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Summer / Autumn Newsletter - 2017

31/8/2017

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Hello!
We hope you've had a cracking summer and are looking forward to the treats of Autumn and Harvest!

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This is what we've been up to over the last few months and the exciting things we're looking forward to... including some important dates for your diaries...
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In this newsletter you will find...
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The next Youth Music Concert  |  Macc Half & 5K  |  Camas Trip 2017   |  Plant Sale  |   Changing Chairs  |  NorthWest Charity Awards  |  Music Recordings  |  Road to Wigan Pier  |  and some great photos!

Cre8's Music Concert Celebrates Local Talent
Our most recent Concert on 22nd July at the United Reformed Church in Macclesfield town centre, saw performances from Cre8’s talented young musicians and showcased the achievements of young people involved with the highly acclaimed music project on the Moss Rose Estate.
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Cre8’s music project established in 2011, enables young people from the Moss Rose Estate to develop music-making skills, where there may be limited opportunities for them to do so elsewhere. In 2017 this work has expanded to include the delivery of nationally recognised vocational qualifications in music.
This concert was the opportunity for young people to show off their talents in music performance and they did not disappoint! The varied programme of pop, rock, grime, chilled acoustic and a bit of classical provided something for an audience of all ages and musical tastes. Young people played piano, guitar, bass, drums, ukulele as well as singing and rapping, with some highly technical performances.

A comment from a member of the audience “What an honour and privilege to watch these young people perform. Their talent, their respect and love for their music and each other is inspiring... it was beautiful.”

The development of the young people on their musical journeys was clear, with a special finale featuring a young person, who learnt to sing at Cre8 four years ago and has just received a special award following her first year at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.

Tom, who oversees Cre8's Music project, said “The young people have been working for months on their performances and stage presence so to see that materialise in such a fantastic way on Saturday was very special. They work really hard in challenging circumstances and they certainly pulled it off tonight! As a team of music leaders we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. It’s now time to look towards October, which will be a completely different experience for these young people, and such an honour to perform with a well-known choir.”
Cre8 Music’s next concert on 14th October at St Michael’s Church in the Marketplace, will be a special fundraising evening in conjunction with the fantastic Laurence Singers based in Cheadle Hulme. This ticketed event is sure to be very popular featuring a lively programme from the choir and special joint performances with Cre8.
Tickets are £7 (£5 concessions) and available from Cre8 01625 503740.

What's been happening...
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Northwest Charity Awards
Cre8 has been shortlisted in not one but two categories at the Northwest Charity Awards!!!! 'Small Charity Big Impact' and 'Business Support of the Year' - with Creamline Dairies for their support of our social enterprise. We'll find out if we're successful at the Awards Ceremony in October at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. 

Fingers crossed!

Read more >>
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Changing Chairs
In June this year the wonderful Pip Mosscrop stepped down as Chair of Cre8's Trustees. Having been involved with Cre8 for over 11 years; since it first began as a tiny seed with a group of people wanting to do 'something' for young people from the Moss. We cannot thank Pip enough for his enthusiasm, confidence and gentleness x
Jen Hardy is our new Chair and we're really excited that she's stepping into the role. You can read more about her in our soon to be published Annual Report 2017.
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Road to Wigan Pier 2017
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We made it into a national newspaper!!!
Cre8 took part in a series of articles in the Mirror retracing George Orwell's route 80 years on from his book about poverty in Northern England 'Road to Wigan Pier'. 
The articles tell the story of 'Austerity Britain' in Road to Wigan Pier 2017.
You can find the article amongst the rest of the series by clicking here >>
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Music Recordings
We've recently updated the Music Recording section of our website. Take a look! There are recordings from the last few years - video and audio. It's great to see the passion these young people have for making music. 

Click here >>

Camas Residential August 2017
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We took a large group of 16 young people aged 11-16 - some of whom have not been away from home before, to the Iona Community's Camas Centre - offering outdoor activities and community living on the Isle of Mull. The trip was incredible. Some challenges, lows and difficulties that come with living together away from home and having to learn to get along, and take part in everything - including the chores to keep the community running smoothly (like washing up and cleaning the loos). Some big highs as well; coasteering around the bay, sailing, swimming, bog-jumping and being in the spectacular Scottish wildness. Memorable moments included: a grumpy hike in defiant dressing gowns (perfect outerwear for a hike in Scotland!), being stopped on the road by large highland cows ("are they real?"), charging into the sea in pouring rain, to escape horrific midges, and sitting up till 2am trying to persuade angry young people to go to sleep instead of fighting. 

Thank you
To the wonderful supporters of Cre8 who so generously donated just over £2,100 towards the cost of this year's Camas residential. You have helped 16 young people make memories and sow seeds of change that will last a lifetime. Many blessings x

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Dates for your diary this Autumn...
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Macc Half & 5K - Cre8 Team
24th September 2017
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Alongside their Half Marathon, Macc Harriers have a 5k and we've entered a team!!! We're not looking to win, we just want to have fun, get a bit fitter and raise a bit of money for Cre8. Anyone wanting to run in our team, you can find out how to sign up here. All abilities welcome!
And if you don't fancy running but still want to join in - we're after friendly faces to cheer us on, carry us over the line and supply us with treats & drinks at the end. If you'd like to be a helper on the day - get in touch!
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Laurence Singers Concert
14th October 2017
7pm St Michaels Church


We are very proud to announce a special concert with the fantastic Laurence Singers on Saturday 14th October. This promises to be an enjoyable evening of music with a varied programme from the Singers and some special joint performances with talented young people from Cre8's own Music Project. 

Tickets are £7.50 and can be purchased from Cre8 by calling 01625 503740. All money will go towards Cre8's charitable activities.
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Plant Sale
28th April 2018
10am - 2pm St Barnabas Church
Calling all gardeners! We're having a plant sale in April 2018 and we need you!!!
We're looking for people to:
  • donate spare plant pots
  • grow plants to sell on the day
So if you're interested get in touch and start planning / planting / dividing / cutting / potting up!
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Winter Youth Music Concert
Saturday 16th December 2017
6pm - venue to be confirmed


Our popular Youth Music Concert will be back again in December. This event is always a unique and wonderful experience so make sure the date is firmly in your diary and look out for details of the venue.
Look forward to seeing you there.
We are especially grateful to all the kind people who publicise our upcoming events through their churches, groups, workplace, social media and family & friends. If you're able to - please do include the events listed above in any notices / displays / leaflets - and help us spread the word!

We can provide posters and flyers on request katy.wardle@cre8macclesfield.org

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New face at Cre8

29/8/2017

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The new Chair of one of Macclesfield’s leading charities, Cre8, met recently with local MP David Rutley, to discuss the charity’s work going forward.
Jenni Hardy takes over at Cre8 from its longstanding Chair and Trustee of twelve years, Pip Mosscrop. Prior to her appointment, Jenni had served as a Trustee at Cre8 and worked for many years as a Senior HR Director at AstraZeneca.
David has worked closely and actively with Cre8 throughout his time as Macclesfield’s MP. The charity offers a wide range of activities and services for young people and their families, from the Moss Rose Estate in Macclesfield. Cre8 focusses on supporting those who are at risk, helping to improve their life chances and supporting them with any issues or challenges that they are facing. The charity is staffed by qualified youth workers, supported by youth and community volunteers, many of whom live on the Estate.
At the meeting, David spoke with Jenni about the positive impact that Cre8 has had on the lives of many young people in Macclesfield, and their families, and how it can continue to meet the varied needs of the communities that it serves. He also heard from Jenni how she hopes to reach out and continue to build relationships with other groups supporting the community, and to promote fundraising to support Cre8’s important work, including its social enterprises. This initiative sees young people and young adults employed in doing garden and grounds maintenance, and commercial vehicle washing, helping to give them critical skills and to make a valuable contribution to society. For more details about Cre8 and its important work, or how to get involved with the charity, please email hello@cre8macclesfield.org
Speaking after his meeting, David said, “It was great to meet Jenni and to hear about Cre8’s exciting plans for the future. I have seen first-hand the real and positive difference that the charity makes to the lives of young people on the Moss Rose Estate, and would like to thank Pip Mosscrop and the team for all that they have achieved over the last twelve years. I will continue to actively support Cre8 in its important work in the community, and I would also encourage more local residents and businesses to support Jenni’s plans to identify new business partners and raise much-needed funds for the charity in the months ahead.”
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