Don’t miss out on a thought-provoking night out!

Spire UK is funding a unique show called Apple Pie Order in Market Harborough on Thursday 27th May and it’s absolutely FREE to attend!

The play explores the issues surrounding domestic violence such as power and control in a way that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking. To find out more download the flyer: Apple Pie Order Flyer

Written and performed by local star Elaine Pantling, the play has been touring the Leicestershire region and has been well-received by audiences made up of both men and women.

The performance is free and you can reserve a seat by emailing p.conrad@harborough.gov.uk. Alternatively, please feel free to come along to the show on the night.

On: Thursday, 27th May 2010 from 7.15pm (curtain up at 7.45pm):

At: Harborough Theatre, The Square, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough

Spire UK has been distributing the flyer below in support of the show – aiming to raise awareness of domestic abuse in rural areas. Download the flyer for more information: Spire UK Flyer

Ground breaking play about rural domestic abuse

Spire UK is funding three performances of a play aimed at raising awareness of domestic abuse this spring – especially amongst rural communities. The play has already been shown at venues throughout rural Harborough District – and has been well-received by audiences.

The play is called Apple Pie Order and it’s written and performed by Elaine Pantling from the one woman theatre company LaurieLorry.

All performances are free and you can reserve a seat by emailing p.conrad@harborough.gov.uk. Alternatively, please feel free to come along to a performance on the night.

The first performance is on Saturday, 10th April 2010 from 7.00pm (curtain up at 7.30pm) at:

Houghton-on-the-Hill Village Hall, Main Street, Houghton-on-the-Hill

The second performance is on Friday, 16th April 2010 from 6.30pm (curtain up at 7.30pm) at:

Lutterworth College, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth

The third performance is on Thursday, 27th May 2010 from 7.15pm (curtain up at 7.45pm) at:

Harborough Theatre, The Square, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough

Please note: Spire UK is planning future performances of Apple Pie Order, so watch this space for more!

UK domestic abuse event

Spire is supporting a UK event due to take place soon at the police headquarters in Leicester.

The event is being held to bring organisations involved in tackling domestic abuse together and will include workshops on the role of the police, working with victims and survivors, working with perpetrators and the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.

The event, called ‘Break the Chain – Make the Links’ is being hosted by the South Area Domestic Abuse Forum.

The event will also include a performance called ‘Apple Pie Order’ developed by UK one woman theatre company Laurielorry, in association with, and funded by, Spire.

The performance aims to raise awareness of rural domestic abuse in particular.

To find out more about the event:

Call: Kay Connelly on 01858 432014

Email: kconnelly@vasl.org.uk

Raising money & awareness in Greece

Spire, the Municipality of Hersonissos and the Women’s Association of Hersonissos ‘Vritomartys’ are holding a Christmas fundraising bazaar on Sunday 13th December 2009 from 4.00pm in Hersonissos’s Central Square – with all the profits raised going towards the shelter for abused women and children in Heraklion, the Association for the Wellbeing of Cancer Patients and other vulnerable people and good causes.

The Spire project team will be handing out leaflets about domestic violence and will also be talking to passers-by about the issue.

Using drama to raise awareness of domestic abuse

Spire is funding a unique theatre production called ‘Apple Pie Order’ in January 2010.

The one woman show will use drama to raise awareness of the issues associated with domestic abuse, particularly in rural areas.

‘Apple Pie Order’ has been written by and stars Elaine Pantling from Laurielorry – a one woman theatre company that specialises in raising awareness of issues such as domestic abuse.

Anyone is very welcome to come along and the performance is free.

Where: Broughton Astley Village Hall, Main Street, Broughton Astley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT

On: Friday 15th January 2010 at 7.30pm.

Download: Apple Pie Order Poster PDF Format

UK seminar on rural domestic abuse – 4th February 2010

A seminar discussing approaches to domestic violence in rural areas is being held in Nottingham in the United Kingdom on Thursday 4th February 2010.

For example, isolation, poverty and the close-knit social structure of villages and small towns can make it difficult for those experiencing domestic abuse to access help or plan an escape route. As a result people like health professionals, schools, churches and voluntary groups all have a very valuable role to play as they are often the first point of contact for those experiencing domestic abuse.

The seminar will explore rural domestic abuse, hear how police forces are tackling the problem, showcase examples of successful domestic violence services running in rural areas and hear about how domestic abuse affects the Gypsy and Traveller communities.

For the full story:

Visit: www.ccclimited.org.uk

Spire involved in national event in Spain

Spire has been involved in a national event in Spain, which took the form of an international day aimed at tackling gender-based violence on 25th November 2009.

To find out more please take a look at the information below or get in touch with us by visiting the Contact us section of the website.

Download: International Day to Fight Gender Violence – Programme PDF Format (in Spanish)

Download: Spire Presentation at Spanish Event PDF Format (in Spanish)