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October 2020
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. Have…
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. Storyline Online hosts a treasure trove of videos of children's books being read by celebrated actors for children, parents, caregivers and educators to access 24 hours a day. Follow your local library on facebook for loads of book and activity ideas as both Corby Library and Wellingborough Library are…
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 when venues are reopened! Follow The Green Room, who have been creating pop-up live-streamed outdoor music performances during lockdown in surprise locations around Corby! Join the Northamptonshire Urban Sketchers if you like drawing outside. Visit The Rooftop Arts Centre for details of their latest exhibitions and activities…
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. Ready to go out exploring? Northamptonshire! Britain's Best Surprise has lots of ideas of local historic houses, parks and gardens to visit, and it's worth following their twitter for updates on reopening dates for the county's theatres and museums. Check out the dance and movement activites on the Fantastic For Families website,…
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. The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Join them on a voyage of discovery and explore and learn online. The London School of Economic and Political Science hold some really interesting archives relating to gay and lesbian rights campaigning from the late…
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