Achievements

Achievements by STARTS since its inception include:

  • securing a 'start-up' grant from the 'Awards for All' lottery-fund
  • enlisting very substantial support from individuals and organisations.
  • promoting several major arts events
  • initiating series of events (eg music, comedy) which are now self-sustaining
  • initiating a very successful ongoing series of comedy events
  • organising forums and workshops for artists
  • working with schoolchildren
  • organsing 'taster' events to encourage wider participation in the arts
  • producing a regular newsletter
  • opening a temporary art gallery.
  • acquiring the right to run the Old Town Hall as an arts/events centre