An afternoon full of laughter, fun and drama! I really loved teaching the pupils funky chicken, and seeing there incredible balancing skills! See you next week Meadowbank School!

A great afternoon with incredible primary school teachers and educators, exploring ways they can include drama and creative writing into the classroom! Highlight of the day: how to use scriptwriting to improve communication! Thanks NAEN • RCCA for the inviting me to deliver!

As part of this week's Welsh Wednesdays - "Te a Siarad Dysgu Cymraeg!" 1 May in #Blackwood we have BBC Wales News popping in to The Talking Shop Come join one of The Democracy Box young co-creators discussing in Welsh the Police Crime Commissioner election taking place on May 2

We loved having NYJO at the shop last week, playing live music and introducing everyone to jazz! 🎺🎶🎷

June 18: Deadline to register to vote. This can be done online at gov.uk/register-to-vo…. June 19: Deadline to apply for a postal vote. June 26: Deadline to apply for a proxy vote & to apply for a Voter ID certificate, if you do not already have a valid form of photo id

A fantastic announcement from The Talking Shop

CYT Summer Intensive! CYT Dwys Yr Haf! Book now | Archebwch nawr! blackwoodminersinstitute.com/en/whats-on/ca…

Did you know you can bring groups into The Talking Shop ? No need to book. Use it as a place to meet up, network, have team meeting, gather with friends or family. The Talking Shop is yours. Created and hosted by artists & creatives for everyone. It's free. And so is the tea.

During such a hugely busy week I had the opportunity to pop into Arts Central Gallery Art in the Vale, and view the fantastic Cardiff and Vale College | Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro Art and Design Show just before it closes tomorrow. What an absolute treat of an exhibition! Da Iawn to all the artists on an exquisite installation!

Be sure to take your #VoterID! #Elections2024

CYT weekly classes finish for Summer today, but don’t panic! There is still spaces on our CYT Summer Intensive running in August! Ages 13-19 - Book today at blackwoodminersinstitute.com/en/whats-on/ca… Blackwood Miners' Institute

This morning, Caerphilly County Borough Council have release further information on the proposed future of Blackwood Miners' Institute. A 6 week public consultation will now take place, below is a link to further information. conversation.caerphilly.gov.uk/blackwood-mine…

Please take a moment to read the consultation and respond! Blackwood Miners' Institute is an incredible space and the impact across the Valleys is profound!