Case Studies - Community Champions
Pickersleigh Trading PostTo set up a pilot ‘Trading post’ project that will enable members of the community to share their skills with an exchange of services. For example, Mr Jones is a mechanic and will fix Mr Smith’s car in exchange for his gardening skills and a hand in the garden. This project is aimed at motivating the residents of Pickersleigh ward, Malvern and nearby areas to help one another through an exchange of services, and will cost only time.
POSAC Support Group
To set up a one-to-one support service for parents of sexually abused children. An office will be set up where people can meet in a safe and confidential environment and receive support on a one-to-one basis. Our community champion already runs support group sessions but it has been expressed that people would feel more comfortable in a one-on-one situation initially before meeting with other people in the same situation. By providing a one-to-one service adults will be able to gain trust before entering into a support group. The office will also provide the facility for 24 hour answering machine service and secure storage for confidential correspondence etc.
The Small Film Project
To set up a short film project and produce a short film within Worcestershire by bringing together a film community that is spread across this area. As part of the project the group will gain skills and experience in operating editing, sound and camera equipment. Individuals will be given the chance to exhibit their skills and be taken seriously. The project will encourage a series of films to be made; something that can only be done if everyone pulls together.
1147A.M.
To set up regular Acoustic nights in Worcester where young local artists from the community can perform their own songs (with no rules about quality) for free in front of cheering crowd. Giving artists the opportunity to do what they have dreamt of doing and getting their talents heard. The audience gets a chance to hear original and different styles of music. Artist’s music will be recorded onto a demo CD giving them the tool to try and pursue a career in music. Training in using a P.A system will also allow those interested in operating P.A systems to develop their skills and put their talents to good use at live gigs.
Bare Bones Theatre Group
To set up Bare Bones Theatre Company to take high quality small cast drama to the village communities of Herefordshire, utilising whatever facilities can be offered by the village halls. Establishing a youth section providing expert coaching in all branches of theatre to young people.
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