The scheme promotes professional performances which take place in small venues such as community centres, social clubs and schools.

The performances are all subsidised, making it possible to stage a wide range of live dramatic, comedy and musical performances for audiences that would normally be unable to benefit from them.

This project can also help raise funds for community projects, explore issues that might be relevant to local people and bring communities together.

For more information about Village Ventures or if you are interested, please contact John Tattersfield, Arts Development Officer. Tel 01623 450000 or email: j.tattersfield@ashfield-dc.gov.uk