Development of an escape room highlighting Dursley's heritage and Lister Petter's impact on the community through a participative activity.
An exciting project to establish an escape room at the charity owned Chantry Centre, using innovative gameplay to commemorate the 100-year legacy of the R A Lister Recreation & Social Club and its impact on Dursley. The initiative focuses on uniting the community by creating an interactive space that both celebrates local history and fosters skills development, knowledge application, and strong intergenerational connections. With collaborative efforts in designing, building, and promoting the escape room, participants can access opportunities for work experience, volunteering, and social engagement to combat loneliness. The resultant escape room will be a local attraction which strengthens community ties, boosts local economic activity (including supporting the Chantry Centre), and showcases Dursley's offerings to visitors and residents alike.
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Why it's a great idea:
- Brings innovative entertainment to the town, encouraging creative problem-solving and teamwork among participants. - Fosters intergenerational collaboration, strengthening bonds and understanding within the community. - Provides a platform for skill-building, work experience, and volunteer opportunities, particularly benefiting younger and older demographics. -Supports the financial sustainability of The Chantry Centre, a key local community hub - Boosts Dursley's visibility and attractiveness as a tourist destination by combining history with unique interactive gameplay. - Addresses social isolation by creating a space for engagement and interaction, improving overall wellbeing.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £7,543
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Target (inc. fees) £7,543
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VolunteerEstablished in November 2021 to connect local community organisations, promote a community enterprsie approach to delivering our community requirements. We have been working towards our goals through:
Our vision: ‘To inspire local entrepreneurs to develop new social businesses that connect, empower and generate a thriving social enterprise community.’
Our mission: To develop an integrated approach to supporting social business start-up by providing leadership, mentoring, investment and community based asset development through launching and developing local examples.
Activity to date has included developing Dursley Market, establishing the escape room business attracting players from outside the area, providing local employment and work experience opportunities, aiding skills development for young people and businesses through role play, team development and skills training, participating in consultations, working groups and influencing future pathways as the local economy responds to change.
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