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2024
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Visiting Guest Artist: Little Peaches
University of Chester Partners Pam & Ruth
Visiting Guest Artist: Ellen Buckley
2024 Sharing: We are Work in Progress!
Visiting Guest Artists: Dave & Loretta Littler
The Kaleidoscope Project:
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
This summer we were invited to participate in the The Kaleidoscope Project (formerly The Inclusion Project) at the Llangollen International Musial Eisteddfod! The three groups who performed last summer were invited back again this year to relaunch the event under its new name -- and in its new time slot: opening the prestigious Choir of the World competition!
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It was an amazing experience, and we received so much great feedback from our performance. It was so nice to perform with Choirs For Good and Signing Sensations again as well!
Crossing Borders 3: Modes of Capture
We are thrilled to have been invited to participate in a research project through the University of Chester, all about mental health and the performing arts. The researchers are Dr Pamela Barnes and Dr Ruth Dockwray, and they are amazing! At the end of this project there will be a published paper all about what we as Work in Progress do and the positive impact it has on our participants.
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As part of our exciting collaboration with the University of Chester, members of Work in Progress performed at 'Crossing Borders 3: Modes of Capture' at Storyhouse Theatre, Chester. There were speakers and guests from everywhere from the UK to Portugal, and the entire event was incredibly inspiring!
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Our performance was received with cheers and a standing ovation!
A local artist created real-time creative impressions of the event the entire day which was also so fascinating. You can see how she interpreted our performance by checking our our gallery here.
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Watch this space for more news about this research project...​
Powered by Levelling Up!
We are honoured to be able to say that we are funded by the UK Government and the Levelling Up Fund! This funding will make a huge impact on what we can continue to provide for our participants and we are incredibly grateful.
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
One of Rhyl Mayor Elect's Chosen Charities!
EVEN MORE EXCITING NEWS!
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Rhyl Mayor Elect Councillor Ms Cheryl Williams has selected Work in Progress Rhyl CIC as one of her chosen charities of the Mayoral Year. What an honour!
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Our two Co-Founders, Toby Fagan (Chair) and Leslie Churchill Ward (Artistic Director) have been invited to attend the Mayor’s Civic Service next month. Watch this space for a photo!
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We are so grateful to Rhyl Mayor Elect Councillor Ms Cheryl Williams, along with her consort Mrs Ann Jones, for supporting Work in Progress! It means so much that they recognise the importance of promoting and celebrating inclusion, positive mental health, and friendship through the medium of the performing arts.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
Murder Mystery Fundraiser
The Murder Mystery Experience put on a fundraiser for us and it was a blast!
What a fun night! Members of Work in Progress performed at the start of the evening, and then, along with the rest of the guests, we all got to figure out ‘whodunnit’ as actors performed a murder mystery for us. The plot was based on set of an action movie, and some of our very own members even got in on the action! After solving the crime, Work in Progress was asked to give an encore performance!
Check out our Gallery for some photos.
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Many thanks to all who donated their time and talent at this event — and to all who attended.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
2024 Sneak Preview
Visiting Guest Artist: Daniel Whelan
Visiting Guest Artists: Dave & Loretta Littler
The Kaleidoscope Project:
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
This summer we were invited to participate in the The Kaleidoscope Project (formerly The Inclusion Project) at the Llangollen International Musial Eisteddfod! The three groups who performed last summer were invited back again this year to relaunch the event under its new name -- and in its new time slot: opening the prestigious Choir of the World competition!
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It was an amazing experience, and we received so much great feedback from our performance. It was so nice to perform with Choirs For Good and Signing Sensations again as well!
Crossing Borders 3: Modes of Capture
We are thrilled to have been invited to participate in a research project through the University of Chester, all about mental health and the performing arts. The researchers are Dr Pamela Barnes and Dr Ruth Dockwray, and they are amazing! At the end of this project there will be a published paper all about what we as Work in Progress do and the positive impact it has on our participants.
​​
As part of our exciting collaboration with the University of Chester, members of Work in Progress performed at 'Crossing Borders 3: Modes of Capture' at Storyhouse Theatre, Chester. There were speakers and guests from everywhere from the UK to Portugal, and the entire event was incredibly inspiring!
​
Our performance was received with cheers and a standing ovation!
A local artist created real-time creative impressions of the event the entire day which was also so fascinating. You can see how she interpreted our performance by checking our our gallery here.
​
Watch this space for more news about this research project...​
Powered by Levelling Up!
We are honoured to be able to say that we are funded by the UK Government and the Levelling Up Fund! This funding will make a huge impact on what we can continue to provide for our participants and we are incredibly grateful.
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
One of Rhyl Mayor Elect's Chosen Charities!
EVEN MORE EXCITING NEWS!
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Rhyl Mayor Elect Councillor Ms Cheryl Williams has selected Work in Progress Rhyl CIC as one of her chosen charities of the Mayoral Year. What an honour!
​
Our two Co-Founders, Toby Fagan (Chair) and Leslie Churchill Ward (Artistic Director) have been invited to attend the Mayor’s Civic Service next month. Watch this space for a photo!
​
We are so grateful to Rhyl Mayor Elect Councillor Ms Cheryl Williams, along with her consort Mrs Ann Jones, for supporting Work in Progress! It means so much that they recognise the importance of promoting and celebrating inclusion, positive mental health, and friendship through the medium of the performing arts.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
Murder Mystery Fundraiser
The Murder Mystery Experience put on a fundraiser for us and it was a blast!
What a fun night! Members of Work in Progress performed at the start of the evening, and then, along with the rest of the guests, we all got to figure out ‘whodunnit’ as actors performed a murder mystery for us. The plot was based on set of an action movie, and some of our very own members even got in on the action! After solving the crime, Work in Progress was asked to give an encore performance!
Check out our Gallery for some photos.
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Many thanks to all who donated their time and talent at this event — and to all who attended.
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
2024 Sneak Preview
Visiting Guest Artist: Miranda Colby Browne
Thank You to the Gwynt y Môr Community Fund!
Thanks to generous funding from the Gwynt y Môr Community Fund we all have tote bags or back packs! Their logo and ours are featured side by side — a true indication of our friendship and collaboration.
Everyone received their bags last night and we took some very happy photos — we’ve also included one of our ‘outtakes’ because being silly is something we’re pretty good at… so why not share a giggle with you all too!
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Diolch Gwynt y Môr Community Fund!
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
Work in Progress Rhyl CIC
We're a CIC!
Work in Progress is now officially registered as a CIC -- a Community Interest Company. Our CIC number is 15526331. From the 1st of April we will officially be known as...
Work in Progress Rhyl CIC!
Don't worry -- although our legal name has slightly changed, we will still be operating as simply Work in Progress. So no changes to our beautiful logo or anything.
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Being a CIC is very exciting and has many benefits for us as a group. It will bring more opportunities and open more doors when it comes to funding. Finding funding is important to us as it means we can keep our sessions free of charge for our members, making the performing arts accessible for all regardless of income or employment status.
Funding from the Community Cohesion Fund!
We have even more great news...
We've received £1,000 from the Community Cohesion Fund!
This funding will help Work in Progress continue to do the work we are so passionate about. Active participation in the arts helps people become healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. It also helps people discover (or rediscover) their confidence as they try new things and feel more comfortable expressing themselves. We can't wait to collaborate with the North East Community Cohesion Team.
Our theme this year is 'Community', so who better to talk with than people who really know all about what makes communities happy, safe, healthy, inclusive, and accessible.
Thank you -- Diolch to the Community Cohesion Fund!
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
Generous Donation from the 'Beat the Blues Brunch'!
We had some unexpected visitors at last week's session!
Representatives from Deeside Round Table, Alyn & Deeside XRT 41 Club -Past Round Tablers Club, and Deeside Ladies Circle came by to say hello! We performed a little for them, shared some of what we're currently working on, and then invited them to sing with us. We had cuppas and cakes, and then... they presented us with a massive cheque for £1,000! WOW!
They also invited us to perform in another event they will be hosting this summer.
Watch this space for further details about that exciting news!
DIOLCH!
THANK YOU!
We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!
'Beat the Blues Brunch' Fundraiser!
Sunday 14th January, Hawarden Masonic Hall
There are some people in the world who simply are GOOD PEOPLE -- and we met some of them yesterday!
Three incredible organisations held a fundraiser in part for Work in Progress, even though they'd never met us or seen us perform! They simply wanted to support us, and what we do... and boy did they ever!
Led by organiser Rory Tompsett, Deeside Round Table, Alyn & Deeside XRT 41 Club -Past Round Tablers Club, and Deeside Ladies Circle put on a special fundraiser to support mental health awareness on what is for many, the most difficult time of year.
'Don't Give Up On Me'
'Beat the Blues Brunch' -- 14th January 2024
Video: Rhiannon Williams
Rory had what he calls "a crazy idea": to serve a quality brunch to members of the community, provide live entertainment, promote mental health awareness... all while raising much-needed funds for two groups -- including Work in Progress!
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The brunch was prepared by award-winning chefs Danny Burke and Col Devitt with top quality ingredients supplied by sponsor David Joinson Quality Meats. Ian Gibbons (Radio Deeside) was the event's emcee.
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There was a raffle with some impressive prizes (we were all envious of the winner of a year's membership to Theatr Clwyd!) and live entertainment from Helen Shanley Music (what a voice!) as well as Work in Progress! Both brunch sittings had such a positive atmosphere and we receivedincredible feedback from guests. At the end of a very happy event, Helen invited members of Work in Progress to join her in an impromptu rendition of 'Proud Mary' which was a total blast! Guests, volunteers, EVERYONE joined in. What a way to finish!
Singer Helen Shanley, Presenter Ian Gibbons,
& Lead Organiser Rory Tompsett
Members of Work in Progress performed numbers that were both thought-provoking and joyous
We are so thankful and humbled that these three groups put so much effort and care into raising funds for us!
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We are all a Work in Progress. Together we can do so much!