October Activities and Updates
/Hello everyone
We hope you are all keeping well.
September has been a month of getting back to our usual routine after a busy time over the summer. We’ve also had the launch of our new Heritage Lottery funded project - Then and Now, Exploring the Lives of Blind People in Wales.
This new project has already brought out some interesting discussion and research that we are looking forward to digging into more and creating some great resources. It’s not too late to get involved, just contact Alys via email alys@ucanproductions.org.
Last but not least we would like to say a huge congratulations and thank you to the amazing team of runners who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon yesterday. They ran for UCAN and have raised over £8k that will go towards the provision of activities for our participants. Well done Team!
We hope you all have a lovely month!
All the best,
UCAN Productions
HALF TERM CREATIVE FUN
We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Alex Wharton - who is the Children’s Laureate Wales. UCAN have partnered with Alex to deliver some creative days that have a focus around audio and creative writing.
We will be delivering two dates for this workshop in two different locations. An update on the venues and times will be posted in another mailout and on our social media platforms soon.
FACE TO FACE WORKSHOPS
UCAN Friday Nights
We're still running our creative sound and music sessions, drama and games every Friday evening. If you are aged 7-25 there are opportunities to work towards an Arts Award with Alex, Alys and Hannah. This weekly session is a great chance to catch up with friends old and new while having fun.
Please contact Hannah - hannah@ucanproductions.org / 07825468384 if you want more information on attending, or you can check our social media for updates.
When: Every Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN participants welcome
SASI
Come and join Alys every fortnight at the wonderful Sight Life Centre, Cardiff, CF10 1BR. Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun.
When: Wednesday 11th and 25th October 11:30am-2:15pm
Where: Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR
Who: 18+ years old
UCAN Cwmbran
We will be running after-school drama activities with a group of participants from the local and surrounding area. The sessions use our creative arts methods to continue to build physical and vocal confidence in young vision impaired people, and there are opportunities to work towards different Arts Awards levels. Alex and Alys will be running the sessions with assistance from our volunteers.
Start date and venue are awaiting confirmation
Who: ages 7-17
Then and Now Project
We would like to welcome participants, aged 18 and over, to contribute to the project by participating in drama, creative writing and sound recording sessions, contributing stories and lived experiences and exploring heritage items and memorabilia to bring to life the history, stories and memories of people with sight loss in Wales. You do not need to be a UCAN member to participate and no experience is necessary, there are also volunteer opportunities for the project.
When: Wednesday 4th and 18th October 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR
Who: Anyone who is Blind or Vision Impaired aged 18+
ZOOM WORKSHOPS
UCAN with Alys
Have fun and learn new skills through drama. A popular group with lots of drama games, creative and storytelling activities. Alys is one of our trained workshop leaders and has worked with UCAN for many years. Her workshops are all about making new friends and having tons of fun through activities including storytelling and improvisation.
When: Every Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm
Who: ages 13-18
JOINING INFORMATION
If you’ve previously filled out the registration form you won’t need to do it again.
If you are a parent who would like your child to join our FREE and fun workshops, please complete our online registration form by clicking here!
If you are 18 years and older please complete the form by clicking here
Once completed, you will then be contacted by a member of the team, who can give you further details about our in person workshops, or assist with using Zoom, either by audio using a mobile, landline, a tablet or computer.
Alternatively call or text Hannah on 07825 468384 or email hannah@ucanproductions.org
