Talented Teenagers from the Quarry Collective arrive at Dursley Craft Market!
In early May Dursley Craft Market hosted a group of talented young people who launched a range of products for the first time. They have been attending a weekly class at The Quarry Chapel, Cam where they were taught a range of craft skills and approaches to making products with the view to sell.
Robinswood and Moat Primary schools embark on an inspiring Photography project
Debbie Christie - CG’s catalyst for Matson and Robinswood - tells us about a new project she’s been working on with primary school children in the local community in collaboration with photography students at The University of Gloucestershire.
Pop-Up resident's radio - Have Your Say!
Have your say! Thursdays 2-4pm in the static caravan at The Redwell Centre, Matson.
GLcommunities and GASP are looking for residents to contribute to a community podcast. If you have a hobby or interest, a burning issue you want to talk about, an interesting story, a bright idea, or if you want tot learn to record and edit your own audio content or present your own show, drop in to find out more.
Cam Mums create stunning mosaic for Sculpture Trail!
Twinberrow Sculpture Trail in Dursley woods has now got a beautiful new piece for people to view.
A group of Cam Mum’s led by Emma Scott and Stacey Dent-Beeston began working on the project through a scheme started by Create Gloucestershire, and Dursley Library as part of the Art for Libraries initiative.
Bringing The Mushets to life: reimagining history through community drama
Back in 2019, Wyldwood Arts embarked on an ambitious project to re-tell an important piece of Forest of Dean history – the remarkable story of the Mushet family – through a community-led stage production. Like so many arts projects, it faced numerous challenges throughout the pandemic, but the production team was determined to see it through.
Arts Council pays Gloucester a visit
In December, we joined Culture Matson partners to share the fantastic work being created and delivered by and for the residents of Matson, with visitors from Arts Council England.
Cam is shining bright with Community Advent Project!
For the third year running The Quarry Chapel, Cam has worked with members of the community to create a giant outdoor 3d Advent calendar, which is on show throughout the run up to Christmas.
Reflections on the Dream Switch exploration = How Can Creativity Power Communities in Gloucestershire?
We came together in April 2021 to ask each other, and explore collectively; How Can Creativity Power Communities in Gloucestershire?
As an artist/collaborator I joined the Dream Switch in April, with my “CG brain” only slightly engaged, ready to embrace the experiment that we had created. I work with CG on creative communication and the network, so this event was a timely breathing space for me, and for the others.
Cam & Dursley Pop Up Creative Café takes part in Discover at Home Arts Award
Over the Summer, Churches Together in Cam & Dursley organised 5 weeks of Pop Up creative cafes to support communities during the Summer holiday after months of lockdown.
Celebrating Tewkesbury with local creative people, artists and businesses
Are you interested in coming together to celebrate Tewkesbury as a fun, vibrant and creative place?
If so come along to Tewkesbury Library to meet other local creative people for cake, refreshments as well as inspiring conversation and new ideas.
Arts Council Chair Sir Nicholas Serota visits Culture Matson
Sir Nicholas Serota heralds a new creative chapter for Matson and meets community leaders involved in setting up GL4 and Culture Matson.