Celebrating the diversity of Whalley Range!

A Flickr photo group has been set up for Celebrate Whalley Range to showcase our events and activities.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whalleyrange/

Also visit our Myspace page at

http://www.myspace.com/celebratefestivalwhalleyrange


‘Celebrate is a popular annual event providing information, the opportunity for residents to network and for the local schools, musicians, artists and groups to come together to showcase achievements and discover what’s happening in the area.

Our festival Information and Health arenas feature many stalls with information sharing from local groups and service providers, as a way of giving people greater access to services and knowing what is on offer in their community.our community website showcases Whalley Range community events and news, with video and photographic footage of performance and music by local performers and artists.

The website acts as an information sharing tool, giving up-to-date information on issues affecting our community including planning issues, police reports and environmental news, providing the opportunity for information sharing from local groups and service providers, as a way of giving people greater access to services and knowing what is on offer in their community.

We strive to challenge any negative perceptions people may have with regard to Whalley Range by encouraging active cross cultural community involvement in our festival events workshops and activities, strengthening community cohesion and encouraging participation from residents from all of the diverse cultures that exist within our ward.

In 2007 we successfully applied for funding to celebrate our 10th anniversary by putting on regular smaller community led events and activities throughout the year, in addition to the traditional May Day Festival, reaching a wider audience and raising the profile of our group.

Our festival and ongoing events aim to support and raise awareness of the many new and emerging groups in our community. As a result of our successful events and activities Celebrate has built strong links within our community; sharing resources and encouraging participation in local events whilst offering support to groups planning their own activities

Contact Chris on 881 3744 to suggest activities or to get involved.
Volunteers welcome!