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Hello from us all at Qube...
We have three new exhibitions for you again this month! In our main gallery you will be able to see the touring exhibition, Claude Cahun: Beneath the Mask from the Southbank Centre in London. This month in our alcove gallery are beautiful paintings by Diane Vale and Stef Nicoll and on our balcony gallery are a collection of sketches by members of our Life Drawing group.
We're growing! Would you like to join our team in what will be our 30th year? We're looking for a Finance Officer, Community Transport Assistant and Social Prescribing Community Development Officer. Visit our website for further details.
We've seen a big rise in demand for many of our services over the last few weeks! Our twice weekly social groups are increasingly popular. Recently, the groups have had talks from Shropshire Fire and Rescue, Healthwatch and the Bee lady. Our Dial-a-Ride and Shopmobility services are getting busier as people try to get out and about a bit more. If you would like to hire any of our mobility scooters or wheelchairs please book in advance to ensure we have availability.
Full details on all our services can be found on our website. Please feel free to call or email us if we can help you or someone you know. You can contact us on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk.
Here is some of our latest news and services... | | | New Exhibition: Claude Cahun
Qube is excited to welcome this Hayward Touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre, London from 4th May to 5th June. The exhibition features the work of French photographer Claude Cahun (1894–1954), whose practice investigates gender and identity. Join us for an evening talk about the artist. Details here... | | | | We're growing! Would you like to join our team?
Qube exists to help people stay engaged in their community, promote well-being and reduce loneliness and isolation. We are looking for three new team members to join us in our 30th year. Could you be our next Community Transport Assistant, Social Prescribing Officer or Finance Officer? Full details here... | | | CALL FOR ENTRIES: Qube Arts Open 2022
Our annual Arts Open returns for 2022! The theme this year is 'Discovery & Exploration'. A £500 cash prize is awarded to the Best in Show. The People's Choice Prize winner will receive their own 4 week exhibition at Qube next year. Deadline for entries is 1st July. Details and entry forms can be found here... | | | Want to learn Sign Language?
Final call for bookings for our new 6 week British Sign Language introductory course. Learn some everyday signs that will help you communicate with a deaf person. This fun and friendly course will be lead by Signal, a charity supporting people who are deaf, hard at hearing or who have tinnitus. Details and bookings here... | | | New Exhibition: Life Drawing
We're welcoming a new exhibition to our balcony gallery this month. Members of Qube's twice monthly Life Drawing class will be sharing some of their recent drawings and sketches throughout May. This untutored class is an opportunity for creatives to draw in their own medium and at their own pace. | | | | Thinking of volunteering?
Qube's Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. We also provide free advertising for charity, social enterprise or community group organisations who need volunteers. Further details can be found here...
| | | | Oswestry Charity Market
Do you represent a charity or community group? Oswestry Charity Market returns to Bailey Head this June and is an opportunity for local charities and community groups to promote their services and recruit new volunteers. If you would like a stall contact us for details on how to take part. | | | Workshops and Courses
Looking to develop a new skill? We have workshops and courses on our website! Coming up is a Beginners Embroidery workshop, Art History talks and drawing and painting classes. Book online or give us a call on 01691 656882. See our full courses here...
Image: David Bannister | | | New Exhibition: Diane Vale & Stef Nicoll
In our alcove gallery this month is a collaborative exhibition by artists Diane Vale and Stef Nicoll. Diane and Stef are friends as well fellow artists and frequently paint together, either at meetings of their joint art groups or in their respective home art studios. Exhibition on display 5th May to 6th June. Details here... | | | Scooter and Wheelchair hire
Did you know we have scooters and wheelchairs available to hire? They can be hired out for half a day, a full day or longer if needed. Please note, as summer approaches there is high demand for this service. If you would like to hire a scooter or wheelchair please book in advance to avoid disappointment. | | | Are you an artist or maker?
We're always keen to hear from anyone looking to sell their work with us. Throughout the year Qube has a small shop selling handmade items, from jewellery, textiles and woodwork to ceramics, cards and prints. If you would like information on how to display in our gallery shop, please contact us at art@qube-oca.org.uk. | | | We want to hear your stories
Qube is celebrating our 30th birthday later this year. As you may know, Qube is currently based within the old Queen's Hotel building. One of our own team remembers meeting her husband whilst walking past the front door! We would love to hear your stories. What do you remember of the old Queen's Hotel? Get in touch... | | | | |
