Base@theReed

Our annual Base summer programme runs from Wednesday 29th July to Thursday 27th August, and contains a variety of free activities and projects for young people aged 10 - 21 to take part in.

Full schedule can be viewed/download HERE

Here are some highlights:

Gen Pals Integenerational Project

Take part in activities around music, stop motion animation, filmmaking, visual arts and creative writing in this exciting, innovative pen pals project for young people aged 10-13.

Every Wednesday at 4pm from July 29th to September 2nd.

View the flyer HERE

12 spaces available, registration is required. Click HERE or contact conor.lynch@octaviafoundation.org.uk / 07985692369 to register a place

Next In Mind Filmmaking Project

Learn how to make a film with a professional filmmaker using just your smartphone. This project is in partnerships with CAMHS and will be exploring themes of mental healh and wellbeing for young people in the time of the lockdown. Its free to take part and is suitable for young people aged 13-19

August 3rd - 7th, 11:30am to 15:30 

View the flyer HERE

14 spaces available, registration is required. Click HERE or contact conor.lynch@octaviafoundation.org.uk to register a place

Pocketcast Podcast Project

Learn how to make a podcast with an experienced radio and music industry professional using just your smartphone, across 5 days from planning and script preparation to DIY recording techniques and editing. Its free to take part and is suitable for young people aged 13-19

August 10th - 14th, 11:30am to 15:30 


12 spaces available, registration is required. Click HERE or contact conor.lynch@octaviafoundation.org.uk / 07985692369 to register a place

The Birth Of Cool Documentary Filmmaking Project 

Learn how to make a broadcast quality documentary as we shoot footage and interviews in this project centred around the fashion and culture boom between the 1960s and 1980s in West London, centered on the Kings Road, and its impact on society today. Its free to take part and is suitable for young people aged 13-21.

Every Thursday at 16:30 (Regular project session) and 

August 17th - 21st, Schedule TBC (Shooting)


10 spaces available, registration is required. Click HERE or contact conor.lynch@octaviafoundation.org.uk / 07985692369 to register a place

We also have more activities, including a quiz competition with prizes, music production, comic book creation, gaming and more, see full details and register HERE or contact conor.lynch@octaviafoundation.org.uk / 07985692369

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