A walk to the Faerie Caves hit its fundraising target!1 year ago
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Supporting Culture and Sport in Lancashire.
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Known colloquially as the Faerie Caves, Aspen coke ovens on the Leeds/Liverpool are a great place for telling stories. In 2022 we held our first faerie story telling event there and it was a success.
We will have story tellers and arts and crafts in the Faerie Caves. Aspen coke ovens are one of only three sites in UK still remaining and are acknowledged as the best example of its type. They were originally built to support the local coal mining industry but have been dormant for many decades. With support from SuperSlowWay a story telling event was held in the caves in 2022. It attracted large numbers of people who walked along the canal bank to the event. We had story tellers dressed as Faeries to tell the stories. Please note we are using the old spelling of Faeries to distinguish the event from anything remotely Disney or Tinkerbellish - we are sticking to traditional tales and last year specifically included Ukrainian stories in one of the caves.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Young people will enjoy an afternoon listening to stories told by professional story tellers. People will enjoy a walk along the canal bank to reach the caves. It will ensure that the caves are used and the heritage of the coal mining industry is brought to the fore again. We need to keep using the caves so that they don't become abandoned. It will remind the council that they are an interesting heritage resource for the community. People will get exercise and fresh air whilst discovering the caves.
Steps to get it done:
Last year the event was run on a relatively tight budget with support from SuperSlowWay. We want to build on the event and ensure that it is an annual thing.
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Location Oswaldtwistle
About the space
Aspen Coke Ovens, colloquially known as Faerie Caves
Council
Hyndburn Borough Council
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Supporting Culture and Sport in Lancashire.
How will the money be spent?Total £5,669
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Total £5,669
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VolunteerHyndburn Arts is a cultural arts organisation based at the Civic Arts Centre and Theatre in Oswaldtwistle. It works across Hyndburn and beyond delivering arts events and activities in schools, community groups and open spaces.
The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre is a venue where people can take part in and watch shows and live music. Up to 1,500 attend the Civic every week and there are regular art classes, drama workshops, rehearsals, dance sessions and performances.
It is run by a small team of dedicated arts professionals and producers and supported by a big team of volunteers and helpers.
Project Owner: Hyndburn Arts Ltd The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
