2007: The Journey Begins

Our first project in Newham started in January 2007 where we worked with writer Hope Massiah and composer Ronald Corp to create a piece of text and music which celebrates the completion of the Eurostar terminal in Stratford and the beginning of a time of change and renewal for the area.

Creative writing workshops in January were followed by creative music workshops, and then a series of rehearsals leading to the final performance.

We worked with the Newham Academy of Music as a key local partner on this project, and their orchestras and choirs were also involved.

In addition we worked in 4 local Primary Schools:

•Carpenters

•Godwin

•Maryland

•Nelson

and with Look Ahead Housing and Care

The final public performance of Newham Welcomes the World:

The Journey Begins took place at ExCel London on 4 July 2007.

On this project we are working closely with a number of new corporate sponsors who are listed on the ‘Sponsors’ page in “About Us”.

For more information on this area of our work contact: Mary and/or visit our project website: www.newhamwelcomestheworld.co.uk