First Meeting

Today I met with young people's centre that the project will run from. Unfortunately the date I wanted is already taken by a similar project 'Penwortham Live'. Penwortham live is an already established community project that happens yearly. It uses local businesses and voluntary groups to involve the community. The idea is that people buy a wristband which grants them access to local restaurants, pubs, shops and other establishments that are putting on events for the community.

As the date had already been taken it left me with two options reschedule or combine my event with Penwortham live. Today I chose to combine my event with 'Penwortham Live' but under 'Stereo Hype'. This will ensure definite participants and help me create networks with a wider range of people. The idea is still very much the same using music and art but it will be for all ages and not just young people.

Can't wait to create more plans. April isn't far away!

Leading a Community Project

I am a lucky third year student who doesn't have to write a dissertation. I do however have to plan, develop and deliver a Community Project based on any Community Issue I feel necessary. I must include:

• Background Information 
• All notes and observations 
• All appendices and exhibits I collect throughout the project
• A reflective diary
• Evidence of leadership and or management skills
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Volunteer Involvement 
• Methods used in Engaging the Community 
• Feedback from the project
• Enhanced CV

I have written lists upon lists about ideas and projects that can be done and finally started to have a solid idea. My project will be called 'Stereo Hype - Challenging the Stereotype'. The idea is to challenge stereotypes amongst young people through music and art. This will be done in a festival themed afternoon and evening with live music and art workshops. Promotion through social media and word of mouth would ensure tickets were purchased. I aim to target 100 young people for the event.

Laura