February 2024

The winter months are almost behind us, and there is a lot to look forward to for the Flash Company Arts team at Flowergate Hall all over the coming weeks. We are excited to host our brilliant  FEAST holiday club during the Easter holidays  once again, and booking is now open! These sessions will include making, creating, drama, indoor sports, games, music, and sharing delicious food. There really is something for everyone at Flowergate Feast, and there will be plenty of Easter-themed activities. If you would like your child to attend, get in touch by emailing flashcompanyarts@gmail.com or checking our social media for links to the registration form.

During the month of March there will be a whole array of cultural activities happening in and around Whitby – from concerts and exhibitions to opportunities to catch artists at work turning Flowergate Old Chapel into a beautiful immersive space celebrating life on the edge of the world.  The events come under the banner of Living on the Edge of the World – a whole month dedicated to culture.  We are so excited to be working with lots of partners (Noth York Moors National Park, Dogwood Theatre, Whitby Library, Pannett Art Gallery and many more!) on this project and we are delighted to have received support from UKSPF. Find out how you can get involved on our website – www.flashcompany.art

We continue to run amazing weekly sessions at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre including Music Tots, Flowergate Folk Band, Guitar Group, Singing for Wellbeing, Art sessions, Whitby Community Choir, Community Theatre, and a range of pop-up sessions through the week in The People’s Cafe.

Our weekly youth sessions are going from strength to strength – we are blown away by the wonderful young people who come along each Wednesday at 4:30 to learn instruments, play games and have their tea together in the community cafe. If you know someone who would love to come along get in touch through our email or social media – all young people are welcome!

The Whitby Community Fridge is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11-1.  If you are in urgent need of food support please get in touch, we can always help and we don’t need a referral or any evidence of need.

Finally, we at Flash Company Arts are absolutely delighted to have been selected to receive an award from the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire for service to the community. We think that this is a reflection of how brilliant the community in Whitby is – we all know it is a wonderful place to be, and we are so proud to highlight this to the wider region.