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writes:ok so i'm trying to organize something in my community to bring people together but ideas that will interest people are prooving quite hard to find, in general people act kind of apathetic and closeminded but there is so much more to them when you look. i want something that people will enjoy because that's the only reason they'll come really. i would rather something that would be helpful or charitable in some way too but i mostly just want to bring people together.so just wondering if all you worldly people have any clubs or anything in your area that hhelps people? any suggestions will be appreciated Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): Thanks for the update Sweety, that was very kind of you. You are a very inspirational person and a credit to your parents and family. Yes this thing can be done, and yes you can change your small part of the world and make a difference. You should be very proud of yourself, it will be hard, but I promise you it will be worth it.
I've been involved in community activities since I was four years old. We lived in a very rough area. My mum wanted to remove the drugs and prostitutes from the streets. We started small with a community evening, it grew untill the govermnent finally built a multi-million pound community centre with ton's of activities for everyone... My father's area had problems with crime and bad housing, everyone got together and bought the property of the government, it eventually lead to scandal for the goverment at the time, and a jail sentance for the local leader of the council. I started small, and we took over some small responsibilites and pulled the community together, again, we had a million pound contract to improve the area, and we work closely with government, police and local groups who fund all types of things. We have three members of staff, and the whole area has had money poured in. You can do it, I know you can, and you will find tons of people willing to help and the money will pour in.
Anyway, thank you for your post, it's really nice to know that there are still people out there that care. I wish you good luck, and if you need any further help, don't be shy to ask. Thank you once again, good luck, and may our blessings and good wishes bring happiness to you, your family and your community. Big, big hugs.
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reader, sweety22 +, writes (1 August 2008):
sweety22 is verified as being by the original poster of the question wow amazing ideas, this is exactly the type of thing i was looking for. might start off small or with something that will get people interested like the funday thing then work our way up to the getting people comfortable and interested enough for things like expressive arts and helping improve our local area.
anyway thanks, all great ideas, think i just wanted to see if other people thought these type of things were possible or if i was just dreaming and you all were so enthusiastic that i'm motivated now. And when we save the world i'll tell them you told us how:)
thanks again
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): I did a lot of residents association work, but we got together to improve the look of our area and the housing we lived in.Yes things are hard, and you should aim for only a 30% response rate no matter how hard you try. Ive just surfed the net, you will find tons of advice to help you and give you ideas. Perhaps a small survey would help, you could ask people what they would enjoy and what they would like to get involved in. That's what I did first. Then I knew that I would hit the spot and pull in the maximum amount of interested people. But it is hard work, and you need to get other people involved to help you... Anyway he's a link from yahoo, ton's of advice, on what you need and what you want to be thinking off. Sorry, it's international, not specifically for Ireland.
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A1f4cfV8apJIw6MAXppLBQx.?p=setting+up+a+community+group&fr=slv8-tyc7&ei=UTF-8&rd=r1
These three give specific advice on the basics
http://www.africanhealth.org.uk/CGS_docs/Setting_up_an%20organisation.pdf
http://www.communitygroup.co.uk/
http://www.wcva-ids.org.uk/pavs/1031
Good luck... I wish you well.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): hey..in our area we have a sunday funday!its held in a small local parkthey have bouncy castles and face painting and bbq's for vegetarians as well!they have a live jazz band too!i remember once some farm yard animals being there for the children and children won badges and pencils and other silly things for taking part in quiz shows.you could print out a few flyers post them through local doors, stick them up in shops. maybe have a charity to support advertized on it.you could get local shops or factories to donate food as a form of advertisement. write to them. also write to your local council and ask them for advice.you could also hold something like this in a local community centre-maybe having an small entry fee.you could just make this a child and parent and old peoples day only. good luck and god blessfriend:) x
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): HiWhat about expressive arts? this could involve dance, theatre, music, poetry, a creative adventure which can involve all ages. sending balloons with poetry inside. line dancing which encourages people to dress up. Painting workshops ( inspirational art) puppets and mask's theatrical show and how to make them. Music could be as simple as tambourines, rattles, and a drumming circle. There are so many creative ideas that can spring from an expressive arts fun day. First Gather interest by finding your artists, musicians, writers, poets,sculpters and dancers etc then see who would like to perform! and who would teach workshops! can be an indoor or outdoor venue.You could look on some sites regarding ( expressive arts and it's therapeutic values ) just to get an idea of how interesting it can be.Try looking at the dancer and choreographer( Anna Halprin earth dance) Native american drumming and rattle making.It would need a lot of effort and hard work to make it happen but get joined up with like minded people and you all can make it happen and certainly bring a community together. The arts are working to unite the world as we speak, so take a look!
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