In 2019 Selby Big Local bought a derelict shop in the heart of the Big Local area, to transform into a vibrant, community owned and community-led space. This followed four years of talking to residents to understand what issues are most important to them. Finding a place for residents to come together and make โcommunity happenโ was a priority. 58 Flaxley Road is just a building; what is important to us is the people that visit it, the residents that come to think of it as a safe and welcoming haven, and for the opportunities that having a community owned space, that responds to local priorities, can bring to the wider community.
We are about change for our community and we have called 58 Flaxley Road, โOur Spaceโ.
As residents we believe in our community and the power of honest and authentic voices to bring about change.
We see Our Space as a place for socialising, learning and enterprise, offering everything from cookery classes, workshops and classes, after-school activities to volunteer-led projects, but what the space offers is up to you!
We have been working with Thread Architects to co-design the space and create physical plans to reflect the community vision. Weโre working hard to secure funding and we hope building work to start in Spring 2021. In the meantime, we will be running a full programme of events and activities to provide alternative opportunities for us to come together as a community, socialise and learn and we welcome all local residents to get involved.
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to find out more and keep in touch.
Or email: ourspace.flaxleyroad@gmail.com
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Thankyou to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for our grant of ยฃ20,000 as part of the #HereForCulture campaign. This means we can continue to support our local community and bring everyone a year packed full of culture! @HistoricEngland @HeritageFundUK @dmcs
This looks like a fantastic day #literaturefestival #selby
#SaveTheDate Sat 19th June. Our authors & illustrators will be performing at @selby_abbey #Selby FREE childrenโs #literaturefestival More details soon.. @tompalmerauthor @RappamanDC @liz_million @paulcooksonpoet @UrsulaHurstArt @JamesENicol Nick Toczek @ChristiGabbitas #charity
A lovely version of the three Selby Swans @tadcrafters
I've only just realised where I've seen the swans logo! @SelbyBigLocal https://twitter.com/tadcrafters/status/1372218788016484368
Last Chance to Get Your Art ON!! ๐ฑ The Love Where You Live Art Competition ends TODAY
**WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU?๐ก๐โ๏ธ๐จ**
A design that can inspire, uplift and reflect your thoughts of what community means to YOU! We are looking for original artwork that reflects the themes of โOur Spaceโ and/or โLove Where You Liveโ and celebrates the creation of Our Space, the community-led building we are renovating.
So, we want you to show us what YOU love about where you live, Selby โ the people, places, sights and sounds. ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ฃ๐ฌ
So, read through the competition information and rules by scrolling up to find out how to get involved!
#SelbyBigLocal #LoveWhereYouLive #MakingOurSpace
Its not too late to join our โLove Where You Liveโ ART AND DESIGN COMPETITION! ๐
โ๏ธ Read through the competition information and rules attached on this post.
๐จ Get your art on and start designing! Think creatively and use your skills, these designs might be around for a long time and possibly used in a future outdoor mural!
๐ Make sure your final design application fits on an A4 price of paper and is submitted with your title, name, address and age, before the 12th April 2021!
๐ก Once you are finished and happy with your design, send this back via email to matt@selbybiglocal.org.uk ๐ง or drop off at Community House, Selby, YO8 4QQ ๐ฎ๐
#SelbyBigLocal #LoveWhereYouLive #MakingOurSpace
"Silence your mind. Pick up a pencil and draw."
Its not too late to join our โLove Where You Liveโ ART AND DESIGN COMPETITION! ๐
โ๏ธ Read through the competition information and rules attached on this post.
๐จ Get your art on and start designing! Think creatively and use your skills, these designs might be around for a long time and possibly used in a future outdoor mural!
๐ Make sure your final design application fits on an A4 price of paper and is submitted with your title, name, address and age, before the 12th April 2021!
๐ก Once you are finished and happy with your design, send this back via email to matt@selbybiglocal.org.uk ๐ง or drop off at Community House, Selby, YO8 4QQ ๐ฎ๐
#SelbyBigLocal #LoveWhereYouLive #MakingOurSpace
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Selby Big Local is looking for a Project Coordinator to help establish a Community Fridge in Selby. We’re looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication skills with a passion for community, to join this exciting new venture. Contact bryony@selbybiglocal.org.uk for more information and an application pack. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 12th October.
Our new look Selby Big Local newsletter was distributed through doors in mid-January, we hope you received your copy! We also have a monthly e-bulletin sent straight to your inbox with all our news, events and project updates. If you’d like to receive a copy, please email Nicola.Thompson@selbybiglocal.org.uk. Our printed newsletter can be downloaded SBL_Newsletter_Jan2020_FINAL.
Job Vacancy – Selby Big Local Community Development Worker We are looking for an experienced, proactive and passionate community development worker with excellent communication and engagement skills, who can develop and support a range of activities and projects that bring the community together to achieve their goals. It’s an exciting time for Selby Big Local – come and join us!…
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