Radio Gregson -our new monthly podcast
Thanks to National Lottery funding we’re about to start work on a regular monthly Gregson podcast and we need people to help us scope out, plan and deliver a completely new way for us to engage with the good people of Lancaster District. There are already lots of ideas for content, from telling the stories of local people to music, well-being and gardening segments, even a regular drama serial… but we need more ideas so if you’re at all interested in getting involved why don’t you come along to one of our forthcoming open meetings (see below) – there’s no obligation, but who knows what ideas YOU could spark? You could get involved in planning and developing content, interview people, or record your own segment or get involved in the technical side of things.
This will be a safe, friendly and informal way to meet others and get involved in a brand new, fun project. We are particularly keen to welcome people who may be shy or socially anxious or haven’t volunteered before- everyone is welcome.
If you’re interested please come along to the Gregson Cafe/Bar on either Tues 22nd Oct 5.30 – 6.30pm or Wed 23rd Oct 11am – 12pm, or if you prefer, just drop Lisa a line on l.shrimpton@gregson.co.uk
Crafty Kids, crafty volunteers
The Gregson’s Cafe/Bar Our wonderful free craft group for children aged up to 12 (and their parents / carers) now runs on the first Thursday of the month from 11 – 12.30pm, and we’re looking for a couple more volunteers to join the small friendly group that plan and run those sessions. If you enjoy arts/craft and working with children, this could be a great opportunity for you (and us). Just get in touch with Lisa to find out more!
Cafe / Bar Volunteers
The Gregson’s Cafe/Bar is the beating heart of our Community and Arts Centre – people come from far and wide to meet, celebrate or join in one of our many activities or groups. We’re open from 11am – 11pm, 7 days a week, and our Bar Volunteers give us crucial additional capacity and help to ensure that we give the warmest of welcomes to everyone who comes in.
It’s a sociable and often very busy role that suits organised, dynamic people who are keen to be involved in a lively and enjoyable environment. You’ll be volunteering alongside a paid Bar Supervisor, and will be trained up so that you can serve drinks to customers, use the coffee machine and keep the bar area clean and tidy. These are lovely sociable roles for people who are energetic and keen to get stuck in!
We are always on the look out for suitable new Bar Volunteers, who can commit to a weekly session of 2-3 hours. You don’t need previous experience (although great if you have!) as you’ll get plenty of support, training and encouragement on the way. You will of course be part of our wider Volunteer Team, with opportunities to take part in other activities if you wish and to come along to social events.
If you enjoy meeting and chatting with people, are reliable, and a relatively quick learner (it does take a while, we know that!) and could take on a weekly session – please contact Lisa, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, by emailing l.shrimpton@gregson.co.uk or by ringing 01524 849959. There’s no obligation – you can just find out a bit more. We’d love to hear from you.
Programmer - Kids and Families Film Club
We’re looking for someone, or even 2 of you, who loves kids’ films and would like to programme a regular (monthly?) cinema showing for families… We’d be asking you to do a bit of consultation with families who come into the Gregson, and then to plan and run the film showings. The tech side isn’t complicated, and you’d be trained up to do that!
Have you got Buildings / Premises experience and expertise?
We will soon start work on bringing together a group of volunteers with skills and experience in building, premises management or Health and Safety… There will be a range of things we hope volunteers can help us with, from providing ad hoc expert advice occasionally (when we’re worrying about a chimney or whether things need replacement or repair), to being the point of contact and arranging for contractors to provide us with quotations. If you have expertise in any of those areas, and might be interested in supporting the Gregson, either keep an eye on this page – or even better get in touch now, and we can arrange an informal chat and a coffee!
Join the Gregson Festival Group!
Are you interested in meeting new people and helping with the organisation of local community events?
The Gregson Festival Group (GFG) is a subgroup of the Gregson. Their main objective is to put on low cost, accessible community events that promote community life.
The group organise a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Children’s Halloween Fair, the Bonfire & Firework Display at Miss Whalley’s Field on Nov 5th and the Santa Float that visits the Ridge and Freehold near Christmas.
The group are now seeking a couple of new volunteers to join their friendly group and help them to organise and run events. They are looking for community minded people and those with skills in community fundraising and those experienced in putting together small fundraising applications.
If you are interested in community activity and making things happen, please get in touch with Chair, Paul at: gregsonfestivalgroup@aol.co.uk to find out more
-Not something here for you?
If you’d like to find out more about any of the above roles, or have any questions to do with volunteering – please get in touch with Lisa, our Volunteer Co-ordinator by emailing l.shrimpton@gregson.co.uk or by calling 01524 849959
