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People Express

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CURRENT
PROJECTS

Beyond painting and drawing...

EVERYONE IS CREATIVE

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CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL CLUB

A free, week-long carnival project for children, young people and families in Newhall and Midway. An opportunity to make costumes, learn dances and play the steel pan drums. Spaces are free but places are limited so booking is essential.

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PASSPORT TO MUSIC

Inclusive music programme. May 2021 to August 2022. 25 young people write, compose and record their own music, inspired by leading Jazz, Folk, Hip-Hop and Indian Classical musicians. Click to watch films and listen to original tracks from the project.

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LIFE IS FOR LIVING

A brand new film made by people living with dementia and their carers. The film shares a true account of life for people living with a diagnosis, their carers and family. Click to watch the subtitled film.

'' I LOVE COMING TO PEOPLE EXPRESS BECAUSE I HAVE SO MUCH FUN EVERY SINGLE TIME, AND I AM LEARNING NEW THINGS TOO. THE STAFF ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND SO KIND AND HELPFUL".

Megan, young participant and volunteer

'' THE PROJECT'S CHANGED MY LIFE. I NOW GET OUT OF THE FLAT & MEET NEW PEOPLE- A HUGE STEP FOR ME! IT'S BROUGHT OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER. I COULDN'T BE PROUDER OF WHAT WE'VE CREATED."

Jayde, Newhall Creative Collective

OUR WORK

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ARTISTS

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OUR IMPACT

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CONTACT US:

Julie Batten (she/her) Director (f/t)
Julie.batten@people-express.org.uk
07702 909206

Kalila Storey (she/her) Programmes Manager (f/t)

Kalila.storey@people-express.org.uk
07739 088066

Julie Goodwin (she/her) Finance &
Admin Officer (p/t)
Julie.goodwin@people-express.org.uk
01283552962

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FIND US:

People Express,
The Old Pressing Shop,
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum,
West Street, Swadlincote,
Derbyshire, DE11 9DG
Satnav DE11 9AZ

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