Aaaaaagggggggghhhhhh

Things were going quite smoothly (or so I thought).

Was not well last week (which has put me behind with things that I want to do).

Having communication issues this week.  Computer seems to be crashing (which is not good) and am having delays in correspondence with various people (not even sure emails I think I have sent have reached the right destination).

I was going to get some publicity re Creative Calverley out this week and had people lined up to distribute.  But found out today that they could not do it for various reasons, which I won't go into, but basically has left me in a pickle. 

Being not for profit means that you rely on yourself and others to sort.  Luckily some lovely volunteers have responded to my pleas for assistance.  Keep smiling :)

New ideas/New suggestions

Would welcome suggestions from anyone who would like to share ideas/skills of things to do in and around Calverley.  CC should be a communal thing with initiatives not just coming from one or two people.  Get involved.

Things are moving forward all the time

Creative Calverley seem to be evolving all the time.  Over the past few days - have been looking into how the "project" can be set up on a more formal basis.  Looking at formalising the "not for profit" and charitable status.  But these things take time and money.

Also seem to be inspiring people in different parts of Leeds to set up similar things judging by a phonecall I had on Friday with a lovely lady in Farsley. 

Constantly amazed by all the creativity in and around the village.  Sometimes when just talking amongst friends inspires ideas, but now I have met people who can actually do things about them...music, drama, dance, photography, art etc etc  So, dear friends.  We ARE going to have an hearts in the community festival in 2012.  A meeting will be arranged in January 2012 for all interested parties.

Refreshed and renewed?

Been away for a few days, so lots to catch up on.  I had my trusty phone with me so at least I could communicate with people, but it is not the same as sitting at a computer with a cup of tea and a cat.

I am trying to finalise some of the workshop information for 2011 so that the information can go out as soon as possible as I know people get busy. 

I am already planning events and workshops for 2012.

The countdown to the next Creative Calverley on the 3 September is already happening so the few days away will be forgotten very quickly.

Busy Busy

Have been busy trying to organise workshops.  It is a very difficult balancing act cost/creativity. 

Creative Calverley is not for profit.  If charges are made for materials it means that some venues charge a fee to use the space.  If no fee is charged, it means the venue cost is free.  If the venue charges a fee you have to pass that cost onto course participants.  You are in a catch 22 situation.

I put a request out on twitter for donated items for a forthcoming workshop and have been amazed by the generosity of people willing to donate items to the cause.  Thank you to those who have responded.

I seem to be bogged down by "risk assessments", which is fine and I suppose once they are done they are out of the way.  I don't know anyone who has been injured by playing chess though!  I am sure there will be someone who can come up with an obscure story.

8 August 2011

People are already booking stalls for September and one stallholder has booked for November/December.  Lots of lovely ideas for wokshops are coming in for people of all ages can't say too much but we may be quite busy in the run up to Christmas.  The hub at the pub...is taking a route of its own.

6 August - Live and Learn

The first event is out of the way and a big "thank you" to the stallholders.  Lots of positive feedback to Creative Calverley.

Initial signs are that the September 3 event will be bigger and better.  "Onwards and upwards".

Sorry nothing could be done about the weather...and the fact that lost of people seem to be on holiday at the moment. 

A big thank you to those who supported this local event.  Spread the word...

4 August

Just wanted to thank people who are offering me advice and support re the event. 
Going round with a mental tick list of things to do at the moment.  A few people have not been able to exhibit due to personal reasons, but they aim to be around in September.
Have not had time to put up photos, but hopefully on Saturday there will be evidence of the endeavours that are happening.

2 August 2011

I am really moved by people who want to join in with the event.  I am aware that many people will be away in August, but I already have 3 additional people who are wanting to have a stall in September. 

Today I need to do a trial run of the room layout.  I also need to start posting information through doors.

Still keeping an eye on the weather forecast.