Welcome to Ryedale

The Network is a fantastic opportunity for people who are 18 years or more who are thinking about their first steps into TV and those who wish to get a better understanding of the industry. 

The key thing about The Network is that it is for anyone who is passionate and excited about working in TV. 

We actively welcome people outside the education system/not at university to apply.

• 4 day FREE residential event for 18+ year olds who want to work in the TV industry

• Emphasis on working behind the scenes, but chance to have a go at presenting

• Take part in masterclasses, career/CV chats, practical workshops and fabulous evening events

• Get to speak to the most influential people in the industry

• Great opportunity to get work experience, make contacts and get on in the industry

When and where is The Network?

The Network takes place from 26-29 August 2010 in Edinburgh.  The Network is FREE except for travel to and from the event.

When are the application dates?

The Network applications are open now and close 16 April 2010 (end of day – 11.59pm!)

To apply go to the website

www.mgeitf.co.uk/tvyp/

Follow the festival on Twitter

http://twitter.com/TheNetworkEITF

A conference called ‘Our Vision: Our Future’ will take place in Bradford on Wednesday 24 March.  The topic is race, religion and rights in the UK and the struggle to build an equal society.  Speakers include John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and Imran Khan, Human Rights and Defence Lawyer. 

For more information go to www.monitoring-group.co.uk

The next Ryedale Together meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 18 November – if you’d like to come please reply to this post and I’ll let you have more information.

You are invited to an event that will launch and publicise Ryedale’s Hate Incident Reporting Centres.

A Hate Incident Reporting Centre is a place in the community where you can go to tell someone if you have suffered abuse, violence, or name-calling, or if your property has been damaged because of where you come from, the colour of your skin, or the religion you follow.  This is so that we can learn what sorts of ‘hate incidents’ are happening in Ryedale and do something to stop them.

The event is on Thursday 8 October at Malton Rugby Club on Old Malton Road.  It starts at 10.00 and finishes at 2.00, and lunch will be provided. 

The event is free and everyone is welcome.  Please email christine@rva-cvs.org.uk if you would like to attend or to ask for more information.

For more information about the Centres in Ryedale, go to the ‘Live here’ page of this blog.

English classes start again this month!  You can enrol at

• Monday 7 September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, at Pickering Library and Information Centre
• Wednesday 9 September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, at Kirkbymoorside NEW Library and Information Centre (if it is finished!)
• Thursday 10 September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, at Norton Library and Information Centre

For more information see the ‘Learn Here’ page of this blog