[cma-l] Community Paper Launches in Dunstable

[Ian Hickling]

I found it in my goody-bag - most impressive - well done Martin!


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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk <cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Martin Steers <martin at martinsteers.co.uk>
Sent: 16 September 2016 10:56:14
To: Pippa at Curly Radio
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Subject: Re: [cma-l] Community Paper Launches in Dunstable

Fantastic to hear that its still out and about and being picked up.. and thank you for the great feedback.

My thanks

Martin

On 16 September 2016 at 10:06, Pippa at Curly Radio <pippa at curlyradio.com<mailto:pippa at curlyradio.com>> wrote:

I was at the theatre in Dunstable a few days ago and picked up a copy in the foyer.  It looks great and is packed full of local information. We'll done Martin and the team.

Pippa

On 16 Sep 2016 8:46 a.m., Martin Steers <martin at martinsteers.co.uk<mailto:martin at martinsteers.co.uk>> wrote:

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<http://www.inthecommunity.org.uk/> or email: hello at inthecommunity.org.uk<mailto: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<mailto:martin at hccm.org.uk>




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