The Guiding unit in West Linton (Borders region) has invited me to stage a Circus Skills workshop for around 20 of their young girls tonight, with a follow up workshop in December. What a great opportunity!
I am really excited about this prospect. I'm looking forward to working with and encouraging this community group and imparting a sense of fun, whilst encouraging confidence and enabling them to learn new skills.
Update:
I had a great time with the 23 young girls. They really took to the plate spinning and the juggling. Well done girls!
I'm looking forward to coming back again in December for another session and helping you attain your Circus skills badge.
Keep practising and remember your rainbows and hot potatos!
Monday, 24 October 2011
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Business developing
Hi Everybody,
Training
I am working on an accredited (Level 5) Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 10-week Crèche Worker Training course run by Midlothian Council. The course will update my skills in areas such as: First Aid, Child Development, Child Behaviour, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Play etc.
I will be attending the Scottish Storytelling Centre in November for a 3-hour Parachute and Christmas based workshop. I am looking forward to trying out ideas with my parachute and then coming away and being inspired to create a host of festive fun activities.
Youth Community Groups
I am very busy networking with youth community groups and I'm looking to engage them with circus skills. More to follow...
Themed Parties - Ready for bookings!
I am currently very busy developing my themed parties, with my first party booked in the Penicuik Town Hall this month! This area requires a lot of creativity and planning and will be an ongoing part of the business. Expect lots of fun games, fantastic action songs and a fabulous story to tie-in with the theme. There are two themes to choose from so far, with more options to follow.
So take Action & pass the Word! http://www.wordsandaction.co.uk/
Phew! That's all for now!
Ramona
Training
I am working on an accredited (Level 5) Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 10-week Crèche Worker Training course run by Midlothian Council. The course will update my skills in areas such as: First Aid, Child Development, Child Behaviour, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Play etc.
I will be attending the Scottish Storytelling Centre in November for a 3-hour Parachute and Christmas based workshop. I am looking forward to trying out ideas with my parachute and then coming away and being inspired to create a host of festive fun activities.
Youth Community Groups
I am very busy networking with youth community groups and I'm looking to engage them with circus skills. More to follow...
Themed Parties - Ready for bookings!
I am currently very busy developing my themed parties, with my first party booked in the Penicuik Town Hall this month! This area requires a lot of creativity and planning and will be an ongoing part of the business. Expect lots of fun games, fantastic action songs and a fabulous story to tie-in with the theme. There are two themes to choose from so far, with more options to follow.
So take Action & pass the Word! http://www.wordsandaction.co.uk/
Phew! That's all for now!
Ramona
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Money!
So YOU think it's all over? Well WE did!
Apart from a weekly rehearsal to polish our performance for a Hi-Def recording on Sun 2nd October, we thought that was it.
My husband and I and 4 other members of the cast recently performed "It's a Matter of Interest" on the final evening of the 2011 Penicuik & District Arts Festival, during their Closing Bash.
It appears More people want to hear about the message in the play.
So back by popular demand, we're having a second performance of the play. "It's a Matter of Interest" will re-run on Sunday October 2nd 2011. Time tbc.
Read my post 'Money, Money, Money!' for further information regarding the play.
Spread the word and hope to see you there.
Ramona
Apart from a weekly rehearsal to polish our performance for a Hi-Def recording on Sun 2nd October, we thought that was it.
My husband and I and 4 other members of the cast recently performed "It's a Matter of Interest" on the final evening of the 2011 Penicuik & District Arts Festival, during their Closing Bash.
It appears More people want to hear about the message in the play.
So back by popular demand, we're having a second performance of the play. "It's a Matter of Interest" will re-run on Sunday October 2nd 2011. Time tbc.
Read my post 'Money, Money, Money!' for further information regarding the play.
Spread the word and hope to see you there.
Ramona
Thursday, 15 September 2011
New Business Website goes Live!
Hi there,
My New Business Website is...www.wordsandaction.co.uk
You'll find further information about myself, clients I have worked with as well exciting new pages yet to be revealed. These are currently under development.
Best wishes
The Ringmaster
My New Business Website is...www.wordsandaction.co.uk
You'll find further information about myself, clients I have worked with as well exciting new pages yet to be revealed. These are currently under development.
Best wishes
The Ringmaster
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Curtain's up!
After weeks of rehearsals, organising a multitude of babysitters and practising pre-breakfast and to be honest whenever-it-could-be-squeezed-in line memorising, 'Play Day' finally arrived!
Bolstered on by a great dress rehearsal, the alotted time came and it went without a (noticeable) hitch!
We are taking a week off, then rehearsals will be once-a-week in preparation for the recording of the play in Hi-Def in October.
Bolstered on by a great dress rehearsal, the alotted time came and it went without a (noticeable) hitch!
We are taking a week off, then rehearsals will be once-a-week in preparation for the recording of the play in Hi-Def in October.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Money, Money, Money!
It's sarky, it's funny - it's all about money!
As part of the 2011 Penicuik and District Arts Festival (http://pdaf2011.weebly.com/) my husband and I will perform in the monetary comedy play by Linda Scotson, "It's a Matter of Interest".
"How can that kind of topic bring about a laugh?" I hear you cry.
A difficult topic to write about at the best of times, Linda Scotson, the playright, gets to the heart of the matter by illuminating the larger-than-life characters like the Bankers and the current financial situation. The audience follow the lives of an ordinary couple. Their world has fallen apart. But lies, deceit and confusion are finally exposed in this explosively funny and sarcastic play.
It's TOTALLY relevant to the monetary situation this country currently faces.
If you've had an issue with Recession, or enough of National Debt, struggle with loans and costly interest and the shopping you can't afford to get...PLEASE COME; have a laugh, but also find out what the Banks actually would rather you didn't know! It's sure to get your hackles up!
We CAN CHANGE the PRESENT FINANCIAL SITUATION! "Shock horror" (says the 'Bankster' in the play).
We have been rehearsing twice a week, with the dress rehearsal set for this coming Saturday. The play is billed for Sunday 11th September 2011. It's not ticketed - but donations are welcomed.
The play will take place at the Shottstown Miners Club in Penicuik, Midlothian, on Sunday 11th Sept.and is scheduled to run during the Grand Closing Bash - which is the last night of the festival, sometime after 5.p.m. There will be a pot luck supper - so bring something to share and circle dancing, other drama sketches and media presentations of the festival too.
Break a leg!
As part of the 2011 Penicuik and District Arts Festival (http://pdaf2011.weebly.com/) my husband and I will perform in the monetary comedy play by Linda Scotson, "It's a Matter of Interest".
"How can that kind of topic bring about a laugh?" I hear you cry.
A difficult topic to write about at the best of times, Linda Scotson, the playright, gets to the heart of the matter by illuminating the larger-than-life characters like the Bankers and the current financial situation. The audience follow the lives of an ordinary couple. Their world has fallen apart. But lies, deceit and confusion are finally exposed in this explosively funny and sarcastic play.
It's TOTALLY relevant to the monetary situation this country currently faces.
If you've had an issue with Recession, or enough of National Debt, struggle with loans and costly interest and the shopping you can't afford to get...PLEASE COME; have a laugh, but also find out what the Banks actually would rather you didn't know! It's sure to get your hackles up!
We CAN CHANGE the PRESENT FINANCIAL SITUATION! "Shock horror" (says the 'Bankster' in the play).
We have been rehearsing twice a week, with the dress rehearsal set for this coming Saturday. The play is billed for Sunday 11th September 2011. It's not ticketed - but donations are welcomed.
The play will take place at the Shottstown Miners Club in Penicuik, Midlothian, on Sunday 11th Sept.and is scheduled to run during the Grand Closing Bash - which is the last night of the festival, sometime after 5.p.m. There will be a pot luck supper - so bring something to share and circle dancing, other drama sketches and media presentations of the festival too.
Break a leg!
Friday, 2 September 2011
Penicuik & District Arts Festival
I have been invited to host 2 Circus Storytelling, Craft & Capers sessions throughout the 8-day Penicuik & District Arts Festival, which runs from 3rd - 11th Sept. 2011.
The first session is on Sunday 4th Sept. from 2- 3p.m. and the second session is on Saturday 10th Sept. from 12.30 - 1.30 p.m. Each child costs £3.50 for the session.
Look out for some interesting apparatus!
Be sure and book your place for my 2 sessions in the exquisite Festival Yurt in the grounds of the Craigiebield Hotel.
RamonaKirkness@xalt.co.uk
07766 916 420
The first session is on Sunday 4th Sept. from 2- 3p.m. and the second session is on Saturday 10th Sept. from 12.30 - 1.30 p.m. Each child costs £3.50 for the session.
Look out for some interesting apparatus!
Be sure and book your place for my 2 sessions in the exquisite Festival Yurt in the grounds of the Craigiebield Hotel.
RamonaKirkness@xalt.co.uk
07766 916 420
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