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Each month we hold the best open mic night in Taunton and often see people of all ages. We’ve had poets, musicians, comedians and everything in between. But due to lock down we present this month’s Open Mic Night online. So simply watch the videos below produced by each individual person to enjoy a piece of local culture direct in your home. Act No. 1 – Give a big applause to our first act Flick who played at our Open Mic before and here she performs with her friend Bella Beney:Act No 2 – Here is local duo Slug &…
Stuck indoors? Need to be creative? Then why not take up the CICCIC challenge of entering our two art and photgraphy competitions.We will then create two online exhibitions of the work for all to enjoy. You’ll get the chance to exhibit work and win a small prize. Art Competition ThemeWhat does the isolation and social distancing mean to you during the Covid19 outbreak? Does it affect your outlook on life or society? Do you feel doom or have a positive feeling about it. Is there a physical or spiritual element or even political or sensitive point you feel you need…
Dear Friends, Supporters & Customers of CICCICIt is with much regret following a request from the government for venues to voluntarily shut down as part of ‘social distancing’ measures, Creative Innovation Centre CIC (CICCIC) will be closing as a venue till December 2nd.With a positive attitude, hard work from CICCIC directors, and support from the community we will still be here when things get better. We will welcome you back with open arms. Everyone – let’s look out for each other and try to stay safe.CLICK HERE TO MAKE ONLINE DONATION
In response to the outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19) Creative Innovation Centre CIC (CICCIC) is monitoring and acting on advice given to businesses by HM Government Public Heath England.However, we can confirm that we have implemented a policy of wiping down all touch points within the building, such as handles, doors etc. with anti-bacterial and disinfect solution. This is done three times a day. All our glasses and crockery and utensils are also washed at a very hot temperature with our industrial dishwashers.Staff and volunteers have also been trained and notified of measurements to take to ensure that your visit…
With over 365 events each year and 20,000 people passing through our doors, and over 2000 pieces of art displayed on our exhibition walls, its no surprise that things at CICCIC get tired, scuffed and warn out.But thanks to the hard work of 14 amazing CICCIC volunteers and CICCIC staff the walls, doors and anything that needed painting was completed at our ‘Paint Party’ on Sunday 9th February.It was no mean task as we also sorted our store room at the back and had to get all furniture and equipment in the centre of the hall so we could work…
We are amazed at the amount of people who come to CICCIC who have had amazing lives and careers. From professors to adventurers. From personal assistants of the famous to the engineers who built towns and cities. Their knowledge and history are abundant but often shared behind closed doors or exercised in the past and no longer in the public domain.That is why we are putting a call-out to anyone who would like to do a talk or lecture at CICCIC on any subject. It could be your hobby, specialism or even research. We’d love to hear from you. There…
Thousands attend CICCIC each year and what a community asset it has become. But do you know these interesting facts about the place and the people? If not here are 10 facts.The Memorial Hall was built in 1862 and is now 158 years old. CICCIC is short for Creative Innovation Centre CIC and CIC stands for ‘Community Interest Company’, which is a formal and legal registration of a not-for-profit organisation (like a charity but without all the red tape). It is registered with Companies House and the registration number is 08140784.CICCIC’s status as a not-for-profit org also means that all…
Take a look at this event and tell us if you would attend. At CICCIC we love all forms of arts and culture and now and then we come across some amazing acts and performances. However, some can involve a lot of artists and others can come from far afield, which means they can be a little pricey and beyond our budget. So, we are asking what you think of this act/performance and whether you would buy a ticket. If we get enough people we can book these acts and you can enjoy even more great culture at CICCIC.Old Time…
At CICCIC we see and experience so many lovely stories, peoples experiences, individual responses to events and community building bonds with each other and much more.So, we have decided to highlight some that we believe reinforces what we are about and what intangible things happen here when people come to our centre.For instance, in the last ten days (13th-22nd Jan 2020), we had 13 events and included:Dementia art classCreative ClubMental Health Perspective film and discussionPrint making workshopTextiles workshopPainting workshopDrawing workshopPink Floyd nightMeaningful music night with Darren HodgeSunday big band jazzBig noise band rehearsalHullabaloo improv nightDaytime rock and roll dance A…
Mental health is a big agenda these days and can affect us all at some point in our lives. For some, it can linger around for a long time and often requires interventions such as traditional therapy, prescribed drugs, support group visits, psychotherapy or even art therapy. Though there are many reasons why we may suffer mental health issues, we believe that attitude and how we see life plays a large role. That is why CICCIC is launching its ‘Mental Health Perspective Programme’, designed to educate and illuminate a different perspective on this complex subject, but also about life itself…