I haven't read the article in the Observer yet so I don't know what has been said about it or not.
Basically, it's the Leader's idea - and I'm managing it - yes, that's right, Cllr Britcliffe and I are working together on this project.
It was mentioned briefly at Cabinet about three weeks ago but of course, it will be fully launched in early January 2009.
The idea is to make a big splash about a couple of centenary's that will be celebrated next year - Haworth Art Gallery, The Coppice, Rhyddings Park - and to create a buzz about arts in general.
Anyone who knows about any events or activities that are open to the public (doesn't matter if its free or if there's a charge) but it must be for the public, should let me know by emailing
[email protected]
Without wanting to sound too evangelical about it, there are a lot of good things happening in Hyndburn at the moment and it's good that the arts have been put back on the agenda.
By creating a place where you can find something to do easily - this should get more people involved. For example, I'm expecting it to be particularly useful when it comes to school holidays to find places to take your children, or at the weekend when you can't decide what to do.