Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants scheme is now open for applications!

Stroud District Council has been awarded £100,000 for 2023-24 and £300,000 for 2024-25. The fund aims to address specific challenges affecting rural businesses and communities. For community organisations, the fund is seeking to invest in activities that enhance physical, cultural and social ties and amenities.

Applications for Rural Grants are open until 28th February 2025

To apply, organisations must be located in eligible rural areas within the Stroud district, as defined by DEFRA

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Casting Callout - A Night at The Bardic Arms By Poets in Progress (PIPs)

A Night at The Bardic Arms is a prose poetry theatre piece examining the flawed nature of human beings. Set in a local village pub, we get to know several of the locals before they are interrupted by a stranger who blows in on the storm raging outside…

All audition clips to be received by 30th November 2023

For audition scripts or any queries please email Siân Jones - sian@vsjones.com

Forest of Dean Fringe Festival

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Social Media Academy

Our Social Media Academy brings experts from businesses across Gloucestershire together to deliver 12 bespoke sessions for VCSE sector groups & organisations across the county. This event is fully funded for VCSE sector groups & organisations in Gloucestershire. Lunch will be provided. BOOK NOW

6 December 2023, 9 am to 4:30 pm

Gloucester Brewery, Warehouse 4, West Quay, Gloucester Docks, GL1 2LG

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Seasonal Cheer, Festive Workshops and Handmade Gifts at the Stroud School of Art Christmas Party

Expect to immerse yourself in an exciting programme of craft workshops where you will be able to try your hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying "I made that!"

Wednesday 13th December 5pm-7pm - no need to book, just pop in!

SGS College, Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AH

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Job Opp - carousel of stories

Job Opp! 🖼 Gloucestershire Libraries are looking to hear from local artists who specialise in visual art, and are particularly interested in hearing from older artists.

👉 New closing date - Friday 17th November 2023, 5pm.

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Caroline Fedash
Call out “Are you passionate about the arts and skilled in event management?”

Canopy Creative network are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager to join their team and take charge of planning and executing a wide range of cultural and arts events. As the Events Manager, you will play a key role in bringing our artistic vision to life, while connecting with the community and fostering a love for the arts.

Application deadline: 1st December 2023

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👀 Funded PhD opportunities - social prescribing - short deadline

NEW: Fully funded PhD opportunities within the University of Gloucestershire’s (UoG) new Arts, Health and Wellbeing Centre - two opportunities are now live on the UoG website. There is a Creative Health and Social Prescribing in Primary Care theme, the other option is a much broader call out to meet One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System priorities. 

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WANTED: Administration Assistant at The Music Works

Salary: £18,000 – £21,000 per year (dependent on experience) We are happy to discuss employing you as an apprentice, if gaining a qualification is something you are interested in!

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th October although short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.

The Music Works, Gloucester

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Thinking of a future in the Creative Arts?

Thinking of a future in the Creative Arts? Join the festival, which encompasses a variety of our creative degrees from Creative Writing and Journalism, to TV and Film production, Music, Illustration, Graphic Design and many more.

8 November 2023, 10am - 5pm / University of Gloucestershire, Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

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