30 July 2011

Well the sun is shining.  I hope that the weather is as nice next week.

I have been busy contacting people with some exciting project ideas for the Autumn (details will be posted on the website in due course).

I have also been looking at venues to hold events in and around Calverley.

I am very conscious that not all venues are accessible to all, but will do what I can to ensure that everyone in the community can join in with things if they wish to.

We are so lucky living where we do.

28 July 2011

Have been busy sorting out future workshops and writing a press release.  I am not good at marketing things, so it has been a big learning curve.

Met a lovely lady yesterday (Pauline Anderson) who does paintings of Calverley.  Pauline (who is in her eighties) has for many years raised money for Martin House by selling her cards and calendars.  Pauline wanted to hear all about the event on the 6 August, and will be selling her Calverley cards.

Saturday 23

Today we are looking at gazebos and marquees for those people who want to be outside.  The tricky things will be putting up stalls on concrete.  We may have to invest in some sand and bricks (may have to have a trial run in this).  It's a long time since we have pitched a tent or anything like that.

The weather is lovely today in Calverley, (just hope it will be the same in two weeks time), so much to do.

Update

I have been so busy.  I had not realised how much time it would take to set this event up.  So let me bring you up to date with what happened yesterday...Photoshoot at the Thornhill Arms for Creative Calverley.  People driving past at 5.30 on the 21st must have wondered what on earth people were doing at the front of the pub.  Jamie and Sally (publicans) interrupted their busy schedule to pose with some of the items that will be available at the event. Some lovely people who were trying to have a quiet pint agreed to pose for the photos. 
A big thank you to Peter Steele for his kind words (they were very much appreciated).

Fresh Air

Today I have been down to Rodley Nature Reserve to pick up some leaflets. 

Some people are unable to attend the launch event on the 6 August, so, there will be an information point where people can pick up leaflets from those who are unable to have a presence at the event due to holiday etc.

Well that's a pleasant surprise

Today, I have taken some posters around various locations to advertise the event.  It is very difficult to start an event without publicity.  Publicity costs money etc etc.  Luckily, there are some lovely people in Calverley who have offered to help to put information through doors.  Today the weather is nice and sunny...am not sure they will feel the same if it is raining.

What's going on

Today I have been updating the website with a little bit more  information.

I am trying to get confirmation of the number of stallholders in the next two weeks.

I have also been in contact with printers regarding some publicity.

As this is a new venture I thought it may be useful for you to see what it takes to set up one of these events.

This is nice

This is my first blogspot so I am learning on the job as it were. 
Today I am in the middle of trying to get some stationery templates set up for the Creative Calverley event (life in the fast lane). 
Once I have done that I am going to Roundhay Park to see the Flugtag.

Good Morning

Creative Calverley is a new venture.  The aim is to get local designer/makers/producers together in Calverley to showcase work.
The launch event is on the 6 August at the Thornhill Arms in Calverley.
The aim is to have an event on the first Saturday of each month.
Hopefully, it will be an enjoyable event, bring the community together and inspire people to participate in future events.
There is also the hub at the pub initiative which aims to get people to use their local facilities for creative workshops, presentations, meetings (and not necessarily drink alcohol).