Would you like to find out what Essex is doing to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games?

Would you like to get involved in celebrating the London 2012 Games in Essex?

Have you got an idea for an arts project but don’t know where to get funding?

If the answer to these questions is YES then you are warmly welcomed to attend one of the Big 2012 Event Information sessions that are being running across the county during January and February 2011 – see below for details of your nearest venue. This will give you the opportunity to meet Lindsey Strange Arts Projects Manager or Belinda Farrell – International Cultural Festivals Manager from Essex County Council’s Arts and Heritage Team who will talk about:-
Essex’s plans to celebrate London 2012
Events that are being planned across the county

There will be presentations about:

- What is happening in your area
- How to apply for funding from the Arts in Essex Small Grants fund, which will help turn your idea into reality
- The evening will also include a networking session giving you an opportunity to discuss your plans your local event organiser and either Belinda or myself at the end of the session.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your ideas. Each session will last 1 – 1.30 hours. Places are limited please make sure you book a place with your local event organiser mentioned below:-

24th January 6.30pm Maldon District Council
Princes Road Maldon CM9 5DL.
Please email vicky.ayris@maldon.gov.uk to book your place

25th January 6.30pm Harlow Council
The Gibberd Gallery, Harlow Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow CM20 1WG.
Please email:- samantha.clark@harlow.gov.uk to book your place

7th February 6.30pm Chelmsford Borough Council
Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JE
Please email:- Nastassia.player@chelmsford.gov.uk to book your place

15th February 6.30pm Tendring District Council
Details to follow

23rd February 6.30pm Brentwood Council
Town Hall, Ingrave Road Brentwood CM15 8AY
Please email:- Lucy.gill@brentwood.gov.uk to book your place

24th February 6.30pm Rayleigh
Rayleigh Windmill Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED
Please email:- Roxie.Curry@Rochford.gov.uk to book your place