Waveney and Blyth Arts

New arts organisation, “Waveney & Blyth Arts”, got off to a flying start at its launch at The Cut arts centre in Halesworth in February 2011.

Over eighty creative individuals and members of arts organisations from music events producers to puppet, dance and theatre companies to writers, film-makers, artists and craftspeople came to The Cut to hear speakers, take part in discussions, pick up information and exchange ideas.

“Waveney & Blyth Arts” new President, author and naturalist Richard Mabey, got the day off to an inspiring start by talking about the Waveney and Blyth valleys’ distinctive identity and unique qualities.

The day’s schedule included a short AGM to elect the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, eight Local Co-ordinators for Diss, Harleston, Bungay, Beccles, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Southwold and Halesworth areas, and eight Substitutes. The Local Co-ordinators and their Substitutes will represent their town and surrounding area at future management committee meetings.  The Great Yarmouth Co-ordinator is Thom Bailey from St Georges Trust, Maritime House, 25 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth. NR30 2EN  who can be contacted at thomas@stgeorgestheatre.com and the  deputy local coordinator is Steve Drummond who can be contacted at sjdrummond1975@gmail.com.

Membership to Waveney and Blyth Arts is £10 per annum for individuals and is free for organisations and associations.  Please click here  to go to the website for more details about what membership offers and how to apply.

To profile the Waveney and Blyth valleys through the arts, September has been allocated as the Celebration Month highlighting events at all locations within the Waveney and Blyth region, so if you have an event taking place in September, please let Waveney and Blyth Arts know.  Your event can then be included in publicity and reach a wider audience.

For more information about Waveney & Blyth Arts contact Jan Dungey, Secretary, by ringing her on 01986 895227, or emailing her on jan@ollandstreet.co.uk