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Jan 2010
Happy New Year one and All
Community Drum Circles will commence in January and run every month through until July.
A break in 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
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.
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.