Ro Hands – MD of LearnPlay Foundation talks to Pete Morgan at BBC WM about The Public and why its just an important part of the community and how converting it into a college annex will have a massive impact on the local community.
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CategoriesBosses tell of their disappointment over Sandwell College plan for The Public
Businesses at The Public today spoke of their fears for the future and frustration at being kept in the dark after it emerged the £72 million arts centre could be become part of a college.
Top-level talks are taking place between Sandwell College and council bosses about taking over the New Street building, just five years after it opened.
Hundreds of people have already signed a petition against plans revealed exclusively by the Express &... Read more »
#LoveOurPublic Over 1000 signatures in support
Over 1000 people have showen their support so far in the #LoveOurPublic campaign.
Remember to pass on to your friends and family the online link to the petition and please do continue to get the word out to as many people who genuinely support The Public.
#LoveOurPublic – What The Public Means To You Part One & Two
Our teams jumped at the chance to get out there and talk to local people about The Public (the wonderful place we work our socks off in) to hear their views about why they love it.
This is the first teaser of a wider campaign to shout about how important the arts, entertainment, business hub and creative world that thrives within the big pink box at the heart of Sandwell.
Please share... Read more »
#LoveOurPublic Logos
To help us band together even more and show the world how much The Public means to us we’re asking businesses, single traders, artists, performers & voluntary groups who have benefitted from the fantastic venue to send us their extra support by way of a logo and web link so we can build a support wall.
If you have something to you would like to say to support the #LoveOurPublic campaign, please send us a... Read more »
The Public: Hundreds sign support petition – Via BBC
More than 460 people have signed a petition calling for a £67m art gallery which could be turned into a college to remain “a valuable community, cultural, digital and learning resource”.
The Public, in Sandwell, West Bromwich, opened in 2008, amid heavy criticism over its cost.
Last week, Sandwell Council said it was considering using 80% of the arts centre as a sixth-form college.
The LearnPlay Foundation, based at The Public, set up the petition.
... Read more »Injustice: Gods Among Us Tournament
Electronic Dojo is proud to announce its first event for Injustice: Gods Among Us! The game has been received really well so far so show up and show us what you’ve got!
Date: Saturday 25th May
Time: 12:00 – 19:00
Console: PS3
Entrance Fee: £5 (including all casuals)
Tournament Entry: £5 (all towards the prize pot)
Prize: Pot split (60:30:10)
Many of our team are involved in... Read more »
#LoveOurPublic – So much, to so many
On 9 May 2013, The Public received messages of support from passionate fans after they received news that Sandwell Council were looking into alternative uses for The Public.
The #LoveOurPublic campaign has been set up by LearnPlay Foundation, providing an opportunity for people to shout about what The Public means to them.
If you’re interested in signing the petition you can do so here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/lo…
Black Country Legends – Making-of
A behind the scenes look at how the Black Country Legends project. Our teams from Games Design & Practical Arts collaborated to develop an interactive installation for visitors to experience a journey throughout the four boroughs of the Black Country.
You can checkout the trailer film below.
Love Our Public
Love our public campaign goes live!
LearnPlay Foundation, based within The Public, employ up to 200 local young apprentices.
One of the reasons we chose The Public as a venue was because it was the only place in the Black Country that would directly allow our young people to work alongside internationally renowned artists and provide them with an aspirational pathway.
Since the announcement on 9 May 2013 that Sandwell... Read more »
Black Country Legends – Little Big Planet 2
LearnPlay Foundation are an Interactive Digital Media organisation who are running an apprenticeship scheme based at The Public.
The Public asked apprentices at LearnPlay to design a game for this exhibition based on mysteries and legends of the Black Country.
Created in an online gaming world called Little Big Planet the group worked with local artist and historian, Brendan Jackson.
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The history of the Black Country gets computerised for new exhibition
The history of the Black Country is being retold in 21st century style as part of a computer game specially commissioned for an exhibition at The Public.
It has been done by apprentices on the LearnPlay Foundation scheme based at the arts building in West Bromwich, and is based on the platform Little Big Planet.
The students have put together storylines including titbits of history, local landmarks, legends and even ghost stories... Read more »
Bayard’s Colts Project – Folk Music Video
The LearnPlay Film department contributed to the creation of ‘The Tatman’ folk song video for the Walsall based heritage project Bayard’s Colts Project in partnership with Digital Native Academy
Gaming Zone at The Public
If you ever wanted to know more about computer gaming then now is your chance.
Come along and work with young apprentice game designers, learning how to design, build and play your very own game levels.
Book early to avoid disappointment
Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the Easter holiday
2, 4, 9 and 11 April 2013
11.30am – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 11+
All children under 14 must be accompanied... Read more »
BBC Radio WM Interview
Managing Director ‘Ro Hands’ was recently asked to appear on the BBC Radio West Midlands morning show to discuss LearnPlay Foundation. Questions arose about engaging with disadvantaged young people, supporting the elderly and an insight into how LearnPlay has helped guide one individual from learner to employee of the company.
Film Department Showreel
Our Film and Editing department are constantly in demand to provide their skills and services to our clients. We’ve developed a wide range of films and shorts which have benefited local communities, individuals, bands, community groups and The Police.
Here’s a quick snapshot of their work over the last year.