Community Groups Link
In the last three years we have trialled a link between Fringe entrants and schools in the Buxton area giving the opportunity for Fringe performers to bring their talents to the school children of Buxton.
Last year we extended the participating groups to include not just schools but elderly people's care homes and youth organisations. In 2011 this resulted in several successful musical and theatrical performances to elderly people.
Our aim is to provide enrichment for local community groups in line with Government initiatives such as "Wider Opportunities" and also to provide valuable opportunities for entrants to earn some extra money while they are in the area.
The work with these groups could involve anything from a full or cut down performance to organising workshops.
After confirming their booking, entrants who have registered their interest with the Community Groups Link will be emailed a list of contact names and postal address of the participating groups, allowing artists to contact them in their own time and in their own way. At the request of some performers, this year’s list aims to be more informative about each group with details about the workshops/performances they would ideally like to see, plus budgetary restrictions and tips on the best way to make contact.
The task of the Fringe organisers will be solely to provide this contact information. All arrangements including funding and contracts will be agreed between the entrants and the group managers / leaders.
As an entrant, if you are interested in making a connection with a group during the Fringe please indicate your interest and let us know what you would like to do when completing your on-line entry form.
NB Clearly, the earlier you confirm your Fringe booking the earlier you will receive the contact information and the better the chance you will have in being selected by the organisations. Only those entrants who have confirmed their booking and paid their entry fee will be supplied the groups' contact information.
We very much hope that you will want to take advantage of this scheme.
If you have any queries about this scheme, please Send message to Community Group Link.
We would also very much welcome your feedback in order to improve the scheme for the future and celebrate successful collaborations on our website.
Community Groups Link is part of our wider commitment to the community as evidenced in children’s workshops, ongoing links with the Buxton Community School, our participation in the Buxton Carnival and many other initiatives.