meet dozens of local charities and community groups with a home at Community Base
watch films about the work of groups at Community Base in our conference room
join a discussion on the future of Brighton and Hove at 3pm with guest speaker Caroline Lucas MEP
take part in our open day competition and win exciting prizes!
browse exhibitions and stalls including an exhibition about local black history
find out how computers work with SCIP's naked computer
stay after 4.30pm for music from the funky/country/hillbilly sensations Mel's Allstars!
enjoy refreshments all day - with delivery service!
Download the open day poster here. Full programme available on the day. Community Base is here.
12-3 films
12.00 WELCOME TO COMMUNITY BASE
A short film made in 2007 to celebrate Community Base's tenth birthday introduced by Colin, the Community Base director (6 minutes)
12.15 DEBBIE'S DREAMS + ANIMATED WORTHING
Two international award winning films from Carousel introduced by Liz from Carousel (2 and 5 minutes)
12.30 INDIA IN BRIGHTON
A 1915 film about Indian soldiers in Brighton with some modern reflections introduced by Mark from SCIP on behalf of Brighton and Hove Black History (18 minutes)
1.00 WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
Young gypsies and travellers in Britain today tell us about their lives and culture - introduced by Maria from Friends, Families and Travellers (17 minutes)
1.30 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF EDDIE
A short drama by young people involved with the Young Carers Project about Eddie, a young carer… and talented athlete - introduced by Emma from the Young Carers Project (5 minutes)
1.45 INTRODUCTION TO PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING
A film from Novas Scarman about local children getting involved in setting budgets for local services - introduced by Mike from Novas Scarman (9 minutes)
2.00 BRIGHTON HIP HOP FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 2007
Local young people making music, dance and art - introduced by Adam from Audioactive (13 minutes)
2.25 TEN YEARS OF AMAZE
A film about Amaze's first ten years of supporting parents and carers of children with special needs (17 minutes)
2.45 TB ALERT IN INDIA
A film about the work of TB Alert in India introduced by Paul from TB Alert (5 minutes)
3-4.30 discussion
WHAT FUTURE DO WE WANT FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE ?
with guest speakers
Caroline Lucas, Green Party MEP for South East England
Adrian Davies, East Sussex Credit Union
4.30 prize draw, music and party!
FREE! ALL WELCOME!