Culture Club Update — November 2025
Welcome to our newest members!• Ben Baker Martin – sound artist & workshop wizard 
• Helen Weedon – mosaic artist & arts/culture pro returning to Ilfracombe 
Updates from Last Meeting• 
Huge win! Mel secured 3500 showings of our Christmas event ad on the High Street big screen!
Huge win! Mel secured 3500 showings of our Christmas event ad on the High Street big screen!• 
Youth video/comms work ongoing
Youth video/comms work ongoing• 
Youth workshops:
Youth workshops:• 
We partnered with the Christmas Art Fair, providing free transport for the weekend.
We partnered with the Christmas Art Fair, providing free transport for the weekend.• 
Youth roles, mentorships & creative opportunities are rolling
Youth roles, mentorships & creative opportunities are rolling
Community Filming• 
Best-practice filming guide coming soon.
Best-practice filming guide coming soon.
Funding News• Our Arts Council CPP bid was unsuccessful 
but we’re exploring alternative routes and seeking constructive feedback.
but we’re exploring alternative routes and seeking constructive feedback.• 
Town of Culture: Ilfracombe is preparing an expression of interest—we’re going for it!
Town of Culture: Ilfracombe is preparing an expression of interest—we’re going for it!• Silk Crystal received funding for a Hillsborough street-art project with local young people.
Silk Crystal received funding for a Hillsborough street-art project with local young people.• 
Ideas bubbling for fossil-themed workshops linked to The Landmark’s interactive dinosaur show.
Ideas bubbling for fossil-themed workshops linked to The Landmark’s interactive dinosaur show. Christmas Fun!• 
Lantern-making workshops at The Landmark:
Lantern-making workshops at The Landmark:• 
Carry your lantern at the Lighting of the Lights — Fri 28 Nov, 6pm at The Candar.
Carry your lantern at the Lighting of the Lights — Fri 28 Nov, 6pm at The Candar.
Ideas From the Table• 
Upcycled/junk-music art project proposed for 2026 (links beautifully with Beach of Dreams).
Upcycled/junk-music art project proposed for 2026 (links beautifully with Beach of Dreams).• Potential graffiti wall project in collaboration with French Marie + Silk Crystal.
Potential graffiti wall project in collaboration with French Marie + Silk Crystal.• 
Inclusive monthly bar nights being explored with Take Thyme.
Inclusive monthly bar nights being explored with Take Thyme.• 
Museum of Homelessness potential Q&A to share inspiring work.
Museum of Homelessness potential Q&A to share inspiring work.• 
Big plans for a Photography Festival in 2026 — 8–10 venues, walks, workshops & more.
Big plans for a Photography Festival in 2026 — 8–10 venues, walks, workshops & more. Looking Ahead
If you want to run a youth workshop, offer mentoring, support projects, or get involved let us know.
Ilfracombe’s creative energy is growing… let’s keep the momentum going! 
Full meeting notes are always available over on our webpage which you can view by clicking HERE
