[cma-l] Community Paper Launches in Dunstable

[Martin Steers]

*Community Paper Launches in Dunstable*

Local volunteers complete community journalism project



*In The Community: Dunstable *is the new bi-monthly newspaper offering a
localised perspective on events and organisations in the town. Produced by
Home Counties Community Media (HCCM) as part of a community journalism
project, volunteers completed the design, content and distribution of the
paper and will soon be distributing the second edition covering October and
November.



Approximately ten thousand copies of the first edition covering August and
September were distributed via local shops and businesses, and posted to
local homes.



The new newspaper is a result of a six week course provided by HCCM - with
funding from The Learning Partnership - which aimed to improve the media
skills of local learners. Participants were taught basic principles of
journalism, including ethics, article-writing, interviews, editing and
layout, before putting their knowledge into practice. Three of the students
also worked towards an Arts Award qualification.



Project Manager, Martin Steers praised their efforts, saying “It has been a
great project to work on and the volunteers have done a fantastic job. The
first edition looks really good, and we’re looking forward to the future of
the newspaper.”



The paper seeks to work alongside local businesses and members of the
community to highlight the lesser-known facets of the town, from niche
sports to unsung heroes of the community. The paper is looking to expand
its team with more volunteers looking to develop media skills and get
involved in the community.



If you would like to find out more, go to the website
www.inthecommunity.org.uk or email: hello at inthecommunity.org.uk


The first edition can also be read online here: https://goo.gl/m4O353



*ENDS*



For further information, please contact Martin Steers

Email: martin at hccm.org.uk
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