 March 2007
Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin for March 2007
Welcome to the Creative LeicesterShire Ebulletin with opportunities for arts, design & media businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further info: www.creativeleicestershire.org.uk
Information in this bulletin runs as follows:
o Writing opportunities
o Performing arts opportunities
o Visual arts/crafts opportunities
o Fashion/Textiles opportunities
o Digital media & Design opportunities
o Networking
o Jobs & Commissions
o Training & Skills
o Funding & Resources
o Requests
WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Writing Needed for New Magazine
New fiction & non-fiction writing sought for Reader Magazine, a short story and articles magazine to be launched in March 2007 and supported by Arts Council England, East Midlands. To see the magazine and get writer guidelines and fees visit www.jgpublishing.co.uk. Sorry, no e-mail submissions. Hard copy submissions to; Editor, Reader Magazine, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE. Please send s.a.e. for acknowledgement & s.a.e. for return.
Decibel New Prize
Penguin Books and decibel, Arts Council England are inviting writers to submit non-fiction personal accounts of the experience of immigration to the UK for this competition. The winning authors will see their stories published in a Penguin anthology. Competition entries must be; between 1000 and 5000 words in length, non-fiction personal accounts of the experience of immigration to the UK, and aimed at an adult readership. There is no age limit for authors, who must not have had a full-length book published. The closing date for entries is Monday 2 April, and the successful authors will be announced in early June. For further info visit www.artscouncil.org.uk/documents/news/phpzFA4iW.pdf
Women, Business and Blogging Conference
Friday 8 June, Bede Graduate School, De Montfort University, Leicester. Find out how blogging by women and for women builds networks, improves customer reach, monetizes creativity and infuses your business with Web 2.0 goodness! NLab is proud to present this first-ever European conference for and about women who read and write blogs. This event is for small businesses, individuals, researchers, nonprofits, artistic and educational organisations. Fee £60 inc VAT/£40 inc VAT. A limited number of Full Rate bursaries are available for delegates living in the East Midlands. For further info & to register, T: 0116 250 6213, E: mbarton@dmu.ac.uk or visit www.nlabwomen.com
PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
Leicestershire Dance Network
Thursday 22 March, 6.15pm - 8.15pm, The Y, Leicester. There will be a professional level technique class led by Marie Fitzpatrick followed by time for discussion & networking. For the discussion we will be joined by Vanessa McGuire, Learning Manager, & Steph Crawford, Youth Dance Co-ordinator (East Midlands) from Dance 4 to talk about their role in developing Youth Dance in the region alongside Youth Dance England. Come along to chat & share experiences, meet potential collaborators, discuss current issues. This is a free event for dance practitioners, teachers, managers etc based in Leicestershire or Rutland. For further info or to book your place contact Emily Horwood, Creative LeicesterShire, T: 0116 267 0015, E: ehorwood@leics.gov.uk
Performing Arts Network
Monday 14 May, 6pm – 8pm, Richard Attenborough Centre, Leicester. Come and hear about plans for Leicester’s new Performing Arts Centre from Ruth Eastwood Chief Executive of Leicester Theatre Trust (formerly Haymarket Theatre). Also come and have an informal chat with other venue managers and programmers. This event is organised by Creative LeicesterShire for any performers or promoters of theatre, music or dance based in Leicestershire or Rutland. It is free but please book a place by emailing Angie Minton on aminton@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 267 1950.
Emergency Showcase – Performance Slot Available
There is still one slot available for performing Artists of any discipline at Speakeasy Theatre's 'Emergency' showcase at the Y Theatre, Leicester on Thursday 29 March. Anyone with a piece of performance, 15 minutes or under, to show should contact Kate Madden at Speakeasy T: 0116 283 6646, E: kate@speakeasy.fsbusiness.co.uk to discuss filling this slot. The next show is a 'student special' featuring work from current and past De Montfort University students as well as others. Speakeasy would particularly welcome a contribution from any artist who has graduated within the last couple of years to add some perspective to the networking and skill-sharing aspect of the evening. All contributions are welcome however. The following 'Emergency' will be on May 24th.
Raising the Standards of Youth Dance
Monday 19 March, Magnus C of E Comprehensive, Newark, Notts & Wednesday 21 March, The Castle, Wellingborough, 6.30 - 9.00pm, £12 Full / £8 Concessions. Linked to the EMerge regional youth dance showcase these workshops, supported by Dance4 and Youth Dance England, will look at ways of raising the standard of youth dance performances and are suitable for dance artists or teachers working in youth dance settings. For further info or to book contact Northants Dance on 01604 233122
Dance And Disability: Strategies For Inclusion In Higher Education & Beyond
Saturday March 24, 9.30am – 5.15pm, Coventry University. This one-day Networking Conference will be of interest to dance teachers in higher education, professional practitioners, students and all those who have an interest in dance and disability or integrated environments. Leading teachers, dancers and choreographers will give presentations, including live and recorded performance events, and there will also be plenty of time for discussion. Fees range from £25 - £90. Independent Dance is keen to encourage the participation of artists in the conference and is able to offer a few artists financial support towards expenses. If you are an interested artist and unable to attend for financial reasons contact gill@independentdance.co.uk A limited number of bursaries are also available to students contact David Bennett dance_disability@yahoo.co.uk All bookings by March 16. For further info & to book visit http://www.communitydance.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=25709&isa=DBRow&op=show&dbview_id=17857
Uppingham Theatre Performing Arts Platform
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS OPPORTUNITIES
Workshops at Catmose Gallery, Oakham
- Carborundum Printing with Catherine Headley (Leicester Print Workshop Outreach). Saturday 10 March 10am – 4pm £33 (£30 conc)
- Willow Animal and Garden Sculpture with Sue Kirk. Saturday 17 March 10am – 4pm £30 (£28 conc)
- Two-day Modigliani and Giocometti Heads Sculpture with Austin Orwin. Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March 10am – 4pm £50 (£45 conc)
- Automatum Toys with Muttley the Toymaker. Saturday 20 April 10am – 4pm £30 (£28 cons)
- Felt Jewellery & Vessels with Kim Hincks. Saturday 28 April 10am – 4pm £30 (£28 conc)
For further info or to book T: 01572 725904, E: office@catmose.rutland.sch.uk
Creating a Scene: Discussion panel
Saturday 17 March, 1.30 – 3pm, Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham. Creating a Scene aims to ignite a discussion around the pros and cons of establishing an artistic practice away from our metropolitan capital. The event will highlight the support structures which exist (or may not exist) for artists currently working in the regions. A panel of guest speakers will talk about their experiences of working collaboratively with other artist-led organisations, public venues, funding bodies and other cultural institutions in order to sustain a visual arts scene, build national & international networks, create an audience and establish an arts market. A transcript of this event will be featured in the Parade publication which will be launched in May 2007. This event is free but booking is recommended 0115 915 2864.
Producing and Selling Greetings Cards
Tuesday 20 March, 10am - 3:30pm, Voicebox, Derby The seminar will cover Design and Research, Components and Suppliers, Production Issues, Costs and Pricing, Sales and Marketing, Contracts and much more and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about putting your own ideas into practice. For more info or to book a free place contact Cheryl Gill on 0115 950 3730 or c.gill@creativelaunchpad.co.uk
Free Workshops on Promoting Museums and Galleries Month (Mgm) Events
Tuesday 27 March, Leicester. ‘Getting the Word Out’. These workshops will offer hints and tips on promoting MGM 2007 events. Further info and a booking form are available on the Renaissance East Midlands website www.reaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk
Marketing Techniques for Visual Artists and Crafts People
Monday 2 April, Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, nr Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. This one-day course will cover topics such as how to price work, how to approach a gallery, getting your work photographed, assessing trade fairs, making your promotional material stand out and writing press releases. The course is led by Rachael Chambers who owns the Ferrers Gallery, is a judge for the 2006 British Craft Trade Fair Awards in Harrogate and is Leicestershire Rural Businesswoman of the Year. Full price is £95 and the course will be subsidised by Creative LeicesterShire to cost £35 for practitioners based in Leicestershire or Rutland. For further info, T: 01332 863337 or E: ferrersgallery@hotmail.co.uk
Beyond the Studio: One-to-One Surgeries for Artists
Wed 18 April, 10am - 6pm, Nottingham, free - Booking essential. An Angel Row Gallery / Accelerator event. You've made your work and now you need to take it out into the world and make it public. How do you translate your practice into a gallery exhibition? What do you need and who can help you? Emerging artists are offered the opportunity to meet with gallery curators and technical staff to receive individual tailored advice. Surgeries are 45-minute sessions which must be booked in advance. Sessions are open to individuals or groups of no more than three people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To book: 0115 915 2869
Stock & equipment from Closure of Gallery/Pottery
Stock of Greetings cards, studio pottery by ten makers, and all equipment/materials in pottery-making studio to go in October 2007! Contact Frank Haynes (Great Bowden) on 01858 464862.
Ashby Arts Festival – Visual Arts Opportunities in August
Building on last summer's success, this year’s Ashby Arts Festival will include open studios, workshop opportunities, exhibitions and an open competition etc during August 3-12. Generally if any artists (visual and performing, musicians etc) would like more details contact Helen Joyce on 01530 560166 or helenjoyce3@aol.com. More particularly if there are any artists who make site-specific work to please contact Helen as they are endeavouring to put art in the town centre. A loose theme, "Paint the Town Red" with all its connotations is the focus for some art but not obligatory!
Public Art Evaluation Toolkit Workshops
Wednesday 23 May, Birmingham. In response to Government’s evidence-based approach to the development and implementation of policy, ixia and OPENspace at Edinburgh College of Art and Heriot-Watt University have designed a toolkit for evaluating the impact of public art. Intended for use by all stakeholders in a public art commission, the overall aim is to increase mutual awareness of diverse agendas and desired outcomes of a public art commission. Two tools have been developed: the matrix and personal project analysis. The workshop is intended for artists and collaborators, funders and commissioners across all disciplines engaged in public art. Cost: £185. For further info or to register visit www.ixia-info.com/events/nextevent
FASHION & TEXTILES OPPORTUNITIES
Designer Forum – Seminars & Courses
The Designer Forum run a series of Seminars and Courses offering a full programme of specialist guidance and support covering areas such as sales & marketing, negotiating skills, time management and legal issues for new business start ups. Offering professional help and advice from experts to help you put together the skills needed to set out on your own and put together an indisputable career portfolio. All seminars & courses run from 10am - 4pm at the Designer Forum's studio / offices in Nottingham city centre. Upcoming courses include:
- Friday 16 March, Friday 11 May - Looking to go freelance or work for a swatch agency?
- Wednesday 4 – Thursday 5th April – CAD & Portfolio course
- Monday 16 – Friday 20 April Specialist & intensive new business start-up course, especially designed for those thinking of setting up their own business or fashion label.
- Wednesday 25 April – CV & Career Management Seminar
For further info visit http://www.emtex.org.uk/df/designerforumws.asp or contact Vicky T: 0115 9115339, E: vicky@design-online.net
Meet the Fashion Buyers
Wednesday 21 March, Walkers Stadium in Leicester. An event especially aimed at ladies fashionwear companies to enable them to meet a range of overseas retail buyers. This event is aimed more at mid market fashionwear companies rather than companies which produce in small quantities. Each company will have a mini exhibition stand and a series of short appointments with buyers. For further details, please contact Suzy Bolton, UK Trade & Investment T: 0116 2587 314, E: sbolton.ukti@blleics.co.uk
DIGITAL MEDIA & DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
NETWORKING
FAME – the Creative Industries Show
Wednesday 21 March 10.30am- 3.30pm, De Montfort University Campus Centre, Mill Lane, Leicester. Book a stand and promote your business to enthusiastic talented people in the East Midlands. Exhibit your organisation, network with other creative companies or recruit new staff. Exhibitor networking lounge. VIP tickets for keynote speakers – Toyah Willcox, and Nick Pickard from Hollyoaks Cost: £130 (£60 for SMEs) and free to seminar speakers. Seminars and workshops will also be running on the day alongside careers information and advice. Contact the Employer Liaison team: T: 0116 257 7595 E: wbrown@dmu.ac.uk
Networking Fair in Leicester
Wednesday 21 March, Sytner Leicester BMW Dealership, Meridian Business Park. This event will be set in the luxurious surrounds of Sytner’s BMW dealership where we are taking over the showroom to give you an event to remember. The 10-minute ‘Magic Marketing Moment’ presentation focuses on five valuable techniques that will improve your Networking forever. Whether you are an experienced networker or complete beginner, these techniques will help you to maximise your opportunities at each event. With these events there is no join fee, you simply pay £10 on the door. To register for this event call 0800 977 5481.
Leicestershire Dance Network
Thursday 22 March, 6.15pm - 8.15pm, The Y, Leicester. There will be a professional level technique class led by Marie Fitzpatrick followed by time for discussion & networking. For the discussion we will be joined by Vanessa McGuire, Learning Manager, & Steph Crawford, Youth Dance Co-ordinator (East Midlands) from Dance 4 to talk about their role in developing Youth Dance in the region alongside Youth Dance England. Come along to chat & share experiences, meet potential collaborators, discuss current issues. This is a free event for dance practitioners, teachers, managers etc based in Leicestershire or Rutland. For further info or to book your place contact Emily Horwood, Creative LeicesterShire, T: 0116 267 0015, E: ehorwood@leics.gov.uk
SmartClub (Loughborough)
Thursday 29 March, 9.30am – 1pm (with buffet lunch), Henry Ford College, Loughborough. Aimed at East Midlands companies that are developing innovative technology, the SmartClub promises to provide you with valuable information and networking opportunities with like-minded innovative companies and support organisations. The programme will include presentations on R&D Tax Credits, Framework 7 and also an update on the DTI Grant for Research & Development. To register contact Charlotte Waldram T: 0115 947 1798.
Critical Discussion
Friday 30 March 6-8pm, The LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester. This event is free and no booking is required. All Welcome. Juneau/Projects/ and ETHER will present a discussion event chaired by curator Jennie Syson at the LCB Depot in Leicester. The discussion event will provide an introduction to both artists groups, feature insights into working collaboratively, present new work and a forum for discussion. Visit www.makeandmeet.co.uk for more details.
Free bus trip to The DOT Arena 3 exhibition in Nottingham
Sunday 1 April, bus leaves at 3pm from outside the City Gallery, returning 7pm (approx). The DOT Arena 3, Yoke & Zoom, Matt Robinson, Alex Stevenson, Jon Burgerman and other artists are all joining DOT to construct a cardboard cut-out Nottingham Art Scene, capturing the layers of past, present and future. The private view Tea Party on Sunday 1st April 4-6pm will include live performance, cake and is an ideal opportunity to mingle with the real Nottingham Art Scene!
Visit www.makeandmeet.co.uk for more details about the exhibition. For more info contact leicesterdot@yahoo.co.uk
Performing Arts Network
Monday 14 May, 6pm – 8pm, Richard Attenborough Centre, Leicester. Come and hear about plans for Leicester’s new Performing Arts Centre from Ruth Eastwood Chief Executive of Leicester Theatre Trust (formerly Haymarket Theatre). Also come and have an informal chat with other venue managers and programmers. This event is organised by Creative LeicesterShire for any performers or promoters of theatre, music or dance based in Leicestershire or Rutland. It is free but please book a place by emailing Angie Minton on aminton@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 267 1950.
East Midlands Network Exchange
The East Midlands Network Exchange (EMNX) is a free centralised web resource for networkers and business executives looking to make the most of their regional contacts. If you'd like to join the group (handled by Yahoo! so your email is completely safe and won't be sold or rented), you can do so via the website. There's no pressure to take part and you can simply listen in on other people's announcements or requests until you have a need to address the group yourself. Visit www.emnx.com or to join email EMNX-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
JOBS & COMMISSIONS
Artslink Network Development
Creative LeicesterShire will shortly be looking for a company or freelancer to work on the development of the Artslink Network – supporting participatory arts and media companies. The contract will be maximum £5000 and will include customisation of the Artslink website www.artslinknetwork.org.uk (part of the LeicesterShire Networks platform), support for companies and freelancers to join the network and put their own information on the site; populating the site with relevant resources and information; production & distribution of a printed directory of participatory arts and media companies. If you would like to get information on the tender when ready please contact Clare Hudson on chudson@leics.gov.uk
Creative Practitioners - DJs, MCs, Break-Dancers, Street-Dancers and Music Producers
As part of the continuing expansion of 2Funky and the birth of 2Funky Arts Ltd, they now have opportunities within their portfolio of practitioners to enhance their list due to high demands of their first class educational workshops. If you work in art forms such as; Dj-ing, Mc-ing, Break-Dance, Street-Dance and Music production & feel you have the ability to teach as well as, deliver within your art form then contact them as they are looking for new practitioners. Experience is essential; in addition, having the determination to succeed and deliver is a key. For further info contact Rickin Bilimoria (Project Manager) 2Funky Arts Ltd, Leicester. T: 0116 2990188, E: Rickin@2-funky.co.uk
DMU Music Technology – Performance Technician
The innovative & modern Faculty of Humanities are looking to recruit a creative individual to support students & staff in performance related subject areas, specifically within the area of Music Technology & Innovation. This is an exciting & varied post working within the areas of sound recording, technology-centred performance & live performance work. You will offer technical support to students & staff, as well as being responsible for the maintenance & up-keep of the facilities. Closing date: 23 March. For further info or to apply visit www.dmu.ac.uk/jobsonline Job ref: 4418
Reach Marketing Communications - Artworker (repro standard)
You’ll have to juggle priorities, deal with a number of people making conflicting demands on your time & continue to do so with good humour & without any discernible drop in quality of output. No less than 3 yrs studio experience & be an expert with Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat workflow. Reach is a full service marketing agency, based in Leicester, working across a number of client sectors producing anything from single colour leaflets to huge catalogues. Apply by email, with relevant recent experience (last 12 months) & your salary expectations to artworker@reachmarketing.co.uk
Creative Launchpad - Project Assistant/Administrator (Notts/Derby Office)
Creative Launchpad, the business development service for the Creative Industries, require a Project Assistant/ Administrator. Based in Nottingham and Derby, the successful applicant will provide administrative support to a small project team in the East Midlands. Full Time (Fixed Term March 2008). Salary up to £18k. Closing date: 8 March. For further info & an application pack contact Caroline Reay T: 0121 233 7121, E: caroline.reay@tribalgroup.co.uk or to speak to a member of the team about this post call 0115 950 3730.
Loughborough Canal Basin – Public Art Commission
British Waterways is looking to invite an experienced East Midlands-based artist to produce ideas, designs and final work for a new external public space in Loughborough. Installation will take place in August 2007. Fee is £16,000 to cover project meetings, public consultation and development of design concepts through to production of final works. This is to include all materials. Deadline: Wednesday 14 March. For more info including a detailed brief contact Katherine Wilson, British Waterways, T: 01636 675 702, E: Katherine.wilson@britishwaterways.co.uk
TRAINING & SKILLS
All workshops are free. For further info T: 0845 070 0086.
The Business Plan Course
Friday 9 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester.
All workshops are free. For further info or to book T: 0845 070 0086.
Tax Self Assessment for the Self-Employed
Free workshops run by the Inland Revenue’s Business Support Team. Ring to find out start times of workshops, they last approx. 4 hours. Dates at 50-52 Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray – Friday 9 March. Dates at Saxon House, Leicester in March – Tuesday 20. For further info or to book your place contact the Workshop Booking Line, T: 01332 724 410.
Friday 9 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester
Wednesday 14 March, 6.00pm –9.00pm, Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester
Wednesday 21 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wycliffe House, Lutterworth
All workshops are free. For further info T: 0845 070 0086.
Partnerships for Community Engagement & Participation
Monday 12 March, De Montfort Hall, Leicester. A conference to commemorate the Bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade. It will cover such topics as mainstreaming BME arts, culture and heritage; engaging and building partnerships with BME communities to enable access and inclusion; and how the role of voluntary BME groups in projects enables community cohesion. Keynote speaker: Professor Baroness Lola Young OBE. The conference is organised by the Black Workers Group and Regeneration and Culture, Leicester City Council. Fees range from £10 - £100. For further info & bookings, contact Blackworkersgroup.culture@leicester.gov.uk
Health & Safety Training
A Foot Above have joined forces with Welland Enterprise to provide affordable and accredited training courses that meet with HSE Regulations. The following events will be held during 2007 at the Welland Enterprise Offices, Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.
14 March, First Aid Work (Appointed Person) £70
28 March, Stress Awareness £55
18 April, Health & Safety in the Workplace £55
25 April, Manual Handling £55
Starting In Business Course - Realise and live your dreams...
ICT for Your Business Workshop
Thursday 15 March, 1pm – 4pm, Secular Hall, Leicester
Friday 23 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester
Wednesday 28 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Wycliffe House, Lutterworth
Managing The Risk
Monday 19 March, 10am – 1pm, Southfields Library, Leicester
Tuesday 20 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester
Wednesday 28 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wycliffe House, Lutterworth
An Introduction to Board Membership
Tuesday 20 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Charnwood Court, Leicester
Wednesday 21 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Wycliffe House, Lutterworth
Tuesday 27 March, 10am –1pm, Braunstone Working, Leicester
The Creative Industries – Regenerating the UK?
Tuesday 27 March 10:00am – 4.30pm De Montfort University, Leicester. As the creative industries play a bigger part in transforming regions all over the UK we consider the importance of the sector in regenerating an area. This national event will look at examples of how creative industries support has regenerated areas in the East Midlands region and further a field, as well as debate and answer the questions surrounding the industry. Price: £75 members / £125 non-members. For further info or to book visit http://www.ukbi.co.uk/index.asp?PID=476
A Cultural Summit
Tuesday 27 March, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln. This one day conference aims to innovatively explore the changing cultural policy and delivery context. Key speakers: Clare McColgan - Liverpool Culture Company, Simon Roodhouse - Author of Cultural Quarters: Principles and Practice, Sue Isherwood - National Association of Local Govenrment Arts Officer - Cultural Pathfinders, Dr Franco Bianchini - Programme Leader, MA European Cultural Planning, De Montfort University, Leicester. Organisations/individuals based in Lincolnshire: £50 + VAT, elsewhere: £100 + VAT. For further details contact Sara Bullimore, Arts and Cultural Sector Officer, City of Lincoln Council T: 01522 873844 or sara.bullimore@lincoln.gov.uk
Wednesday 28 March. Marketing is more than publicity. It’s about finding out about your customers; understanding the choices they make about what they buy; knowing who your competitors are; and developing an understanding of what your customers like about your work. This knowledge can then help you to develop a plan to make your marketing more effective. This course is aimed at individual artists, arts companies and venues, who want to explore the basics of devising a marketing strategy. Cost £100/£50. For further info or to book T: 024 7622 7563, E: info@amtcc.org.uk or visit www.amtcc.org.uk
Pensions for Artists and Creative Practitioners
Thursday 29 March, 9.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 4pm, Nottingham Arena. 70% of people currently working in the UK's creative sector have no pension. This short but intensive seminar will examine your likely retirement needs and the various options for your pension provision - providing the people who attend with simple, basic and useful information to help you understand your pension opportunities - and the consequences for you if you choose not to have a pension as well. For more info & to register for this free seminar visit www.euclid.info/content/view/40
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 2 in Exploring Enterprise
Creative and Community Launchpad, Derby, are offering a series of seminars, all contributing to a Level 2 qualification in Exploring Enterprise. The programme is 11 free informative short training seminars which are designed to give you the knowledge, tools and techniques to get your business off the ground, or in the case of existing businesses … check that you are in fact doing everything you can to develop your business further. The Programme starts on 17 April at the Voicebox, Derby. For more info, contact Cheryl, T: 0115 950 3730, E: c.gill@creativelaunchpad.co.uk
Secrets of Successful Copywriting - full day
Tuesday 24 April, Leicester. Here’s a real opportunity to discover some of the secrets of effective copywriting and learn to be more ‘copy confident’. During this packed day we’ll consider what makes good copy (and bad). You’ll go away with tools to create better copy and plenty of ideas for overcoming writer’s block too. Standard price: £149. Discount if booked before end of March. For further info or to book visit www.inspiringwords.co.uk/courses or contact Gillian, T: 0116 286 9800, E: gillian@inspiringwords.co.uk < | 
