Sue Williamson, our Director, Libraries, tells us how public libraries are helping in their communities during lockdown
From the 9-13 June 2021, Manchester City of Literature are running Festival of Libraries – 80 free online and in person events across every Greater Manchester borough. The festival, which is supported by Arts Council England, showcases a vibrant programme covering wellbeing, culture and creativity, digital and information and, of course, reading.
We caught up with Jo Flynn from the festival to discuss how everyone can get involved, how they’ve adapted through the pandemic, the role libraries can play in bringing communities together and her hopes for the future.Hannah Fourace, Director of Music Education, reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing music education and what she'd like to see in the Department for Education's refreshed National Plan.
Kevin Edward Turner is co-Artistic Director of Company Chameleon, a Manchester-based dance theatre company funded by Arts Council England. Here, he shares his perspective on the importance of dance to the health and wellbeing of young people, and reflects on his own experiences as a dancer and a teacher.
Nicky Morgan, our Director of Special Projects, has been working with the Durham Commission to examine the role creativity and creative thinking play in education. As the Commission publishes their report and recommendations, Nicky takes us through the findings.
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