Bringing community aspirations to life - building civic pride by encouraging creative solutions.
2 Pledges worth £351 week ago
A community street party on 30th August to provide activities for families, children and the whole community. Think live music, children’s activities, food and drinks, stalls, comedy, art and more.
My event is a community street party on 30th August. It will provide activities for families, children and the whole community. Perhaps we won’t have all of this in year one, but think live music, children’s activities (already committed are music activities and the use of an historic printing press, then things like play or fairground activities), food and drinks, stalls, comedy, art and more. The event will take place during the daytime, from noon-8PM. My event aims to encourage economic regeneration by bringing in local communities in addition to those in the town. Nibley Festival had its final event in 2024 so there is a big gap for an event like this, especially a free one. It will encourage the community to be in Wotton for the last weekend in August, spending locally rather than on holiday. There will be volunteer and growth opportunities as well as work experience placements. I have built a committee, including leadership from the town council, various important organisations.
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Why it's a great idea:
Encourage local spending at the end of the summer holidays. Bring families and more from nearby communities to the town. Provide volunteer opportunities. Encourage collaboration between businesses, local government and more.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £23,236
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VolunteerUnder the Edge Arts started out in 2002 as a group of local people with an interest in the arts and a desire to provide a space for creative arts in Wotton-under-Edge. Working as a group of volunteers, a programme of activities and events was brought to life in the Chipping Hall (the old Blue Coat school hall). What we do:
?Actively promote participation in and enjoyment of the arts for the people of Wotton and the surrounding area
Provide opportunities for learning and personal development through the arts
Provide equality of access for all
Provide opportunities to promote and celebrate the work of local artists and crafts people
Provide a local venue to bring arts activity to a wider audience.
Project Owner: Under The Edge Arts The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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