Arts Charities

Our charities funds are available only to the residents of the parish of Great Bardfield or to groups and societies benefitting such residents. The trustees meet 4 times per year. We advertise these dates in our village magazine and on the village website. Applications are considered and if approved are paid within a few daysof each meeting. Our annual report is given at the parish assembly.

One of 2 Rotary Clubs in Northwich that provide an opportunity for community service for both men & women. Our fund raising activities include:The Northwich Beer Festival & Christmas collections. Funds raised support charities in Cheshire and the North West of England as well as Rotary International initiatives.

We provide buildings and facilities for our users who include youth club - youth theatre - camera club - art group - choral society - Rethink mental health - Cornwall college-adult education.

Holds a 10-day music and arts festival at Calne in October of each year. The emphasis is on local talent.

Education and training of members of the public (ages 8+) in the playing and performance of brass band instruments in the area of Northop and throughout North Wales

Bingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga

TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AND ESPECIALLY FOR THE YOUNG

Grantham Dramatic Society is a local amateur dramatic society, established in 1945. Its main aim is to foster and promote the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the dramatic arts amongst the people of Grantham and the surrounding area. The Society engages in live theatre performances as well as short sketches, outdoor events and promotional videos, and numerous social activities.

Provision of a series of concerts and recitals of classical and modern musical works (usually max. 6) in each season, October - June, at local Church premises in the Henleaze district of Bristol, including giving particular prominence to gifted local young musicians, and presenting pre-concert talks by eminent musicians and academics on the contents of each concert's programme.

Maintenance and hire of Chidham & Hambrook Village Hall.Chidham & Hambrook Film Society Events.

Concerts and workshops for members and for the publicThe promotion of international relations through the enjoyment of music

Accepting requests for donations to village activities. Supporting local activities inc scouts and guides.Preparing for Xmas by erecting & decorating village Xmas tree & decorating village hall. Supporting annual village fair. Running Xmas black tie dinner dance incorporating Xmas grand prize draw.

Llanymynech Village hall provides facilities for meetings, workshops, wedding receptions, and classes in Computing, karate, junior drama. A pre-school and holiday club is run from a purpose built room, a youth club also. The local amateur dramatic society produces plays three times a year. Walking for health meetings start and finish here and there is a Mothers and Toddlers group.

Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties

To promote the village hall, for the well being of the local area, in respect of Fund raising events such as dance, indoor bowls, mother and toddler, yoga class and theatrical events.

Through a Management Committee, it runs a community facility for the use of the public; activities include drama, music, dance performances, band practices, Film Club and lectures.

Provide facilities for the running of a Nursery, Sunday School, Church activities, Ballet Classes and other village interests.

Organising and performing in public concerts of choral music.

The day care centre provides facilities for elderly & disabled people to have social contacts and a hot midday meal. We provide organised entertainment, slide shows, talks, live music, light exercise and bingo. Computer training, hairdressing & chiropody are available. We also arrange coach outings during the year.

Promoting choral music in North Devon, by the performance of public choral concerts.

With regard to public benefit requirement the object of our charity is to provide and maintain a village hall for the use of the parish inhabitants. During the past year we have hosted our annual art show, antiques roadshow, private parties, dances, quiz nights, horticultural shows, amateur dramatic productions, dance an exercise classes, short mat bowls, badminton and as a polling station.

HOLDING VARIOUS CHARITABLE EVENTS SUCH AS GOLF DAYS , YOUTH MAKES MUSIC AND ART. MAKING DONATIONS TO SHELTERBOX, MARY'S MEALS , ROTARY FOUNDATION, & VARIOUS DONATIONS TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND TO SMALL LOCAL and UK REGISTERED INTERNATIONAL CHARITY DONATIONS.

The charity maintains and upgrades as required the Memorial Hall in the village of St. Mawes, providing a venue for a wide variety of functions and activities, ranging from badminton and bingo to the annual village pantomime, and for regular meetings of local organisations such as the WI and the Garden Society. The hall is also available for private functions based in St Mawes.

The promotion of chamber music and education in chamber music with particular reference to the London Chamber Orchestra.

Running a local eisteddfod