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The Heritage Hwb Summer Programmes

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#EF781D” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||5px|||”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center”]This summer, children aged 8-12 can join us in our new and exciting World Heritage Summer workshops, and Young people age 16-25 can help us run the program in our summer trainee program![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.whyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-heritage-youth-ambassadors-teens-having-fun-4.jpg” alt=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Teens having fun” title_text=”World Heritage Youth Ambassadors Teens having fun” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_rotate=”0deg|0deg|356deg” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.56)”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Heritage Hwb Summer Age 8-12

Let little explorer’s globe trot, with their World Heritage Passport, and discover the wonders of the world. With awesome interactive workshops, trips, arts and crafts, fun activities and Wacky Welsh Wednesdays, keep them having fun all day.

Monday – Thursday’s: 9am – 3pm
26th July – 26th August 2021
Only £5 for the whole day!
MONDAYs AND TUESDAY’S WOODLANDS ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE. Woodlands Road, Croesyceiliog, Torfaen. NP44 2DZ
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAY’s The Hwb, 69 Broad Street, Blaenavon NP4 9NH
Places limited so book now!

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]For more information:

Email:chloe.gill@thehwb.org
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26nd – 29th July: Blazing Blaenavon

Explore our very own World Heritage Site; Blaenavon Industrial Landscape. Get the taste of the welsh foods and take a trip through the eyes of an underground miners’ child! Local trip to big pit possible (subject to covid). [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”left”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Monday 26th July – Let’s do World Heritage!

Tuesday 27th July – Mining in the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape

Explore what is was like to be a child miner in the Victorian times, and make your own tram.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Wednesday 28th July – WELSH WEDNESDAYS

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Thursday 29th July – Blaenavon Heritage Town

Make your own shop, charcoal drawings and Welsh cheese tasting.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Mondays and Tuesdays @ Woodland Road Community Centre

Woodlands Road, Croesyceiliog, Torfaen. NP44 2DZ

Wednesdays and Thursdays @ The Hwb, Blaenavon

The Hwb, 69 Broad Street, Blaenavon NP4 9NH[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Mondays and Tuesdays @ Woodland Road Community Centre

Woodlands Road, Croesyceiliog, Torfaen. NP44 2DZ[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Wednesdays and Thursdays @ The Hwb, Blaenavon

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2nd-5th August: Fantastic France

Get a taste of the delicious Paris specials while celebrating the cosmopolitan French capital and the Eiffel tower through our amazing activities.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#EF781D” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”left”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Monday 2nd August – Explore the tour de France and the royal saltworks

Make paper bikes for a cycle race, play sports games, make French crepes, and salt jars to take home.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Tuesday 3rd August – Paris

Make a matchstick Eiffel tower and eat croissants![/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Wednesday 4th August – WELSH WEDNESDAY – the castle of Edward I

Become a king or queen for the day and defend Wales! Make crowns, swords and shields and participant in a tournament.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Thursday 5th August – Port of the Moon, France

Make moon mobiles, space cookies and play games.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]Mondays and Tuesdays @ Woodland Road Community Centre

9th-12th August: Cornish Pirates Ahoy!

Ahoy there matey!! Let’s dig for bones and find X marks the spot while exploring how the Jurassic coast was home to some amazing dinosaurs. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”left”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Monday 9th August – Cornwall and west Devon mining Landscape

Learn about the tin mines of Cornwall, use tin cans to create your own artwork.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Tuesday 10th August – Jurassic Coast – Dino hunting

Go hunting for dinosaurs, make your own hatching egg, bake Dino fossil cookies and find out what dinosaur you would have been.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Wednesday 11th August – WELSH WEDNESDAYS

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Thursday 12th August – Jurassic Coast

Make Cornish pasties, Make a pirate hat, go on a treasure hunt, and make your own pirate boats with treasure! X marks the spot![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Mondays and Tuesdays @ Woodland Road Community Centre

16th-19th August: Amazing Australia

Wow! See the size of that shark! The great barrier reef and shark bay is nearby! Let’s stop here to explore and get our hands dirty while looking at ways to save the plant with our 2nd annual youth climate festival.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#EF781D” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”left”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Monday 16th August – Pumulu National Park

Learn about the origins of Australia, make aborigine art, a sorry plaque, and Naidoc artworks.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Tuesday 17th August – Great barrier reef Shark bay

Find out about the magical underworld world of the barrier reef, make glitter jars and under the sea.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Wednesday 18th August – PJ PARTY DAY

PJ PARTY. Hot chocolates, make cupcakes, marshmallows and watch films! Catch up on any activities from the last 5 weeks you’ve missed![/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

Thursday 19th August – Gondwana Rainforests of Australia

Learn about the species in the rain forest. Make rain shakers and eat tropical fruit.

Recycle to make own rainforest
Mask making

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23rd – 26th August: Americano Adventure

Hungry or thirsty? We’ve got you. Let’s learn to make big burgers and pit stop at Hawaii and dress up whilst sipping delicious smoothies. Explore the Grand Canyon and participate in circus games, showing off your own talents.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFFFFF” divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”left”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Monday 23rd August – Yellowstone national park

Learn about American animals and learn some circus skills for the day.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Tuesday 24th August – Statue of Liberty and Aztec ruins

Explore the statue of liberty making your own torch and have an American hot dog for lunch. In the afternoon make some Aztec printing, and bracelets.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Wednesday 25th August – CLIMATE FESTIVAL!

Learn to look after our planet with a 2nd annual climate festival. Upcycling workshops activities and fashion show.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]

Thursday 26th August – National Hawaii Park

Hawaiian lOU-OUT! BBQ, fancy dress, games, make your own Hawaiian skirt and garland.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark”]Mondays and Tuesdays @ Woodland Road Community Centre

Become a summer trainee

Aged 16-25? Looking for a voluntary opportunity over summer 2021 working with children and young people? Take on the challenge and help us run our summer workshops!

£10/day PAID expenses to cover food and travel
Relevant training will be provided
Volunteer recognition
Gain qualifications and skills for your CV
Have fun, make friends and gain confidence!

Do I need any experience or qualifications?

NO! we will train you, all you need is a can-do attitude, an interest in working with children, and some interest in heritage.

What will I get paid?

You will receive a voluntary allowance of £10/day.

You will also gain a qualification, and be given uniform of a t-shirt, hoody and coat. Boots available on request.

What is the time commitment?

You must be available: 12-23th July Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm for training.

AND a minimum of 4 weeks over the summer holidays (22nd July – 30th August); you will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week, and on a Wednesday evening.

The summer program hours are Monday’s-Thursdays 8.30am – 3.30pm and late on Wednesday evenings – 5.00pm – 8.45pm.

Application process

Submit an application form by the deadline.
If successful you will be invited to an 30 minute informal interview where you will be asked about 6 short questions relating to your interest in the program, the skills you think you will bring to the program, and your knowledge of Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Don’t panic – you don’t need to know a-lot, we will train you. (Hint: find out WHY Blaenavon is a world heritage site!)
You will also be asked to present (not deliver) a 10-minute heritage related activity.
We will let you know if you are successful within 48 hours.

Heritage activity guidance

Task: Create a 10-minute fun heritage related activity for young people age 11-14.

Choose the type of heritage you want to explore – it could be anything; dinosaurs, space, Victorians, mining, WW2, tudors, animal or plant history… what ever you find interesting!
Think about what you want the young people to LEARN about heritage from the activity, and how you can make that fun.
Think about WHO the young people might be – what if one of them had a disability, or low literacy – could they still understand and participate?
The more creative, the better! See what you can do with balloons, or wool, stickers, paint, games etc…
Create a plan and bring it with you.
Create and bring any resources you would need to deliver the activity.
You can find loads of examples and ideas online if you are stuck
Here is a website which might give you some ideas! www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part

APPLY

Application Deadline: 5pm, 21st June 2021

To Apply, click the button which will take you to the application page with the role description and the application form.

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Email: seren.gunningham@thehwb.org
Tel: 07501082110

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