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  • FEAST BOOKINGS GO LIVE 23/6/2025

    Parents of Whitby – get ready to give your kids the BEST summer ever! 🌈 The legendary Five Star Rated Flowergate FEAST Summer Fun Club is BACK and bursting with creative energy, unforgettable adventures, and laughter-filled days at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre!

    🎨 What’s Flowergate FEAST?

    Only the coolest, most creative summer club in town! Now in its fourth fantastic year, FEAST is all about fun, friendship, and freedom to explore.

    Each day is led by a dream team of professional artists, musicians, and activity leaders who know exactly how to spark imaginations and get kids moving, making, and smiling.

    🎟 Book Now – Spaces Are Limited!

    We’d love to welcome your child into our FEAST family – but places fill fast, and this is one summer party you don’t want to miss!

    IF YOU NEED SUPPORT BOOKING YOUR PLACES DROP INTO FLOWERGATE HALL AND ASK FOR HELP! We are here to make this easy for you and can lend you an ipad so that you can log on and book you place. Even if you want to book a FEAST place somewhere else we can hep you to do that as well!

    📩 Email us at flashcompanyarts@gmail.com for support with registration
    📞 Call 07508 641880 for more info

    📍 Find us at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre, Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA

    👕 Just bring your child in comfy clothes and get ready for an unforgettable summer at Flowergate FEAST!

    📅 Save These Dates – Summer Sorted!

    Join us for FOUR weeks of fabulous fun, running Monday to Thursday, with flexible dates to suit your summer schedule:

    • Week 1 – 21st to 24th July
    • Week 2 – 28th to 31st July
    • Week 3 – 4th to 7th August
    • Week 4 – 11th to 14th August

    🕣 Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Drop-off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon – easy!

    🎭🎶 What Will They Do All Day?

    Honestly? SO MUCH. And they’ll love every second. Every child gets to choose activities they love, from a spectacular menu of creative workshops and playful sessions like:

    • 🎭 Drama & Theatre – Perform, improvise, and play!
    • 🎶 Live Music & Singing – Find your rhythm and sing your heart out!
    • 🎨 Art & Model Making – Get messy and masterpiece-ready!
    • 📷 Photography – Frame the world through your own lens!
    • 💃 Dance & Movement – Shake it, spin it, strut your stuff!
    • 🏅 Indoor Play & Games – Team up, move your body, win big!
    • 🧘 Yoga & Mindfulness – Chill out in our calm and colourful Zen-Den!

    🌟 And that’s just the beginning – every day is different, every experience is unforgettable.

    🥪 All-Inclusive: Food, Friends, and FUN!

    That’s right – no packed lunches here! We serve up:

    • A yummy breakfast
    • A nutritious lunch
    • And healthy snacks to keep energy levels soaring!

    All included, all delicious, and all designed to keep your child fuelled for fun.

    Let’s make this summer magical. Let’s make it FEAST. 🌸☀️🐰🎉

    #FlowergateFEAST #SummerFunClub #WhitbyKids #CreativeSummer #FEAST2025

  • 🎉☀️ The Countdown is ON! Flowergate FEAST Summer Fun Club Returns for Its Fourth Incredible Year! ☀️🎉

    🎉☀️ The Countdown is ON! Flowergate FEAST Summer Fun Club Returns for Its Fourth Incredible Year! ☀️🎉

    Parents of Whitby – get ready to give your kids the BEST summer ever! 🌈 The legendary Flowergate FEAST Summer Fun Club is BACK and bursting with creative energy, unforgettable adventures, and laughter-filled days at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre!

    🎨 What’s Flowergate FEAST?

    Only the coolest, most creative summer club in town! Now in its fourth fantastic year, FEAST is all about fun, friendship, and freedom to explore. Each day is led by a dream team of professional artists, musicians, and activity leaders who know exactly how to spark imaginations and get kids moving, making, and smiling.

    📅 Save These Dates – Summer Sorted!

    Join us for FOUR weeks of fabulous fun, running Monday to Thursday, with flexible dates to suit your summer schedule:

    • Week 1 – 21st to 24th July
    • Week 2 – 28th to 31st July,
    • Week 3 – 4th to 7th August
    • Week 4 – 11th to 14th August

    🕣 Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Drop-off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon – easy!

    🎭🎶 What Will They Do All Day?

    Honestly? SO MUCH. And they’ll love every second. Every child gets to choose activities they love, from a spectacular menu of creative workshops and playful sessions like:

    • 🎭 Drama & Theatre – Perform, improvise, and play!
    • 🎶 Live Music & Singing – Find your rhythm and sing your heart out!
    • 🎨 Art & Model Making – Get messy and masterpiece-ready!
    • 📷 Photography – Frame the world through your own lens!
    • 💃 Dance & Movement – Shake it, spin it, strut your stuff!
    • 🏅 Indoor Sports & Games – Team up, move your body, win big!
    • 🧘 Yoga & Mindfulness – Chill out in our calm and colourful Zen-Den!

    🌟 And that’s just the beginning – every day is different, every experience is unforgettable.

    🥪 All-Inclusive: Food, Friends, and FUN!

    That’s right – no packed lunches here! We serve up:

    • A yummy breakfast
    • A nutritious lunch
    • And healthy snacks to keep energy levels soaring!

    All included, all delicious, and all designed to keep your child fuelled for fun.

    🎟 Book Now – Spaces Are Limited!

    We’d love to welcome your child into our FEAST family – but places fill fast, and this is one summer party you don’t want to miss!

    📩 Email us at flashcompanyarts@gmail.com to register
    📞 Or call 07508 641880 for more info

    📍 Find us at Flowergate Hall Community Arts Centre, Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA

    👕 Just bring your child in comfy clothes and get ready for an unforgettable summer at Flowergate FEAST!

    Let’s make this summer magical. Let’s make it FEAST. 🌸☀️🐰🎉

    #FlowergateFEAST #SummerFunClub #WhitbyKids #CreativeSummer #FEAST2025

  • 🌿 A Hedge, a Song and a Celebration of Whitby: Penny Hedge 2025

    🌿 A Hedge, a Song and a Celebration of Whitby: Penny Hedge 2025

    This morning, as the tide crept into Whitby’s Upper Harbour, a small crowd gathered for one of the town’s oldest and most curious traditions: the planting of the Penny Hedge. And of course, Flash Company Arts was there to witness it, alongside our friends in the Whitby Community Choir, to mark the moment in our own creative way.

    The Penny Hedge

    If you’ve never seen it, the Penny Hedge is a quiet but powerful ritual. Every year on the eve of Ascension Day, a symbolic hedge is planted in the mud of the harbour using hazel stakes and woven twigs. It’s an act rooted in legend, penance and centuries of local history. The hedge must be strong enough to withstand three tides — or tradition says dire consequences will follow.

    For us, it’s a chance not only to observe a beautiful piece of living folklore, but to come together as artists, singers and proud Whitby folk.

    As the hedge was planted, Whitby Community Choir sang our traditional song for the day — a simple, heartfelt moment of reflection and joy. There is something special about singing in the open air, with the harbour behind you and a community around you. This is what Flash Company Arts is all about: connecting creativity with place, people and tradition.

    We didn’t stage a performance or take the spotlight. We were there to witness, to sing, and to celebrate a town that inspires so much of what we do. Our presence at Penny Hedge is part of a growing rhythm for us — marking the calendar not just with dates, but with shared experiences and artistic responses.

    🪵 Fun “Facts” About the Penny Hedge Legend

    • The tradition dates back to 1159, making it over 860 years old.
    • Legend has it that three noblemen killed a hermit while hunting near Whitby. As penance, they were ordered to build a hedge in the harbour every year — forever.
    • The hedge must be built with a wooden penny knife, without metal nails or modern tools.
    • If the hedge doesn’t survive three tides, the tradition says the penalty would return to Whitby’s noble descendants.
    • The ceremony is still performed by the Bailiff of the Manor of Fylingdales, and the hammer and horn are kept under lock and key except for when they are used during the ceremony!

    To everyone who paused with us this morning — thank you. See you next year, same place, same tide.

  • Celebrating FEAST at Easter with Flash Company Arts

    Celebrating FEAST at Easter with Flash Company Arts

    This Easter, Flash Company Arts had the huge pleasure of delivering FEAST activities across Whitby and the surrounding villages as part of North Yorkshire Together’s FEAST programme.

    Thanks to the support we received, we were able to offer free, creative, and welcoming sessions that brought local children and young people together for a brilliant few days of art, movement, games, food — and lots of fun.

    A Youth-Led, Creative Approach
    We made sure our sessions were flexible, energetic, and youth-led. The children had a say in what we did — inventing games, choosing activities, and bringing their ideas to life. Over the course of the project, we wrote songs, made snacks, painted portraits, played games, tried yoga, and explored all kinds of creative activities. The vibe was lively, supportive, and full of energy, with lots of chances for the kids to try new things, show off their skills, and have fun.

    Building Confidence and Community
    What really stood out for us was watching the kids grow in confidence as the sessions went on. Some arrived feeling shy or low in mood, but with the right support, we saw real change. New friendships blossomed, creativity took off, and children who struggled at first became more engaged, more confident, and really proud of what they were achieving.

    Food, Wellbeing, and Sustainability
    Healthy eating and wellbeing were at the heart of everything we did. The children helped plan and prepare snacks, tried new fruits and foods, and learned simple ways to stay active and feel good. Physical activity was part of every session — around 90 minutes a day — with lots of fun and movement rather than just sports.

    We also take sustainability seriously. Through our Surplus Food Project, we help reduce food waste, and we’re proud of our Carbon Literacy Award. We also encouraged the children and families to think about their own environmental impact and small changes they can make.

    Strong Foundations
    We put safety, inclusion, and support at the core of everything. All of our staff are well-trained, and we made sure there were clear policies in place so every child could join in at their own pace. Accessibility and fairness were key to how we worked.

    Looking Ahead
    The impact of FEAST at Easter will last long after the holidays. The connections made, the confidence built, and the creativity sparked have made our work even stronger.

    If you want to get involved in what’s coming next, we’d love to see you! Pop into Flowergate Hall for a chat with Rebecca and the team — we’ve got some exciting plans for the summer ahead, and we’d love for you and your family to be part of it.