ANNUAL REPORT 2023
MEET THE TENT
This summer, we presented The Tenta temporary community marquee out in our historic, Edwardian gardens! The project allowed us as an organisation to reach out to community groups who we don’t typically engage with by offering them a free space to hire.
Running from Sat 22 July to Mon 28 Aug, The Tent allowed us to curate a programme of events ranging from a brass band performance, choir rehearsals, world food nights, story time sessions for ages 4+, children’s workshops and even a knitting group. There was something for everyone. The Tent will return in 2024.
THE TENT IN HIGHLIGHTS
18 Community groups engaged
2k+ Event attendees
30 Events across the programme
10+ Free events in the programme
130k+ Total digital reach across Facebook
10k Flyers distributed
GROUPS WE’VE ENGAGED
The Tent allowed us to work with ten new community groups to provide free events from performanes to historical exhibitions. Community groups included:
> Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew (Mini-Maritime Fest)
> Mizzen Shanty Crew (Mini-Maritime Fest)
> Scolds Bridial (Mini-Maritime Fest)
> Seriously Hooked Up Big Knit and Natter
> Connect Community Choir
> Lytham Heritage Group
> Electric Pink Voices LGBTQ+ Chor
> Lytham St Annes Rock Choir
> Freckleton Brass Band
> The Lytham St Annes Civic Society
> Fylde Coast Players
> Friends of Lowther Pavilion
“Please use The Tent again in future years!” - The Tent Attendee
WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT
Over 100 people filled in a comment card. Below you can see some of those comments:
“It exceeded expectations. It was excellent!”
“Great selection of tunes. Very entertaining. Thank you.”
“Best free show I've ever seen!”
“We like to support community and local events. Tonight was fun.”
“Excellent, first class.”
“We thought it was just a band concert but it was so much more.”
“Exceeded my expectations. The cast of two were great. Staff also very friendly and helpful.”
“Exceeded expectations. Freckleton Brass Band were excellent!”
you’re a community group interested in using The Tent for an event next summer, or you’re a business wanting to find out how you can sponsor the space, please email tim@lowtherpavilion.co.uk . THE TENT will return...
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