Thanks to All!

Michelle Kent • August 5, 2024

"Arundel Festival - building for the future - connecting people with a shared vision

THIS 46th year of celebrating the 'arts' in Arundel brings together the community, its heritage, talents and activities.

The extensive programme of events is only possible through the collaboration of the residents, businesses, attractions, local organisations, producers, venues, event planners, sponsors and the manpower of the fantastic committee, together with the Team Arundel volunteers.


Your support enables the Town to host over 200 events which generate footfall to this historic place and in turn repeat visitors for the future. The Festival boosts Arundel's profile as a cultural centre and is the biggest event in Arun attracting up to 50,000 visitors with a national and international reputation. Arundel, with its population of just under 3,500 residents is proud to host a Festival of this scale and quality.


The Festival belongs to the community where there is something for everyone. Your support means we can deliver Festival favourites such as ABBA on the High Street, Sporting Bears performance and classic cars, as well as new events including 'Knockout Challenge' and Open Air Cinema, through our new partnership with the Arundel Football Club, plus family workshops and children's entertainers. An innovative newcomer 'Out of the Deep Blue' giant puppet and a contemporary dancer will wow visitors enforcing the message of the impact of climate change and our role in working with The Arundel Wombles and other environment groups will support our sustainability mission.

 

Arundel Festival Ltd is a registered charity that organises arts-based, community-focused cultural events throughout the year. It supports inspiring, entertaining and educational events for citizens of and visitors to Arundel alike. The Trustees and the Festival management team bring a wealth of experience, expertise and professionalism to the event. The Festival continues to evolve and the teams are constantly exploring options all of which require resources and finance. A huge amount of work has already taken place as the Board continues to build a robust, sustainable governance structure to nurture and oversee the charity's long-term financial stability, strategic direction and growth, as well as a vision for the future..


We are grateful for all our partnerships and everyone who contributes to this exciting programme. Together we strive to produce yet another outstanding and memorable Festival. The town is transformed with colour, new connections, cultural celebrations and creativity. Please show your appreciation by sharing some of your Festival Fun, tag us in on social media and donate in our buckets or online.



From myself, the dedicated Festival Committee and Board of Trustees, we wish you a fabulous 46th Festival! 


Sharon Blaikie - Festival Director

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Committee Roles and Volunteer Opportunities

By Karl Salter • June 24, 2021
Committee Roles and Volunteer Opportunities available. “Volunteers are unpaid. Not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless” As we slowly and carefully emerge from COVID lockdown, the Arundel Festival of the Arts Committee are still working hard behind the scenes to ensure that when the time is right, we can once again stage a safe and responsible festival. In the meantime we are urgently seeking to fill the following committee roles: Secretary PR/Marketing Lead/Advisor We are also seeking expressions of interest from community minded, “team players” of all ages who can offer a few hours (or days) of their time to make a positive contribution as Arundel Festival of the Arts Volunteers. Your time and skills will be used wisely, as we aim to match volunteers interests, skills, and strengths to appropriate roles and events. Full safety briefings and training will be provided. Support and advice from the Volunteer Co-ordination and Health & Safety Teams will also be available throughout the duration of the Festival. We are currently seeking to build a database of volunteers in the following areas: Welcome/Public Interface/Festival Ambassadors Railway Station Meet and Greet Volunteers Information Desk Volunteers Circus & other Ticketed Events Volunteers (daytime & evening) Pram/Pushchair Park Volunteers ‘Fed & Watered’ Volunteers (lunchtime cover) Parking Volunteers (Mill Road and various Fields) Please email: secretary@arundelfestival.co.uk with your name, email address, contact numbers, areas of interest and time availability (hours/days etc).
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