Pedestrian

Still Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift? Love being creative? Adore Bitsy’s bakes? We’ve got the perfect treat for you (or a loved one): Creative Workshop for Adults at Bitsys Emporium on SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2025, 12 PM - 3 PM. Indulge in an afternoon of creativity with professional artists, learning new skills, and connecting with like-minded individuals—all while savouring delicious brownies/blondies in the cozy ambiance of Bitsy’s café. All Tickets include: All materials, Refreshments and a blondie/brownie from Bitsy’s. All proceeds support vulnerable young people in Leicestershire. Stop by Bitsy’s Christmas Makers Market tomorrow to grab your workshop tickets, explore our stunning CAP Learners-designed cards, the incredible Tell Tall Tales graphic novel, and even take part in a creative activity! See you there for festive fun and inspiration!

What a great result in the Christmas season🎄 Raising £1100 for Charity Link Official and Pedestrian. All thanks to everyone who attended the Create Leicester / 1284 Communications Xmas quiz last night! These amazing charities make a real difference in our community. The event was fully booked with the brightest local agencies. Bringing out the best (and most competitive) spirits in everyone 🏆 A huge thank you to all who attended! 🎁 Bulb Studios 🎁 Herdl 🎁 Cite 🎁 Effect Digital 🎁 Landmark Property Solutions 🎁 Agency Works 🎁 Rock Kitchen Harris 🎁 Roundsys Ltd 🎁 Digital Planning Limited Don't forget that our two chosen charities are accepting your donations now! 🎅 Charity Link Official at https://lnkd.in/exb3xPaR 🎅 Pedestrian at https://lnkd.in/eviKGrZF A big thanks also to quiz master Dave, The Exchange Bar for hosting and DOUGH WHAT for pizzas 🍕 And congratulations to 💡 The Bulbies 💡 - 2024 winners!

We’re incredibly proud to share the amazing journey of one of our learners who joined our Alternative Education Provision (AEP) in September on the SoundLab course – a musical technology program. Through support and encouragement but our tutors, she has started writing and performing her own music, showing just how transformative the power of opportunity can be. Her standout performance at our flagship Tell Tall Tales: Folktastic event left the audience moved – there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Scan the QR code to listen to her incredible performance. #AlternativeEducation #MusicTechnology #YouthMusic #TellTallTales #SoundLab #Music #Folktastic #EducationMatters

Did you think it was all over? The TELL TALL TALES Graphic Novel is here! 🎉 We're thrilled to introduce some of the incredible creatives who have poured their talent and passion into this amazing project. This isn’t just a book—it’s a celebration of Leicester’s rich folklore, reimagined for the next generation! From illustrators to writers, these local legends have breathed new life into tales like Black Annis and The Nine O’Clock Horses, alongside stories from the diverse cultures that make Leicester unique. Don’t miss out on this stunning piece of heritage storytelling. Now available on our website for £15 inc P&P (https://lnkd.in/dEKRBsXy)

Well we couldn't have summed it up better. Thank you again, you've been the backbone of the project!

🎶Folktastic-the musical extravaganza where local legends took centre stage 🎶 Saturday saw us take over the beautiful Beaumanor Hall for our Tell Tall Tales showcase funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund bringing local folklore to life through different music genres. Thank you so much to all our amazing partners who brought our vision to life. Firstly, thanks to Sean Dudley from Carduelis Content & Historical Research and our heritage trainees for your research and foundations for the music to be created. The fantastic team at Leicestershire Music  for supporting young composer Sam Nutter to create the Black Annis piece with the strings ensemble and bringing their musicians to work with English Folk Dance and Song Society and uncover the Hall Ghosts. The National Youth Jazz Collective and Zer0classikal team who only after a few meetings brought Heer and Ranjha to life. Jafro's re-telling of Anansi the Spider had us all dancing along under the Yew tree. 🕷 Tom Phillips for welcoming guests and setting the scene for our visitors with his traditional storytelling. ENTER EDEM LTD and Curve Theatre YCC actors for bringing us Black Annis and many more of the characters- we loved the child ghosts 👻 Our fantastic performers and musicians, Asa, Lucy, Lexi and Kayley whose versions of Nine O'clock Horses and The Cursed Slippers of the Papillon Hall had you on edge! Thanks to 10AD and Tye for the soundtrack to the silent disco sharing Bel the Giant's journey across the city. Headsets provided by Rose Melba Events. Sound set up by Clarence St Studios and Seamus Wong Studios. Lighting by Upstage Photography by Pete Martin and video by Rendah Films And finally, thanks to our team for pulling it all together and special thanks to our wonderful Project Development Manager Debbie Longley-Brown who has worked tirelessly on this project. But it's not over yet! Join us in the new year for the exhibition at Leicester Stories Gallery at Leicester Museum, film screening at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre and the Tell Tall Tales vinyl made locally by sonic wax pressing. #telltalltales #heritage #leicester #youngpeople

We had the pleasure of hosting Ady Dayman from BBC Radio Leicester recently who visited our BBC Children in Need funded project, Half Term Antics-a safe, welcoming creative residency over the half term holidays in Oct, Feb and May. This project would not be possible without the Children in Need funding so if you can, please give what you can to the appeal. This project supports mental health and well-being, provides social connections, develops key skills, builds confidence and is a safe space in the heart in city for young people to express themselves. Check out the feature on the Ben Jackson show, 05/11/2024, 2hours and 44mins - https://lnkd.in/eA3rBjEN #childreninneed #radioleicester #youngpeople #leicester

It’s #TrusteesWeek! We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our amazing Trustees for their time, commitment and effort in order to help Pedestrian thrive. #TrusteesWeek Sam Oldman (MBCAP) Katie Westwood Naj Hassan, Helen Carter, Matthew McConnochie (DipM MCIM) Tim Birch, Helena Samson, Liv Southwell

Christmas Creative Crafts Sessions for adults! Get festive with us at Peter Pizzeria & our professional artists to make your own unique Christmas crafts! Join us for an afternoon of creativity – bauble making, spray-painted Christmas cards, and more! Tickets: £25 per person OR bring a friend for 2 tickets at £40! Includes all materials, a refreshment, and delicious pizza. All proceeds support vulnerable young people across Leicestershire. Date: Sunday 1st December 2024 Time: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Location: Peter Pizzeria, 9 Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH Don’t miss out! Book now and make your Christmas extra special! Scan the QR code or go to www.pedestrian.info/shop/

Celebrating 1 Year of Grime Opera! 🎉 One year ago Highcross Shopping Centre was transformed by Grime Opera— a groundbreaking event that celebrated Leicester's vibrant music scene by merging urban Grime with classical music. This unique fusion not only shone a spotlight on the talents of local Grime artists and young Pedestrian musicians, but also redefined the musical landscape. Leicestershire Music , DRUM AND BRASS C.I.C. and NYJO brought Max Wheeler groundbreaking vision to life, all supported by Arts Council England Missed it? Catch the full experience on our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/eS_a_ChJ and grab the incredible live recording mastered on vinyl by Aaron Hira and beautifully encased in artwork by Graffiti Artist UHOH available from our shop www.pedestrian.info/shop/