Framework invited people to take part in either a 13 mile bike ride around Nottingham city or for the more adventurous, an 80 mile ride around Nottinghamshire, calling at three of Framework’s accommodation services on the way.

More [...]]]> One of Raise the Roof’s more unique events, Bike Fest,  took place last Saturday – 22nd October

Framework invited people to take part in either a 13 mile bike ride around Nottingham city or for the more adventurous, an 80 mile ride around Nottinghamshire, calling at three of Framework’s accommodation services on the way.

More than 40 participants raised in excess of £2,500 and the Chris Hoy signed cycling shirt gathered high but worthy bids. The winning bidder will be notified in due course, once the bidding is closed.

The glorious weather made it a perfect day for everyone who took part and feedback regarding the routes was really good with just one ‘slip up’  on the 80 mile route.

Congratulations to all who took part! Check out the photos on Facebook and let us know how you think the event went?

Setting off on the 80 mile route past Framework HQ

‘Stories’ is a series of powerful images taken by James Gardner for Framework’s 10th Anniversary Review. The exhibition features an excerpt of each person’s ‘story’ alongside their portait. The film, A Sense of Purpose, which explores Framework and its [...]]]> A new exhibition of atmospheric photographic portraits has just opened at The Malt Cross Gallery.

‘Stories’ is a series of powerful images taken by James Gardner for Framework’s 10th Anniversary Review. The exhibition features an excerpt of each person’s ‘story’ alongside their portait. The film, A Sense of Purpose, which explores Framework and its service users is also being shown in the gallery space.

Stories is open now and runs until Wednesday 26th October, entry is free.

Russell in front of his image at The Malt Cross Gallery

The talented musicians, aged between 13 and 19, performed a number of well-known scores from films including  Air Force One and Star Wars. The generous contributions from the 70-strong audience added almost £250 to [...]]]> Nottingham City Council’s Loxley House provided the atmospheric setting for a concert by Nottingham Music School Concert Orchestra on Wed 19th October.

The talented musicians, aged between 13 and 19, performed a number of well-known scores from films including  Air Force One and Star Wars. The generous contributions from the 70-strong audience added almost £250 to the Framework’s 10th Anniversary Appeal.

See more pictures at www.facebook.com/frameworkcharity

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To coincide with Framework’s Raise the Roof! festival, leading Nottinghamshire building contractor Robert Woodhead Limited has launched a short film to celebrate the company’s ten year collaboration with the Nottingham-based homelessness charity.

Robert Woodhead Ltd are one of the sponsors of Raise the Roof! – Framework’s first music and arts festival which is taking [...]]]>  

To coincide with Framework’s Raise the Roof! festival, leading Nottinghamshire building contractor Robert Woodhead Limited has launched a short film to celebrate the company’s ten year collaboration with the Nottingham-based homelessness charity.

Robert Woodhead Ltd are one of the sponsors of Raise the Roof! – Framework’s first music and arts festival which is taking place throughout October.  Their involvement as festival sponsors, alongside J. Wright Roofing, ensures that all festival costs are covered and that all donations go to help people in need.

This short film shows how, together, the two organisations are changing lives.

Glenn Slater, Director, Robert Woodhead Ltd commented: “We are delighted to be continuing our ten year working relationship with Framework Housing by sponsoring the Raise the Roof Music & Performance Festival.   Framework has put together an exciting progamme of cultural events and it is great to be supporting them in fundraising for the important work they do.   This isn’t just about the facilities we have built for them; we hope it will draw attention to the significant amount of work they do to prevent people falling into homelessness.”

See the film here: Robert Woodhead Ltd and Framework: Changing Lives Together

Raise the Roof Sat 8 Sun 9 October 2011

Kirk Spencer at Raise the Roof Sat 8, Sun 9 October www.raisetherooffestival.co.uk

Screen of breakfast at Tiffany’s at Nottingham contemporary 12pm Sunday

Geiom’s sound draws on many influences and features minimal beats and haunting melodies. A pioneer of the UK Electronica and Dub step sound in the early 90s, Geiom got [...]]]> Nottingham-based DJ and live artist Geiom will be bringing his exciting style to the Raise the Roof! festival weekend at Nottingham Contemporary in early October.

Geiom’s sound draws on many influences and features minimal beats and haunting melodies. A pioneer of the UK Electronica and Dub step sound in the early 90s, Geiom got in to dance music during the hardcore era and from the mid 90s he drew his inspriation from The Black Dog and Aphex Twin, enjoying a string of releases on labels Meir, Skam and Neo Ouija. Then in 2004 a FWD tour came to Nottingham and Geiom was introduced to dubstep for the first time.

Geiom followed the sound around the UK before starting his own label, Berkane Sol, in 2006. The label has since released music by both established and emerging dubstep talents including Skream, Kode 9, Shackleton, Brackles and Shortstuff, Spamchop, Hizatron, Appleblim, Aleks Zen, Bowly and Erra. Geiom’s productions, remixes and collaborations have established themselves on labels such as Planet Mu, Deep Medi, Soul Motive and Wigflex.

Mixing live instrumentation with computer technology and incorporating electro, dub reggae and even Indian music, Geiom’s music is always thrilling and unpredictable. Geiom has performed at many electro and dubstep nights around the UK and performed at the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy Events.

 Follow Geiom on Twitter or Myspace .