I’m wondering if we will ever get a good run of weather as we head into the summer holidays and plan out some fun days with the kids. Well, I can’t guarantee a dry spell with sunshine but I can bet you that Phil and Mark will be up to their usual shinanigans of having fun telling and making up stories. They set off on a jolly adventure with our fun theatre production of Here Be Dragons.If you want to escape the ordinary then seek them out at Sudbury, Thornbridge and Burton On Trent. (Bring a raincoat!)

Rural Rhythms

This project has come to a close but I know we have sparked creativity and ideas for more collaboration in the future. It has inspired creativity within the villagers and given some renewed interest in the place they live. We have created unique experiences for each village and gained valuable insight about life within a small rural community.

As we reflect on this project’s impact, it’s clear: creative arts have a powerful influence on individuals.

“It has given them time to share their stories and it’s really important that they get the opportunity to share something about themselves.”

“They look at you as part of the team. It’s really positive.”

“Everyone has learnt so much.”

“Outcomes have been so broad and long lasting.”

Meet and Make

July seems to be the time when many of our projects are coming to a close. Let’s hope this one finds new life in Autumn. This was such a rewarding experience and again the reiteration that creative arts have a powerful influence on individuals.It was a priviledge to curate everyone’s work and present it as part of Buxton Festival Fringe. We had well over a hundred people call in and see the exhibtion on the Saturday.One participant summed up the project very nicely:

“I love being with everybody else and just the way that we inspire each other and the freedom to play, that’s what it’s all about. Isn’t it? Fun!”

These sessions were funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.