2009 Summer Arts Programme
Monday, June 29 2009
Youngsters across the Borders are being given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of arts activities over the summer holidays, thanks to a new Youth Arts Programme called ‘Big Summer Holidays - Big Summer Arts’.
Designed by Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Arts Development Team, the programme offers young people the opportunity to take part in various activities such as music, song, animation, story-telling, dance and drama.
Councillor Graham Garvie, Executive Member for Culture, Sport and Community Learning, said: “Building on the success of the 2008 Summer Arts Programme, this year we have expanded the number of activities on offer across the Borders and which are just that little bit different. For example we are offering youngsters a chance to learn how to play the fiddle, sing in a harmony group, create willow sculptures and have a go at urban street dance to name but a few.”
Events kick off from Monday 6 July and run until 15 August.
Full details of the programme and where to book for the various activities can be downloaded from www.scotborders.gov.uk/culturalcoordinator.
Booking is essential for all activities.
For more information or to request a booking form, please call the Arts Development Team, Scottish Borders Council on 01750 724901, between 9am–5pm, Monday-Friday.
Editor’s Notes
The Arts Development service works with the creative arts organisations, venues, practitioners, and participants and audiences in local communities throughout the Borders. The activities include youth theatre and dance programmes, traditional music and song initiatives, event and festival promotion, marketing, sales and audience development, and the provision of community resources.
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