Bassetlaw summer festival fun

Residents of Bassetlaw were invited to experience the talents of local artists at the Fabulous Arts in Bassetlaw Festival on Saturday 26th July 2008. Swarms of people flocked into Worksop Town Centre, Retford Town Centre and five rural villages (Misterton, Bothamsall, Beckingham, East Markham and Cuckney). The Fabulous event was organised by Bassetlaw District Council in partnership with Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire. The event was part funded by the Alliance SSP. The event promoted free arts workshops and performances for all ages.

The aim of Fabulous Arts in Bassetlaw was to bring together a fusion of different art styles and promote the districts high quality, innovative, cutting edge arts and entertainment activities. Bassetlaw District Council was very pleased to have the support of local artists, venues, promoters and creative industries with this event and was delighted that the public showed their support by attending the event.

Fabulous arts in Bassetlaw is the first arts event to be co-ordinated and part funded by the council in a number of years. Bassetlaw District council hope that this event with be the first of many. For more information about arts in Bassetlaw please visit the website www.creativebassetlaw.org.uk