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Curaik Martial Arts

curaik martial arts

5.0(18)

Sheffield

Japanese Traditional Ju-Jitsu is a unique discipline that brings together mental and physical fitness with self-mastery. In our classes our instructors will guide kids through their training process helping them to achieve the uppermost levels in Ju-Jitsu. CurAik Martial Arts provides group classes which are suitable for first-time beginners and intermediates and we are based in Sheffield in different locations. We focus on setting a foundation of basic techniques such as correct hand and foot movements, balance, blocks and parries, safe falling techniques, and much more which can be built upon every session. We have exercised our techniques in the following activities: • Teaching Children at the After School Club at SADACCA (Sheffield and District Afro Caribbean Community Association) • One-to-One private tuition sessions in Ju-Jitsu & Grappling • Basic & Advanced Ju-Jitsu, Castle College • Teaching middle & secondary schools – Various • Teaching Children at Wisewood middle & secondary school • Teaching Children at Carfield school • Teaching Children at Woodseats School • Teaching Children at high Storrs School • Teaching Children at Parkhill Middle School • Teaching Children at Meersbrook School • Teaching Children at King Ecgbert School • Teaching Children at All Saints School • Used To Teaching Children at The Firth Park Community Arts College After School Club • Teaching Children & Adults at Woodseats Methodist church • Teaching Children & Adults at Graves Tennis Leisure Centre • Teaching Women’s Self-Defence at Stannington College 10wk course • Teaching Women’s Self-Defence The Firth Park Community Arts College 10wk course • Use to Teach Adults Grappling at Andy Marlows Boxing &Thai Boxing Club Woodseats • Performing demo’s for various clubs teaching Grappling and Ju Jitsu • Used to Teach Restraint Techniques on the door course – As an approved Teacher by the N.C.F.E. – (Northern Council for Further Education) • Worked in Security on the Doors and as a head door supervisor for 17.5yrs

Jenni's Rag Rugs

jenni's rag rugs

5.0(2)

Herefordshire

I have been recycling textiles into rugs and teaching rag rug making since 1986, using traditional rag rug techniques of hooking, progging and plaiting. I believe in re-using, sourcing locally and treading lightly on the planet. My early work was informed by mythology, lore and ethnic art. Recent work has focused more on texture, colour and twentieth century art movements, with Nature as a continuous inspiration. Whilst bringing rag rug making into the twenty-first century, I honour the generations of ordinary people who used their cast-off clothing to make rugs out of necessity. I love helping people to explore their creativity through such an accessible medium and offer courses locally and around the country. I work to commission, exhibit and sell rugs, kits, rug making tools and equipment. I am a member of the Worcestershire Guild – Contemporary Craft, the Creative Breaks Association, the International Guild of Handhooking Rug Makers, TAFA, lowimpact.org and the Heritage Crafts Association. I give talks and demonstrations locally and workshops from the Welsh Marches to the Cotswolds. In 2003 Traplet Publications published my book RAG RUG MAKING, reprinted in 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2014 (currently sold out) and MORE RAG RUGS & Recycled Textile Projects, in 2011, available from me. My work can be seen in: Herefordshire: Timothy Hawkins Gallery, Church Street, Hereford; Made in the Marches Gallery, Kington, Oxenham Art, Broad Street, Leominster and The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford. Shropshire: At Home, The Bull Ring, Ludlow.

Warrington Russian Language School Solnyshko

warrington russian language school solnyshko

Warrington

It all began in June 2012, when a team of parents-enthusiasts set up a Russian speaking parent and toddler group, called “Solnyshko" (loosely translated as “Sunshine”). The aim of this group was to create a Russian speaking environment for their young children and help them in learning the Russian language. The parent and toddler group is aimed at children from 1 to 3 years and operates all year around, excluding school holidays. The sessions include the staples of singing, dancing, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, crafts and sensory activities for the younger ones, as well as themed sessions aimed at expanding vocabulary of a particular topic of the week, basic numeracy and knowledge of the alphabet. Following growing demand and in response to a number of requests, the Committee decided to open a Saturday school for teaching Russian language to older children in more depth. Thus, in September 2013 Warrington Russian Language School “Solnyshko” opened its doors to older children. The opening ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Warrington and accompanying dignitaries. "Solnyshko" has been expanding ever since and currently offers classes to children aged from 3 and 16 years. Classes are organised according to age and knowledge of the Russian language. The curriculum includes lessons of Russian language and literature, expanding vocabulary and music, preparing for Russian language GCSE exam. Our goal - creation of friendly Russian-speaking environment for children, helping them to learn the language, make friends and have fun. We are truly an international school, we unite people from different backgrounds and ethnic groups. The school holds regular “open lessons” and special children performances involving the school’s pupils, where parents have the opportunity to observe the development and success of their children. The Committee and school staff are tirelessly working on creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the school, which is important not only for children, but also helps adults to develop and maintain social ties and support each other. The school has a system of seeking parents feedback - in addition to regular parent surveys through written questionnaires, parents are invited to write their comments and suggestions and drop them in the “suggestion box”, located next to the entrance. They are also encouraged to ask questions or make suggestions at any time. The Committee is always glad to welcome new volunteers, who wish to join the management of the school. All school staff are DBS is checked. School teachers have appropriate pedagogical education and experience of working with children. Classes are held each Saturday from 9.30 to 11:50. From 12:00 a selection of clubs start. "Solnyshko" is a not-for-profit organisation, registered with Warrington Borough Council. Families, who have two or more children attending "Solnyshko" are eligible to discounts. Anyone, who is struggling to pay school fees, is encouraged to talk to the school’s Committee, where arrangements could be considered. *** Given the momentum and public support Warrington Russian Language School has received during its temporary closure on 12th of March 2022, we work closely with Warrington Borough Council on two matters: 1. On preventing bullying of kids with links to Russia or Russian language at this difficult time. 2. Working together helping Ukrainian refugees to quickly and successfully integrate into the community by providing translation/interpreting, advice and free lessons in our language school (English, Russian and Ukrainian), as well as access to art/painting, craft, music band, football and other activities in Russian language (as you know, most people in Ukraine can speak Russian language). We have a small database of local people (as well as our own teachers) willing to give their free time to teach various subjects and translate as necessary for the Ukrainian refugees. We also work closely with the community and can propose and host "tea and advice" meet up events in various locations. The temporary closure of our classes on 12th of March was very tough for everyone at Russian Language School "Solnyshko" (parents, pupils, teachers). We were so glad, however, to receive such overwhelming support from local community and happy it's behind us now. We look forward to even closer links to the wider community, St Wilfrids Primary School and Warrington Borough Council.