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Summer Escape Finale Celebrates Local Creativity

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The Summer Escape finale, a celebration of young people's creativity and talent, will take place on Saturday, August 23, from 11am to 4pm. The event, organized by Escape2Make, a charity founded by Jenny Natusch in 2018, will feature hands-on workshops, exhibitions, live performances, and food prepared by local vendors. The charity's summer program has provided opportunities for young people to explore various creative activities, including art, craft, filmmaking, drama, music, and photography, while building confidence and making new friends. The event is designed to showcase the community's creativity and inspire everyone to come together and celebrate local talent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Summer Escape finale is a celebration of young people's creativity and talent, featuring hands-on workshops, exhibitions, live performances, and food prepared by local vendors.
  • The event is organized by Escape2Make, a charity founded by Jenny Natusch in 2018, with the aim of creating kind, welcoming, and safe spaces for young people to make things, make friends, and make a difference.
  • The charity's summer program has provided opportunities for young people to explore various creative activities, including art, craft, filmmaking, drama, music, and photography, while building confidence and making new friends.
  • The Summer Escape finale is designed to showcase the community's creativity and inspire everyone to come together and celebrate local talent.
  • The event has been made possible through the generosity of Areti Charitable Trust, The Penhale Fund, Lancaster BID, Elizabeth and Richard Wilson Charitable Trust, and Lancashire Partnership Against Crime.
  • Escape2Make hosts ongoing clubs, drop-in sessions, and outreach engagement via their Connect activities, and curates annual events such as festivals, cabarets, and heritage markets.
  • The charity's programs and activities are free for participants to ensure diverse participation.
  • The Summer Escape finale will take place at Dalton Square and Escape2Make's hub at 56 Church Street in Lancaster.

Statistics:

  • The Summer Escape finale will take place on Saturday, August 23, from 11am to 4pm.
  • The event will feature a range of creative activities, including art, craft, filmmaking, drama, music, wild cooking, photography, and black history tours.
  • The charity's summer program has provided opportunities for over [unspecified number] young people to participate in creative activities.
  • The Summer Escape finale has been made possible through the generosity of [multiple donors and organizations].
  • The charity hosts ongoing clubs, drop-in sessions, and outreach engagement with over [unspecified number] participants.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Gayle Rouncivell Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day packed with creativity, performances, exhibitions, and entertainment for all ages." ( Gayle Rouncivell, no date)
  • "Escape2Make was founded by Jenny Natusch in 2018 with the aim of creating kind, welcoming and safe spaces that allow 11-18s to escape and make things, make friends and make a difference." (Gayle Rouncivell, no date)
  • "This event is more than just a celebration, it's a showcase of the incredible creativity, passion, and talent our young people have brought to life over the summer," said Kyle McKenzie, interim CEO of Escape2Make. (Gayle Rouncivell, no date)
  • "The charity has received funding from Areti Charitable Trust, The Penhale Fund, Lancaster BID, Elizabeth and Richard Wilson Charitable Trust, and Lancashire Partnership Against Crime." (Gayle Rouncivell, no date)
  • "For more information, visit escape2make.org or follow @Escape2Make on social media." (Gayle Rouncivell, no date)

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