Gilfest 2022 - 3rd September 2022

Gilwern Roots

Gilfest 2022 - 3rd September 2022

An appeal by Gilwern Roots

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About the appeal

Gilfest 2022 is a free to enter community festival, to be held on Saturday 3rd September, 12pm - 6pm in Gilwern playing fields, organised by a small group of dedicated volunteers - Gilwern Roots. The festival celebrates all things Gilwern (and surrounding areas) promoting live local musicians, local craft stalls, local businesses and hosts a range of free children's activities. It also promotes our sustainable agenda with a disposable plastic free policy for all traders, stalls and food vendors and within our own bar and café. Gilfest aims to be a totally inclusive festival and create a space where the village can meet each other and enjoy a great community facility - our local park.

Why we need support
Gilfest is now in it's third year of running and although we have received grant funding in the past to cover investment purchases (i.e. marquees & storage facilities), there are still significant overhead costs for this annual event that we do not have the cash reserves to cover. We are grateful for any support you can provide to ensure Gilfest is a great day out for everyone.

We have the stage booked and filling up with local talent, the marquees are in place to host a market place ready to be filled with local crafters. However, we need additional financial support to cover running costs of holding the licenses, subsiding activities for children and young people, as well as stocking our food and beverage stalls.

Impact on the community
GilFest 2022 will be a central point for developing a stronger, active, more engaged community, instilling community ownership and regeneration. It will bring the diverse community together in a relaxed, celebratory setting to encourage and strengthen community connectedness, wellbeing post-Covid and support integration of different age groups. Our minimal waste and locally sourced policies will seek to educate participants in sustainable changes to packaging practices and behavioural choices.

46%

£3,200

of £7,000

days left

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What your gift could provide

£10

would contribute towards a kids graffiti wall activity

£50

would contribute towards ongoing event licensing costs

£100

would contribute towards stage hire costs

Stats

Online donations

£0.00

Gift Aid

£0.00

Raised offline

£3,200.00

Total raised: £3,200.00

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Thanks to Llanelly Community Council for their support for Gilfest 2022. They have provided a grant to cover insurance costs, portaloos, and security overheads.