About Us
Culture in Common is a community-led arts and culture programme for the New Forest, funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places initiative. Led by a consortium including Energise Me, Folio, The Handy Trust, New Forest District Council, and the National Park Authority, it aims to increase cultural engagement in underserved areas. Since 2022, it has reached over 45,000 residents through workshops, exhibitions, and creative clubs, co-designed with local communities to reflect their interests and needs.
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- Events
- Festivals
- Outdoor arts
- Theatre
- Visual arts
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Quay West Studios
- Gosport
Recording Studio & Venue.
Quay West Studios resides in the 120 year old St John’s Church, ladened with architecture and history. Peaceful and inspiring, the space welcomes you with towering ceilings and stunning light.
Established in 2011 Quay West Studios set out to build the aspirations of its community and help the people they work with to achieve their goals, opening its doors at St John’s Church in 2022.
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The Villagers
- Gosport
The Villagers are based in Gosport in Hampshire, and began life in 1986 with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Little Woodham (‘The 17th Century Village’). Every year since we have put on an open air production of one of Shakespeare’s plays, in Little Woodham and – in recent years – elsewhere across Southern England. Our aim is to enjoy ourselves, and to share some of that enjoyment with our audiences.
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Hampshire Music Education Hub
- Hampshire
Hampshire Music Education Hub is committed to delivering outstanding musical opportunities for all children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in partnership locally, regionally and nationally, we provide the best possible opportunities to learn about music and through music.
Engage. Empower. Excel.
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Through Culture Connects, we work to support the delivery of cultural provision across the region. Do you have an idea you want to discuss or need some advice? Get in touch with us to book a one-to-one conversation.
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