Events in the North East
North East Region Contact
Peter Saunders
0113 274 8050
Recent meeting 19th March.
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Doncaster
Schools across Doncaster are taking part in the National poster design competition.
There are plans to run a number of workshops in schools and events in the community during June, which will encourage greater understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture. Professional artist Delaine Le Bas and professional Storyteller Richard O'Neill will be taking part. 
The project will bring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller artists to Doncaster to work with school children on the creation of a performance installation. This will combine elements of storytelling, visual images and music displayed in a visually arresting environment, which will also act as an exhibition space for people to visit in June.
22nd May: Cooper Gallery, Barnsley, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Gypsy and Traveller Memories Retold
A half day remembering the hidden history of Gypsies and Travellers in Barnsley
Gypsies and Travellers history - come and share your stories and celebrate Gypsies and Travellers in Barnsley - 22nd May 2008
This is a day to celebrate Gypsies and Travellers in Barnsley and share their memories and history. There will be local speakers Alison Latham Gaskin and Andrew Morrison. Please come and bring your old photographs, memorabilia, maps and anything else that is important in sharing history.
If you are a Gypsy or a Traveller this is your history and important but if you are a non Gypsy this is just as important because it is your history - the history of your town and shared memories.
Book a place by contacting Janet Gold 58, Backmoor Crescent, Norton, Sheffield S8 8LA
Tel: 0114 2585913
Email:
janetgold@janetgold.plus.com
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Wednesday 18th June: The Exhibition Space, Central Library, Leeds
Art Exhibition by Ferdinand Koci and the display of the winners of the Leeds and National Poster Competition Official Opening 6 - 8 pm by invitation 18th June Art Exhibition Open every day from 16th - 29th June.
Open day for schools 19th June and 20th June - to visit the Exhibitions. To book email us.
Thursday 19th June 2008: 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m, Stainforth Children’s’ Centre, Thorne Road, Stainforth, Doncaster DN7 5BG.
Gypsy and Traveller WOMEN – memories retold – a half day remembering the hidden histories of the women Gypsies and Travellers of Doncaster
A half day with speakers, celebrating, reflecting on the past, telling stories together of the women who have been important to us as women. Bring your old photographs, information and treasures.
This is a free event so please reserve place in advance by contacting Janet Gold of AdEd Knowledge Company
Telephone 0114 2585913 or
Email janetgold@janetgold.plus.com
Friday 20th June: (provisional) Unity Centre, St Leonards Road, Eastwood, Rotherham S65 1PD
Celebration and History of Roma people
A celebration of Roma people living in Rotherham and a chance to share histories through storytelling, old photographs and music…
This is a free event so please reserve place in advance by contacting Janet Gold of AdEd Knowledge Company
Telephone 0114 2585913 or
Email janetgold@janetgold.plus.com
Saturday June 21st: Workshops in the Central Library Leeds to celebrate GRTHM - with storytelling and art activities
21st June: Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley S75 3ET 10.00am - 4.30pm
Gypsy, Traveller and Roma History in a Day
A day of remembering the hidden history of Gypsies, Travellers and Roma
This Heritage Lottery funded day will bring people together to celebrate cultures and lifestyles of Gypsies, Travellers and Roma. We will share stories and information about the places where travelling people have lived and tell the tales that are not often told. Reflecting on the past and telling stories together is important and keeps the culture alive.
Book a place by contacting Janet Gold 58, Backmoor Crescent, Norton, Sheffield S8 8LA
Tel: 0114 2585913
Email: janetgold@janetgold.plus.com
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23rd June: Earl of Doncaster Hotel, Doncaster
2pm to 10pm. The event is aimed to give the Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities of Doncaster the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills through art, music and dance throughout the day.
Tuesday 24th June to Thursday 27th June:
GRTHM A day of celebraton for Primary Schools KS2 9 - 3pm each day.
Tuesday 24th June: First GRTHM Concert with Romipen, a Gypsy ensemble from Slovakia - come and learn new dances and enjoy this exciting music with stories and songs from the internationally renowned Scottish Travellers Sheila Stewart and Jess Smith.
Venue TBC Time 7.30 - 10pm
Wednesday 25th June:
The Banqueting Suite, Civic Hall, Leeds - 6.00 to 7.30pm
Awards for GRT Achievers and presentation to winners of Leeds GRTHM Poster Competition
To encourage and support GRT individual achievements and raise awareness of these achievements a presentation of awards to celebrate their success.
These achievements will celebrate success in different areas: Academic, Arts, Music, Community involvement, Positive attitudes/behaviours, Business and Special awards for overcoming adversity.
Wednesday 25th June:
'It's a Cultural Thing or is it?'
At the Carriageworks Theatre in the centre of Leeds.
One performance at 1.30 to 3pm
Wednesday 25th June:
Irish Session hosted by Derek McGee and featuring guest Traveller musicians, William and Jimmy Dundon.
Venue: The Chemic, Headingley 8 - 11pm
Thursday 26th June:
'It's a Cultural Thing or is it?'
Otley Theatre, West Yorkshire
Performances at
1.00pm & 8.00pm
This play is based on the life story of Michael Collins and sets about exploding the myths often created to stigmatise the Traveller communities. True to collaborative theatre, this play is dedicated to Travellers and settled people who stand up to discrimination and prejudice.
Noeleen Dowling in The Irish Times writes:
"Entertaining, enriching and provocative - you could hardly ask for more from a show. These engaging true tales portray the discrimination and hardship routinely experienced by the Traveller community. They vividly evoke life in encampments and on halting sites - and some good times - from the mid - 1960s through the Human Rights for Travellers activism of the 1980s and the beginnings of self-development.
"Michael Collins is an effective presence and tells his stories with humour, passion and a total absence of self-pity. Excellent.'
June 26th: Durham
Activities for schools including showing of film: “Going to Appleby” which was written, filmed and performed by local Traveller children.
Activities include story telling, crafts, work around the Romany language, information stalls, and a photo exhibition.
Thursday 26th June:
Performance of 'It's a Cultural Thing of is it?' at the Otley Courthouse Theatre, at 7.45 with live music from 7.30 from Romipen
Friday 27th June:
10 - 3 pm Northern Regional Conference in the Civic Hall 'Gypsy, Roma and Traveller participation, aspiration and achievement',
Friday 27th June:
7.30 Leeds Second GRTHM Concert
Venue: Seven Theatre Chapel Allerton
Music, story, drama and songs
Sheila Stewart, Jess Smith, Michael Collins, Irish music featuring Traveller musicians and Romipen
Saturday 28th June:
GRTHM Open Day at the Civic Hall to raise awareness about the GRT communities from 11am to 3 pm
Music, Storytelling and Art
Saturday 28th June
Leeds Final GRTHM concert with guests from London, Devon and Ireland.
7 - 10pm Venue: TBC
Sheila Stewart, Jess Smith, Michael Collins, Irish music featuring Traveller musicians, Romipen, The Orchard Family, Romani Rad
