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2023-09-07
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UK Shared Prosperity Fund PB
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Party in the Park
Investment project code: 299
Estimated Price
£5,000
Summary
We are looking for funding to help support the reintroduction of a yearly Gala Event in Dalry Public Park as enjoyed by previous generations – this was recently encouraged by both the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee and King`s Coronation events, which were both greatly supported by the people of Dalry and the surrounding areas.
Description
Dalry Community Sports Club, will be working in partnership with both, Dalry Community Development Hub and Dalry Action Group to reintroduce a proposed yearly gala event, to be held in Dalry Public Park. All groups have within them, the previous experience and knowledge required to progress this, where we will pull our resources together to ensure this is successfully progressed. Dalry Community Sports Club currently has a temporary occupational licence for the sports pavilion within the park, and is in the final stages of an asset transfer of these premises – this pavilion is an excellent focal point from which to stage this event, where we have recently refurbished welfare and toilet facilities for use on the day. This year`s King`s Coronation event was a great success and was managed by Dalry Action Group with a number of local groups in support including DCSC. We see these events as an extension of some of the work that we are involved in, where we are looking to help address some of the key issues in our community, including, social isolation, food deprivation, mental health & wellbeing and the impact of the current cost of living crisis. We would look for this event to encourage people to come out, and make use of this great outdoor space that the park offers, minimise the cost of participation, especially for families where we would look to have as many free / low cost activities as possible, and also offer free food, previously this has been burgers / hot dogs. Dalry Community Development Hub will also be promoting the Community Garden. Their stall will also have supplies and tools to enable people to come and try to “grow their own” eg compost, pots, plants, Hints & Tips etc. Dalry Community Sports Club will also have a stall promoting their latest project - the creation of Community Allotments, which will include, Community gardens, Educational Area and Allotment Letting opportunities. They will take this opportunity to consult those present as to what else they would like to see adjacent to the allotment area and use the event to promote their continuing projects – Sports Pavilion, Parklives, Community Larder, Warm Space etc. Hopefully this will lead to some volunteers. Volunteers from the Sports Club will also be circulating on the day asking people to complete surveys for upcoming events and projects. This could also include, initiatives by Partner groups, including, Christmas Lights, which is run in partnership with Dalry Action Group. These have all worked very well in previous events where we have seen generous donations by those in attendance. We do see this type of event, as a key driver to help bring people together and help to build a better, more inclusive and stronger community for us all to live in.
Costing Notes
Insurance – already covered by DCSC Insurance policy
Gardening / Allotments Community awareness & participation stall - £200
Traditional stalls ( including equipment for, eg wet sponge, coconut shy, prize hoopla, beat the goalie, knock the cans, hook a duck, prizes etc ) - £700
Advertising / posters etc - £150
Misc -£758 ( this will be determined more if funding agreed and groups coming together will help generate further activities and requirements )
Location: Dalry Community Sports Club was founded in 2007, is a constituted group and has been a registered charity since 2014. Initially, our key aims were to advance public participation in sport in Dalry and the surrounding area by promoting and providing opportunities for a wide range of sporting and leisure activities in an accessible manner to all groups of people and to improve the fitness and health of the persons for whom the activities are intended. Through these initiatives, we will strive to generate an environment to live in which strengthens our community, recreating the levels of inclusion enjoyed by previous generations. Over recent years we have built on this, and also looked for opportunities to help address key issues within our community, including, social isolation, food deprivation, mental health & wellbeing and cost of living issues. We currently run / support a number of initiatives, including our Community Larder, Community Warm Space, Parklives Project, Summer Camp, Gala Days, Arts & Craft Day, Skirt the Skeith Childrens / Adult run, Started Dalry Mens Shed, supporting Dalry She-Shed all of these offering an opportunity for people to come together, and have free or low cost food and activities. Our latest project is our Community Allotments where we are working in partnership with DSM Products and are currently at the Planning submission stage, and would hope completion for next season. All of our activities we see as key, in helping to bring people together and help to build a better, more inclusive and stronger community for us all to live in. Dalry Community Sports Club, is currently in the final stages of an asset transfer process in relation to the sports pavilions / old tennis courts within the park and are looking to utilise these assets to improve the facilities and activities available in Dalry Public Park, helping to encourage people to make more use of the open space that Dalry Public Park overs, and the opportunity to bring people together through various activities. Dalry Community Sports Club, has worked in partnership with a variety of organisation over the years, including other local groups, North Ayrshire Council, Active Schools, KA Leisure, Local Primary Schools, Garnock Campus, DSM Products, Playtime Early Years, Community Association and Dalry Menshed. We will continue to work with these stakeholders to explore additional opportunities to help us build a better community.
Proposed on behalf of: Dalry Community Sports Club, Dalry Community Development Hub & Dalry Action Group
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