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Ed’s Sunday morning briefing, sharing his thoughts on the current state of the world and informing us of a few events and workshops - a twice a week chance to work with the textile artist Jess Way at our S.H.O.P. - “Help us create a community patchwork quilt with Jess Way - a textile artist - with special thanks to Wessex Water !

Beginner friendly - all ages - materials provided

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am - 12:30pm at the Kandu S.H.O.P in Emery Gate Shopping Centre” & of course on the big date of 17th March that is St.Patrick’s day, join us at the King Alfred Hall in Chippenham for live music and home-made Irish stew! Entry fee is pay what you can afford. Thanks Ed!

Maddie Storvold, the very talented, inspiring, funny and lovely singer-songwriter coming all the way from Canada, who we had the pleasure of seeing perform live at the Red Lion in Lacock last week, chats to Ed about her life, musical influences and much more in this 50minutes long podcast, but well worth your time. Hopefully we’ll see more of her in the future, until then stay tuned and check her amazing music out and follow her on Spotify and social media.

Jess Way, the textile artist and creative, comes back to our podcast to show and tell about some of her lovely work, and Ed shares more information about the workshops with Jess everyone will be able to take part in, coming soon in our S.H.O.P. ! Jess will be creating (with the help of anyone that wishes to take part and learn more about textiles) a water-themed patchwork in collaboration with Wessex Water, and this will be taking place on Tuesdays (probably 10-12) and Thursdays at our S.H.O.P., stay tuned for the exact dates and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Meet Lexie Hugo: a Chippenham born-and-bred digital illustrator who amongst other things, does mural painting and shop window designs, as you can see in our Kandu Arts S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate, helping to draw attention to our “Love Stories” Valentine’s day interactive theatre event! Have a look at her lovely work and what she’s about in this episode of our podcast :)

It’s Valentine’s Day this week, and don’t miss the interactive theatre piece we are putting on in the Rotary Hall! Get your tickets for Love Stories (it’s pay what you can afford) at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-stories-tickets-797249483667?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

Or at the door just before the event. Looking forward! Link to the event: https://m.facebook.com/events/366215556021016?

Ed is poorly but he still checks in and reminds us of two exciting upcoming events organised by Kandu Arts - an interactive theatre play about love on the 14th February (Valentine’s day) in the Rotary Hall by the very talented Mark Rutterford (www.markrutterford.com) , and on the very next day 15th February, at the Red Lion in Lacock, a wonderful concert by the amazing Maddie Storvold (https://www.maddiestorvold.com) we were very fortunate to come across, supported by our very own, lovely Guillem Mitchel. Have a look at these two artists and book the dates! For they are something truly special not to be missed in and around Chippenham.

Get your tickets for Love Stories (it’s pay what you can afford) at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-stories-tickets-797249483667?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

Or at the door just before the event. Looking forward! Link to the event: https://m.facebook.com/events/366215556021016?

Meet Mark Rutherford, a talented writer and performer whose interactive theatre piece you will be able to see in Chippenham on Valentine’s Day! In this episode he shares a bit about the show, and his life. Don’t miss it - get your tickets (it’s pay what you can afford) at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../love-stories-tickets...

Or at the door just before the event. Looking forward!

https://m.facebook.com/events/366215556021016?

A Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget

Kandu Arts is bringing a show to Chippenham that promises a whirlwind romance of stories, chat and laughs about love. Love Stories, by Mark Rutterford, promises a Valentine’s Day event like no other and one you’ll never forget. As the audience eats Love Heart sweets, they will hear tales of love affairs and heartache but like any romantic encounter, Love Stories is not a passive experience.

Chippenham Uniform Exchange - what a fantastic organisation on so many levels, we are so lucky to have in our town. Not only do they offer everything your child might need for school (watch this episode to see just how vast their offer is!) at a bargain price, they also repair and prepare the pre-loved items to a great condition, and hold a high standard in their service. Of course, all the while contributing to reducing the environmental impact of the clothing industry. Have a sneak-peak into their ethos and their new space in Chippenham, where you can pick-up, and soon also walk-in and do your uniform shopping and swapping, at Unit 5 The Granary, Station Yard (just off of Union Road). You can also donate your child’s pre-loved uniforms at our donation point in our S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate! Thank you!

This is what the S.H.O.P. is all about! Have a look at this young man’s life story and how our Social Hub of Positivity fits into the fabric of his life. We’re very pleased to be able to offer a small community in the heart of Chippenham open to everyone. Thanks for being a part of it and sharing your story, Luke!

Welcome to the first episode of the year of our S.H.O.P. podcast where Ed announces two exciting upcoming events organised by Kandu Arts - an interactive theatre play about love on the 14th February (Valentine’s day) in the Rotary Hall by the very talented Mark Rutterford (www.markrutterford.com) , and on the very next day 15th February, at the Red Lion in Lacock, a wonderful concert by the amazing Maddie Storvold (https://www.maddiestorvold.com) we were very fortunate to come across. Have a look at these two artists and book the dates! For they are something truly special not to be missed in and around Chippenham. 

Wishing you a peaceful, joyful and prosperous New Year from Ed and everyone at Kandu Arts. Looking back at the year that’s passed, we feel very fortunate to have shared our 25th anniversary year with so many wonderful, talented, kind people that have supported us on our journey. Thank you all for being a part of the Kandu family, and here’s to the next 25 years!