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It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek and we’re excited to share with you some work we’ve been doing trialling new activities for people with learning disabilities.

Thanks to Third Sector Leaders, we received a grant to run 6 free creative activities at Kirklees College and MENCAP Waverley Hall where participants created art work to be projected and to be worn on t-shirts!

Being creative makes us feel good, and we had some fantastic feedback from participants who said that taking part was good for their wellbeing, they felt a positive effect on their self confidence and self-esteem, and that the social space in hoot activities made them feel more relaxed.

Watch this space for a new programme of work actively involving people with learning disabilities from hoot.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator & Producer  - Year of Music 2023  

We're looking for an exceptional candidate to realise the ambition and opportunity of this post in developing a sustainable role for participatory music making in support of the mental health and wellbeing for people across Kirklees. 

Successful applicants will become part of the experienced and committed team here at hoot creative arts and work in an agile way between our offices and studios in central Huddersfield, home working and other venues as and when required. 

This is a readvertisement of this post and we would politely ask previous applicants not to re-apply. 

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify the organisation. 

Download the Application Information Pack and Application Form, and learn more about Year of Music 2023 here.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12.00pm / midday on Monday 28th February 2022 

Interviews: Shortlisted candidate interviews will be held remotely via Zoom or in person in Huddersfield depending on Covid restrictions, and the location and needs of applicants during week commencing 7th March 2022.  

Expected start date: ASAP April depending on notice period if currently employed. 

We are constantly monitoring the local and national situation so in light of the government’s increased level of caution, we now require masks to be worn for the full duration of sessions and we will be providing masks to everyone who visits our sessions.

We also ask that you take a lateral flow test before attending a session where possible.

If you or someone in your household tests positive for Covid-19 please do not attend hoot for 10 days from the date of the positive test.

As always, please let us know if you can't attend.

Our other Covid-19 safety guidelines have not changed: 
We require that you make space between you and others and that you use the hand sanitisers provided. We will still be ventilating the space which does mean things could get chilly so please wrap up warm.

We look forward to seeing you at the groups this week – the hoot team.

hoot creative arts and The Lawrence Batley Theatre are inviting you to take part in this exciting creative project in August.

If someone said "tell me about your life" what would you say? 
In this short series of sessions, older people and young people from The Lawrence Batley Theatre will come together to share stories from each other's lives and turn them into new stories - all with the support of our fabulous professional artists. 
Your experiences will be captured on film which will be premiered at The Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Walk In My Shoes is part of a national project running in arts centers across the UK to create new conversations and understanding between different groups of people. 
 
When Mondays 26th July, 9th, 16th, 23rd August 11.30am til 1pm
don't worry if you can't make all the sessions
Where  The Lawrence Batley Theatre Courtyard
Cost Free

You must book in advance by contacting Moira at moira@hootmusic.co.uk or on telephone 07388 800767