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We
began in 1994, as a small group of parents and young people concerned
about the lack of socializing facilities in Totnes, particularly for
young people. We campaigned, aiming to secure a safe base to meet some
of our needs: socializing, sharing information, creative and physical
expression, care and guidance. As we developed we realized that the
need for creative expression is not limited to any one age group. We
aim to unite older and younger members of the community in mutual
appreciation. We still hold the long term vision to obtain a community
space but meanwhile we just make things happen as much as we are able.
 One of our aims is to develop skills and projects
that could support BASE financially so that it becomes as
self-sustaining as possible. We are currently in the process of forming
a worker's co-op. We are aware of Agenda 21 proposals and guidelines
and our intention is to help implement them. Our charitable status is
affiliated to the Permaculture Association, as two of us in the core
group were permaculture designers and we are creating social design
systems, as well as encouraging environmental awareness and activities.
We seem to be developing organically into a multi talented performance
troupe.
Long Term Aim
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To obtain a centre for creative outlet, music and
performance venue,
workshop
space, recording studio, information exchange,
support and empowerment through creativity
- To
develop an outreach project where we have land on which to live and
teach life skills, low impact developments, permaculture skills and
creative activities
- BASE
in England & Europe.
We have put on events to:
We
are currently involved with Street Art Projects both inside and outside
of Totnes. In 2002 we created "P-ART-I IN THE PARK" where we
had
graffiti painting, DJ mixing powered by people on bicycles!, capoiera,
drumming, breakdancing, face painting, circus skills, toy making and
general merry making. We are keen to work with other groups in other
areas inspiring and empowering them to get creative. We
have worked with groups in Falmouth and Yeovil.
Next Steps:
- Multi-Cultural
Eco-Arts Community. More Info...
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BASE will be hosting a series of participating
workshops including graffiti and street art, DJ mixing, rapping, circus
skills, backdrop painting, dance and movement, capoiera, breakdancing,
drumming and rhythm, permaculture design and life skills
- Apply
for funding for tutoring and equipment.
We Offer:
DJ-ing
and mixing skills
Graffiti Art
Backdrop painting
Smart Bar (promoting organic/healthy/natural high drinks and snax)
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Drumming
Breakdance/Capoiera
Circus Skills
Putting on a parti! |
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Merchandise
Postcards
T-Shirts & Hoodies
in the pipeline
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Consulting
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the
local area.