Many Social Enterprises struggle with getting practical, affordable support in the key phases of start-up and growth.

A new online guide for artists on how to understand and work with strategic commissioning aims to help them respond effectively to changes to the way that councils and public sector bodies are working.

Whether you're a film professional, interested in breaking into the media or just intrigued by film, we hope the night will be enjoyable, social and informative for all!

Here's some information about the current crowd-funding campaign from Reelscape Films.

The organisers of the Corby Open Exhibition are holding a Show and Tell day on Friday 13th Jan at the Watch This Space Gallery on the High Street in Corby Old Village 10am-3pm.  This is for artists who need a hand filling in the application form or want some advice to come along and meet a few of us from the panel.
For more information go to http://corbyopen.yolasite.com

Do you know of a community group that would like to deliver a community project or celebration event this summer to support the torch relay or 2012 games?

Disruptive Difference - transnational craft dialogues' will take place at the School of Museum Studies, Leicester University on 17th February 2012 and will explore how cultural and geographical dis/location is changing craft practice, and how notions of national and cultural identity are contributing to experiences of craft nationally and internationally.

Tuesday 10th January 2011, 10am-1pm, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Led by Lesley Pollard, School Improvement Officer- Learning, Skills & Education, NCC, this annual course will cover:
-   The legal context
-   The Categories of Abuse
-   Possible Indicators
-   Actions to take if concerned about child welfare
-   Protecting yourself

If you haven’t had this training for a couple of years then we would highly recommend you attend this session and it is always great to get regular training on this subject.
Cost: £30 per person
Booking: Email Artistsinlearning@northamptonshire.gov.uk