Meetings and Making Wishes

Whilst at a meeting at The National Botanic Garden of Wales last week checking technicals and the like, for The Dragon Tree ... I walked back down to the car park, past this beautiful wishing well. When I looked into it, I saw a wonderful sculpture of fishes in bronze and just had to show you.

I didn't throw in all of the pennies you can see in the picture ! But I have to admit, I did toss a few bits of loose change and wished that all of YOU will make it to the performances and the launch of the film, as well as the book and arts installation ...

Let's see if it comes true!

PHYSICAL ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS

If you have support needs with regard to physical access and/or a physical disability the best performance to come to will most likely be The National Botanic Garden of Wales on 26th January because although it is a large venue, they have a regular buggy service.

 

You can hire a disability bike in advance which is designed to access all areas and costs £3.00 per day.

 

The Garden have an excellent reputation for physical access and this one of the reasons I chose them as the Launch Venue for The Dragon Tree.

 

All the doorways are wide, have ramps etc. It has been designed with such considerations in mind.

 

St.David's Cathedral is a little more difficult to access but I am sure that if you telephoned the Cathedral you would be able to drive down to the front door. From that point access is very good.

 

The Cwrt House has not got great access, but I chose it because it is very dear to me indeed, having run so many residentials there. However, you can see the exhibition through the very big bay window on The Square.

 

Oriel Y Parc has excellent access. Parking is across the road from the building but again, I am certain that if you phone in advnace you can drive upto the door. It is all flat and has ramps, wide doors, accessible toilets etc.

 

In addition, I can reserve seats for you close to the front, if this is helpful for your needs.

 

People have asked me if I have needed to make these access considerations as a grant stipulation?

 

I have made  these access considerations becasue I want anyone who would like to come to The Dragon Tree, to be able to, and to get as much from it as possible. I have a disability so maybe that makes me more aware of how small considerations can make big differences.

 

Be at one with peace and The Dragon Tree

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

In the absence of funding to make The Dragon Tree fully accessible to those with disabilities, the following considerations have been made for those who are visually impaired.

You will hear the story line and the songs, but you may not be able to see what is happening on stage nor the images of the film.

So, I will prepare a CD of spoken word which provides a breakdown of what will (should be!) happening on stage to give you an insight. 

Please let me know in advance if you will need this service.
E: cherylbeermusic@gmail.com

Please bring your CD walkman with you to the performance  and I will make sure you get a copy of the spoken word CD.


In addition, I can reserve seats for you close to the front, if this is helpful for your needs.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THOSE WHO ARE DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED

Access to The Dragon Tree

In the absence of funding to make The Dragon Tree fully accessible to those with disabilities, the following considerations have been made for those who are deaf or hearing impaired.

To help with access to the lyrical contect of the live performance, Rachel Stelmach from Disability Arts Cymru will kindly be attending the Launch of The Dragon Tree at NBGW on 26th January and also at St.David's on February 16th.

She is preparing a text screen so that the lyrics will come up as they are being sung.

Sadly you will not be able to see my link speak between songs nor hear the story line of the film.

However, there is a book that accompanies the film and I would like to offer those who are deaf the opportunity to borrow copies of this on the day to acquaint themselves with the story line, should they wish.

In addition, I can reserve seats for you close to the sound, if this is helpful for your needs.

Please let me know in advance by emailing cherylbeermusic@gmail.com