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Culture, creativity and community pride

Discover culture, creativity and community pride projects delivered by Big Local areas, and sign up for the support you need to deliver your project

Building local leadership (podcast)
Creating a book throne
Empowering young leaders (podcast)
Helping the community through art (podcast)
Holding a crafts club remotely
Inspiring youth action (podcast)
Organising a community fete
Organising a photography competition
Producing video walking tours
Rebuilding community spirit (podcast)
Running a bingo night
Running an online poetry open-mic
Setting up a Christmas bauble project
Starting a community knitting group
Engage your community and recruit volunteers: sign up for support
Master your communication and media skills: sign up for support
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