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  • Walk Finds: Visual Arts Lab – 20th – 21st February (Birmingham)

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This event ties in very well with Tyrer Sorrel’s ‘Story Walks’ http://storywalks.tsconnected.com/.  Walking can be such a creative activity for individuals and groups.  http://www.ideastap.com/opportunities/spaevent/Event/Walk-Finds–Visual-Arts-Lab-200214

  • Pirates Found Their Treasure! | Play Pirates with St Cleopas 468 | #153miles

    The Pirates of St Cleopas enjoyed the whole journey of ‘the adventure starts’ The simplicity of taking a theme from a story book and bringing it to life over a 3 month period was genius! It allowed the children to explore, experience and share! The training was so valuable to the project, it inspired staff,…

  • I am not Retiring on 98p and Other 153 Mile Challenge Important Stuff | #153miles

    You may have noticed earlier that I published a post from Lisa Gibson.  Lisa is a contributor to this blog as she is undertaking a 153 Mile Challenge with her work at St Cleopas 468.  Her event is called ‘Play Pirates – The Adventure Starts’.  It supports our Associate Charity MPAC. I thought I would…

  • The Adventure Starts! | Play Pirates with St Cleopas 468 | #153miles

    Well after 3 weeks into ‘the Adventure starts’ project we have a fab display……. and a gang of pirate trainees!! OOOOOaaaarrrrr!!! SHIP MATES, this ships about to sail! Going really well & big thanks to Claire for her creative fun! next week its treasure chest making. and treasures we will find! Lisa (St Cleopas 468)

  • Ann Dobie’s Great Wall Trek | Friend of the 153 Mile Challenge | #153miles

    Online sponsorship has just been launched for a Friend of The 153 Mile Challenge.  In October Ann Dobie will be taking part in a five day trek along the Great Wall of China.  You can sponsor Ann at: http://mpac.tsconnected.com and you can find out a little bit more about the Challenge on her blog.  She…

  • Time Travel: The Natural Way to Tell Stories

    Kirstin:  The power of a headline when story telling.  I loved reading this article – it made me smile, and got my attention.  The premise of story telling is so simple when you think about it, and I think I may pay more attention on my daily commute to learn more about the art of stort ytelling.   However…

  • The Story Spine: Pixar’s 4th Rule of Storytelling

    Kirstin:  What can I say I love Pixar and I love the art of storytelling. http://aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/22/the-story-spine-pixars-4th-rule-of-storytelling/

  • Hilary Mantel’s Ten Rules for Writing Fiction

    Kirstin:  Following on from this morning’s Pixar article more advice for all aspiring writers, and unleash the creative you. http://aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/20/hilary-mantels-ten-rules-for-writing-fiction/  

  • Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling

    Kirstin:  Pixar is so much more than just fantastic animation, it is also about their amazing ability to tell great stories.  If you love all things Pixar, you will enjoy reading this article, and release the creative you.  You will be surprised how you can use your story boards in all areas of your life…

  • Guy’s 3×1 – Great North Swim

    As part of the ‘Lifestyle’ programme of the 153 Mile Challenge Guy Christiansen will be participating in three charity challenges. Guy intends to raise over £1K for three charities close to his heart, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Clatterbridge Hospice – Liverpool and the NSPCC. Guy said about his plans: “Over the last ten years i…