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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will undertake an official visit to Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand between Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 31st October.

Their Royal Highnesses have been invited to visit the Commonwealth Realms of Australia and New Zealand by the countries' respective Governments, and Fiji and Tonga at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This will be The Duke and Duchess's first joint visit to these four countries.

Across this sixteen day tour, Their Royal Highnesses' programme will focus on youth leadership, and projects being undertaken by young people to address the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the region. The Duke is particularly keen to highlight these youth-led initiatives in his new role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, and to shine a light on the work and aspirations of young people across the Commonwealth.

The visit will also concentrate on environmental and conservation efforts, from engaging the local community in forest protection schemes in Colo-i-Suva, to the promotion of sustainable tourism on Fraser Island. The Duke and Duchess will dedicate a number of projects to The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in each country, learning more about local conservation initiatives, whilst visiting some of the region's most beautiful landscapes.

A major focus for Their Royal Highnesses will also be the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. The Duke and Duchess are excited to see Sydney fully embrace the Invictus spirit, and to support the competitors as they compete across a range of sports at some of the city's most iconic venues. This year's Games will emphasise the integral role played by servicemen and women's family and friends, and Their Royal Highnesses will spend time with a number of the competitors' supporters as they cheer them on from the side-lines.

There is a long history of friendship between The Royal Family and Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, and their links with the UK are extensive. The Duke and Duchess are very much looking forward to experiencing the unique cultures and customs of these four Commonwealth countries, and have asked that this tour allow them opportunities to meet as many Australians, Fijians, Tongans and New Zealanders as possible. Together they look forward to building an enduring relationship with the people of the region.

The first day of the tour will begin in Sydney at Admiralty House, the official Sydney residence of the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove, who will welcome them to his home which offers spectacular views across Sydney Harbour. Representatives from each of the eighteen countries who are participating in the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will be present.

The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Taronga Zoo to officially open the new Taronga Institute of Science and Learning. During this visit, which will also be attended by the New South Wales (NSW) Premier, The Duke and Duchess will meet two koalas and their joeys that are part of the Zoo’s breeding programme, and visit the laboratory to meet female conservation scientists who are working on efforts to reduce illegal wildlife trafficking.

To depart the Zoo, The Duke and Duchess will travel by vessel across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House. Once inside, Their Royal Highnesses will view a rehearsal of Spirit 2018 by the Bangarra Dance Theatre, an internationally acclaimed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander modern dance company. Upon departure, walking along the Opera House forecourt, The Duke and Duchess will have an opportunity to meet members of the public.

The first day of the visit will conclude with a Reception hosted by the Governor-General at Admiralty House, to be attended by Australians from a broad range of sectors including charity and community, business and industry, arts and culture, sport and entertainment.

The following morning, Their Royal Highnesses will fly to the town of Dubbo, situated on the Macquarie River, 300 kilometres northwest of Sydney. On arrival in Dubbo, The Duke and Duchess will visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn more about the life-saving role the aviation service provides for people living in rural and regional areas.

With most of the state of New South Wales suffering from drought, Their Royal Highnesses will see first-hand the hardships local farmers are facing by visiting a local property. The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Victoria Park to join people from Dubbo and surrounding areas at a picnic in the park to celebrate community spirit within the region. Members of the public are invited to attend, and His Royal Highness will give an address.

In the afternoon, The Duke and Duchess will visit a local school working to improve the education outcomes of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Students will open up their classrooms to present their work and participate in a session of netball and touch football drills on the school oval, highlighting the importance of sport in education.

On Thursday 18th October, Their Royal Highnesses will fly to Melbourne where the day will begin with a short walk to Government House, meeting members of the public along the way, before attending an official Reception at Government House. A diverse group of young Victorian leaders and community members will attend the Reception, including Queen's Young Leader Hunter Johnson from The Man Cave. A demonstration of various sporting activities will take place in the grounds, with ambassadors from the This Girl Can campaign.

Following the Reception at Government House, The Duke and Duchess will visit a social enterprise café which offers leadership, mentoring and training programmes for young Aboriginal people.

In the afternoon, Their Royal Highnesses will visit a primary school to meet students who are involved in sustainability programmes. Upon departure from the school, The Duke and Duchess will travel on an iconic Melbourne tram to South Melbourne beach, where they will meet volunteers from a local beach patrol programme. Here Their Royal Highnesses will learn about efforts to keep Port Phillip Bay beaches and foreshores clear of litter to reduce the negative impact on the marine environment.

Day four of the visit, Friday 19th October, will take place in Sydney. In the morning, Their Royal Highnesses will visit Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. The Duke and Duchess will meet a local surfing community group, known as OneWave, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way. Their Royal Highnesses will take part in the "Fluro Friday" session, where people of all ages share their experiences of mental health issues, and will have the opportunity to interact with others enjoying yoga and surfing. Before departing, The Duke and Duchess will have an opportunity to meet members of the public gathered on the beach.

Later that morning, Their Royal Highness will take part in a youth advocate programme that aims to unite and inspire young people to be advocates for cohesion and inclusion in their communities. The Duke and Duchess will also engage with students as they discuss issues including social justice and youth empowerment.

Following this event, accompanied by the Prime Minister the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, and Invictus Games competitors, The Duke will climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge to officially raise the Invictus Flag, marking the arrival of the Invictus Games to Sydney.

Their Royal Highnesses will conclude the day with calls on the Leader of the Opposition at Admiralty House, and the Prime Minister at Kirribilli House.

On Saturday 20th October, The Duke and Duchess will travel by boat to attend the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo Island. In the evening, Their Royal Highnesses will attend a Reception hosted by the NSW Premier, The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, inside the Opera House, prior to attending the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening Ceremony where The Duke of Sussex will give an address.

On day six, Sunday 21st October, Their Royal Highnesses will watch some elements of the Invictus Games cycling and sailing, and attend a lunchtime Reception hosted by the Prime Minister, with Invictus Games competitors and representatives from the community in the city’s central parkland, The Domain.

The following day, Monday 22nd October, Their Royal Highnesses will travel to Queensland’s Fraser Island, or K’gari as it is known by the Traditional Owners the Butchulla people, as part of the dedication of the site to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy (QCC).

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, and has a total of 206,970 acres of protected forest. Among its many striking features, the Island is characterised by its long beaches, tall rainforest, coastal heaths, freshwater lakes and ever-evolving sand dunes.

In pristine rainforest, Their Royal Highnesses will be met upon arrival by the Traditional Owners of K'gari, the Butchulla People and the Premier of Queensland. The Duke and Duchess will take part in a traditional Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony and unveil a plaque for the dedication of the Forests of K’gari to the QCC. Traditional Owners from Bulburin National Park, the second QCC dedication site in Queensland, will also be present. Fraser Island rainforest is home to the Island’s satinay trees which, known for their hardiness in water, were used to build the London docks in the 1930s.

The Duke and Duchess will then visit one of Fraser Island’s iconic lakes to meet with local elders and national park rangers to learn about the Island’s natural beauty, rich history, biodiversity and cultural significance. From here, Their Royal Highnesses will travel to the beach to learn about the history in the Island’s logging trade, as well as its use as a training base for the Australian Z Special Unit during World War II.

Their Royal Highnesses will then travel to Kingfisher Bay by boat, where the visit will conclude with a walk along the picturesque Kingfisher Bay Jetty.

The following day, The Duke and Duchess will travel by charter flight to Fiji's capital of Suva, where they will embark on a three-day programme, experiencing the rich Fijian culture and generous hospitality.

On arrival on Tuesday 23rd October, Their Royal Highnesses will be greeted by a Guard of Honour at the airport, before calling on His Excellency The President of Fiji at Borron House. The Duke and Duchess will then attend an official welcome ceremony in the city centre's Albert Park. The ceremony, known as the Veirqaraqaravi Vakavanua, embodies Fijian cultural identity and heritage, and will mirror in format that of the one attended by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh in 1953. It will involve a number of traditional elements of Fijian culture, including dance performances, the presentation of the Tabua, and a Kava ceremony. Members of the public from across Suva will be invited to attend.

From there, The Duke and Duchess will leave Albert Park for the Grand Pacific Hotel to attend a Reception and a State Dinner hosted by The President of Fiji, at which The Duke will speak.

The following morning, His Royal Highness will lay a wreath at the Fiji War Memorial, and meet a number of Fijian war veterans, some of whom served with the British Armed Forces. Links between the British Military and Fiji continue to this day with more than 1250 Fijians currently serving in the British Army. Their Royal Highnesses will then visit the University of the South Pacific campus in Suva, where they will observe a cultural performance on the effects of climate change, before meeting students studying subjects from agriculture to women’s development. The event will be streamed to a number of the university's campuses throughout the Pacific region. The Duke will make a short speech in his capacity as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, and The Duchess will say a few words.

From here, Their Royal Highnesses' programme will split – The Duke will travel to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, and The Duchess to the British High Commissioner’s Residence. Colo-i-Suva is an indigenous forest site housing many flora and fauna native to Fiji, and species including the Fiji Tree Frog. It is also Fiji's dedication to The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy. Before unveiling a plaque to mark its dedication and planting an endangered native tree, His Royal Highness will meet with school children, student conservators, representatives from sustainable tourism industries, and local landowners and villagers to see how the rainforest impacts upon their education and livelihoods.

Meanwhile, The Duchess will attend a morning tea at the British High Commissioner’s Residence to showcase women's organisations which operate throughout Fiji. In particular, Her Royal Highness will hear more about a UN Women's project, 'Markets for Change', which promotes women's empowerment in marketplaces throughout the Pacific. The Duchess will then travel to Suva Market to meet some of the female vendors who have become empowered through the project.

On the morning of Thursday 25th October, The Duke and Duchess will travel to the city of Nadi in Western Fiji, where they will attend a special event at Nadi Airport. After an official welcome ceremony, The Duke and Duchess will unveil a new statue commemorating Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, a British-Fijian soldier who lost his life in the 1972 Battle of Mirbat. The event will be attended by the President of Fiji, and senior representatives from government and the Armed Forces.

From Nadi Airport, Their Royal Highnesses will take a chartered flight to Tonga, where they will be met at Fua'amotu Airport by Her Royal Highness The Princess Angelika Latufuipeka. That evening, The Duke and Duchess will visit Consular House in central Nuku'alofa for a private audience with His Majesty King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu, to be followed by an official reception and dinner, and traditional Tongan entertainment.

The following morning, The Duke and Duchess will visit the St George Building for a call on the Prime Minister S. Akilisi Pohiva and members of the cabinet. From there, Their Royal Highnesses will attend an exhibition with The Princess Angelika at the Faonelua Centre, celebrating Tongan handicrafts and products, including traditional mats and 'tapa' cloth. Their Royal Highnesses will also have the opportunity to meet local Tongan traders and craftsmen.

The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Tupou College, which is the oldest secondary school in the Pacific, founded by a British missionary in 1866. Their Royal Highnesses will dedicate two forest reserves at the school's on-site forest, the Toloa Forest Reserve, the last remaining forest area on Tonga’s main island of Tongatabu, and the Eua National Park Forest Reserve, located at the Island of Eua – to The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy. The Tupou College Boys' will perform traditional Tongan music to commemorate the event.

From Tupou College, The Duke and Duchess will travel to The Royal Palace for an official farewell with The King before departing for Sydney.

That evening in Sydney, Their Royal Highnesses will attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards, an annual gathering of Australia's brightest and best in exploration, science and conservation. Their Royal Highnesses will present youth awards to honour the highest achievements in conservation and adventure, and The Duke will give an address.

The last day of the Australian programme falls on the final day of the Invictus Games. Their Royal Highnesses will spend the afternoon at the wheelchair basketball finals at the Quay Centre, before attending the Closing Ceremony that evening at Qudos Bank Arena. The event, at which both The Duke and Duchess will speak, promises to be a celebration of the outstanding achievements and inspiring spirit of the Invictus Games competitors.

The following morning, Sunday 28th October, The Duke and Duchess will depart on a Royal New Zealand AirForce flight for Wellington. Their Royal Highnesses will travel on the same aircraft as a number of the New Zealand Invictus Games competitors, and on arrival, will be met off the plane together by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

From the airport, Their Royal Highnesses will attend the traditional welcome ceremony on the lawns of Government House – the residence of the Governor-General to New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy. Their Royal Highnesses will be invited to hongi with the Governor-General’s Kuia and Kaumātua (Māori elders), before the pōwhiri, which includes a haka performed by members of the New Zealand Defence Force. The ceremony will also include a 21-gun salute, and will be attended by school children.

Their Royal Highnesses will then travel to the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Here, they will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, and will visit the newly unveiled UK War Memorial – whose design takes the form of two of the United Kingdom and New Zealand’s most iconic trees – the Royal Oak and a Pōhutakawa. This engagement will be followed by a public walkabout in the Memorial Park.

That evening, The Duke and Duchess will receive official calls from the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition at Government House, before attending a reception hosted by the Governor General celebrating the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.

The next morning, The Duke and Duchess will visit one of Wellington’s most iconic cafes. Their Royal Highnesses will meet young people from a number of mental health projects operating in New Zealand offering support to other young people through helplines, social media, websites and school-based programmes.

From Wellington, The Duke and Duchess will travel to Abel Tasman National Park, which sits at the north-Eastern tip of the South Island, and is an area famed for its golden beaches and native bush walks. Their Royal Highnesses will be greeted by a traditional welcome ceremony on arrival, before embarking on a trail walk with one of the park’s rangers to learn more about the history of the forest and the environmental challenges of protecting the park’s habitat. Before departing, The Duke and Duchess will join some of the park’s young ambassadors and local school children at a barbeque lunch and for a tree planting.

That evening back in Wellington, Their Royal Highnesses will visit Courtenay Creative for an event celebrating the city’s thriving creative arts scene. Courtney Creative runs programmes to give young people the tools and experience to excel in the film industry, and The Duke and Duchess will meet a number of young creatives demonstrating their skills in props, make-up, and costume.

The following day, Their Royal Highnesses will travel to Auckland, where they will firstly visit the North Shore to dedicate a 20 hectare area of native bush to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. After unveiling the plaque, The Duke and Duchess will hear more about the ecological importance of the native bush, before joining children from the 'Trees in Survival' group in a ‘welly-wanging’ contest.

Their Royal Highnesses will then join the Prime Minister to visit Pillars, a charity operating across New Zealand that supports children who have a parent in prison through the provision of special mentoring schemes. As a wedding present to The Duke and Duchess, the Government of New Zealand gifted $5000 dollars to Pillars, and Their Royal Highnesses will have the opportunity to meet some of the children who have directly benefitted from this funding.

Later that afternoon, The Duke and Duchess will have the opportunity to meet the people of Auckland on the Viaduct Harbour, before attending a Reception hosted by the Prime Minister at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. This reception will include cultural performances and entertainment by members of the Pasifika community living in Auckland. The guests will be predominantly young people in the 17 to 25-year age group who are making significant contributions to the wellbeing of their communities, representing the future of New Zealand.

The final day of Their Royal Highnesses’ tour will take place in Rotorua, a town set on Lake Rotorua, renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. The Duke and Duchess will firstly visit Te Papaiouru Marae, for a formal pōwhiri and luncheon in Their Royal Highnesses’ honour.

Next, The Duke and Duchess will head to Rainbow Springs to learn more about the centre’s kiwi breeding programme. Kiwi, which are New Zealand’s national bird, have become increasingly endangered in recent years, and Their Royal Highnesses will meet conservationists working to protect the species. They will also have the opportunity to name two young kiwi chicks at Rainbow Springs.

Later that afternoon, The Duke and Duchess will head into the city for the chance to meet members of the public gathered there. They will then travel to Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua. The treewalk is a 700m-long walkway of suspension bridges between 117-year-old Redwood trees. The forest is also the home to a thriving mountain biking community that draws people of all ages to the Redwoods. The Duke and Duchess will learn more about the forest’s history as they take on the tree walk, and will then meet invited representatives of the local biking community under the forest canopy.

Their Royal Highnesses will return to Auckland that evening, before departing for London the following day.

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internshiplachlan · 2 years ago

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I agree with most of the supervisor reflection they have given me. Reflecting on evaluations helps on how you can improve yourself and certain skills (Lockyer, 2021). I believe that I have developed my skills of working in a team and working by myself as well. I have developed the skill of working in a team, as most tasks I completed were all done in a team setting. Where communication had to be had by multiple people to produce plans and achieve the same goal. This is also come from my improvement in communication through email and calls, by talking in a professional way. Also developed my skills from working on my own through motivation and organisation, through pushing myself and organising what task I had to complete. As shown below (Murrumbeena Football Netball Club, 2022).

The strengths from the supervisor evaluation were meeting deadlines and following instructions. I do agree with these being some of my main strengths throughout my internship at Murrumbeena. Meeting deadlines was an important part of my time there, as my tasks had to be completed by certain dates or else it would be a struggle for everyone else around me. As I wasn’t too organised at the start of the internship, my tasks were just being completed on time. Therefore, when I set up my calendar to help me with organisation the task was done with time to spare. Some of the major tasks that required deadlines were the event days as plans had to be made weeks before, so the day would run smoothly and everything we needed was organised. As well, as the weekly newsletter, it needed to be completed by Friday so that members could find out where the games were being played for the weekend. Another strength was my detail to following instructions and I do agree with this. I am good at completing tasks and helping out when I’m told what I need to do, as it gives me a clear plan on what needs to be done.

I do need to improve on being more proactive and asking to do task. I can get a bit lazy and hang back and watch everyone else work or just sit there and chill. I do need to ask a bit more of how can I help or what tasks are there that need to be done. I am slowly improving on this by asking if there is anything I can help with more often. This comes with being more proactive. I can be good at sitting back and watching everything unfold, instead of getting in and helping out. It is the same as asking if I can help with tasks or what can I do. Being more proactive will help with this a lot.

Getting more training through ether a course or by peers in the social media area, can help me go a long way. I believe I am decent in this area, but extra training can help me work out how to promote the club more or reach more of an audience. I feel that I will still help around the club in volunteering form, which can be with continuing the newsletter and helping out where I’m needed.

Lockyer, A (2021). New Zealand Non-Profit organisation responses to programme evaluation efforts, capacity, evaluation self reflection, evaluation barriers and necessary resources. Third Sector Review, 27(1), 6-30.

Murrumbeena Football Netball Club. (2022). Supervisor Evaluation [PDF]. file:///C:/Users/lachi/Downloads/Holmesglen%20Lachlan%20Carter%20Form%202%20(1).pdf

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academyofsportspeed · 5 months ago

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nolut · 3 years ago

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Millwall Community Trust - Peter Varney: A Matter of Trust

A MATTER OF TRUST

Community Trusts in football have literally been a life saver for hundreds of thousands of people during the Covid Pandemic. Most of the 92 Premier League and EFL clubs operate trusts in one form or another and they haven’t got the credit they deserve for what they have done in relation to food banks, support for the NHS and so much more.

The work of community trusts has featured heavily in my career in football. In 2004, I set up the Charlton Athletic Community Trust with funding from the late and much-loved Sir Maurice Hatter. So many people’s lives have been made better by the programmes they run, and they are a force for good in the communities in which they operate. In 2019, the Community Trust at Millwall faced some serious issues and possible closure and I was asked by the Millwall CEO Steve Kavanagh to completely review its operations and funding and to produce a business plan to focus on a renewed direction of travel. Two years later and under the skilled hand of its CEO Sean Daly it is well on the way to mirroring the achievements made by Charlton.

In my role with Millwall, I have seen the effects of poverty and social deprivation at first hand in the last 12 months and it has been a humbling experience but at the same time rewarding when you see the impact the programmes have. 37% of children in the Borough of Lewisham live in poverty and one experience has stuck with me from the summer just gone. A woman brought her 4 children to a football course where a hot meal was provided for the children attending as well as a breakfast bag of milk, cereal and fruit. I noticed that her eldest son had left half his dinner and gave it to his mum, and she ate it. I politely asked her if she would have a meal if it wasn’t for the Millwall course and she said no with tears in her eyes. And she also said she felt a fraud coming to a Millwall programme as her husband was a keen Charlton fan.

My first ever job was as an 18-year-old was with Lewisham Council and I went on to hold some senior positions there. My first house was in Catford, and I got married there so I have an affinity with the area.3,750 hot meals were delivered by the Millwall Trust to Lewisham residents last summer and over the upcoming Xmas period a further 1,500 meals will be delivered. A food bank operates at the stadium. The support for the NHS and Lewisham Hospital has been equally rewarding and I have enjoyed engaging with the doctors and nurses and seeing them helped in so many ways to cope with the enormous workload caused by Covid. This includes yoga sessions on zoom, personal training fitness sessions, health walks, tea and coffee sessions, walking sports sessions (football, netball, basketball, bowls etc), educational qualifications, CPD workshops, financial management workshops, morning fitness programme (face to face or virtual a la “Joe Wickes”), sports coaching (football, basketball, cricket etc), zoom quizzes, tickets to matches and reading partners with guest reader such as first team players.

The simple truth is that this vital work for our communities, our neighbours and our friends be it at Charlton, Millwall or anywhere else transcends club rivalry. It is about supporting vulnerable young people, adults and their families whichever team they support in their hour of need. That is what a caring society does.

If you would like to donate, you can here: https://www.millwallcommunity.org.uk/donate

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mimmerr · 5 years ago

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Making PE equitable: an interview with Dr Shrehan Lynch.

Image from: https://bamepe.wordpress.com/

At the recent Women’s Ed conference in London, I was lucky enough to hear Dr Shrehan Lynch speak about female empowerment and growth through the lens of the PE curriculum. She is also a cofounder of the BAMEPE network: an organisation for BAME educators that strives for equitable physical education.

A good lecture, in my opinion, leaves you with more questions than answers. And I had so many from this one I needed to conduct an interview!

For our readers who don’t know you yet, please introduce yourself and tell us about the work you do.

I am a senior lecturer in initial teacher education at the University of East London. I train secondary teachers with a specialism in physical education on the PGCE, School Direct, and Apprenticeship routes. Over the last decade, part of my work has been attempting to challenge traditions and critique physical education to ensure it is as equitable for all students.

Tell me about what a ‘gendered curriculum’ is.

A gendered curriculum is one that is intended with specific genders in mind. For example, girls PE doing dance or netball and boys doing rugby and basketball. This type of curriculum planning is gendered.

What would be your advice for classroom teachers for better, fairer PE teaching?

1. Listen to your students and find out what they want to do.

2. Provide opportunities for leadership in class where students can take risks, have ownership and take responsibility.

3. Challenge gender stereotypes so all students have an equal opportunity to do activities.

4. Included a critical thread into every element of teaching, as yourself, why are you doing this and what could I be promoting?

5. Read critically orientated literature that challenges your practice, the BAMEPE website provides some resources to get you started on this.

And the same question, but for leaders?

Provide opportunities for CPD for staff to liaise with university professionals. Universities are where current research is happening so educators have the most up to date research and can provide you with advice on your programmes. Leaders should also read literature so you can challenge your staff and be a 'critical friend'.

In celebration of the recent International Women's Day, which other women in the field inspire you? Who should we be following?

I am inspired by the works of bell hooks. Audre Lorde, Maisie Hill, Sara Ahmed, Jennifer Walton-Fisette and a number of other authors, scholars and advocates for women's rights. But, most importantly, my mother inspires me, she has always challenged my thinking with a 'you can' perspective. I am very thankful for that.

Listening to Dr Lynch and reading this post have been reflective for me. At school, I did one half term of rugby, and another of football. The remaining lessons, throughout my whole secondary education, were netball, dance, or trampolining. It should come as no surprise that my boredom eventually led to disdain of the subject.

But I am also full of hope that as a teacher and leader, I can now ensure that no one else needs to learn a gendered curriculum. But there is still much work to do. We must support the BAMEPE movement (and other familiar organisations) to ensure all educators and learners, of all abilities and backgrounds are empowered through effective physical education.

You can follow Dr Shrehan on Twitter here and the BAMEPE network here. Her blog here. Her research here.

You can also email Dr Shrehan questions and ask for copies of papers at [email protected]

#education #mimmerr #PE #interviews

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colourupuniforms · 5 years ago

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Nutrients and Netball in Australia.

Netball is primarily a game played by ladies. Like any similar sport, players need to be fit for optimal performance. Training will be practising with teammates as well as general fitness training.

Netball is popular with all ages, so portion sizes will need to be adjusted accordingly to your lifestyle.

Netball games are played in four 10-15 minute quarters with a short break between each quarter. Teams may be up to 12 players, with 7 players on the court at any one time.

Netball is played from a young age (primary school age) through to masters levels.

In Australia, netball is predominantly played by women, however there are also men’s and mixed competitions are also played throughout the country in certain regions.

Nutritional demands will depend on the predominant position played by each individual. A netball court is split into thirds and these thirds are used to create strict positional zones that dictate where players can and can’t go on the court.

Players need a good energy intake to ensure they have sustenance for matches and training sessions. If you take netball more seriously, then you'll need to have a well-structured nutrition programme to ensure adequate energy and recuperation for training and matches.

The meal plan below is an example for a typical netball training day.

Breakfast

Bowl of porridge / oatmeal + skimmed milk + dried fruit or bowl high fibre breakfast cereal + skimmed milk

and/or 2 slices granary bread + natural peanut butter

250ml fresh fruit juice

Tea/coffee

Mid-morning snack

2-3 oatcakes / rye crispbreads with low fat soft cheese

80g chicken / turkey breast

Mixed nuts, seeds & dried fruit

Drink

Lunch

Sandwiches made with granary bread + olive oil based spread with lean ham/chicken or oily fish

Large mixed salad

Low fat, low sugar yoghurt

Drink

Mid-afternoon

2-3 oatcakes / rye crispbreads with low fat soft cheese

80g chicken / turkey breast

Mixed nuts, seeds & dried fruit

Drink

Pre-exercise

Banana

Drink

During training

Sip water or isotonic drink throughout

Immediately post training

20g whey protein powder + 15g dextrose in water

Evening Meal 45 mins later

Lean fillet steak or chicken breast or fish + herbs to taste

Boiled new potatoes or basmati rice or dry roasted sweet potatoes or wholewheat pasta

Loads of vegetables

Low fat, no added sugar yoghurt

Drink

The above plan provides sufficient levels of all nutrients and sustained slow released low glycaemic carbohydrates to help provide energy for long and intense training sessions. Breakfast cereals, granary bread, oatcakes, crispbreads, new potatoes, rice and sweet potatoes will provide slow released energy throughout the day.

The plan is merely a general guide, and portion sizes will need to be adapted to suit your daily routine. Eat a range of different meats/fish, complex carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables every day, and drink plenty of water.

Basic Nutrients needs:

Fluid needs

Netball is a fast moving game that requires high-intensity running, fast decision-making and skillful ball handling. Studies have shown that dehydration can negatively impact performance, specifically shooting accuracy, speed, agility concentration and coordination.

In order to stay hydrated, players should drink fluids should before, during and after training and matches. However, body fluid needs will depend on individual fluid losses, which vary depending on individual sweat rate.

The aim is to start any exercise session or competition well hydrated. This requires drinking regularly throughout the day leading up to training or competition. Having a drink with all meals and snacks is a good start.

Eating and drinking during competition

Indoor environments, combined with high-intensity exercise can lead to high sweat losses, especially in players who cover a lot of the court (e.g. centre, wing attack). Frequent quarter and half time breaks, provide the perfect opportunity to get some fluids in.

While water is the priority fluid during training and for hydration during the day, and in most matches. Sports or electrolyte drinks may be useful during a game for players identified as having high energy requirements or heavy fluid losses as they can deliver some carbohydrates and electrolytes.

During tournament settings it is important to keep fuel levels topped up over the day to prevent fatigue. Light, easy to digest carbohydrate rich snacks such as muesli bars, fresh fruit, flavoured milk and simple sandwiches are all good options for refuelling between games.

Training diet

A general healthy eating pattern helps to support the needs of fit, energetic and lean netball player. Nutrition should be based around lean proteins for muscle repair and recovery, carbohydrate appropriately timed for fuel. In addition, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and wholegrains provide important vitamins and minerals, along with some healthy fats.

Individual nutrition requirements will be determined by training load, specific athlete needs, training goals, body composition goals, health and adjustment for growth in younger athletes.

Timing of food is key to success. Adjusting portions and spacing meals and snacks throughout the day can improve nutrient absorption and help with meeting fuelling and recovery nutrition goals.

Recovery

Recovery nutrition has three important aspects:

Refuel muscle glycogen (carbohydrate stores)

Repair muscle (for function & development)

Rehydrate (replace fluids lost through sweat)

Recovery meals and snacks should therefore contain carbohydrate (fuel), some protein (for muscle repair and development) and plenty of fluids and electrolytes to replace sweat losses.

A recovery meal or snack should be consumed soon after exercise period, remembering that recovery nutrition extends well beyond the initial hours post-game, particularly when the next training session or game is the next day. Fluids (mainly water) should also be consumed, based on estimated losses.

Some recovery food suggestions include:

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Flavoured milk tetra packs or smoothies

Chicken and vegetable risotto

Homemade beef burgers with cheese and salad

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I was tagged by: @pansexualgalacticgargleblaster

LAST:

Last Drink: Tea Last Phone Call: Sheffield Hallam called me asking if I received an email Last Text Message: (I’m counting IM) <333 Last Song You Listened: Rag Time Punk - Abney Park Last Time I Cried: I can’t remember, it’s been a few years

HAVE YOU EVER:

Dated Someone Twice: Nope Been Cheated On: Nope Kissed Someone and Regretted It: Nope Lost Someone Special: I suppose? Like pets, if we’re talking death Been Depressed: Who hasn’t in this economy Been Drunk and Thrown Up: I don’t drink

IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE YOU:

Made a New Friend: YES, the Vagaband :3c Fallen Out of Love: No Laughed Until You Cried: Probably, the Mcelroys are hilarious Met Someone Who Changed You: I guess, Olive? Found Out Who Your True Friends Were: Kinda, the vagaband are awesome peeps Found Out Someone Was Talking About You: I don’t know what this means... No?

GENERAL:

How many people on tumblr do you know in real life?: 3, soon to be 4 :3 Do you have any pets?: 2 cats, Ember and Oscar Do you want to change your name?: Nah, I like my name What time did you wake up this morning? : 2PM, tho I woke up at 7AM What were you doing last night?: Drawin’ while talking to Olive Name something you cannot wait for: Seeing Olive at Xmas Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yes What’s getting on your nerves rn?: The Government, Nazis, Ace Discourse Blood type: Red? Nickname: Cooper, God, That monster that won’t stop hurting the babies (That’s for DnD don’t worry) Status: In a happy relationship with the Wonderful Pandafrick Zodiac sign: Virgo Pronouns: He/They (Tho I am still trying to figure out what the fuck I am) Favourite tv show: Dr. Who or Rick and Morty (I don’t watch much tv) High school: Oakbank College: The 6th form connected to Oakbank Hair color: Brown Long or short: Short, but I am considering growing it out again Do you have a crush on someone: Yeah, Pandafrick What do you like about yourself: How my art has improved and my DMing skills Eating: Nothing Drinking: Nothing I’m about to: In the next week, move to Uni Listening to: Anger Management - Big Bad Bosses Waiting for: The move Want kids: Maybe someday, I would like to have a little person to raise Get married: Hopefully :p Career: Programmer for games (in future)

FIRSTS:

First surgery: Never First piercing: Never First best friend: A guy called Robert, we lived on the same street First sport you joined: HA sport. I guess netball? Tho I didn’t play, I just helped the others train First vacation: Portugal, when I was a few months old First pair of sneakers: IDFK

WHICH IS BETTER:

Lips or eyes: To draw, lips. Otherwise, eyes Hugs or kisses: Hugs are amazing. Tho I do want kisses Shorter or taller: Don’t care Older or younger: Don’t care Romantic or spontaneous: Romantic Sensitive or loud: Um? IDK (I’m ace, so...) Hook up or relationship: Relationship Troublemaker or hesitant: Hesitant

HAVE YOU EVER:

Kissed a stranger: Nope Drank hard liquor: Nope Lost glasses/contacts: Don’t need em Sex on first date: Again I’m ace... Broken someones heart: I hope not, but I might have. I am quite oblivious in that area Been arrested: No Turned someone down: Yes, cos I knew they were dared to do it. But a friend kept hounding me until I said yes, the douche. Fallen for a friend: Yes, a few times. But a few of those may have been squishes

DO YOU BELIEVE:

In yourself: I suppose Miracles: (you sexy thang(couldn’t resist)) but probably not Love at first sight: maybe? Heaven: I would like to Santa Claus: No, he’s a corporate con by Coca Cola

I Tag: @pandafrick, @infinitygoat, @im2tired4usernames, @chemical-hysteria, and anyone else I guess.

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Should sports do more to help female athletes feel 'more comfortable' having children during career?

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Should sports do more to help female athletes feel 'more comfortable' having children during career?

England netballer Ama Agbeze wants to have a baby with her husband but has put starting a family on hold for her career

You want to reach the top of your sport, but you also want to start a family.

It’s a conundrum facing many sportswomen. Some British athletes, like Jessica Ennis-Hill and Jo Pavey, have become mothers and then come back to compete at the very top.

But for some, it’s a seemingly impossible situation.

As such, England netball captain Ama Agbeze has called upon sports’ governing bodies to introduce specific maternity policies to enable female athletes to feel “more comfortable” having children during their career.

Agbeze, 36, wants to start a family with her husband but told BBC Sport taking time out of her career would be a “significant decision”.

While she said it wasn’t “taboo”, she added that pregnancy was among “things that just don’t get mentioned”.

“If you’re forewarned, you’re forearmed,” she said.

“Hopefully they will start putting procedures and policies in place so that from as soon as you get into a squad, this is what would happen if you got pregnant, this is the support you would get, this is the notice you’d have to give, if you wanted to return you could, you might get a statutory maternity leave.

“I do think there is potential for change. There need to be policies in place so it is set in stone what happens in the eventuality that you get pregnant.”

UK Sport currently provides guidance to governing bodies which encourages them to manage pregnancies on a “case-by-case basis”.

England Netball is funded by Sport England but told BBC Sport it would “refer” to UK Sport’s guidance in the event of an athlete becoming pregnant.

‘I was devastated when I found out I was pregnant – am I the only one feeling this way?’

Athletes can face ‘minefield’ returning after childbirth

What does current UK Sport guidance say?

If a female athlete becomes pregnant:

She can continue to receive World Class Programme funding and support during pregnancy and after childbirth.

She and her performance director are expected to agree an appropriate training and competition programme that would map the athlete’s return.

Three months after childbirth, the sport’s performance director is encouraged to undertake a review with the athlete to assess their commitment to the agreed plan. They are not expected to have returned to full competitive level by this point.

If, by the three-month review, the athlete has decided they no longer intend to return to the sport, they would be given a notice period, which would be dependent on the length of time they had been on the World Class Programme, before being removed from funding.

A UK Sport spokesperson told BBC Sport: “Our Athlete Performance Award framework enables an athlete to continue to receive support throughout their pregnancy and post-birth, and encourages the sport and individual athlete to mutually agree a time frame and training plan for their return.

“We have not heard significant concerns from athletes who are part of a UK Sport funded World Class Programme in relation to the support they have received throughout their pregnancy. However, we are currently working on the detail of our Future Strategy, and will continue to ensure we put athletes at the heart of everything we do.”

‘There’s only so much you can do with little funding’

Jessica Ennis-Hill won heptathlon World Championship gold the year after welcoming her son

In recent years, there have been high-profile examples of athletes returning from pregnancy and childbirth to compete at the top of their sport, including 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

In terms of British athletes, London 2012 heptathlon Olympic champion Ennis-Hill had her son, Reggie, in 2014, but returned to win World Championship gold the following year before Olympic silver in 2016.

Similarly, British long-distance runner Pavey won the European 10,000m title 10 months after the birth of her second child before representing Team GB at her fifth Olympic Games in Rio.

However, Agbeze says it is different for athletes in team sports.

“They are from individual sports,” she said. “They only have to worry about themselves, and it’s completely different in a team environment.

“They will have had difficulty getting to training and dealing with childcare, but I think being in a team sport is different because you don’t set your training according to you.”

In recent years, netball’s governing bodies in Australia and New Zealand have introduced groundbreaking maternity policies, both of which provide “100% income protection” for up to two years.

In addition, Australian players are entitled to private health contributions of up to $1, 635 (£888) per year, while New Zealand’s players receive up to $1,500 (£771) per annum.

Netball Australia also allows children under 12 months to travel with their mother’s team, while they will also pay for a carer to travel too.

“As a player, especially having played in Australia and New Zealand and seeing how professional the game is, it’s frustrating to come back to England and see we’re not quite there yet,” Agbeze said.

“I know that England Netball are trying to do their best, but there is only so much they can do with little funding.”

Game over? It shouldn’t be

Former England international Tamsin Greenway gave birth to her daughter in 2013 and returned to international netball afterwards, but retired after the 2015 World Cup.

“It was tough,” she told BBC Sport. “There was no chance I could carry on.”

Greenway, 36, agreed that governing bodies should “start looking” at maternity provision, because female sports are “changing”.

“It should be a career you can come back to,” she said. “Lots of athletes have proven that, it doesn’t mean game over.

“I would like to think, bearing in mind we’ve got some of the best players in the world playing into their late 30s, surely it makes sense they can have a break to have kids and come back.”

Agbeze says she “doesn’t know” what would happen if she became pregnant during her international career.

“I’d be more comfortable knowing I could get support,” she said.

“I think it would take time for people to understand they can have a child and know they would be supported. It would take time for it to get into people’s psyche that it is possible, and I think eventually they would plan to have a child at a certain point if it worked for their career.”

In a statement, England Netball said: “We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all who participate in netball, including those who are pregnant.

“Whilst the decision as to whether or not to participate rests solely with the relevant participant, the participant’s own health and the health of the unborn child are of paramount importance.

“In the event of the pregnancy of an international player, we would give advice and support on an individual athlete basis with guidance on continued exercise and participation in netball team training and match play alongside their antenatal healthcare provider (midwife and/or obstetrician).

“We also refer to the UK Sport guidance.”

Sport England’s head of equality and diversity, Cathy Hughes, said: “Women who wish to combine having children with a career should be supported to do so and that is no different for athletes.

“We would encourage all national governing bodies to look to UK Sport’s guidance and focus on how to support pregnant athletes, for example, working with the athlete to agree an appropriate training plan that works during and after pregnancy.”

Mentor, Clarke & Dunn in World Cup squad

England captain Agbeze ‘disappointed’ and ‘frustrated’ by World Cup omission

‘Our life is on hold’ – exploring other options

At 36, Agbeze is aware her biological clock is ticking and she and her husband, Fred, have started looking at other options.

She admits there have been times when she has calculated what tournaments and events she would miss if she got pregnant by a specific point, and feels pressure from others.

“Lots of people I meet me tell me I’m getting on and that I should probably start thinking of babies now,” she said.

“Some of my husband’s friends have played netball for Australia and New Zealand, and every time he sees them they’re like ‘you’re going to run out of time’, so then I become more conscious that I can’t have children forever.”

One of those other options is surrogacy. Agbeze’s husband, who lives in New Zealand, “desperately” wants them to start a family and they have explored surrogacy as a possibility.

“It’s very difficult for him because our life is on hold while I do what I do,” she said.

“I am really conscious of the fact he has made lots of sacrifices so that I can do what I do.

“Surrogacy is definitely a viable option. I like the concept but I’m still trying to come to terms with the fact that if I am capable of carrying a child, is it selfish of me to ask someone else to carry a child for me when there are people who can’t have children and have to go down that route.

“But I want to experience pregnancy, how my body changes and childbirth and see what it’s like for myself.”

BBC Sport has launched #ChangeTheGame this summer to showcase female athletes in a way they never have been before. Through more live women’s sport available to watch across the BBC this summer, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women’s sport and alter perceptions.Find out more here.

#children #having

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lethaderr-blog · 6 years ago

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The Glasgow Mural Trail showcases the best street art in Glasgow.

It’s no secret that I’m a massive fan of street art. I’ve written about incredible street art in Toronto that’s right in my own backyard, and murals from other spots around the world like Derry, Miami, and Buffalo. Glasgow graffiti is some of the best that I’ve seen in the world. It’s bright, colorful, and meaningful. Plus, you can embark on a free walking tour in Glasgow to see all of the art. All of the Glasgow murals are within walking distance of one another. I’ve even found a few bonus works of art in Glasgow to see beyond those found on the Glasgow Mural Trail.

Why Street Art in Glasgow?

Back in 2008, the very first piece of street art in Glasgow was splashed across a city wall. This collection grew over the last few years with something for every taste and style, from more conventional styles to ones that are quirky and strange. In 2014, the Glasgow Mural Trail in the city centre was officially launched to promote the growing collection of murals there.

Essentially, street art in Glasgow provides new life to tired buildings and vacant sites. These beautiful Glasgow murals revitalize these structures. Spectacular art all over the city allows both locals and tourists alike to have new appreciation for otherwise neglected and unsightly places. Furthermore, this Glasgow graffiti brings people to the city centre, inviting them to visit local businesses and attractions.

GLASGOW TRAVEL GUIDE

WHERE TO STAY IN GLASGOW: We adored our stay at the centrally located Grasshoppers Hotel. You can check out our review here [and more reviews here]. Hotels are very affordable in the city. Feel free to compare prices between hotels as you plan your holiday. To have your own place in Glasgow, browse the available listings on Airbnb.

GETTING AROUND GLASGOW: To get from the airport to the city, take the Glasgow Airport Express bus. Glasgow is a very walkable city and we rarely had to take any transportation. However, the subway system is very inexpensive and you can make your way around the city quickly and easily. You can also book tickets on the hop-on-hop-off bus to see the sights and be transported all over town.

THINGS TO DO IN GLASGOW: For a list of the best things to do in Glasgow, check out our 1 day Glasgow travel itinerary. If you’re looking for restaurant recommendations, check out my Glasgow vegan guide.

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Glasgow Mural Trail

Come along with me on a tour of the Glasgow Mural Trail. Nothing beats seeing it in person for yourself. But, I’ll give you the next best thing: viewing it through my lens from your own chair anywhere in the world.

Strathclyde University

The Strathclyde University “Wonderwall” mural tells the stories and achievements of Strathclyde and its students. There are three different murals on the sides of the seven story buildings, painted by Rogue-one and Ejek. This image shows many students that currently attend Strathclyde and celebrates its vibrant and diverse community. The staff and students of Strathclyde University come from over 100 countries around the world. It was our first stop on the Glasgow Mural Trail. You can see the second mural off in the distance, St Enoch and Child.

St Enoch and Child

Australian artist and Glasgow resident, Smug, has created several Glasgow murals that stunning and evocative. Smug painted this photo realistic work of street art in Glasgow using a cherry picker as it spans several stories of a building. St Enoch and Child depicts the patron saint of Glasgow, St Mungo, as a young child being breastfed by his mother, St Enoch. It is widely praised by Glaswegians. Not only does it encourage mothers to breastfeed their children, but it dispels the stigma against breastfeeding older children.

Saint Mungo

The Saint Mungo mural is another fantastic work by Smug. It was never officially named; however, it acquired its name after the image was shared approximately 1.5 million times in its first week. It shows the patron saint of Glasgow, Saint Mungo, wearing modern street clothes. When Mungo was a child, some boys threw stones at some birds and struck a robin. While the boys ran away, Mungo picked up the bird, smoothed its feathers, and prayed. After a short period of time, the bird came back to life and flew away. It was a miracle.

Fellow Glasgow Residents

Smug does it again! This is one of the largest displays of art in Glasgow, spanning the entire wall facing a parking lot. It features “Fellow Glasgow Residents”, the animals that live in Glasgow’s parks and green spaces. You’ll see cows (“hairy coos”!), squirrels, chipmunks, birds, deer, foxes, and so many more. There’s so much to look at in this sprawling piece of street art in Glasgow. I love all of the intricate details and the shadows. It really appears to be so three dimensional, as though I’m transported right to that nearby forest or trail.

Badminton

There were a series of murals in Glasgow to promote the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and Badminton is one of them. There are some other ones depicting people playing rugby, hockey, and netball. You can find these other sports murals near the Partick train station.

Space Man

You might miss Spaceman if you aren’t looking for it. Tucked down a very narrow alleyway (which made it a challenge to capture with my camera), Spaceman features splashes of colors against an otherwise barren wall. Artists Recoat and Ali Wylie demonstrate their influences: Japanese design, pop art, and graphic novels.

Study of a Woman in Black

Study of a Woman in Black is actually two murals featuring anonymous women wearing black clothing. James Klinge, formerly known as Klingatron, creates super detailed portraits from stencils. These women look incredibly lifelike in both murals, found just down the street from one another.

The Clutha

The Clutha bar made headlines back in 2013 when a police helicopter crashed into it, killing 10 people. The bar partially reopened a year and a half later, and this mural wraps around the building. It pays homage to the history of the area and the people who visited this iconic bar, known for its live music and vibrant atmosphere. Artists Ejek and Rogue-One painted this beautiful street art in Glasgow, featuring icons like Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Billy Connolly

To celebrate his 75th birthday, BBC Scotland commissioned three Glasgow murals of actor Billy Connolly. This mural was created from an original work by John Byrne, and painted by Rogue-One. These were showcased as a surprise tribute in a special BBC programme, Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime. In the show, Connolly states, “I thought I’d be all light-hearted on seeing them and jokey – but they’re so big, the effect on me is so profound. People going to that length for me, it’s just taken my breath away.”

Argyle Street Cafe

Unfortunately, I couldn’t see the Argyle Street Cafe mural when I visited. There were large construction walls covering it up. Maybe it will be there when you visit Glasgow? It’s another beautiful piece of street art in Glasgow by Smug, featuring various animals enjoying some beverages together. It’s a reinterpretation and revamp of an older piece by Smug on the same wall.

Are Ye Dancin’

This stop on the Glasgow Mural Trail features two colorful walls on opposite sides of a tunnel. Painted by Conzo Throb, it’s right in the middle of a busy shopping area, tucked down a narrow passageway. It’s playful, quirky, and imaginative. You might recognize the figure on the “Are ye dancin'” side as the Duke of Wellington statue with the traffic cone on his head. On the “Are ye askin?” side, the girl has a bottle of Scotland’s popular Irn-Bru drink over her shoulder.

The World’s Most Economical Taxi

There’s a gritty, industrial feel as I stroll down Mitchell Street on an early morning. I couldn’t really see a reason to walk down this street, other than to view another work of Glasgow graffiti by Rogue-One. It might be one of the best ways to combat gridlock…have your taxi float up in the air above the roads! An interesting quote from the artist, “Can’t believe I painted a wall to look like a brick wall just because I wanted a brick wall!”

Honey…I Shrunk The Kids

It’s another super realistic and brilliant work by Glasgow resident, Smug. Just when you thought that your trip down Mitchell Street was over, this gorgeous work of art in Glasgow comes into view. It’s an over-sized woman with a magnifying glass, appearing to pick up something very small. I love the little details like the “Smug” necklace around her neck.

Wind Power

Rogue-One brings another spectacular work to the streets of Glasgow in the Wind Power mural. As a third mural on Mitchell Street, you’ll realize that it really was worth the trek down this fairly deserted road. You’ll see a woman blowing on a dandelion, and all of its seeds are actually windmills. As part of the Doors Open Day 2014 event, it represents and celebrates sustainable energy in Glasgow and Scotland.

Glasgow Panda

Directly opposite one of my favorite attractions in Glasgow, The Lighthouse, you’ll find Glasgow’s Panda. Created by Klingatron, he used hand-cut stencils to paint this memorable piece of street art. It’s always unfortunate to see unsightly tags and graffiti painted nearly on top of other beautiful works, but it happens.

Dr Connolly I Presume?

It’s another commemorative Billy Connolly work by Rogue-One, and it represents a Jack Vettriano painting. It demonstrates Connolly on a stormy coastline near John O’Groats. This work on the Glasgow Mural Trail takes up an entire wall on Dixon Street.

Glasgow’s Tiger

The Glasgow Tiger is definitely my favorite artwork on the Glasgow Mural Trail. I might be a little bit biased as I love cats and big cats. Sorry, not sorry! Klingatron has illustrated another image of a tiger on top of the old one that used to live at this site. This tiger is highly intricate and detailed. I love how this wall looks with the buildings behind it, and it faces the River Clyde and the suspension bridge. Definitely go for a walk along the River Clyde and enjoy a few works of street art on this free walking tour in Glasgow on your way.

The Gallery

The Gallery is Smug’s interpretation of many famous works of art, including Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Munch’s The Scream, and the Mona Lisa. If you take a closer look at the Mona Lisa, you’ll notice that she’s holding a can of Irn-Bru in front of the Clyde Auditorium. She’s been dubbed, “The Mona Lassie” by Glaswegians. It’s another one that I noticed was sadly defaced.

The Swimmer

It’s one of Smug’s first works of street art in Glasgow. He painted The Swimmer for Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games. Beneath a highway overpass, it’s in surprisingly good condition as it’s protected from the elements. This piece on the Glasgow Trail Mural is fitting as it’s right beside the River Clyde. The piece is incredibly lifelike, except it’s absolutely massive. The water and waves look so realistic around the swimming man.

Glasgow Crocodile

There are a few pieces of street art that I missed along the Glasgow Mural Trail, but I’ll have to check them out the next time I’m in town. One of them is the Glasgow Crocodile, created by Klingatron. He uses the old brickwork to his advantage, using a gap in the bricks for its eye and other bricks around its scales. Similar to a crocodile lurking beneath the surface, you won’t grasp the scale of this creation until you view it from a certain angle.

Charing Cross Birds

At the Charing Cross Pedestrian Bridge, you’ll find the Charing Cross Birds by Little Book Transfers, an all female art and design collective from Glasgow. They’re part of the “STALK” series. You’ll find birds, foliage, and fruit painted on the pillars of this bridge.

Hand Shadow Puppets

Justin and I stumbled across Hand Shadow Puppets in a tunnel as we walked towards the University of Glasgow and Ashton Lane from Glasgow’s City Centre. Rogue-One brings life back to an otherwise dingy underpass. Hands cast shadows of animals on the wall, while other animals look on.

The Musician

The Musician, by Rogue-One, is a tribute to Glasgow’s live music scene. It’s between two popular music venues, Howlin’ Wolf and Malone’s. The nearby Sauchiehall Street has loads of entertainment in the evenings, which means this colorful work of art is precisely in the proper place.

The Lost Giant

Right near The Musician, you’ll also find The Lost Giant (which is why I didn’t manage to see either of them!). Australian artist, Stormie Mills, has installed many works in his Lost Giant series across cities around the world. This special Lost Giant of Glasgow is wearing a scarf made from the Glaswegian tartan.

Bonus Glasgow Murals and Art

Beyond the Glasgow Mural Trail, there is even more street art to see in this vibrant and colorful city.

Street Art by Fuse

Although the style is reminiscent of Banksy, small pieces of street art by Fuse are popping up all over Glasgow. I stumbled upon one as I searched for other art on the Glasgow Mural Trail. It’s always wonderful to accidentally come across even more outdoor art. When researching some information about Fuse after the fact, I saw that he painted a Pikachu and a Poke-Ball in other places around Glasgow. I wish I had stumbled upon those!

Ashton Lane

There are even more murals outside the City Centre. We found this wall around the corner from Ashton Lane, looking like a flight of stairs going up to the second level. There are painted flowerpots up the staircase to a window with real flowerpots and plants.

Inside Restaurants and Cafes

You might even find murals inside the restaurants and cafes themselves! The Glasvegan has a playful tribute to the Duke of Wellington equestrian statue, with a carrot on his head instead of a pylon (because: vegan). Papercup Coffee Company showcases art that inspires us all to “dream big”. And even though Picnic doesn’t necessarily have a mural inside its cafe, I loved this pastel watercolor wall.

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southafrica-90dayswestcoast · 6 years ago

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Woche 10

Am Montagmorgen mussten wir wieder sehr früh aufbrechen, da wir rechtzeitig in unserem Fischerdörfchen zurück sein mussten, weil einige von uns in die Crèche gingen. Als wir aufwachten, stürmte es schon sehr und es regnete in Strömen, sodass wir kurzzeitig überlegten, ob wir überhaupt so fahren können. Wir entschieden uns dazu, trotzdem aufzubrechen, was wir im Nachhinein gesehen auch hätten sein lassen können, denn wir hatten die Rechnung ohne der morgendlichen Rush Hour in Kapstadt gemacht, die schon vor 6 Uhr beginnt …. also standen wir erst einmal 2 Stunden im Stau bevor wir überhaupt in Richtung Paternoster starten konnten. Im Auto fiel uns auf, dass wir es niemals bis 10 Uhr zur Autovermietung schaffen würden, um das Auto abzugeben. Doch so wie wir unseren Autovermieter kannten, dachten wir dürfte es kein Problem sein zu spät zu kommen. Wir fuhren auf dem Weg noch bei ihm vorbei und teilten ihm mit, dass wir es leider nicht rechtzeitig schaffen würden und er meinte nur wir sollen uns Zeit lassen. Gerade halbwegs wieder in Paternoster angekommen ging es dann sofort los mit unserem Programm. Diese Woche stand, wie so oft, so Einiges an. Vor allem der Umzug in unser neues Kidshouse! Am Montag und Dienstag hatten wir allerdings erst noch normal unser Programm. Am Montag halfen uns J&C in Build it. Wir wollten unbedingt ein Regal fertig bauen, was sich allerdings als schwieriger als gedacht herausstellte, denn der wichtige Bohrer brach nach 2 Minuten ab und die Kinder waren mehr daran interessiert mit J&C zu spielen, als ein Regal zu bauen. Am Dienstag kam unsere Projektleiterin aus Stuttgart mit in unser Programm um einen Eindruck von unserer derzeitigen Arbeit zu bekommen und um Bilder zu machen. Der Dienstag war dann auch der letzte “normale” (gibt es ja eh nicht) Programmtag, denn am Mittwoch und Donnerstag packten wir alle Sachen zusammen und zogen in das neues Kidshouse, das uns von der Fischerei zur Verfügung gestellt wurde. Zuerst hatten wir alle sichtlich Spaß beim Umziehen, hörten Musik und setzten Pappkronen auf, die wir irgendwo fanden, nach 4 Stunden war die Stimmung allerdings nicht mehr so gut und wir waren froh als alle Dinge inventarisiert waren. Zum Glück war auch Sascha ab Donnerstag wieder da und man merkte deutlich, dass mit seiner Hilfe (und einem großen Hänger) das Umräumen ins neue Kidshaus ganz flott ging. Da Mittwoch Abend der letzte Abend für J&C war gingen wir noch gemeinsam im Square Spoon essen. Im Anschluss zeigten wir den beiden natürlich noch die legendäre Pantys Bar, die man gesehen haben muss, wenn man in Paternoster war. Donnerstag morgen frühstückten wir gemeinsam und dann mussten J&C leider auch schon wieder gehen… Es war trotz der kurzen Zeit zusammen echt sehr schön! (Auf die indische Musik könnten wir das nächste Mal allerdings verzichten, falls sich das einrichten ließe J&C?...)

Am Wochenende stand mal wieder ein Event an, denn es kamen 12 Sportstudenten aus Stellenbosch zu uns nach Paternoster, um für alle Einwohner zwei Sporttage anzubieten. Wir waren zur Unterstützung natürlich auch dabei und waren für das Wohlbefinden der Sportler zuständig. Am Freitag Abend ging es gleich los und es gab verschiedene Angebote, an denen man teilnehmen konnte, wie Turnen, Zumba, Rugby und Netball. Nach dem Sport gab es dann noch einen ordentlichen Braai bei uns im Volohaus. Nach einer für die Sportstudenten mehr oder weniger erholsamen Nacht im Matratzenlager bei uns im Wohnzimmer ging das Sportprogramm am Samstagmorgen weiter. Geplant war ein Rugby und Netball Training auf dem großen Rugbyfeld von Paternoster. Als wir dort ankamen war jedoch kein einziges Kind da und wir stellten erneut fest,dass die Methode mit dem Informationszetteln verteilen hier einfach nicht so gut funktioniert. Also fuhren wir mit Sparky los und machten auf südafrikanischer Weise Werbung, indem wir hupend durch Hopland und Kliprug fuhren und aus den Fenstern riefen, um die Kinder zusammen zu sammeln. So kamen doch noch richtig viele Kinder und das Rugby Training konnte stattfinden. Am Nachmittag reisten die Studenten dann wieder ab und wir fielen erstmal fix und fertig in unsere Betten. Nach einem ausgiebigen Powernap schauten wir noch gemeinsam einen Film und entspannten einfach mal (darf ja auch mal sein). Am Sonntag wollten Nicky und wir beide in die Kirche gehen, da die Kinder schon so oft gefragt hatten, wann wir endlich einmal kommen. So machten wir uns pünktlich um viertel vor 10 Uhr auf den Weg. Als wir vor der Churchhall standen, wunderten wir uns,dass noch keiner außer uns da war, obwohl es in 5 Minuten losgehen sollte… Eine Frau, die, wie sich später herausstellte die Priesterin war, sprach uns dann an und fragte, ob wir in die Kirche wollen. Sie lachte nur und meinte, dafür wären wir über zwei Stunden zu spät. Wir dachten erst, sie macht Witze, doch tatsächlich war diese Woche bereits um 8 Uhr der Gottesdienst… Also gingen wir wieder nach Hause und erzählten den anderen, dass wir nicht in die Kirche hereingelassen wurden, weil wir zu stark geschminkt, unsere Kleider zu kurz und die Schuhe zu dreckig waren (drei mal dürft ihr raten, wessen Idee das wohl war… (Tipp: S.)). Sie konnten es kaum glauben, einige nahmen uns die Story aber sogar ab. Den restlichen Sonntag verbrachten wir am Strand und genossen das schöne Wetter.

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