Monday's 5-6PM, starts 30 January 2012

Sessions are free but places must be booked.

The Shore
Wednesday 19 October 2011
6pm (Cafe opens at 5pm)
Tickets FREE
Booking : 01382 435 435

]]> http://www.theshore.org.uk/shoreblog/?feed=rss2&p=306 0 http://www.theshore.org.uk/shoreblog/?p=300 http://www.theshore.org.uk/shoreblog/?p=300#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:45:29 +0000 admin http://www.theshore.org.uk/shoreblog/?p=300 A Heritage Lottery Funded project designed to get young people in the city more interested in local history, draws to an official close this week (20-25 June).

Young people and staff at The Shore in Dundee’s city centre successfully applied for £24,900 of funding to get the “Histshorey project” off the ground last year. Since then the young people have been using art, drama and film to investigate the 200 year-old building's fascinating history and the lives of its previous inhabitants.

Many local people have offered their time to help during the project, giving their knowledge, advice and skills freely. One such person is Moyra Foley, who happened to notice the young peoples appeal for help.

Moyra knew from researching her family tree that her relative Joseph Pallas had once performed in the building when it was The Dundee Music Hall and she made contact with the young people to share her story.

Says Ruth Chalmers: “This discovery was especially exciting as, apart from William McGonagall, we had no idea about the personal lives of the performers and Moyra was able to tell the young people who interviewed her so much. She was even able to provide a photograph of him pictured with his burlesque boxing and comedy partner Cussick.”

Now, as the 14-month project draws to a close, young people from The Shore are set to recreate the comedy duo in a fitting finale and Moyra, who is a keen musician, has volunteered to accompany them on piano.

Other than getting young people more excited about history, one of the main aims has been to get the generations talking and working together and building mutual respect. From a young person's perspective this quote says it all; “This has made me feel that I have something to say that older people want to listen to.”

Events are running throughout the week. The exhibition is open to view Monday to Friday from 10 am -2pm, three theatre performances take place on the evenings of Monday (20th) 7.45-8.45 pm and Tuesday (21st) 7 - 8 pm and 8.30 - 9.30 pm and guided tours are available on Saturday afternoon (25th) at 12.30 and 1.30 pm.

The events are free to attend, but tickets must be booked for the theatre performances and Saturday guided tours. For more information call (01382) 435435

1pm - 3pm: Come along, have a look and try some of our new menu!

To book please call 435435.

12:30pm prompt: Please book early to avoid disappointment

To book please telephone 435435.

12:30pm prompt: Please book early to avoid disappointment.

MENUS AVAILABLE SOON!

To book please call 435435 to book.

Celebrating achievements was the focus of a fun evening earlier this month when young people, their families, friends joined staff at The Shore for a special event.

A number of those who take part in our range of activities received certificates in recognition of their regular attendance and completion of awards such as Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievements. The Shore's Commitment, Attendance and Dedication certificates were also presented and some of our younger volunteers were acknowledged with a new award. This is the DAVY (Dundee Award for Volunteering Youth) offered by Volunteer Centre Dundee, from where Philippa Little came to give out certificates.

The informal evening included songs from some of our regular soundsters, while visitors had the chance to take a look at displays and try out music equipment and put themselves on camera on the media stall. Those from the media group were able to share their filming exploits and the Histshorey members also performed on the big screen. (Catch up with the continuing development of this Heritage Lottery Fund project and all our other activities on the web pages.)

Rounding off our evening celebrations was another tasty buffet provided by the 'S' Word young people and staff.

Well done to all our Shore participants and it was good to see everyone on the night.

Film 5 - Green Screen: An example of green screen films created at The Shore's Media group.
Film 6 - Ghost Film: A film made and produced by young people in the cellar of The Shore during the Media group.
Film 7 - Shore Compilation: Information on coming along to The Shore as told by young people

Free cake and a cup of tea
Prizes are on offer for the winner!!!

Friday 11 February 2011
2:30 - 4:30pm