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Shrewsbury Folk Festival Concert Season 2010-11
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, in association with Shropshire Council & the Hive, present a series of superb artists: ... More
Autumn 2010 programme
The Autumn 2010 programme has just gone to the printers, and should be delivered to everyone on our mailing list in the next couple of weeks or so.
Click on the pages below to get a sneak preview, and see what we are up to until the end of the year.
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Puppets shows for 3-8 yr olds.
Dont forget the puppet shows over the summer holidays. Little Red Riding Hood 3rd August 2pm The Krazy Kat Theatre Company A hungry Wolf, a dizzy Grannie, dancing butterflies, and a Woodsman who lives next door…all played by two actors…wh... More
The Impulsive Theatre Co
A pioneering new improvisational theatre company has arrived in Shropshire. The Impulsive Theatre Co (ITC) is offering improvisation workshops across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Inspired by teaching methods practiced at legendary North American impro... More
Summer Reading Challenge Workshops
As part of the 2010 space themed Summer Reading Challenge there will be a series of workshops taking place at the following libraries:
Ludlow Library: Animation Workshop Wednesday 4th August 10am - 12pm
Bridgnorth Library: Animation Workshop ... More
New Brochure Launch!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Hive’s new Summer 2010 brochure. As ever this season is packed with a wide range of exciting events, workshops and live music, there is something for everyone.
For younger children we have a stimulating p... More
Guitar Workshops for 9 - 11yrs
We are running a series of beginner's rock guitar workshops for 9 - 11 year olds. Offering tuition in improvising rock and blues, basic chord shapes and scales, the workshops are perfect for beginners looking to make quick progress without having to pay ... More
Egg Hunt!
We will be hosting a family Easter Egg hunt on Tuesday 7th April at 1pm. The hunt will take place after the Egg Art & Easter Cards workshop and will last aprox 1 hour.
£1 Children
£3 Adults
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Always Something There to Remind Me...
Always Something There to Remind Me... is a celebration of 60s art, fashion and culture featuring works inspired by some of the most popular art movements and influences of the decade including Op Art, Pop Art, Psychedelia, Art Nouveau and ‘the s... More
Who's Been Sitting in my Chair?
Who indeed?
One two three
Was it you or was it me?
Or was it perhaps a small wee bear?
Or was it the girl with the golden hair?
For everyone who can count to three - especially if you’re aged 3 to 7
A playful and musical interpretation of a w... More
Build a Band Workshops
The Hive is running a series of Build a Band workshops for Youth Music Week which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The workshops are aimed at young musicians aged between 13 - 16. Participants can learn new songs, meet like-minded people and... More
'Willow' - The Hive's Hummingbird
The latest addition to the team at the Hive is Willow the hummingbird. Willow is a stunning new sculpture situated in the courtyard at the Hive. The name Willow was chosen by local student Ben Thompson (pictured with his brother Joe).
The sculptur... More
Tortoise Trail!
Come and tread the trail of fantastic willow and recycled materials tortoise sculptures at venues around Shrewsbury Sculptures have been created by young people from Shropshire Home Education Network and Wakeman School as part of the Darwin Community Proj... More
Textile Success!
The Hive’s recent Textile Art workshop was a unanimous success, participants made their own beautifully embroidered and customised cushions and bags. The workshop was led by Fashion designer Jo Bloodworth who has previously designed for TV’s Linda Bar... More
Award winning Changing Tracks
Sven Worrow – Pride of Shropshire Award We are delighted to report that Sven Worrow, our Alcohol worker responsible for the Changing Tracks project, won the Healthy Living category at last night’s Pride of Shropshire Awards. We all feel this ... More
Live at the Hive
Live gigs featuring young local bands and regional emerging talent. Come along just to hear the bands, or talk to us and get involved in the promotion of the event, mixing the sounds or creating the stunning wall visuals.
Wednesday 17th June: 4Square... More
Show Time!
Shrewsbury School of Arts National Diploma in Fashion End of Year Show
This year Shrewsbury College are presenting their annual fashion show at the Hive The show will be the start of a month long exhibition of the fashion students' work in the gallery.... More
Cartoon Trail @ The Hive
The Hive is taking part in Shrewsbury’s international cartoon festival as a destination on the ‘Shrewsbury S-mile’. Come walk the Shrewsbury S-mile cartoon trail for which work by top international cartoonists is being displayed in shop & business w... More
Easter Holiday Activities
EASTER Holiday Workshops Creative projects for young people during the Easter holidays. The Easter holidays brings a series of workshops for all ages from 5-19 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over the holiday period. (7th to 16th April) Pick ... More
New Brochure OUT NOW!
The Hive’s new brochure is out now and can be picked up at various locations across Shropshire. If you wish to receive a copy please email us at admin@hiveonline.org.uk or call 01743 234970. The Hive is offering a range of exciting media, music, an... More
Live at the Hive
Live at the Hive – 28th January ’09, review by Owen Kelly
Live at the Hive is an event showcasing local young bands. It takes place monthly at the Hive music centre in Belmont, and is definitely worth a visit for any music enthusiast.
The first ... More
EVOLUTION RAP
RAP GUIDE TO EVOLUTION AT THE HIVE
The Hive is looking forward to celebrating the life of Charles Darwin at a unique event organised by the University of Birmingham this Friday.
Darwin 200 is an evening programme of music and talks to celebrate the... More
Weekend Projects
For young people looking for something fun and creative to do this spring, the Hive is offering a range of exciting Media, Music, and Dance workshops on weekends over the next few weeks.
The Hive music and media centre in Shrewsbury has several Weekend... More
Callebra
Article by work experience students, Sam and Luke from The Priory School after the Live at the Hive on January 28th.
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EQ:gig
Indie legend Aziz Ibrahim will be playing at a special one off music night on Friday 6 February to celebrate the relaunch of the Hate Crime Initiative in Shropshire.
The Hive is delighted to be welcoming the band AZIZ, who have been described as ‘Th... More
Sabotage!
Sabotage is a new photography exhibition opening at the Hive gallery this week. Media Studies students at Telford College of Arts and Technology have produced a collection of silver-based and digital images which will be on display until mid February.
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Spring Term
For youngsters looking for something fun and creative to do this spring, The Hive is offering a range of exciting Media, Music, Animation and Dance workshops after school during the spring term.
The Hive’s new brochure is out this week and can be pi... More
Roaming Rhubarb
Creative duo roam the West Midlands on photo trail Rhonda Wilson and Lorna-Mary Webb are the creative and organisational forces behind Rhubarb-Rhubarb, the UK’s International Photography Portfolio Review which is based in Birmingham. In early 2009 t... More
HATE CRIME
THE HIVE JOINS HATE CRIME INITIATIVE The Hive has become a reporting centre for Hate Crime, ahead of the initiative’s re-launch in January 2009. The music and media centre for young people, based in Shrewsbury will be an informal and safe venue f... More
VINTAGE OPENS!
HISTORY OF CENTRE CELEBRATED IN EXHIBITION
An exhibition opens this week at two galleries in the town centre, which will celebrate the legacy of the youth centre at 5 Belmont, now known as The Hive.
The exhibition, called Vintage will showcase young... More
YOUTH MUSIC WEEK
VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE YOUTH MUSIC WEEK
Volunteers at a local music and media centre, The Hive will be helping to organise a special Live at the Hive music night during half term to celebrate Youth Music Week.
The volunteers are part of the centre’... More
Vintage Exhibition
‘Vintage’ is an exhibition to celebrate the legacy of the youth arts centre at 5 Belmont, now known as The Hive. The exhibition will showcase young people who became artists after taking part in activities at Belmont Arts Centre or ShYAN or the GRR mu... More
Same Difference
SAME DIFFERENCE is an exhibition of thought provoking multi media art by Judy Howells that celebrates diversity and challenges the attitudes that lead to bullying, discrimination and homophobia. The Shropshire Partnership has awarded a grant to Shropshire... More
HALF TERM HORROR FUN AT THE HIVE
The Hive is getting ready for a week of otherworldly fun for children during the autumn half term that will involve daily workshops in music, theatrical make-up, dance and animation.
This action packed week will involve participants composing their ow... More
THE HIVE GEARS UP FOR NEW TERM
For youngsters looking for something fun and creative to do this autumn, The Hive is offering a range of exciting media, music, theatre and digital arts workshops after school during the autumn term.
Weekly workshops will take place for young people a... More