Arts Development charity, Creative Arts East, Mid Suffolk District Council and all other Suffolk local authorities are looking for community groups to take part in ‘Home Grown’ – an exciting arts project that will bring professional theatre and live events right into the heart of Suffolk communities.

Home Grown offers a range of opportunities and services to inspire and support community groups in Suffolk, from those who have never organised an event before, to those who have the ambition and drive to take their regular events to another level.

Cllr Diana Kearsley, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Community Services at Mid Suffolk District Council said: “This project will provide lots of useful information and advice for groups across Suffolk. Whether you’re looking to bring great theatre to your local village hall or simply want to know how best to promote your event, Home Grown intends to make things a lot easier for you to organize.”

To find out more about this fabulous opportunity, Creative Arts East and Suffolk’s local authorities are hosting Home Grown launch days across Suffolk. Each event features a morning of showcase performances and presentations, and an afternoon of advice sessions tailored to your needs. Please note that these days are free to attend, but booking is essential.

• Saturday 23 January at Coddenham Community and Sports Hall,
• Saturday 6 February at the Palace House, Newmarket,
• Saturday 20 February at the Town Hall Galleries in Ipswich.

For further information and to book a place please contact Creative Arts East on 01953 713390 or email admin@creativeartseast.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

1.      Home Grown is managed by Creative Arts East on behalf of Suffolk’s local authorities. Creative Arts East is an arts development charity and has over 15 years’ experience of touring high quality arts events to rural communities in Norfolk.  Creative Arts East’s  Village Stage scheme has enabled community groups to provide cost effective, professional entertainment to all ages in a range of venues, from village halls and community centres to school locations. For further information contact Lizzie Meadows: lizzie@creativeartseast.co.uk telephone 01953 713393 or visit www.creativeartseast.co.uk

2.      Home Grown offers community groups in all districts of Suffolk, both rural and urban, a variety of ways to get involved in this rural touring scheme. Creative Arts East will provide support for new groups and mentoring for established groups wishing to expand their events as well as advice sessions and a designated web site full of event information. For further information contact Beverley Bishop: beverley@creativeartseast.co.uk or telephone 01953 713394

Media contact:  

Vicky Smy, Senior Communications Officer, telephone: 01449 724850, email: vicky.smy@midsuffolk.gov.uk