The photos I am sharing are from the opening of Scene on the Green, a new community venture in Aboyne for the support of the Arts, Culture and Education; and their first programme of activities and events.
This is an entirely community-envisaged and community-led project which had its grand opening at the end of December. The aims are:
- to be an inspirational venue by encouraging the teaching and training in arts, culture and education in the Community
- to initiate and support the production and display of all creative and cultural activities in Aboyne
- to be a centre for working skills and creative ideas to be developed within an atmosphere of respect and safety
- to be a place for meeting others, to provide an environment for expanding knowlege, and to promote cross-generational collaborations, and
- to attract and retain visitors to Aboyne by being an integral part of the life of the village and its annual calendar of events.
(sounds exactly like what a Community Centre should be, do I hear you say …..?)
The project was the brainchild of a local artist, but it could never have come together without the support of the community. They have found a venue and people interested in tutoring and leading groups, and had a large turnout to their opening on 9 December with entertainment provided by their own brand new community singing group.
CLD have been in the background supporting and advising, but all the work has been done by the community itself.
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