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Message from Qube, Oswestry.
| Latest news and updates from Qube
Hello from us all at Qube...
It's been really nice to see so many visitors over the past month, both in Qube and around Oswestry supporting local businesses. Thank you to everyone who has come to see us.
Our social groups have also made a welcome return to the building over the past month. The groups are smaller than usual for now but every one of our members has the opportunity to come along. Our members are still receiving regular phone calls from us and fortnightly activity packs in the post.
Free transport is still available for anyone struggling to get to vaccine appointments. Call Dial-a-Ride on 01691 671571 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk for details and bookings. Don't forget, you need a second vaccine to get the full protection.
We have lots of arts activities coming up over the next few months. We have half term workshops this week, led by the very talented Claire Somerville and online filmmaking workshops with Piece of String Media. There's a few more days left to get entries in for the Qube Arts Open and, later in June, we will be hosting meetups and an exhibition for women who love to be creative.
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... | | | FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: Qube Arts Open
Our annual Arts Open Competition returns for 2021 with a brand new theme, 'Shape & Colour'. Any medium is welcome, 2D, 3D or digital. There is a cash prize for the Best in Show and exhibition space in 2022 for the People's Choice winner. Deadline: 5th June 2021. Click here for full details... | | | Half Term Workshops for Ages 11-17
Looking for half term activities? We have two exciting workshops for ages 11-17 next week led by local artist, Claire Somerville.
Watercolour Painting - 2nd June, 10am to 12noon
Ink and Stick - 4th June, 10am to 12noon.
Just £2 each. Spaces limited. Book online here... | | | New Online Filmmaking and Editing Workshops
We have three new courses online if you're looking at creating videos to help promote yourself or your work.
Introduction to Shotcut - Mon 7th June, £20
Introduction to iMovie - Weds 16th June, £20
Intermediate Filmmaking (two part workshop), Starts 29th June, £35. Click here for full details of all courses... | | | | Oswestry Charity Market
The Charity Market returns to the Bailey Head, Oswestry on Friday 4th June, from 9am to 2pm. Our Social Prescribing Officer, Sara, will be there if you would like to find out more about Qube. You can also meet volunteers from lots of other charities to find out about all the incredible work they do in the local community. | | | | Thinking of volunteering?
Our Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. There are many varied roles available now. We also provide free advertising for organisations who need volunteers. Full details can be found here...
Image: Open Space Studios CIC | | | | Exhibitions Online and in the Gallery
There are a couple of weeks left to see exhibitions by Photographer Clive Edwards and Arts Open People's Choice winner Colin Singleton in the gallery. Can't come in and see us yet? You can see Colin's exhibition and many others online here...
Image: Colin Singleton | | | | Social Group for Women who Love to Create!
Work in Progress is a social group where women can get together and be creative in a non-judgmental space. Due to the pandemic the groups were temporarily suspended. However, daily meetups are due to resume in June 2021 alongside a two week exhibition in the main gallery and online. Click here for full details... | | | | Gallery Shop
We're slowly reopening our little gallery shop and will be adding works by new artists and makers over the next few weeks. New this month are these beautiful wooden pots, vessels and dishes by Mike Haigh. If you would like your work on display with us get in touch for further details and availability. | | | | Lateral Flow Tests
Did you know you can pick up Lateral Flow Tests from Qube? You don't need to have symptoms or a particular reason to pick up a testing kit. Testing just a couple of times a week can help to ensure people are not spreading the virus asymptomatically. Ask at reception for your kit. Full instructions are provided. | | | | |
