July Newsletter
Hello All
I'm not quite sure how it happened but a full six months
has sped my since my last update, so it seems about
time I invade those in-boxes! Here's a round-up of what's
been going on in the world of Helen Stallard Communications...
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 First
up, I've been down in St Davids playing at being Alastair
Campbell for the official Royal opening of the newly
restored Cloisters and Refectory at St Davids Cathedral.
Yes, the Refectory has actually been open for two years
but the £4.5 million restoration of the Cloisters
has just been completed, and so we were graced with
the company of The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
who came to meet staff involved with the project (and
enjoy a cup of tea at the Refectory). A lovely day -
and I thoroughly enjoyed working with the PRs at Clarence
House, who turned up in a helicopter no less. One can
only dream.
Good coverage achieved across BBC Wales and in the
regional papers - the Press Association were particularly
taken with our Polish kitchen staff, who of course found
the experience of meeting British royalty all rather
strange. www.refectoryatstdavids.co.uk
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 Whilst
we're on the subject of St Davids, I've taken on a new
client in the form of Cwtch*, to my mind the best high-end
eatery in the tiny gastro-city. Cwtch* believe in simple
cooking from the best seasonal ingredients, presented
with a touch of flair.
Owner tempted me with a taster menu back in May and
I am still dreaming about the glorious roasted pork
belly. Hmm. Anyway, Second Chef Gareth Evans has just
been named winner of the national Skills for Chef competition,
of which we've received plenty of coverage. www.cwtchrestaurant.co.uk
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Forbidden: A Tale of Love and
War kicks of at Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire
next week (July 10-12), of which I've been co-ordinating
Marketing and PR.
 This
will be a brilliant outdoor dance event produced by
Dancefest, the dance agency for Herefordshire
and Worcestershire, at what must be one of the most
evocative of English Heritage sites.
Over 100 school and community performers from Herefordshire
have joined a team of professional dancers and aerialists
to tell the story of Goodrich's very own Romeo and Juliet,
put together by Artistic Director and former-Motionhouse
dancer Helen Parlor.
We've received lots of support from the regional papers,
particularly the Hereford Times who've placed film of
the rehearsal on their website (www.herefordtimes.com)
and Sid Langley from the Birmingham Post who's been
following progress of the project on his www.birminghampost.net
blog.
Top marks to Ben Wood and at Creative and Brand who
did a brilliant job creating a visual identity for the
project.
Book tickets and find out more at www.dancefest.co.uk
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Not much space left so final round-up...
I'm still working with mac in Birmingham,
covering their PR as they enter the £14.8 million
refurbishment that will secure the arts centre for future
generations. Look at the web cams on
www.macarts.co.uk
Bright Space - formerly Creative Partnerships Birmingham
- have asked me to look after their PR over the summer.
Too many great arts and education projects to mention,
but if you're in Centenary Square in Brum next Friday
(11th July) you won't be able to miss the 600+ school
pupils participating in Big Dance Birmingham, choreographed
by ACE Dance and Music's Gail Parmel. www.brightspace.org.uk
A lovely morning spent with Mark and Penny Makin, directors
of Makin Projects, who asked for a mini marketing consultancy
for their growing Tour Booking and Management company.
The Makins place a great emphasis on integrity and looking
after their clients, and are worth looking out for!
www.makinprojects.co.uk
And finally, I've been working with Clarry Bean and
the team at Swindon Arts Centre on getting their autumn
08 brochure off the ground. www.swindon.gov.uk/artsandculture.
Wishing you all a lovely summer!
Till next time,
Helen
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