July 6, 2009
Whats on Saturday 4th July!
Come along and join in with the LIVE MUSIC and DJING at Swadlincote Town Hall. Read more …
In the evening be entertained by GHOST STORIES in the Kiln at Sharpe’s Pottery by well known story teller Cat Weatherill. This event is suitable for adults and young people aged 12+. Read more …
June 29, 2009
Swadfest this Week
Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July
There’s lots of activities happening at the SWADLINCOTE ACE CENTRE, Rinkway, this week including an ART EXHIBITION showcasing a super variety of arts & crafts from learners enrolled on courses at Swadlincote ACE Centre, with some artwork from Willington and Hatton classes. Plus workshops in TEXTILES, Tuesday, and WILLOW WEAVING, Wednesday, for people to try. Read more …
On Wednesday at SHARPE’S POTTERY we have a fantastic collection of crafts at the CRAFT FAIR and an opportunity to valuate your family heirlooms at the VALUATION DAY. Read more …
June 29, 2009
What’s on this Weekend!
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June
Come along and join in the fun at the FESTIVAL OF LEISURE at Maurice Lee Memorial Park and the ART EXHIBITION at Swadlincote Town Hall, with art demonstration from artist Laura Mewis throughout the weekend. Look at our EVENTS page for more information.
June 25, 2009
Welcome to Swadfest 09!
26th June to 3rd July
A WEEK OF EXHIBITIONS, FREE ART ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!! Find out WHAT’S ON during Swadfest by visiting our EVENTS page.
“You don’t know what is on your doorstep until it is brought together like this” “My friend and I have taken up a pottery class as a result of Swadfest”
“Really enjoyed the Salsa class it has given the push I needed to get enrolled in a full course which starts in June”
May 21, 2009
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