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WHAT
IT’S ALL ABOUT
To
promote and encourage Worstead as a recognised centre for
events in Norfolk, to the benefit of the community as a whole,
by securing financial resources for to support new events,
produce promotional materiel and acquire relevant equipment:
Worstead
Events doesn’t put on shows itself, but tries to;
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Establish a unified approach to promoting events in Worstead
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Aid the establishment and promotion of viable events in Worstead.
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Encourage and support any group or individual wishing to promote
an event in Worstead.
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Bring the assets and attractions of Worstead to the attention
of promoters of events.
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Providing a platform for cooperation between the various venues
and events in Worstead
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GETTING
STARTED
In its first year Worstead Events secured nearly £15,000
in grant aid from the Worstead Festival, Defra, Leader+ and
The National Lottery.
We have spent the cash (not all of it…!) on advertising
events in Worstead, supporting promoters that have made a
loss, and buying a large stage for everyone to use.
It’s been a busy year—some events have succeeded,
others not done so well but it has all started to put Worstead
on the map as the place to go to for some excellent shows.
It has also raised some much needed extra funds for the Church,
QE Hall and the New Inn.
— and hopefully its all been a lot of fun doing it!.
For 2005 we have cash available to help the events that did
well last year to grow, and to encourage new ideas—so
please bring us the new ideas!
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10
rock bands, 5 folk groups, 4 jazz bands, 3 theatre groups,
2 church choirs and £1000 worth of fireworks have all
appeared in Worstead in 2004. Performers have come from as
far away as Russia and Australia and varied from hot local
rock bands to international choirs, from The North Norfolk
Youth Orchestra to the Vintage Hot Orchestra and from the
Scratch Band to the Jay Singers.
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SOME
FACTS
In 2004, Worstead Events:
- Supported 10 new events
- Designed, produced and distributed 16,000 Worstead
Events leaflets in 2 editions.
- Designed, produced and distributed around 500 posters
for events.
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Helped sell 2000 tickets
- Covered losses of £ 750
- Help make profits of £ 3,500
- Purchased a 400 sq ft movable stage for village
use.
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An example
In past years the New Inn had put on an annual fireworks
display, but they felt this was becoming difficult with
new safety legislation and the event needed to be on
a completely different scale to cover the increased
costs. They asked Worstead Events, we approached several
groups and the Parish Council agreed to take on the
overall organisation.
Over 1200 people attended and a great night was had
by all. But, most importantly, the event involved the
Parish Council, QE Hall, Football Club, New Inn, Worstead
Farms and many, individuals working together. It just
goes to show what can be achieved if everyone is working
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For Hire:
Worstead Events has some equipment which is available for
hire to local groups:
6x3M Party Tents & 8'x4' Steeldeck Staging
Please email for
more details
We hope you have enjoyed what we have help put on in 2004
and hope you will enjoy 2005 even more.We would also like
to say a big thank you to all the individuals who have helped
in any way to put on these shows.
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