This Big Winter Drum Circle will mark the end of over ten years of Community Drum Circles at Halifax' Square Chapel and will be on Sat Dec 17th at 6.30pm.

I set up this community event in the year 2000 and until the last few months have facilitated a circle there every month since that time..in recent times I have started a circle in Hebden and Steve Hill has taken on the Halifax circle.

Here is Steve's message to you for this final circle.

So - let's bring Christmas in with a bang! I invite participants past and
present, DCFs past and present, mentees, drum teachers, mums, dads, carers
and kids to come together in celebration.

Come and support the groove, and watch the wonder, and facilitate if you
wish - please let me know. I'd like it to be a celebration of DCF-ing, as
well as a good old jam.

I'll be there setting up from 17h00 if you'd like to haul a few drums.
However, I'm asking even roadies to pay, 'cos it costs a lot to heat the
room.

It's £5/£3 - pay on the door - and there's mulled wine and mince pies (and
tea, coffee and booze) in the bar afterwards.

Here's your map:
http://www.squarechapel.co.uk/en/info/a3

Put it in the diary now!!

Yours drummingly,


- Steve Hill

A Wee Drum Gathering: Wiston Lodge, Lanarkshire, Scotland Dec 2-4

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

The intention for this weekend is to share our love of ALL things Rhythmical..The idea is that WE gather together and SHARE...Pretty Simple Huh?

You can share rhythms, songs, chants,clapping rhythms, stories, games, your fear of sharing, your choice not to share.....pretty much anything you want to really ;)

We (whoever shows up) will co-facilitate the weekend together in the true spirit of community, creating our weekend as we go.

There will therefore only be accomodation and food costs which will be £90.

The food at Wiston is incredible, as is the place itself and the people who run it...what better way to spend a weekend than sharing our rhythmical spirit in an old hunting lodge with open fires (inside and out), great food and perhaps a wee dram here and there....:)

Check em out here http://www.wistonlodge.co.uk/

So be prepared, Bring your drum,rattle, bongos,shakers,voices, an open heart and mind and let the Spirit of Rhythm guide you.

If you want to come and are prepared to commit NOW then let me know by sending an email to paul@rhythmbridge.com or txt me at 07961223890.
I need your name and Mobile number please.

Wiston has been booked for Dec2/3/4..Let's firm up the booking asap....make a commitment today.

Luv n peas

Paul xx

UPDATE: 15/11/2011

Almost full....could squeeze in 1 or 2 more peeps.

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND GIGS:OCT 2011

WORKSHOPS NOW ONLY £10

 

 

As well as this fantastic night of live music we will also be running two workshops in the daytime.

 

Arthur Hull will be back in the UK for two weekends of drumming.

Drum Circle Facilitator Training at Monkton Wylde,Dorset Oct 14th - 16th

Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop at Wiston Lodge, Lanarkshire Oct 21st-23rd.

Please visit our web site at UK Playshop

 

 

Rhythmbridge is running two events over the weekend of April 9th and 10th.

On Saturday April 9th we will be opening Central Street School at 2.00pm for a 2 hour long Community Drum Circle facilitated by our very own Paul Dear. This is a totally family friendly event and all drums and percussion will be provided but please feel free to bring your fave drum to bang.

VENUE:Central Street Infant School
... Central St
...Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6HB
Cost £5 Family Ticket £3 Adult ticket

Sunday evening sees the end of our drumming term here at Rhythmbridge and to celebrate the Rhythmbridge drummers will gather at The Hole In T'Wall to play and Party at a Drum Africa night.After the live drumming we will have DJ Lew bringing us Reggae,World and Afro Funk to dance to.
This event is DONATION ONLY...Whatever you can afford or feel to give will be appreciated.

VENUE:Hole In T'Wall
Hangingroyd Lane
Hebden Bridge
HX7 7DD
http://www.holeintwall.com/

Hope to see you at one or both events.

Luv n Peas


PAUL XXX (Info Line :01422 845748)

 

 

Festival Circles

Small Nations July 8/9/10 2011 www.smallnations.co.uk/

Sign Circle Festival 22/23 July 2011

 

Rhythms of the World:Winter Term 2011

New term dates are up including a FREE TASTER session on Jan 17th

Bring along a friend.

Timetable

 

 

November 2010

Well the UK Playshop was a huge success...Thanks to everyone who came along and  to my core team-mates for helping to run a fantastic training event...and of course thanks to the head elf himself without whom none of this would be happening.

 

Novembers Community Drum Circle will be happening as I now have a NEW van which is 'very' white and clean...Will be sorting that soon I hope ;)

I will also be running a day of Hand Drumming at Wiston Lodge on Dec 12th.

It is aimed at all levels and we will look at techniques, West African patterns and Groove building with improvised parts.

The full day(10.00-18.00)cost is only £35 and this includes a very tasty lunch and dinner.

 

For more details please call me on 07961 223890 or email paul@rhythmbridge.com

 

 

October 2010

15/10/2010

Unfortunatley the October Drum Circle for tomorrow has been cancelled as my vehicle has just blown it's starter motor and I cannot repair it till early next week.

I have no spare vehicle and cannot at this short notice find cover. My apologies.

 

 

September 2010

It's getting very close to the UK Playshop where you can learn to Facilitate Community Drum Circles this coming October at the beautiful Wiston Lodge.

Still a few places left...It would be great to see you there.

 Paul xx

 

July 2010

Halfway through the year and I have to say I am as busy as I ever have been.

Work on the schools front has been excellent and I have been fortunate to work alongside Ibrahim 'Sens' Sagna again in combining African Drum and Dance. Sens is an inspiration to work with and I look forward to more collaboration in schools with him.We are also playing more together with the Kajamor's and this coming half of the year should hopefully see us get into the studio and record our demo album.

Festival season is upon us once more and I am in the envious position of being able to attend some of the best as a Musician and Workshop facilitator...This year saw me travelling to Beatherder for the first time where the Kajamor Family were very warmly recieved....At Small Nations and Stainsby I provided the ever popular community drum circles and enjoyed my time at both these great 'Little' festivals.

Photos should be with me soon...fingers crossed.

 

On a down note I am sorry to have to say that for the time being Maghribibeat is no more...Mo has moved on and we are looking at possible replacements...Not an easy task.

The rest of the summer lies ahead with some well deserved downtime and a chance to catch up with family and friends.

September will hopefully see the continuation of the good run of school work and the beginning of an early Years Project for Sens and myself in Calderdale with Creative Partnership hosts Cape UK.

Don't forget to book yourself a place on the UK Playshop where you can learn to Facilitate Community Drum Circles this coming October at the beautiful Wiston Lodge.

 

Jan 2010

Happy New Year one and All

Community Drum Circles will commence in January and run every month through until June.

A break in July and August and then back from Sept to Xmas.

Times and dates can be found www.rhythmbridge.com/pages/community/drum-circles.php

Dec 2009

The Big Winter Community Drum Circle

Sun December 20th 6.30pm-8.30pm

The Square Chapel Centre for Arts

Once again we welcome guest facilitators from around the UK to our now 'legendary' Drum Circle.We are expecting another Big turn out this year so make sure you get there early to grab a seat.Mulled wine and Mince Pies avaialble as always.

Nov 2009

Well it's been a while since updating but I have decided that this page of the site should be a blog of sorts from here on in.I have just returned from helping to manage the UK PLayshop for the visit of the elfish Arthur Hull. We held this years programme at www.wistonlodge.co.uk/ and it was a huge success. 50 participants from around the Globe came together and shared an experience of community building through Rhythm.Combined with the stunning venue and surrounds it has to go down for me as the best Training I have ever been a part of.

Roll on next year.   ukplayshop.com/

Maghribibeat have had a very busy last couple of months, the highlights being fantastic festival performances at Wychwood,Stainsby and Solfest.We are looking to get into the studio over the next few months to record our second album.Watch this space.

The Kajamor Family project is also moving forwards apace.The band now comprises 4 musicians from Senegal along with myself and we are recieving very positive reviews for the gigs played in the last couple of months. Watch out for an Afro -Brazilizan day of music and dance where you can catch the Kajamor Family soon.

The Rhythmbridge Foundation will be partying the night away at The Hole in t'Wall, Hebden Bridge on Sat Dec 12th. Admission is free.

 

Dec 2008

Schools Programme

There are still a number of discounted workshop dates (30% off)available for our February Bonanza Promotion.

The Big Winter Community Drum Circle

This was another huge success. Thank you to everyone who came and joined in the fun.We raised £100 to go to the Ugandan Charity The Great Generation

www.thegreatgeneration.org/

Nov2008

February Schools Bonanza!! All month long our schools workshops are being offered at 30% discount. Thats just £200 for a full day of drumming.

Limited number of places avaialble so Book Now to avoid dissapointment.

Halifax Community Drum Circle

Nov 8th sees the next Community Drum Circle in Halifax. You are all more than welcome. Look out  for guest Facilitator Filo Ianni.

Don't forget to put ther December Drum Circle date in your diary...it's the Annual Big Drum Gathering on Dec 11th from 5pm.

Oct 2008

Facilitator Gathering

Rhythmbridge were host to a Gathering of Facilitators in Hebden Bridge. The weekend , attended by 20 or so practitioners, was a roaring success.The theme of the weekend was Rhythmical Sharing and all of us were richer for the experience. A big Thanks to everyone who made it such a blast. See you at the next one.

Halifax Community Circle

Summer is over.....and we are back at the Square Chapel for our monthly Community Drum Circle.Visit our community web site for more details.

Cottingley PDC

Paul is returning to Cottingley, where in the past he facilitated The Big Bang.This time around he will be providing a series of after school Drum Circles for Parents and Children.

Sept 2008

Rhythm and Grooves 2008

Another fantastic festival complete with Pirates and Birthday celebrations. Check out the web site for photos.

Rhythms Of The World

Paul will be tyeaching this ten week course for the Rhythmbridge Foundation. For class times and costs please visit the web site 

Brookfield School

Paul has begun a one year residency with Brookfield school in Shirebrook, Derbyshire. He will be taking the whole school through a Drum Circle based curriculum.

Bramley Vale Community Drum Circles

Money from the Parish Council has provided an opportunity for Paul to facilitate a series of Community Drum Circles linked to the Bramley Vale School in Doe Lea, Derbyshire.

Aug 2008

Teambuilding with Drumming

Rhythmbridge has been more and more involved in this sector of the market during the last 6 months with a great deal of success. Catering for groups of up to 300 we can design and deliver an event to suit your organisations needs.

Larger groups require a little more planning and co-ordination.....and a little more notice!

Maghribibeat

Maghribibeat play World On Your Doorstep festival, Hebden Bridge w/e July 19/20th

A very big thank you to everyone who came to the gig and bought the CD...It was a fantastic night...watch out for a "video bite" soon.

You can now buy the CD online here Maghribibeat

12/05/08

Maghribibeat Album Launch

Paul will be performing with Maghribibeat at the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge on Sat May 31st at the Launch of their new album Al Sharitte La 'awal

Tickets available from the club Tel: 01422 845265

Hope to see you there...Its gonna be packed so if you wanna come ....Be Early :)

 

12/04/08

Senegal Trip 2008

Kajamor Family Project  www.youtube.com/user/rhythmbridge

Photo's to follow.

 

 

02/04/08

James Brown 1979-2008

During my recent stay in Senegal I heard the news that James had passed away, after contracting Malaria during his visit to Guinea. I like many others was stunned by the news and deeply saddened. James was a wonderful human being and I am sorry that our new found friendship and mutual love of Djembe and all things West African has been cut short.

I will miss him.

My thoughts are with his family and those close friends who were with him on the Trip.

These words are from the Poet Rumi that say what I cannot.

At last you have departed and gone to the Unseen.
What marvelous route did you take from this world?

Beating your wings and feathers,
you broke free from this cage.
Rising up to the sky
you attained the world of the soul.
You were a prized falcon trapped by an Old Woman.
Then you heard the drummer's call
and flew beyond space and time.

As a lovesick nightingale, you flew among the owls.
Then came the scent of the rosegarden
and you flew off to meet the Rose.

The wine of this fleeting world
caused your head to ache.
Finally you joined the tavern of Eternity.
Like an arrow, you sped from the bow
and went straight for the bull's eye of bliss.

This phantom world gave you false signs
But you turned from the illusion
and journeyed to the land of truth.

You are now the Sun -
what need have you for a crown?
You have vanished from this world -
what need have you to tie your robe?

I've heard that you can barely see your soul.
But why look at all? -
yours is now the Soul of Souls!

O heart, what a wonderful bird you are.
Seeking divine heights,
Flapping your wings,
you smashed the pointed spears of your enemy.

The flowers flee from Autumn, but not you -
You are the fearless rose
that grows amidst the freezing wind.

Pouring down like the rain of heaven
you fell upon the rooftop of this world.
Then you ran in every direction
and escaped through the drain spout . . .

Now the words are over
and the pain they bring is gone.
Now you have gone to rest
in the arms of the Beloved.

 

 

05/01/08

Senegal Trip

Paul will be visiting Abene in Senegal for the whole of February to study Bougarabou and Serouba with Lamine Bodian and Koulaty Kabo.Hopefully pictures and recordings will follow.Check out the Blog from March onwards.

New Drum Circle Dates For 2008

This years dates have been agreed with the square chapel and can be found in our community section.Please come along and play.

Big Winter Community Drum Circle 2007

This years Big Winter Community Drum Circle was an enormous success.It was attended by over 100 people from all walks of our community who all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The feedback was all positive. A big thank you to Steve Hill and to Steve and Olly Parker for their guest facilitation slots and for their continued support of what is without a doubt a living and vibrant  annual event.Pictures to follow soon I hope;)

Winter drum circle dates for the Square Chapel are now available on the Rhythmbridge Foundation Web site.(See Below or visit our community section for a direct link))

 

05/10/2007

Rhythm and Grooves Festival of Drum and Dance Sept 2007.

The festival was a huge success.Visit the site for pictures.

www.rhythmandgrooves.co.uk

05/09/07

The Rhythmbridge Foundation

The Rhythmbridge Foundation now has its own web site. Visit them at www.rhythmbridgefoundation.org.uk where you can find out all about evening classes and drum circles.