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Go to Youtube to see a short film of the unbelievably fantastic theatre production of our own musical about the plight of the urban bee put to Mowtown classics from the summer of 2011.
‘It is a feast for the eyes and ears’ Time Out
(they must have said that about something at some point!)
Title: Under Five Stay ‘n Learn sessions
Location: Besson Street Garden
Description: This session is open to all parents and carers and children under 5. It is facilitated by Mina Ramsamy and is set in the lovely environment of Besson Street Community Garden.
Where possible we always strive to do some outdoor activities. Please make sure you child/ren are dressed appropriately. Everyone is welcome.
Every Monday afternoon 1.30pm – 3.15pm , Tuesday morning 9.30am – 11.30 am and Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm – 3.15pm during the school term.
Start Time: 1.30
Date: 2012.01.23
End Time: 3.15
NXG Trust funded 150 local people to a festive theatre treat on January 7. Three coaches left All Saints Church and headed off to the mysterious and atmospheric Southwark Playhouse Theatre to see an imaginative production of Howl’s Moving Castle. Though this play was written as a book for young people by Diana Wynne Jones, the play had an appeal across the genrations. Members and users of JOY, Green Shoots at NXG Trust, 170 Community Project, the Credit Union, 170 Works and Hatfield Skills Training Centre allowed themselves to get lost in the magical world of Howl’s Moving Castle and the wonderful theatre itself.
“What a treat, just the pick up we need as Christmas fades, we all loved it and to be honest, we can’t afford threatre treats right now, things are so tight, so a big thanks to NXG Trust.” Ruth, New Cross Road.
“So special, this was my daughter’s first time to the theatre, it was magical and something she and I will never forget, it might be a long time until we go again it so expensive, but this will remain a lasting memory for us both, thank you.” Anna and Sofia.
” On behalf of JOY, I want to pass on our thanks to the Trust for funding the Festive Theatre Trip. All of us who went thoroughly enjoyed this event, January is a bit a flat month after the Christmas festivities, so it was just the ticket.” Jane Keane, Secretary JOY.
“Wonderful, thank you, a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”
Lily Drysdale
“That was fantastic, me and my three children had a ball, even though my oldest boy is in secondary school and my youngest in primary we all thoroughly enjoyed it, a big thank you for thinking about us after Christmas, it really is a lovely thing to do”. Jeanette, Josh, Luccia and Brandon.
NXG Trust has been set up to help build a community in New Cross Gate that is inclusive, confident and ambitious for the area and for the people living in it.
We are working to make New Cross Gate a fulfilling, healthy and safe place to live, work and study.
NXG Trust is based in the beautiful Besson Street Community Garden. This astonishing oasis, where vegetables and fruit grow side by side with exotic plants from all over the world, is the centre for a variety of established community activities and events.
If you would like to find out more about the Trust and it’s work, or if you would like to get involved in the work we do, or if you would like to put forward your ideas or suggestions please call in to see us. We have ‘Open Gate’ every Wednesday afternoon, 2pm – 5pm, if you can’t make it then, call on:
020 7639 7605 or email us at jill.mountford@nxgtrust.org.uk
Dates for your diary:
Spring Open Gate Weekend – 31 March and 1 April
Summer Open Gate Weekend – 21 and 22 July – the Olympiad Quilt Making Weekend – plus lots of other fun
There will not be an Autumn Open Gate Weekend due to Halloween falling in the half term. In place of this we will be having a Halloween Hoot on Wednesday 31 October – starting at 1pm with lots of Halloween arts and crafts and ending with the usual mad halloween parade around the garden and bonfire.
We are looking for local volunteers to help plan and run fantastic, if slightly unhinged, community event – if you would like to put some time in to helping making this vent event better please contact Jill to put your name down. 07904 944771 or email: jill.mountford@nxgtrust.org.uk
‘Open Gate Weekends’ are regular community weekends throughout the year. These events take place at Besson Street Community Garden and are organised by Green Shoots at NXG Trust. The Garden Gate is open and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, relaxing and creative activities.
“This is the perfect spot, sitting around chatting, reading the papers, eating cake and watching children climb trees and catch frogs, right in the middle of New Cross Gate and the sun is shining, this is what it’s all about!”
Gloria J (local resident).