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Focus on Event Based Arts and Creativity

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Arts and creativity is a massive arena, so to ensure focus, in 2024 we are planning to put the spotlight on “Event Based Arts”.

With our initial intention to focus on live music and drama, it quickly became clear that this was too narrow as we wanted to include things like film, photography and comedy.

Looking at the matter from a different perspective, the link quickly became evident. All these things are event based and create opportunities for people to come along and enjoy the arts collectively, whether it be at a play, a live music gig, a film showing or an exhibition.

It was also felt that this focus fit well with the recent launch of Whatsoninglossop.com. A site that aims to bring together arts& creative events happening in the town.

There is no doubt that Glossop has a lot going on and we want to ensure that we are fulfilling our role to support an nurture this activity. Creating an environment where artists and creatives feel supported in their endeavours to find and engage with Audiences.

Increasingly, Glossop is becoming host to some exciting festivals.  The Dark Peak Photo Festival, next week (February 22nd-25th), celebrates photographers’ talent both local and global. The Outlaw Festival in May 2024, now in its 6th year, a rock extravaganza at The Globe, promises electrifying performances, and lets not forget Glossfest tabled to make a repeat performance in Norfolk Square in May 2025 .

But these big events happen in the context of day to day activities of promoters and venues, with regular events going on at locations across the town every week.

To support these activities, we are committed to a number of initiatives over the next 12 months:

  1. To continue to develop the events listing site whatsoninglossop.com. A site where people can find out about and in the coming months buy tickets to events in the knowledge that the site is run buy the local creative community, and that any ticket sales/fees are going direct to venues, or being ploughed more generally into supporting the towns creativity.
  2. To continue to produce the bi-monthly printed “What’s on In Glossop” guide giving venues and event organisers free access to promote their events across the town.
  3. Through our Town Hall Sessions organisation that brings Glossfest to the town every 2 years, to create regular opportunities for high quality music events across the town

We have always said that Glossop is a creative town. Through these initiatives we what to make sure people get to experience what we have to offer.

In closing, all I would say is. Sign up to to What’s on in Glossop emails so we can keep you posted. If you have an event, the list it on the site, and most importantly get out, buy tickets to events, and enjoy a great night out in Glossop.

 

We want your input on our 2023 plans

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As part of our intention to focus on Live music this year, we are excited to announce that the Glossop Creative Trust are planning to team up with the Glossop Round Table to put on an exciting event this summer. We are in the early stages of planning and want to make sure that we are creating an event that meets the interests and needs of our community.

As our plans take shape over the coming weeks, we would love your input. If you have ideas, or would like to get involved, feel free to contact us directly on info@glossopcreativetrust.org.

If you want to be kept up to date with our plans, why not sign up to our newsletter.

 

Allez Glossop

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The trust were delighted to be involved the Allez Glossop event in Manor Park yesterday.

We were asked by DCC and HPBC to add some music to the event which broadcast the Tour De France Stage on a giant screen in Manor Park as it swept over Holme Moss and into Derbyshire, before turning left over the Woodhead Pass to Sheffield.

Bankswood Music (Part of the Glossopdale Trust) organised music to entertain the crowds after the race had finished at 4:30 through to the close of the event at 7:30.

With 3 Local, North West bands performing:

  • The Curragh Sons
  • Victorian Dad
  • Rosie Arnfield & Paul Higham

It was a great foretaste of what to expect at the Bankswood Inspire Festival on 23rd & 24th August.

 

 

Spring Update 2014

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It’s been quieter over the last few months, not surprising as most of our activity (Art in the Window & Bankswood happen at the back end of the summer),  but nonetheless there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, and things are starting to build momentum again as spring kicks in. Not least with the Glossop Halls project, but more of that later.

Bankswood Inspire Festival

One of the notable developments over the past few months is that Bankswood has joined forces with the Inspire festival to create a great family friendly community music festival. The combined event will take place on the August Bank holiday weekend in Bankswood Park, Hadfield.

Those living around Bankswood park will also be pleased to know that one result of this merger will be that the fairground at the festival will be (quite literally) much smaller this year!

Tour de France comes to Glossop (well almost!)

We are delighted to be involved with an event around the Tour de France’s visit to the area. Although the cyclists will not be coming through our town, the plan is to create a spectator hub in Manor Park on the 6th July (alongside Glossop’s annual Carnival) with giant screens for people to watch the race.

As part of this event, Bankswood Music (part of the Glossopdale Trust) is planning to put on a number of bands in Manor Park. Keep an eye on the Bankswood Music website (www.bankswoodmusic.com) for more details of this event as they become available.

Whatsoninglossop.com

We are also happy to say that we have recruited a new editor for www.whatsoninglossop.com. In the last couple of weeks, the management of the site has been taken over by Paul Beaumont, who will now be responsible for making sure the site is THE resource for finding out what’s going in in and around Glossopdale. If you have an event that you would like to promote on the site, either contact Paul on events@whatsoninglossop.org, or submit the event via the website.

Glossop halls

This project is also now starting to build momentum, and we are delighted to be able to announce that the Glossopdale Trust has now been named as the preferred partner for the transfer of 3 of Glossop’s iconic public halls (The Town Hall, Glossop Market and the Municipal Buildings) into community ownership.

We have a vision that these halls will become:

“A NEW CULTURAL & COMMERCIAL CENTRE FOR GLOSSOP  – OWNED  AND MANAGED BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF GLOSSOPDALE! NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE.”

The decision by the council to partner with us brings this vision a step closer to reality.

Anyone wanting to get more involved in this exciting project can either email us on info@glossopdaletrust.org, or contact us via the website

 

Autumn Update

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There has been quite a lot happening over the back end of the summer with Art In The Window running throughout August, The Bankswood Music Festival at the end of August, and continued discussions with HPBC regrading the public halls in the centre of a Glossop.

 Art in the Window

In its second year, the Art in the window event was bigger than last year with around 50 independent retailers in Glossop and Hadfield taking part, all paired up with some of the fantastic artistic talent form across the area.

Again the event was hailed a success by the shops taking part, with feedback suggesting that people had travelled to Glossopdale specifically for the event.

Plans are already in hand for 2014.

Bankswood Music Festival

Bankswood 2013 took place on the last weekend of August. This year the festival was organized in partnership between ourselves and the Glossop & Hyde district Round Table.

The weekend which saw 13 bands on 2 stages across the weekend, kicked off on Saturday morning with a soapbox race organized by the Round Table. Despite the unkind weather (especially on Sunday when the hot summer seemed a distant memory) the event was a success raising over £1500 which will go towards the running of Bankswood 2014.

These two events are now staring to become established in the local calendar, and we look forward to running them both again next year.

Bankswood Music were also on stage again at the Manor Park Bonfire, with Tony Auton and Jake Evans entertaining the crowds, and accompanying the fireworks, again ably supported by the Students from SSR in Manchester.

Glossop Halls

The other project that has been building momentum over the summer is in connection the Glossop Halls.

For those who are not aware, our objective is to work with the council with the aim of creating an opportunity to take the Halls in the centre of Glossop (Town Hall, Market Hall/Market Arcade and the Municipal buildings) into community ownership.

Although this stalled slightly over the summer with HPBC taking time to write their asset transfer policy, this is now in place, and has been passed by the council. We are now in regular contact with the council with the hope that the project will build pace over the coming months.

The Next Few Months

Over the next few months you can expect to see more of us across the town. We have already made our first foray into the big wide world with a stand in the rain at the Manor Park Bonfire, and you will find us in the Market Arcade at the Holly and Ivy Festival on 30th November, so feel free to come along to find out more about The Glossopdale Trust, and what we are up to.

We are also planning our AGM for 11th December, at Glossop Gasworks on Arundel Street Glossop. Look forward to seeing you there.

 

2013 AGM

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The Glossopdale Trust AGM will be held at 7pm on 11th December 2013 at Glossop Gasworks, Arundel Street, Glossop.

We will be e-mailing all members & supporters over the next couple of weeks with an invitation to the event, along with details of the Agenda.

If you would like to be included, please sign up here. You can also stay up to date by following us on twitter or facebook.

If you would like to submit an item for the AOB, please do so on-line here.

Come and say hi at the bonfire

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We are going to have a stand at the Manor Park Bonfire next week (2nd November). In addition to selling home made Parkin & Fudge, we will be there to answer any questions about what we are up to.

We are also supporting Bankswood Music who will be putting on Live music at the event.

So if you are going to the Bonfire, be sure to come over & say “Hi”. We would live to meet you.

you will find full details of the Bonfire here.

Summer Newsletter 2013

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First of all, can I thank you for taking an interest in the Glossopdale Trust & supporting what we are trying to do.

The Glossopdale Trust was set up as a community organisation and as such you, our members are most important to us. Thus ensuring that you know what we are doing is essential.

As part of this process going forward, rather than invite all members to board meeting (which was becoming impractical)  we will be producing a summary of the Trusts activities on a quarterly basis in the form of a Newsletter, the first of which is attached. These will outline any key decisions & activities undertaken by the Glossopdale Trust, and will aim to keep you informed of what we are up to. We will also publish these newsletters on our website (www.glossopdaletust.org) and welcome comments either on-line or via email to info@glossopdaletrust.org.

In addition to this, we will also aim to hold an AGM on an annual basis (as set out in our articles of association) to which all members & supporters will be invited.

Trough these mechanisms, we aim to ensure that you our supporters are kept fully informed as to our activities, and have the mechanisms to make comment and influence the decisions/directions that we take.

We hope you find the newsletter interesting and look forward to your comments.

Summer Newsletter 2013

SIB Application
The Board approved the draft tabled at the meeting held on 5th June 2013 and agreed this should be sent to Anton Schultz of Locality, requesting help with questions 7 and 8. It was also agreed to give a copy of this final draft to the council, who had asked for a progress undated.

Council Matters

Community Voice
This event had been organised by the council to talk to local groups about what is going on in the town. D Wright suggested Glossopdale Trust ought to be represented and possibly make some kind of presentation. Several agreed to attend at 6.30pm on 24 June in Bradbury House.

Meeting with HPBC
Dai Larner, who is Director responsible for regeneration, wanted to meet the Directors of Glossopdale Trust. D Wright invited representatives from the council to the Gasworks at 6.30pm on Wednesday 3 July and they had refreshments with the Directors before the July Board Meeting that day.

Bankswood Music Festival
Glossopdale Trust are now working with Glossop Round Table to organise the 2013 Bankswood Music Festival. Taking place on 31st Aug & 1st Sept, the festival aims to be a great showcase for local musical talent.

In order to support engagement with the council regarding the Halls project, we will be inviting members of HPBC and DCC to attend the Festival.

Art in the Window
Between 40 and 50 shops have signed up across Glossop and Hadfield and bill board spaces around Piccadilly booked to promote the event this year. It has been suggested there should be a press release about all four of the August ‘festival’ activities. Glossop Life had advertised Art in the Window but there was no mention of Glossopdale Trust and we will be looking to raise the Trust’s profile in future publicity. The whatsoninglossop website continues to profile the Trust and handle all public information enquiries.

New Board Members
In light of the fact that specialist skills would be beneficial going forward new members have joined the board. They are S Bullivant (Commercial Solicitor), J Beard (Live Sound Engineer and Tutor) and C Herbert (Construction Project Manager).

Ethical Policy
We have discussed the possibility of working on a mission statement or some brief aims and objectives that will include our ethical responsibilities as well as our artistic and community intensions.

AGM
As soon as a date is agreed all Members and Supporters will be notified and invited to attend.

 

Battle For Bankswood – Battle of the Bands

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To help promote the Bankswood  Music festival and local music scene, we are holding a battle of the bands competition at the Oakwood in Glossop on the 4th July.  There will be a panel of music industry professionals judging the bands.

The winners of this competition will not only receive a slot to play live at this year’s festival, but also a day of rehearsing and recording in the highly spec’d Charlie Jones Venue at SSR in Manchester with help from Jay Beard (SSR’s Head of Live Sound), who’s students will be running the production for the festival.

If you’re in a band or know someone who might be interested and want to enter the battle of the bands or for more info on playing the festival, email bands@bankswoodmusic.com with a link to your material on youtube or soundcloud.

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