Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development

The results are in! Recently, film enthusiasts across Wiltshire celebrated the 4th Kandu Reel Cinema Film Festival in Chippenham. The showcase featured many final pieces by WCUC's very own young filmmakers. The awards presentation was hosted this week at WCUC's Chippenham Campus. A big thank you to all who attended and to Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development and industry professional Neville Farmer for presenting the awards. Best Film: Big Boots, directed by Atlas Anderson Best Script: Should be Simple, written and directed by Joseph Lathbury Best Edit: Family Switch Lives, directed and edited by Josh van Acker Best Documentary: The Seymour Arms, directed by Gwyn Chapman Best Original Music and Use of Music: No Mother's Day, written, directed, composed and performed by Jess Kuchar Congratulations to the winners from Level 3 Film across Chippenham and Trowbridge college! And well done to all students whose films were showcased, you have done WCUC proud! #WeAreFilmmakers #WeAreChippenham #FilmFestival

🌈 HAPPY PRIDE DAY 🌈 A huge thank you to Craftedglow by Galit and everyone who joined us at the Rainbow Workshop to show their support for Chippenham Pride. We had a blast creating some amazing collages together! Let's continue to spread love and equality for all. 🤩🌈 #LoveIsLove #Pride2024 #EqualityForAll

Following our podcast with talented artist, Lionel Chandler, whose art is currently being displayed at our SHOP - (but not for long as he's collecting it today!) I think we all agree that his work is truly amazing, and we'll be sad to see it leave our windows. If you'd like to purchase a piece or commission a portrait of a loved one, do get in touch with Lionel via his email below: 📧 [email protected]

Want to take a trip down memory lane with us? 🛣️ Check out our Kandu Timeline page on our website to see some of our amazing projects and events that have shaped the past 25 years. It's pretty impressive. Simply follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dsPSBM-i

Huge thanks to Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development and Nicola Dew for supporting our students with a student showcase as part of the REEL Film Festival. Providing real world chances to exhibit and receive professional feedback plays a huge part in students' development as creative practitioners.

It's no secret that engaging in creative activities can be a transformative tool for healing and growth. According to an article by The Grounds Recovery, "the arts have the capacity to evoke strong emotions, unlock memories, soothe anxiety and help people feel more connected to one another. But the benefits are more than anecdotal – or experiential. It turns out that listening to music, playing music, and viewing and creating art can result in measurable – positive – changes in brain activity." 🧠 At Kandu Arts, music and art are at the heart of our mission. Our fully equipped Studio 19B in #Chippenham provides a creative space for young people to dive into music through after-school clubs, the Youth Music programme, and daily alternative provision. Here, they can learn instruments, record, sing, and compose original pieces with guidance from our experienced facilitators. 🎶 And if you step into our Kandu S.H.O.P you'll find an array of artwork for sale, mostly by local Chippenham-based artists. This is also where we run our fun, creative art workshops, so follow our page where we'll announce future events. 🎨 You can read the full article by The Grounds Recovery by following the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxr363vm

Edward Deedigan, founder of Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development, has been featured in the Wiltshire Times, where he talks about his candidacy to represent the Chippenham Constituency in the upcoming general election. https://lnkd.in/eWXy_-rG by Jessica Moriarty 🙏

Kandu Arts has been leveraging sports to help young people develop essential life skills since 1998. Through participation in various games, our participants enhance skills that include: 
🗣️ Communication
 💪 Resilience
 😓 Persistence
 🤝 Negotiation
 👥 Teamwork
 ...and much more. At Kandu, we collaborate with individuals, communities, businesses, and institutions to find holistic solutions to challenges stemming from our cultural and social histories. Our approach leverages film, music and sport to provide liberating and empowering experiences. Find out more about how we use sports including football, badminton, tennis, hockey and more in our work via the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqfCPjYq

We are excited to share that Edward Deedigan is officially a candidate for the Chippenham Constituency! Ed will be running as an #IndependentCandidate who won’t be towing any party line. For those familiar with Ed, you already know about his tireless efforts to champion the rights of underrepresented groups. His unwavering dedication to #SocialJustice and #equality fuels his mission to create a fairer society for all. As a candidate for the #Chippenham Constituency, Ed aims to bring his unique perspective and advocacy skills to the #political stage. We can't wait to see where this journey takes him.

COMMUNITY COHESION BY KANDU ARTS 👉 Kandu's proven approach has successfully brought numerous community projects to life in the #Chippenham area. 🏘️ Through interactive workshops, film screenings, music events, presentations, and games, we have effectively implemented a variety of impactful projects over the years, including our hugely successful football engagement programme, Kandu Kicks, the Award Winning National Housing Associations project, the 'Whatever Project' and many more. Our expertise has been sought after by housing associations, universities, and regional development agencies to collaborate with local communities and facilitate constructive conversations between residents and decision-makers. Learn more about our community cohesion services, or get in touch with a member of our friendly team for more information through the details below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dpSRpN5D 📧 [email protected]