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Cre8 - a group of women who undertake a variety of crafts.
Crigglestone Theatre Company a well established Musical Theatre Company across all age groups.

Marissa voices support for Voluntary Arts in the Wakefield Express

Marissa Wakefield, Diva's Chief Executive, has also had a letter recently published in the Wakefield Express (see above) in support of voluntary arts groups in the current financial climate. She says
"There is much to be learned from voluntary arts groups in terms of their dedication and enthusiasm to make things happen. These are people who have pride in what they do, share skills and support one another, no matter what's going on in the current climate - they are already doing something about it and improving theirs and others' lives and their local communities ...
Diva, supported by its members continues to fly the flag for Voluntary arts in the Wakefield District, making sure no-one forgets how important this is to to our local communities. We are working with our action group to ensure that voluntary arts groups are at the centre of cultural plans for the district.

DIVA Members and members of all Voluntary Arts Groups met on Tuesday 24 March 10.30am when the action group will considered the effect that the withdrawal of both the schemes that WMDC operated - The Kickstart Grant and The Experience Culture Grant has had on local groups.

If you would like to be part of the action group, have your say and support Diva as a champion of Voluntary Arts Groups and the important part they play in the community, then join the Action Group. Telephone Marissa on 10924 3838773

Check out the Culture Section of the WMDC's publication The Citizen - See right for more details of Diva's search for award winners

Its time to Nominate Diva Voluntary Arts Award Winners for 2009!
Download a nomination form here or check out the categories below and email us with your nominations at diva@pop3.poptel.org.uk before 30 April 2009.

Categories
The Lifetime Achievement Award For a consistent long term contribution to Voluntary Arts in wakefield.

The Susan Elsworth Award for the most Committed Committee Member is named in honour of Susan Elsworth who devoted many years to running Gawthorpe Brass '85. and sadly passed away in February 2008. This award is for a contribution over and above normal expectations

The Group of the Year Award For a Voluntary Arts Group making a significant difference to their local community
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The Young Arts Group of the Year Award For groups with members under the age of 21 who have made an outstanding contribution to Voluntary Arts in Wakefield.

Winners of Diva awards receive individually crafted statuettes designed and made by local artist Amanda Howes especially for DIVA. So nominate your choices and take part in the voting process in 2009.