The best size… medium size, 200-600 people, so that it feels like you are part of something successful but it’s not too large you can – still find friends to talk to. in the local community, visible, open space The best setting... The best infrastructure… green space with parking, toilets and an indoor hall Existing voluntary set-up, to run the event Access to some free resources, such as marquees, tables and chairs Local organisations to help, such as church, school, playgroups, pub, WI, Scouts/Guides, and local businesses volunteers Best run by… The best all ages, not just for children - something for ‘audience’... all generations in a family Best kind of funding… some grants, and some help kind’ ‘in The best weather! ... sunny and warm, but if the event is good enough (and has a wet weather plan!) it can survive the rain! word of visible banners/posters, and The best PR… Twitter/Facebook for the teenagers and young adults The best activities… a variety something for everyone sports, – – arts, entertainment, competitions, refreshments and a picnic AND The best ways to make it special help to create community spirit, by – giving the event a theme to make it special for the community, structure it so that it brings people together, and make it memorable with an opening or closing ceremony. Closing ceremonies, or a finale, help to leave people with a lasting positive memory of the day. Impact of the Community Games
The best size… medium size, 200-600 people, so that it feels like you are part of something successful but it’s not too large – you can still find friends to talk to. The best setting... in the local community, visible, open space The best infrastructure… green space with parking, toilets and an indoor hall Existing voluntary set-up, to run the event Access to some free resources, such as marquees, tables and chairs Local organisations to help, such as church, school, playgroups, pub, WI, Scouts/Guides, and local businesses Best run by… volunteers The best ‘audience’... all ages, not just for children - something for all generations in a family Best kind of funding… some grants, and some help ‘in kind’ The best weather! ... sunny and warm, but if the event is good enough (and has a wet weather plan!) it can survive the rain! The best PR… word of visible banners/posters, and Twitter/Facebook for the teenagers and young adults The best activities… a variety – something for everyone – sports, arts, entertainment, competitions, refreshments and a picnic AND The best ways to make it special – help to create community spirit, by giving the event a theme to make it special for the community, structure it so that it brings people together, and make it memorable with an opening or closing ceremony. Closing ceremonies, or a finale, help to leave people with a lasting positive memory of the day. Impact of the Community Games
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