Culture

Volunteer At Lancaster Grand Theatre

Do you love the theatre? Ever thought about volunteering?

Volunteering at thw theatre is generally about ushering and running the coffee bars, but you do get to see the show for free – although you need to be watching the audience at the same time.

They are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds to join the team, but especially

Men of all ages
Young and young-at-heart volunteers
People with daytime availability in December (for Panto season)

Chaperones are also required – especially for the panto, which will involve 20+ young people under age 16.

People can join as a ‘Footlights’ members which involves working backstage or possibly even performing on stage!

Interested? Love the theatre? Ready for a new challenge?

To find out more and/or apply, click here.https://lancastergrand.co.uk/about/volunteering/

Apply Now! – Thrive with Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Funds

People involved in the world-renowned arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events scene of Westmorland and Furness are being urged to apply for two major grant funds worth a total of just over £260,000.

Applicants have until Monday, 2nd June 2025 to apply to the £175,276 ‘Thrive with Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund’ and the £85,000 ‘Festivals and Events Fund’.

The two schemes have been relaunched by Westmorland and Furness Council after they ran so successfully last year.

To find out more information, please click here

Potential applicants are encouraged to find out more by visiting the UKSPF page on the council’s website where they can check if they are eligible to apply, read the guidance and download an application form – to be completed and returned by Monday, 2nd June.

For any questions, please email artsandculture@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk