This year the festival theme is inspired by water; we’ve chosen ‘Sea Change’ as it reflects the environmental and social changes we face and have faced this year. Looking for inspiration? Here’s some ideas to get you started. SEA CHANGE A profound and notable transformation A significant … [Read more...] about Inspiration for the 2021 Festival
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Ocean Generation
Ocean Generation are tackling humanity’s impact on the oceans through science and storytelling. They work with people around the world to develop ocean science into practical, every day tools and actions each of us can do to play our part. Under their previous name, Plastic Oceans, they created … [Read more...] about Ocean Generation
The Art of Change exhibition
International charity WaterAid put out an open call for artists to respond to the theme of water and hygiene. 285 artists from around the world responded and created a series of beautiful posters promoting access to clean water. Some incredible artwork was produced, eventually narrowed down to … [Read more...] about The Art of Change exhibition
Book a Thames Water speaker for your group
Did you know Thames Water staff can come to speak to your school or community group about the water cycle and their work? If you’d like to learn more about water, take a look at their website or contact them to book a speaker here: Remember, if this inspires your group to get creative we’d love … [Read more...] about Book a Thames Water speaker for your group
We’re Recruiting Volunteers
Bicester Festival is an annual event showcasing the talents of local artists and performers and bringing exciting events to the town. Established in 2018, we’ve run parades, performances, touring shows, livestreams and workshops and each year we are getting bigger and better. Our aim is to play our … [Read more...] about We’re Recruiting Volunteers
Dance Creative – Changing Lives Through Dance
I am an Artistic Director & Co-Founder of Dance Creative, an Oxfordshire based Company specialising in work with older communities, and people affected by conditions such as Young Onset Dementia. … [Read more...] about Dance Creative – Changing Lives Through Dance
Two Phoenix Fire Sculptures
Phil and Diane Gorvin are the artists behind our website cover image, The artists are currently working on a major public art work in Banbury, which you can find out more about by visiting www.settlementsculptures.co.uk For the background story to this image and more on their … [Read more...] about Two Phoenix Fire Sculptures