IN BRIEF
SCULPTOR EMMA
RODGERS VISITS
BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL
BEDS AVAILABLE FOR
RESPITE CARE AT
WIRRAL CARE HOME
THIS WINTER
Internationally successful sculptor, Emma Rodgers,
recently visited Birkenhead School to deliver a ceramics
sculpture workshop to art students.
Emma’s stunning and adept work is a source of inspiration for many
and her work has been exhibited worldwide in places such as, the
Victoria & Albert Museum, The Saatchi, the Grande Palais, Paris, the
Stricoff Fine Art Gallery, New York and S.O.F.A. Chicago and New
York. Emma’s enigmatic Cilla Black sculpture, worked on alongside
fellow sculptor, Andy Edwards, proudly stands outside of The Cavern
Club in Liverpool and Emma is currently working with Marvel on
such films as Guardians of the Galaxy.
The students in Years 11, 12 and 13 at the School had a full day of
practical work with Wirral-based artist Emma, who was on hand
to offer individual and expert guidance. The group produced pieces
from wire, focusing on the torso shape of their chosen figure or
animal.
Head of Art at Birkenhead School, Ginny Margerison, spoke of Emma’s
visit, “It was an amazing, inspirational day; students and teachers
alike were in silent awe throughout her skilful demonstrations,
and appreciated the individual instruction and expert feedback she
provided to all. We are so fortunate at the School to have been able to
offer our students this unique and special opportunity to learn from
someone of Emma’s calibre.”
Headmaster at Birkenhead School, Paul Vicars, said, “Having such
a passionate and successful artist as Emma spend valuable time
with our art students is an incredible opportunity, allowing them to
progress their own creativity and artistic skill. Giving our students
every chance to develop their passions, inspiring them at every stage
of their education, is something we strive for everyday at Birkenhead
School.”
Emma is the latest in a line of high-profile visits to the School. Since
September, the School has welcomed Clare Balding and Sir Tony
Robinson, as well as speakers through the Sixth Form Nicholls
Lecture Series including the Rt Hon Frank Field MP, the Archbishop
of York and leading business professionals.
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A Wirral care home is delighted to announce that it will
have beds available for respite care and short stays over
the winter period up until January 2018.
Whether it be planned or emergency temporary care, The Hazelwell
offer exemplary levels of supportive care and premium comfort for
residents.
The care home is situated in the heart of Heswall in Oldfield Road and
opened its doors in July 2016. Built to an exceptionally high standard
across two floors, The Hazelwell has 55 luxurious en-suite bedrooms.
It offers state-of-the-art facilities including a home cinema room, salon,
nail bar, gym, piano bar, library, garden terrace and stunning rooftop
terrace.
All the guests can enjoy a fresh fine dining experience which is prepared
daily by the on-site chef. There is a chauffeur-driven car and minibus to
take residents out into town and the home offer a stimulating and varied
activities programme. The Hazelwell also offer permanent residential,
nursing and palliative care.
The care home was rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission
following an inspection by the independent regulator of all health and
social services in England in July 2017.
It was also named in the Top 20 Recommended Care Homes in the
North West for 2017 – the only care home in the Wirral - by leading
UK care home website, carehome.co.uk, with a score of 9.9 out of ten.
For more information, call Liza on 0151 342 9654, email
[email protected] or visit www.thehazelwell.com