We’ve got something new… introducing UCAN Collective
Thanks to new funding from the Welsh Government’s Equalities and Inclusion Grant, we’re launching a brand new creative group for blind and partially sighted people aged 18 and over.
UCAN Collective is a space to come together, explore ideas, and create work shaped by lived experience.
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Hi everyone,
As we head into December, we’re wrapping up a brilliant year of workshops, performances and projects across UCAN. It’s been a pleasure seeing our members step into every opportunity with creativity and confidence, and we’re so grateful for the continued support from our community, funders and friends.
We still have lots happening throughout December, so have a read below to see what’s coming up.
We hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a safe, restful December. Enjoy the break, recharge and spend time with the people who matter most.
We’ll be back to our regular activities from the week commencing 5th January, and we’re excited for everything the new year will bring.
See you soon,
The UCAN Productions Team
🎄 Maggie’s Club Christmas Party – This Saturday! 🎄
Just a quick reminder that our Maggie’s Club Christmas Party is happening on Saturday 6 December at the School of Optometry!
If you haven’t let us know you’re coming yet, please do — it really helps us make sure we have enough gifts for everyone. 🎁
👉 Email enireth@ucanproductions.org
✨ What to bring
We’re asking everyone to bring a little something for the table:
Finger food only
No nuts
Nothing too sugary
✨ Dress code: Christmas jumpers! the more festive, the better! 🎅✨
We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate together! 💛
At this years Disability History Month event at Cardiff University, UCAN members performed our Mental Elf sketch — a piece that explores sight loss, mental health and accessibility through humour and lived experience. Sharing this work is important to us, as it opens up conversations that are often overlooked and highlights the realities faced by blind and visually impaired people in a way that’s engaging and accessible.
The UCAN Choir also sang a few Christmas songs in the morning, which brought a nice bit of festive energy to the event. Feedback throughout the day was really positive, and we’re grateful to the organisers for inviting us to be part of such an important programme.
Join UCAN Productions for Face to Face Workshops and online sessions. Unleash your creativity with experienced workshop leaders and make new friends along the way.
Join us for creative sound and music sessions, drama, and games on Friday evenings! If you're aged 7-25, there are exciting opportunities to work towards an Arts Award with our fantastic team.
This weekly session isn't just about honing your artistic skills—it's also a perfect chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, all while having fun!
For more information on attending, please reach out to info@ucanproductions.org. You can also stay updated by checking our social media channels for the latest updates and exciting news. Come join the fun!
For more information on attending, please reach out to info@ucanproductions.org. You can also stay updated by checking our social media channels for the latest updates and exciting news. Come join the fun!
When: Friday 5th and 12th of December 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN participants welcome
Come and join the team at the wonderful Sight Life Centre in Cardiff, Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun.
When: Wednesday 10th and 17th of December 11.30am-2.30pm
at SightLife, Jones Ct, Womanby St, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Who: 18+ years old
In honour of our beloved UCAN Board Member, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, we're inviting you to a super fun, once-a-month event! Dive into drama games, sound workshops, arts and crafts and circus skills. Perfect for young people with vision impairments and additional needs, this is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can express themselves and have fun. Come join the Maggies Club family!
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
When: Saturday 6th of November 2:00PM- 4:00PM
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: Children and young people who are vision impaired with additional needs
Have fun and learn new skills through drama. A popular group with lots of drama games, creative and storytelling activities. These workshops are all about making new friends and having tons of fun through activities including storytelling and improvisation.These workshops are particularly beneficial for those who cannot attend face to face workshops or are keen to learn more about UCAN.
Please contact info@ucanproductions.org for more information
When: Tuesday 9th and 16th of December 5:00pm-6:30pm
Who: ages 10-18
If you’ve previously filled out the registration form you won’t need to do it again.
If you are a parent who would like your child to join some free and fun workshops, please complete our online registration form by clicking here!
If you are 18 years and older please complete the form by clicking here
Alternatively email info@ucanproductions.org
Helo bawb,
Mae mis Rhagfyr wedi dod, ac rydym yn cloi blwyddyn wych o weithdai, perfformiadau a phrosiectau ar draws UCAN. Mae wedi bod yn bleser gweld ein haelodau'n cymeryd pob cyfle i ddatblygu creadigrwydd a hyder, ac rydym mor ddiolchgar am y gefnogaeth barhaus gan ein cymuned, cyllidwyr a ffrindiau.
Mae gennym lawer yn digwydd o hyd drwy gydol mis Rhagfyr, felly darllenwch isod i weld beth sydd i ddod.
Gobeithiwn y byddwch chi i gyd yn cael Nadolig Llawen iawn a Rhagfyr diogel a gorffwysol. Mwynhewch yr egwyl, ailwefrwch a threuliwch amser gyda'r bobl sydd bwysicaf. Byddwn yn ôl i'n gweithgareddau rheolaidd o'r wythnos sy'n dechrau 5 Ionawr, ac rydym yn gyffrous am bopeth y bydd y flwyddyn newydd yn ei ddwyn.
Gwelwn ni chi cyn bo hir,
Tîm UCAN Productions
Nodyn cyflym i ddweud bod Parti Nadolig Clwb Maggie's Club yn digwydd ddydd Sadwrn 6 Rhagfyr yn yr Ysgol Optometreg!
Os nad ydych chi wedi rhoi gwybod i ni eich bod chi'n dod eto, gwnewch hynny — mae'n ein helpu i sicrhau bod gennym ddigon o anrhegion i bawb. 🎁
👉 E-bostiwch enireth@ucanproductions.org
✨ Rydym yn gofyn i bawb ddod â rhywbeth bach ar gyfer y bwrdd:
Bwyd bys yn unig
Dim cnau
Dim byd rhy felys / llawn siwgr
✨ Gwisgwch Siwmperi Nadolig! y mwyaf Nadoligaidd, y gorau! 🎅✨
Allwn ni ddim aros i'ch gweld chi yno a dathlu gyda'n gilydd! 💛
Yn nigwyddiad Mis Hanes Anabledd eleni ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, perfformiodd aelodau UCAN ein sgets “Mental Elf” — darn sy'n archwilio colli golwg, iechyd meddwl a hygyrchedd trwy hiwmor a phrofiad byw. Mae rhannu'r gwaith hwn yn bwysig i ni, gan ei fod yn agor sgyrsiau sy'n aml yn cael eu hanwybyddu ac yn tynnu sylw at y realiti y mae pobl ddall a phobl â nam ar eu golwg yn ei wynebu mewn ffordd sy'n ddiddorol ac yn hygyrch.
Canodd Côr UCAN ychydig o ganeuon Nadolig yn y bore hefyd, a ddaeth ag ychydig o egni Nadoligaidd i'r digwyddiad. Roedd yr adborth drwy gydol y dydd yn gadarnhaol iawn, ac rydym yn ddiolchgar i'r trefnwyr am ein gwahodd i fod yn rhan o raglen mor bwysig.
Cymryd Rhan
Ymunwch â ni am sesiynau sain a cherddoriaeth greadigol, drama, a gemau ar nosweithiau Gwener! Os ydych chi rhwng 7 a 25 oed, mae cyfleoedd cyffrous i weithio tuag at wobr Arts Award gyda'n tîm gwych.
Nid yw'r sesiwn wythnosol hon yn ymwneud â datblygu sgiliau artistig yn unig—mae hefyd yn gyfle perffaith i ddal i fyny â hen ffrindiau a gwneud rhai newydd, a hynny i gyd wrth gael hwyl!
Am ragor o wybodaeth am fynychu, cysylltwch ag info@ucanproductions.org. Gallwch hefyd gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf trwy wirio ein sianeli cyfryngau cymdeithasol am y newyddion diweddaraf. Dewch i ymuno â'r hwyl!
Pryd: Dydd Gwener 5ed a 12fed o Ragfyr 5:00pm-7:00pm
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau'r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Heol Maendy, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ
Pwy: Croeso i bob aelod o UCAN
Dewch i ymuno â'r tîm yn SightLife yng Nghaerdydd. Nod y sesiynau yw datblygu hyder, sgiliau lleisiol a hunan-eiriolaeth wrth wneud ffrindiau a chael hwyl. Rydym wrthi'n dechrau gweithio ar berfformiad ar gyfer cynhadledd Wales Eyecare Conference 2025.
Pryd: Dydd Mercher 10fed a 17eg o Ragfyr 11.30am-2.30pm
yn SightLife, Jones Ct, Womanby St, Caerdydd CF10 1BR
Pwy: 18+ oed
Er anrhydedd i aelod Bwrdd annwyl UCAN, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, rydym yn eich gwahodd i ddigwyddiad hwyliog iawn, unwaith y mis! Cyfle i brofi gemau drama, gweithdai sain, celf a chrefft a sgiliau syrcas. Yn berffaith ar gyfer pobl ifanc â nam ar eu golwg ac anghenion ychwanegol, mae hwn yn le diogel a chroesawgar lle gall pawb fynegi eu hunain a chael hwyl. Dewch i ymuno â theulu Clwb Maggie's Club!
Pryd: Dydd Sadwrn 6ed o Ragfyr 2:00PM- 4:00PM
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau'r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Heol Maendy, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ
Pwy: Plant a phobl ifanc sydd â nam ar eu golwg ac anghenion ychwanegol
Mwynhewch a dysgwch sgiliau newydd trwy ddrama. Grŵp poblogaidd gyda llawer o gemau drama, gweithgareddau creadigol ac adrodd straeon. Mae'r sesiynau hyn yn gyfle i wneud ffrindiau newydd a chael llawer o hwyl trwy weithgareddau sy'n cynnwys creu straeon a byrfyfyr. Mae'r sesiynau hyn yn arbennig o fuddiol i'r rheiny sydd methu mynychu gweithgareddau wyneb yn wyneb neu sydd am ddysgu mwy am UCAN.
Cysylltwch â info@ucanproductions.org am ragor o wybodaeth
Pryd: Dydd Mawrth 9fed a 16eg o Ragfyr 5:00pm-6:30pm
Pwy: oedrannau 10-18
Os ydych wedi llenwi'r ffurflen gofrestru yn flaenorol, ni fydd angen i chi ei lenwi eto.
Os ydych yn rhiant sydd eisiau i'ch plentyn ymuno â’n gweithgareddau hwyliog sy’n rhad ac am ddim, cwblhewch ein ffurflen gofrestru ar-lein drwy glicio yma!
Os ydych yn 18 oed neu'n hŷn, cwblhewch y ffurflen drwy glicio yma.
Fel arall, anfonwch e-bost at info@ucanproductions.org
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Hi everyone,
June is here and we are already getting stuck into another exciting month at UCAN. We have started planning a performance to celebrate our 20th birthday, which will take place at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff on Saturday 16 August. Make sure to put the date in your calendar.
Our young people continue to amaze us with their talent and creativity. We have lots of fun workshops and collaborations coming up this month and we are looking forward to seeing what everyone brings to the sessions.
As always, a big thank you to our funders, volunteers and staff. Your support means everything and helps us continue doing what we do best.
See you all very soon,
The UCAN Productions Team
Welcome to June! Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? And while we're pondering the passage of time, there's exactly one month left of my internship here at UCAN (I'm definitely not going to cry, honest!). I'm determined not to dwell on that too much though; I've got to make the absolute most of these last four weeks, which includes gearing up for the super-important end-of-internship celebration event at the TPT offices in London! And don't worry, even after my work here officially wraps up, I'll still be popping up at workshops and events as often as I can; I love it here too much to stay away!
As usual, it's been a jam-packed month here at UCAN. Earlier, we had the pleasure of welcoming our fantastic friends from Flossie and Boo and Yellobrick to our SASI and Friday Optom workshops. We had an absolute blast playing new games and brainstorming wild ideas and characters for their new show, 'Chronicles of The Unknown,' which combines storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing games. Some truly awesome ideas emerged; I have a feeling my own robotic-Texan-mayor chicken creation (don't ask!) will live to see another day. It was also incredibly inspiring for me, as a young creative, to watch these experts in action; it truly cemented my desire to become a fully-fledged workshop practitioner. So, stay tuned!
Then we had an absolutely bumper, insanely fun May Half Term! It was filled with our usual zany games, bursts of creativity, and the very first rehearsals for UCAN’s 20th (!!!) Birthday Celebration event (mark your calendars for August 16th!). It's going to be absolutely spectacular, and we simply cannot WAIT to showcase the final results on the day. I'm also ECSTATIC to announce that I'll be featuring in the show too; not to brag, but it's super exciting!
I'd better stop yapping now before I go over the word count; but have an amazing, sunny (we can only hope!) month, and I'll see you, for the final time (sniff!) in July! Byeeeeee!
We’ve had a brilliant couple of Friday nights with the wonderful Flossy & Boo. These sessions were all about building immersive worlds and exploring character work, and our members jumped right in with imagination and loads of energy.
It was great to learn more about what goes into planning a performance and to see just how much thought and creativity goes into their process. The characters that came out of the sessions were wild, wacky and totally unforgettable.
Big thanks to Flossy & Boo and Yellobrick for bringing their magic to UCAN Fridays.
Join UCAN Productions for Face to Face Workshops and online sessions. Unleash your creativity with experienced workshop leaders and make new friends along the way.
Join us for creative sound and music sessions, drama, and games on three Friday evenings every month! If you're aged 7-25, there are exciting opportunities to work towards an Arts Award with our fantastic team
This weekly session isn't just about honing your artistic skills—it's also a perfect chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, all while having fun!
For more information on attending, please reach out to info@ucanproductions.org. You can also stay updated by checking our social media channels for the latest updates and exciting news. Come join the fun!
When: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th of June 5:00PM-7:00PM
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN participants welcome
In honour of our beloved UCAN Board Member, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, we're inviting you to a super fun, once-a-month event! Dive into drama games, sound workshops, arts and crafts and circus skills. Perfect for young people with vision impairments and additional needs, this is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can express themselves and have fun. Come join the Maggies Club family!
When: Saturday 28th June 2:00PM-3:30PM
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: Children and young people who are vision impaired with additional needs
Come and join the team this July at the wonderful Sight Life Centre in Cardiff, Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun.
When: Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June 11:30AM-2:15PM
Where: Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR
Who: 18+ years old
Have fun and learn new skills through drama. A popular group with lots of drama games, creative and storytelling activities. These workshops are all about making new friends and having tons of fun through activities including storytelling and improvisation.These workshops are particularly beneficial for those who cannot attend face to face workshops or are keen to learn more about UCAN.
Please contact info@ucanproductions.org for more information
When: Tuesday 3rd,10th,17th, 24th of June 5:00pm-6:30pm
Who: ages 13-18
If you’ve previously filled out the registration form you won’t need to do it again.
If you are a parent who would like your child to join some free and fun workshops, please complete our online registration form by clicking HERE
If you are 18 years and older please complete the form by clicking HERE
Alternatively email info@ucanproductions.org
Helo pawb
Mae mis Mehefin wedi dod ac mae’n fis cyffrous arall i UCAN. Rydym wedi dechrau cynllunio perfformiad i ddathlu ein penblwydd yn 20 oed. Bydd y dathliad yn Theatr y Sherman yng Nghaerdydd ar ddydd Sadwrn 16 Awst. Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn rhoi'r dyddiad yn eich calendr.
Mae ein pobl ifanc yn parhau i'n synnu gyda'u talent a'u creadigrwydd. Mae gennym lawer o weithdai hwyliog a chydweithrediadau yn dod i fyny'r mis yma ac rydym yn edrych ymlaen at weld beth fydd pawb yn creu yn ein sesiynau.
Diolch enfawr i'n cyllidwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a staff. Mae eich cefnogaeth yn golygu popeth ac yn ein galluogi i barhau i wneud y pethau rydyn ni’n gwneud orau.
Pob hwyl am y tro,
Tîm UCAN Productions
Newyddion Misol Sam
Croeso i Fehefin! A allwch chi gredu ein bod ni eisoes hanner ffordd trwy’r flwyddyn? A tra ein bod ni'n siarad am amser, dimond un mis sydd ar ôl o'm Interniaeth yma yn UCAN (ni fyddaf yn crïo, onest!). Rwy'n benderfynol nad ydw i'n mynd i feddwl gormod am hynny; mae angen i mi wneud y mwyaf o'r pedair wythnos olaf yma, gan gynnwys paratoi ar gyfer digwyddiad i ddathlu diwedd yr Interniaeth yn swyddfeydd TPT yn Llundain! A peidiwch â phoeni, hyd yn oed ar ôl i'm gwaith yma ddod i ben yn swyddogol, byddaf yn parhau i ymddangos yn y gweithdai a'r digwyddiadau mor aml ag y gallaf; rwy'n ei garu yma!
Fel arfer, mae wedi bod yn fis prysur yma yn UCAN. Roeddem yn falch o groesawu ein ffrindiau gwych o Flossie a Boo a Yellobrick i'n gweithdai SASI a Nosweithiau Gwener yn Optom. Cawsom amser gwych yn chwarae gemau newydd a thrafod syniadau a chreu cymeriadau ar gyfer eu sioe newydd, 'Chronicles of The Unknown,' sy'n cyfuno adrodd straeon, byrfyfyr a gemau rôl. Crewyd rhai cymeriadau a syniadau gwirioneddol ffantastig; mae gen i deimlad bydd fy nghymeriad i - cyw iâr robotig o Texas sy’n faer (peidiwch â gofyn!) yn byw i weld diwrnod arall. Roedd yn brofiad ysbrydoledig i mi, fel person ifanc creadigol, i wylio'r arbenigwyr hyn yn gweithio; ac wedi cryfhau fy nymuniad i weithio fel arweinydd gweithdy.
Yna caethom hanner tymor mis Mai prysur ac anhygoel. Roedd yn llawn o’n gemau difyr arferol, fflachiau o greadigrwydd, a'r ymarferion cyntaf ar gyfer dathliad penblwydd UCAN yn 20 oed (rhowch Awst 16 yn eich calendr!). Mae’n mynd i fod yn hollol anhygoel, a rydyn ni METHU AROS i ddangos y canlyniadau ar y diwrnod. Rwyf hefyd MOR HAPUS i gyhoeddi y byddaf yn perfformio yn y sioe - rydw i mor gyffrous!
Well i fi stopio siarad nawr cyn i mi fynd dros y cyfri geiriau; ond gobeithio y cewch chi fis gwych a heulog (gallwn obeithio!) a byddaf yn eich gweld chi, am y tro olaf (sniff!) ym mis Gorffennaf! Hwyl!
Cawsom ddwy nos Wener gwych gyda'r rhyfeddol Flossy & Boo. Roedd y sesiynau yma'n ymwneud â chreu bydau ymdrochol ac archwilio cymeriadau, a neidiodd ein haelodau i mewn gyda dychymyg ac egni.
Roedd yn wych dysgu mwy am yr hyn sy'n mynd i mewn i gynllunio perfformiad a gweld faint o ddychymyg a chreadigrwydd sy'n rhan o'r broses. Roedd y cymeriadau a ddaeth allan o'r sesiwn yn wyllt, rhyfedd ac anghofiadwy.
Diolch mawr i Flossy & Boo a Yellobrick am ddod â'u hud i nosweithiau Gwener UCAN.
Cymryd Rhan
Cymryd Rhan
Nosweithiau Gwener UCAN
Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer sesiynau creadigol sain a cherddoriaeth, drama, a gemau pob nos Wener! Os ydych rhwng 7-25 mlwydd oed, mae cyfle cyffrous i weithio tuag at wobr Arts Award gyda'n tîm anhygoel.
Mae’r sesiwn wythnosol yma yn gyfle i ddatkblygu eich sgiliau artistig, ac hefyd yn gyfle perffaith i gadw mewn cysylltiad â hen ffrindiau a gwneud ffrindiau newydd, tra'n cael hwyl!
Am ragor o wybodaeth am fynychu, cysylltwch â info@ucanproductions.org. Gallwch hefyd wirio ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol am y newyddion cyffrous diweddaraf. Dewch i ymuno â'r hwyl!
Pryd: Gwener 6ed, 13eg, 20fed, 27ain o Mehefin 5:00 yh -7:00 yh
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau’r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Maindy Rd, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ
Pwy: Mae croeso i bawb sy’n cymryd rhan yn UCAN.
Clwb Maggie’s Club
Cafodd y clwb yma ei ddechrau er anrhydedd i aelod annwyl Bwrdd UCAN, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE. Dewch i ymuno â’r hwyl unwaith y mis! Bydd gemau drama, gweithdai sain, celf a chrefft a sgiliau syrcas. Perffaith ar gyfer pobl ifanc sydd â nam ar eu golwg ac anghenion ychwanegol, mae’n le diogel a chroesawgar lle gall pawb fynegu eu hunain a chael hwyl. Dewch i ymuno â theulu Clwb Maggie’s Club!
Pryd: Dydd Sadwrn 28ain Mehefin 2:00PM-3:30PM
Ble: Ysgol Optometreg a Gwyddorau’r Golwg, Prifysgol Caerdydd, Maindy Rd, Caerdydd CF24 4HQ
Pwy: Plant a phobl ifanc sydd â nam ar eu golwg gydag anghenion ychwanegol
SASI
Dewch i ymuno â'r tîm yn yr Hen Lyfrgell yng Nghaerdydd, Mae’r sesiynau’n anelu at ddatblygu hyder, sgiliau lleferydd a hunan eiriolaeth tra’n gwneud ffrindiau a chael hwyl. Ar hyn o bryd rydyn ni’n gweithio ar berfformiad ar gyfer dathliad penblwydd UCAN.
Pryd: Dydd Mercher 4ydd, 11eg, 18fed, 25ain Mehefin 11:30 yb - 2:30 yp
Ble: Yr Hen Lyfrgell, Yr Ais, Caerdydd CF10 1BH
Pwy: 18+ mlwydd oed
UCAN Arlein
Mwynhewch a dysgwch sgiliau newydd trwy ddrama. Grŵp poblogaidd gyda llawer o gemau drama, gweithgareddau creadigol ac adrodd straeon. Mae'r sesiynau hyn yn gyfle i wneud ffrindiau newydd a chael llawer o hwyl trwy weithgareddau sy'n cynnwys creu straeon a byrfyfyr. Mae'r sesiynau hyn yn arbennig o fuddiol i'r rheiny sydd methu mynychu gweithgareddau wyneb yn wyneb neu sydd am ddysgu mwy am UCAN.
Cysylltwch â info@ucanproductions.org am ragor o wybodaeth
Pryd: Dydd Mawrth 3ydd, 10fed, 17eg, 24ain o Fehefin 5:00 yh - 6:30 yh
Pwy: 10-18 mlwydd oed
Os ydych wedi llenwi'r ffurflen gofrestru yn flaenorol, ni fydd angen i chi ei lenwi eto.
Os ydych yn rhiant sydd eisiau i'ch plentyn ymuno â’n gweithgareddau hwyliog sy’n rhad ac am ddim, cwblhewch ein ffurflen gofrestru ar-lein drwy glicio yma!
Os ydych yn 18 oed neu'n hŷn, cwblhewch y ffurflen drwy glicio yma.
Fel arall, anfonwch e-bost at info@ucanproductions.org
Hi everyone,
We hope you all had a great March. This month we have some exciting workshops planned over the holidays, along with our usual creative sessions that continue to be full of talent and enthusiasm.
We are also thrilled to share some fantastic news… UCAN has won an award! Read on to find out more about this special achievement and to celebrate with us.
A huge thank you to our funders, volunteers, and staff. Your support makes everything we do possible, and we cannot wait to welcome you to another month of creativity, fun, and new opportunities.
See you soon!
The UCAN Productions Team
Hiiiiiiiii everyone!
Happy Spring! The sun’s out, baby lambs are here, Easter’s coming, and at UCAN we’ve been super busy (as per usual!)
Our choir delivered an AMAZING performance at the International Women’s Day concert at Cardiff University’s School of Music earlier this month, especially considering we didn’t have that much rehearsal time! We were honoured to be accompanied by the incredible pianist Rachel Starrit, and the audience lapped it all up, even clapping along as we sang. We’ve got BIG plans for the choir in the future, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store!
The other big news is that UCAN won BIG at the first Get The Chance Cultural Impact Awards at Porter’s Bar last Saturday. We were delighted to win the Disabled Creativity Award in recognition of Alex, Gwennan and Flo’s recent Arts Award project. Huge congrats!
Yours Truly was also asked to present an award on the night; the best fun (felt like I was at the Oscars!) It was also so inspiring to be among such incredible creatives doing amazing things (I can only hope to be like them one day) and they were lovely to speak to too!
Speaking of, I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Aled Phillips, founder and director of Johns Boys Male Chorus (BGT fans may remember they reached the semifinals back in 2023) for Get The Chance back in February, and I’ve just published it on my own blog too. Read it here This was my first ever interview on the blog, and I hope to do more in future!
That’s it from me for now - hope you have a great April!
We are excited to welcome back our great friend Alex Wharton, Children's Laureate of Wales, award-winning writer, poet, performer, and songwriter. This Easter holidays, Alex will be working with us again as we continue creating our very first Audiobook of Poetry.
Join us for two free workshops filled with fun, creativity, and new skills.
When?
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM each day
Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April
Where?
Sightlife Building, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Who can join?
Blind or partially sighted children, young people, and their friends.
How to book your place?
Email info@ucanproductions.org
Or text or call 07812 051815
Spaces are limited so book soon!
UCAN is incredibly proud to have won the first-ever Get the Chance Cultural Impact Disabled Creativity award!
A huge congratulations to Alex, Gwennan, and Flo for their fantastic work on their Arts Award project. We are delighted to see their creativity and dedication recognised in this way.
A big thank you to Get the Chance for celebrating the impact of disabled artists and for creating a platform that champions inclusive creativity.
Congratulations also to all the other winners, we are honoured to be recognised alongside such incredible individuals and organisations!
Join UCAN Productions for Face to Face Workshops and online sessions. Unleash your creativity with experienced workshop leaders and make new friends along the way.
Join us for creative sound and music sessions, drama, and games on three Friday evenings every month! If you're aged 7-25, there are exciting opportunities to work towards an Arts Award with our fantastic team
This weekly session isn't just about honing your artistic skills—it's also a perfect chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, all while having fun!
For more information on attending, please reach out to info@ucanproductions.org. You can also stay updated by checking our social media channels for the latest updates and exciting news. Come join the fun!
When: Friday 4th, and 11th of April 5:00PM-7:00PM
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: All UCAN participants welcome
In honour of our beloved UCAN Board Member, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Woodhouse OBE, we're inviting you to a super fun, once-a-month event! Dive into drama games, sound workshops, arts and crafts and circus skills. Perfect for young people with vision impairments and additional needs, this is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can express themselves and have fun. Come join the Maggies Club family!
When: Saturday 26th of April 2:00PM-3:30PM
Where: School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Maindy Rd, Cardiff CF24 4HQ
Who: Children and young people who are vision impaired with additional needs
Come and join the team this July at the wonderful Sight Life Centre in Cardiff, Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun.
When: Wednesday 2nd and 9th of April 11:30AM-2:15PM
Where: Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR
Who: 18+ years old
Have fun and learn new skills through drama. A popular group with lots of drama games, creative and storytelling activities. These workshops are all about making new friends and having tons of fun through activities including storytelling and improvisation.These workshops are particularly beneficial for those who cannot attend face to face workshops or are keen to learn more about UCAN.
Please contact info@ucanproductions.org for more information
When: Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of April 5:00pm-6:30pm
Who: ages 13-18
If you’ve previously filled out the registration form you won’t need to do it again.
If you are a parent who would like your child to join some free and fun workshops, please complete our online registration form by clicking HERE
If you are 18 years and older please complete the form by clicking HERE
Alternatively email info@ucanproductions.org
The image shows UCAN members standing on the stage of Hamilton, being invited to touch some of the fantastic costumes worn by the female lead character, Eliza Hamilton, the wife of Alexander Hamilton. A staff member is standing close by, audio describing.
Big thank you to all the staff at Wales Millenium Centre for providing a Touch Tour and Audio Description of the fantastic musical theatre show Hamilton. It is amazing that so many theatres are working so hard to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted audiences.
