Arts Charities That specialise in Performing art

Active Groups for:-Art Appreciation, Ballet, Craft, Discussion, Garden Visits, Geology, Golf,Live Arts,Knit & Natter, Local History, Music Appreciation, Novel Readers, Opera Forum, Playreaders, Poetry, Practical Art, Pub Lunches (Tues/Fri), Ramblers, Shakespeare, Singing, Skittles, Singles Sunday Lunch,, Sunday Lunches for Singles, Theatre Visits

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

The Association offers advice to performers, teachers, students, churchmen and members of the public concerned with improvement in standards of performance, and in playing the organ. During each year we arrange lectures, visit organs, and demonstrate the organ.

The organisation of a Music and Drama festival in which people of all ages can perform as either competitors or non-competitors in all types of music and drama classes. A professional adjudicator gives a verbal and written assessment of each entrant. The events take place over two separate weekends, and a final concert is mounted in which selected performers take part.

PRODUCING & PRESENTING THEATRE PERFORMANCES

Bakewell Carnival every year starts with the day of dance, then a fell race, a pet competition, duck race, quiz night, raft race, Jack Russel racing, tug of war, childrens sports and last of all carnival day with a street procession on collection day.

TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS. TO PROMOTE PLAYS, DRAMAS, COMEDIES, OPERETTAS AND OTHER WORKS OF EDUCATIVE VALUE AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE SAID ARTS. TO RAISE FUNDS, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS BUT NOT BY WAY OF ANY TRADING ACTIVITIES. TO ASSIST & FURTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

Third Age Learning - general education - lectures, study groups, language classes, music apreciation, walking, nature, handicrafts, history.

The provision of an annual music festival open to non-professionals of all ages allowing entrants to perform in public and receive a professional adjudication of their performance.

Village hall available for hire within the local community. Used by playgroup, guides, brownies, senior citizens, WI, dance and self defence classes. Available for general hire for activities such as parties. Fund raising events held include fetes, fairs and shows.

In general, the village hall is an asset available to all who live in Ridge. It is used for parties, meetings, clubs and group activities; it also runs classes for adults with learning difficulties and houses various dance classes.

The PTA run various fundraising events throughout the school year such as Christmas and Summer fayres, family bingo, children's and adults quizes. It also raises funds through mechanisms such as Webb Ivory and Invitation books. The funds raised are spent in support of the school on things such as playground equipment, musical equipment and extra curricular events for pupils.

1. Language, Environmental Issues, Enhancement of Cultural Awareness and Good Citizenship Classes for Children 2. Social Activities (Encouraging Physical and Mental Well-Being) Open to all Ages 3. Celebration of Cultural Festivals throughout the Year 4. Meeting the Community needs e.g. Health and Environmental Awareness 5. Promoting Community Cohesion 6. Promoting Musical Talent

Provide/maintain Hall for use by local groups/charities eg. Boxercise Group, Ballroom Dancing, Pilates, Baby & Toddler Group, private parties and act as local Polling Station.

EDUCATION - CRAFTS, SINGING, ENVIRONMENTAL/CLIMATE CONCERNS, WALKING GROUP,COMPETITIONS, FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES, EVENTS AND OUTINGS,

Raising funds to be donated to Backwell School for buying equipment and other funding for the benefit of students. Activities included school discos, Christmas fair, spring raffle, car boot sales,providing a bar at intervals for school events in the school theatre.Events are organised by committee members and assistance provided by parent helpers

A rural youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, stock-judging, cultural skills such as dance, entertainments, drama, pantomime, social events & meetings. Clubs are member led and members learn important life skills such as chairmanship,secretarial, leadership and programme planning.

Supporting childrens instrumental needs in college, external concerts and tours, music provision in college, coordinating catering needs

Provide facilities inside hall for local groups including Community Council, Music group, Aikido, Pilates, Quiz nights, Bingo nights, Computer classes, First Aid classes, Inter denominational services (eg Remembrance Service, Thanksgiving, Christmas Carol service), Concerts, Polling Station during elections.Outside: Play Area for local children.

The objects of the society shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events

Musical performance, education and rehearsal.Fund raising performances.

The provision of education by the giving of concerts and other musical activities

For the benefit of young musicians

Our charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.

We engage in fundraising activities and events at the school to raise funds for items such as improving play facilities in playground, new stage and costumes for drama,improving the school environment etc. We usually raise funds through discos, Christmas Fair, Easter Egg raffle etc. Parents and families are encouraged to particpate.