History
Fire and Water is a community group that has secured the asset transfer of the old Swimming Pool, Council Chambers and Fire Station. The project will create a purpose built venue to provide arts, music, performance and cultural events for Sowerby Bridge and the region; we want to show creative ways of using the buildings for community benefit.
Winterlight
Over the last six years the Winterlight Team, in conjunction with the Board of Fire & Water, have created a free festival for Sowerby Bridge in December. This has brought entertainment and spectacle to the community with an exciting mixture of performance, music and street theatre, illustrating the creative potential of the buildings.
Community
Winterlight is now established as a significant event in the Sowerby Bridge cultural calendar. Last year 3000 people enjoyed the festival which demonstrates an appetite in the community for creative endeavour. Many local volunteers and professionals are giving their time and resources to organising the project.
Funding
Winterlight 2018 has had a pledge of £5,000 from a local business, D.Sales Ltd. If we can raise a further £10,000 from local businesses and the community, they will increase their pledge to £10,000. With sufficient pledges we will be able to book performers and musicians for the festival to be held on the 16th December.
The Future
To create a sustainable future for the event we need the support of local businesses. Our aim is designed with long lasting impact in mind and is to develop a broad, vibrant, cultural environment for Sowerby Bridge.
All sponsors will be acknowledged in our posters, fliers and literature and on social media. This year we are also supporting local and national charities.
All sponsors will be acknowledged in our posters, fliers and literature and on social media. This year we are also supporting local and national charities.
WINTERLIGHT – Sowerby Bridge's illuminated street festival |
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Winterlight is the events arm of Sowerby Bridge Fire & Water whose aim is to develop an exciting and creative hub, embracing cultural, educational and economic activities to revitalise the historic centre of Sowerby Bridge. For more information go to Sowerby Bridge Fire & Water.
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How you can help
Anyone wishing to donate to Winterlight should go to Fire & Water and donate, adding a message about the money being for Winterlight.
Donations (min £5) should be no more than £10 any one time to get the best benefit from match funding – but of course you can make as many donations as you want, you can do individual donations or set up a standing order.
Donations (min £5) should be no more than £10 any one time to get the best benefit from match funding – but of course you can make as many donations as you want, you can do individual donations or set up a standing order.
Testimonials
"Fantastic evening/night, everyone that pulled this together, donated time, skills and equipment thank you so much it's great to see a community come together for the good of art, music and togetherness. You all should be very very proud of yourselves. Many thanks guys and galls x" |
"Absolutely AMAZING event, a real feast for the eyes!!! Incredible work everyone involved!!" "Strange & awesome at the same time, a great combination. Thanks organisers." |
Previous Winterlight Festivals
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