Guest speakers Julie Burchill and Garry Mulholland at the NUJ Xmas Party at the Iron Duke, Hove, 22 December 2009. Photo by Fred Pipes.
23 December 2009
NUJ Xmas Party
Guest speakers Julie Burchill and Garry Mulholland at the NUJ Xmas Party at the Iron Duke, Hove, 22 December 2009. Photo by Fred Pipes.
17 November 2009
Meeting November 12th 2009
This month discussions at The Mitre Tavern – pleasingly quiet in comparison to previous venues – centred on the upcoming Christmas Party, for which you'll be pleased to hear a generous budget has been allocated.
Conversation then switched to the issue of membership, and how we could go about helping to address the national recruitment problems in these days without shop stewards.
Answers on a postcard, or why not just bring them (and potential new members) to the Christmas Party, where Julie Burchill of Guardian fame will be giving us a talk before we enjoy all that hospitality I just mentioned. It's on 22nd of December at The Iron Duke. Free for members, £5 for non-members. See you there.
Conversation then switched to the issue of membership, and how we could go about helping to address the national recruitment problems in these days without shop stewards.
Answers on a postcard, or why not just bring them (and potential new members) to the Christmas Party, where Julie Burchill of Guardian fame will be giving us a talk before we enjoy all that hospitality I just mentioned. It's on 22nd of December at The Iron Duke. Free for members, £5 for non-members. See you there.
28 September 2009
Labour Party Conference demo
Very poor turnout for the Jobs Education Peace demo on Sunday 27 September. The NUJ banner carriers estimated that about eight NUJ members were on the march, including two from Brighton Branch : Melita Dennett (pictured) and Fred Pipes (who took the picture).
23 September 2009
Minutes and demonstration
For those of you who aren't yet aware, the Labour Party conference is taking place in Brighton... The NUJ is supporting a demonstration on September 27 on the theme of jobs, education and peace. According to the NUJ website, "Protestors will demand the government spends public money on preserving employment and public services – rather than war and bankers’ bonuses."
Protestors will be assembling at 12.30pm on Sunday 27 September at Madeira Drive, Brighton, with a rally at 2pm at the Peace Statue, Kings Road, Hove Seafront. http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1333
Thanks for all those who attended the last branch meeting. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 12 November at the Mitre Tavern on Baker Street, off London Road.
Minutes 16 September 2009
1. Present: Tim Norman, John Thompson, Alan Pipes, Melita Dennett, Peter Knight, Phil Mellows, Su Quinn, Rachael Glazier
2. New members: Ruth Hayhurst, Rod Addy and Laura Ellis
3. Nicola Tann has resigned as treasurer. Phil Mellows was nominated to take over the post, and the attendees unanimously agreed to this. Action: RG to get account details from Nic and contact the bank to make Phil a signatory and remove Nic.
4. Phil asked if the demonstration on 27 Sept could be advertised. RG to email members along with minutes of meeting.
5. ADM delegates: Phil Mellows and Su Quinn will be going to ADM. The meeting discussed which motions the delegates will be voting on and how they would like them to vote. It was agreed that motion 85 should be voted against by the delegates (RG argued that there are money issues in the NUJ and funds should therefore be spent on journalism), and that 72 be voted for (with an amendment proposed by Phil Mellows: Delete all after "investigate", replace with "how new media and social networking in all its forms might facilitate more active participation, both real and virtual, by members in the work of branches.")
It was also agreed that the branch would pay £370 towards a student going to the ADM, as requested by head office.
RG to send the amendment and delegate forms to head office, and sort out cheque for student delegate.
The next meeting is before the ADM so there will be another chance for members to instruct delegates as to how to vote. To read the preliminary agenda containing the motions, go to: http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1316 and download the file.
6. The next meeting is on Thursday 12 November. It will be held in the Mitre Tavern following complaints that the Eagle is too noisy. The Mitre is easily reached from the main station, has disabled access and, importantly, a good selection of beer.
Protestors will be assembling at 12.30pm on Sunday 27 September at Madeira Drive, Brighton, with a rally at 2pm at the Peace Statue, Kings Road, Hove Seafront. http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1333
Thanks for all those who attended the last branch meeting. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 12 November at the Mitre Tavern on Baker Street, off London Road.
Minutes 16 September 2009
1. Present: Tim Norman, John Thompson, Alan Pipes, Melita Dennett, Peter Knight, Phil Mellows, Su Quinn, Rachael Glazier
2. New members: Ruth Hayhurst, Rod Addy and Laura Ellis
3. Nicola Tann has resigned as treasurer. Phil Mellows was nominated to take over the post, and the attendees unanimously agreed to this. Action: RG to get account details from Nic and contact the bank to make Phil a signatory and remove Nic.
4. Phil asked if the demonstration on 27 Sept could be advertised. RG to email members along with minutes of meeting.
5. ADM delegates: Phil Mellows and Su Quinn will be going to ADM. The meeting discussed which motions the delegates will be voting on and how they would like them to vote. It was agreed that motion 85 should be voted against by the delegates (RG argued that there are money issues in the NUJ and funds should therefore be spent on journalism), and that 72 be voted for (with an amendment proposed by Phil Mellows: Delete all after "investigate", replace with "how new media and social networking in all its forms might facilitate more active participation, both real and virtual, by members in the work of branches.")
It was also agreed that the branch would pay £370 towards a student going to the ADM, as requested by head office.
RG to send the amendment and delegate forms to head office, and sort out cheque for student delegate.
The next meeting is before the ADM so there will be another chance for members to instruct delegates as to how to vote. To read the preliminary agenda containing the motions, go to: http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1316 and download the file.
6. The next meeting is on Thursday 12 November. It will be held in the Mitre Tavern following complaints that the Eagle is too noisy. The Mitre is easily reached from the main station, has disabled access and, importantly, a good selection of beer.
30 July 2009
Is anyone interested in this?
Dear all
Please do forward onto anyone you think may be interested.
Creative Partnerships, Sussex and Surrey is seeking a new Creative Agent to work in East Sussex schools to develop creative learning partnerships between teachers, young people and organisations from the creative and cultural sector.
Creative Agents work as critical friends to schools to support the planning, delivery and review of creative learning programmes over a period of a year. They also have a broader role in supporting and contributing to the overall development of Creative Partnerships.
We are looking for creative thinkers with an understanding of schools, a broad knowledge of creative and cultural practice and a commitment to developing creative learning in education. Experience of partnership working, budget management and excellent negotiations skills will also be of benefit.
Whatever part of the creative industries or education sector you work in, you may be the person we are looking for. Contracts are designed to ensure that you can remain connected to your professional practice.
This contract is for 38.5 days and covers work in two Change Schools (September 09- March 2010) and two Enquiry Schools (September 09 – June 2010). The fee is £225 per day (inclusive of VAT). There is a possibility of further work in West Sussex from April 2010.
For more information and an application pack please email:cpsussexandsurrey@cceengland.
Website: www.creative-partnerships.com
Application Deadline: Friday 21st August by 5pm
Interviews: Thursday 3 September in Hastings
Please note: Successful applicants would need to attend training on 10 September and be available on 15 September for the launch of the East Sussex Enquiry Schools programme.
Best wishes
Kristina Sekyere
Programme Coordinator
Creative Partnerships, Sussex and Surrey
12 Claremont
Hastings
TN34 1HA
T 01424 719634
F 01424 719345
21 January 2009
Jobs summit - London
Just got this and thought it ought to be shared:
Interest in the summit has far exceeded the capacity of NUJ headquarters, so it will now take place at:
The School of Pharmacy
29-39 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AX
You can download a map at:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=530349&Y=182356&A=Y&Z=110
It is about five minutes walk from the NUJ’s offices. The nearest tube stations are Russell Square, Euston and Kings Cross.
The event will start at 11am on Saturday, with coffee and registration available from 10.30am. A full agenda for the day is now available here:
http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1037
Your place at the summit is confirmed and I'm looking forward to seeing you there.
If any of your friends who are NUJ members want to attend they can register by emailing campaigns@nuj.org.uk or just by turning up on the day.
There will be forms available for people to join up on the day.
Miles Barter
Interest in the summit has far exceeded the capacity of NUJ headquarters, so it will now take place at:
The School of Pharmacy
29-39 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AX
You can download a map at:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=530349&Y=182356&A=Y&Z=110
It is about five minutes walk from the NUJ’s offices. The nearest tube stations are Russell Square, Euston and Kings Cross.
The event will start at 11am on Saturday, with coffee and registration available from 10.30am. A full agenda for the day is now available here:
http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=1037
Your place at the summit is confirmed and I'm looking forward to seeing you there.
If any of your friends who are NUJ members want to attend they can register by emailing campaigns@nuj.org.uk or just by turning up on the day.
There will be forms available for people to join up on the day.
Miles Barter
13 January 2009
An opportunity for East Sussex / Brighton based writers
Creative Partners required at Eastbourne Technology College, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ (www.etc.sch.com)
Under the umbrella theme of raising confidence and standards through creative learning, ETC is looking for creative practitioners to work alongside staff in the planning and delivery of two projects. We are looking for exciting and innovative responses to these deliberately open, challenging briefs.
Can you contribute to this process and support staff and students in the challenges of developing a more creative curriculum? Do you have the skills and vision to develop these ideas?
Project 1 will involve a creative practitioner working with one or two teachers to plan and deliver a cross-curricular project with a group of Year 7 students which will serve as an opportunity to explore ideas and techniques in preparation for the proposed re-design of the entire Key Stage 3 curriculum, in line with a more project-based, creative model of curriculum delivery. Practitioners in all artforms are invited to respond to this brief.
Project 2 initially involves a media arts practitioner working with teachers of Media, ICT and Technology to develop the creative use of technology within the school. It is envisaged that the focus of this work would be the creation of a web-based resource, focussed on the local community, which has the potential to serve as an archive of student work as well as providing cross-curricular teaching resources. Early ideas for this include an interactive map of Eastbourne seafront which could incorporate elements of History, Art, Geography, English etc.
Both projects are due to commence by late February /early March and completed by July 2009. The commitment is in the region of 15 days, to be negotiated with the school. The fee is £200 per day.
How to apply
Please respond in writing, stating what attracts you to the brief and how it relates to your skills and experience to Julia Roberts (See details below). Examples of your work (signposts to websites etc) would also be appreciated.
Enquiries
Please contact Julia should you have any queries relating to this brief.
Julia Roberts, Creative Agent, 33 Stanmer Park Road, Brighton BN1 7JL
Email: juliarobertsbrighton@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07808 317603
Deadline for submissions: Thursday 22nd January 2009 , 5pm
Interviews at Eastbourne Technology College: Wednesday 28th January 2009
Under the umbrella theme of raising confidence and standards through creative learning, ETC is looking for creative practitioners to work alongside staff in the planning and delivery of two projects. We are looking for exciting and innovative responses to these deliberately open, challenging briefs.
Can you contribute to this process and support staff and students in the challenges of developing a more creative curriculum? Do you have the skills and vision to develop these ideas?
Project 1 will involve a creative practitioner working with one or two teachers to plan and deliver a cross-curricular project with a group of Year 7 students which will serve as an opportunity to explore ideas and techniques in preparation for the proposed re-design of the entire Key Stage 3 curriculum, in line with a more project-based, creative model of curriculum delivery. Practitioners in all artforms are invited to respond to this brief.
Project 2 initially involves a media arts practitioner working with teachers of Media, ICT and Technology to develop the creative use of technology within the school. It is envisaged that the focus of this work would be the creation of a web-based resource, focussed on the local community, which has the potential to serve as an archive of student work as well as providing cross-curricular teaching resources. Early ideas for this include an interactive map of Eastbourne seafront which could incorporate elements of History, Art, Geography, English etc.
Both projects are due to commence by late February /early March and completed by July 2009. The commitment is in the region of 15 days, to be negotiated with the school. The fee is £200 per day.
How to apply
Please respond in writing, stating what attracts you to the brief and how it relates to your skills and experience to Julia Roberts (See details below). Examples of your work (signposts to websites etc) would also be appreciated.
Enquiries
Please contact Julia should you have any queries relating to this brief.
Julia Roberts, Creative Agent, 33 Stanmer Park Road, Brighton BN1 7JL
Email: juliarobertsbrighton@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07808 317603
Deadline for submissions: Thursday 22nd January 2009 , 5pm
Interviews at Eastbourne Technology College: Wednesday 28th January 2009
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