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October 2020
Black History Month 2020
Engage with Black History, Culture and Stories (updated 16th October 2020) October is Black History Month, so why not engage with some of the fantastic resources available to learn from and explore the history, stories and culture of Black people? Here's some recommendations and suggestions from the Made With Many team, which include both serious subject matter as well as joyful celebrations of Black culture. Please get in touch if you have additions for our list. Wellingborough Artist Marvin Mudzungo…
Find out more »Watch A Show
Watch A Show There are fantastic archives and live streams online just waiting to be discovered, and some innovative new work being made in response to COVID safety measures...so why not check them out? Hear from the Directors about an exciting new immersive VR experience, PETRICHOR from Thick Skin Theatre, a company co-founded by Corby's own Neil Bettles. This experience is designed to be viewed at home, making it COVID safe! Get tickets for £6 from The Core at Corby Cube. Attend…
Find out more »Enjoy a story
Enjoy a Story If you're tired of the news, enjoy the ultimate escapism of reading or listening to a book. Just close your eyes and imagine you're elsewhere...watching the story unfold in your imagination. Escape into a book. Read an eBook or listen to an eAudiobook available FREE from BorrowBox for any device - just activate with your existing library membership! To help parents entertain their children during school closures, Audible has made hundreds of audiobooks free to listen to...many of which…
Find out more »Join a local group or connect with local artists
Join a local group or connect with local artists Enjoy the work of local artists remotely, or take part in some online taster sessions - you might like it enough to go in real life once lockdown is lifted! Visit The Rooftop Arts Centre for details of their latest exhibitions and activities. Think you can't draw? Then this drawing workshop is for you! Courtesy of Jessica Harby, artist and Assistant Director of Fermynwoods Contemporary Art based in Thrapston. Join a local creative writing…
Find out more »Get moving, stay mindful and create joy
Get moving, stay mindful and create joy You might not be able to socialise as much as you'd like, but don't let that stop you trying these feelgood activities. Join the Lockdown Kitchen Disco on facebook every night at 6pm - just clear the space and bust some moves! The Sofa Singers is a free and weekly online singing event that brings people together from around the world to spark joy and human connection. Great for those who love a sing-song,…
Find out more »Keep your brain active with creating, making and learning
Keep your brain active with creating, making and learning If you're not able to attend your usual groups or the children are home from school, try these activities to get your brain in gear. My Sensory Adventures is a new digital project from our friends at Carbon Theatre for people who like to explore the word in sensory ways, including babies, people with special educational needs, disabilities or dementia. If you need a dose of inspiration, have a look at…
Find out more »Explore The World
Explore the world Explore arts, culture and heritage from all around the world, from it's beginnings in prehistoric and ancient civilisations right up to the present day with museum and gallery tours and online collections. If you've never been to the British Museum, now's your chance to explore one of the earliest and most extensive online museum search platforms in the world with more than 4 million artefacts at your fingertips! You can also take fantastic a 360 tour on…
Find out more »November 2020
Corby Pole Fair 2022 focus group
A community panel has been set up to plan the next Corby Pole Fair in 2022, and we are starting early to make sure we plan something really special! It’s important to get local people involved, so if you live or work in Corby we would love you to attend our session to discuss ideas and see how you could be involved. This focus group about Corby Pole Fair 2022 will be held at St John the Baptist Church Hall…
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