The Roses’ Spring Chronicle 2024 Dear Friend, I hope this latest issue of The Roses Chronicle finds you well and enjoying the first glimpses of Spring. Here at The Roses, we have been delighted to refresh our connection with Tewkesbury Abbey, cohosting Gaia which set the scene for Tewkesbury Culture’s inaugural Two Rivers Converge Festival. The opening night, and all that followed, offered a moment to reflect on the beauty of our planet, the importance of caring for the diversity of our world, and the developments in the last century. Technological advancements being particularly relevant at The Roses with our film projector recently seeing its last days. Whilst unsurprising as one of the oldest in the country, the route ahead for film is not straightforward. There’s a lack of industry wide change, films are still shown using old fashioned methods despite the rise of streaming technologies. Paired with the expense of modern equipment there’s a lot to overcome for a regional theatre to keep film available locally. As a significant part of Tewkesbury’s cultural landscape, dating back to the 1890s, and providing access to art, escapism, and foreign culture, preserving it now and for the next generation is paramount and with your support, we are determined to find a way. In other news, our Infinite Creatives programme for young people with additional needs has been a huge success with some young people even speaking for the first time because of the creative experiences they’ve accessed. Following feedback from parents we are now looking to expand the programme from monthly to weekly and offer this opportunity to more young people. To make this possible we are thrilled to announce that we’ve been pledged £10,000 in matched funds from the Big Give. This means for every pound donated to our campaign which will run from the 19th to 27th March, we are able to receive a matched pound of funding up to £10,000 from Big Give. We would be so grateful for your support in reaching this target and realising the maximum funds available. As ever we want to thank you as without regular support from people like you, we could not deliver the creative programmes on our stage, screen and to the community we exist to serve. And now, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this latest edition of The Roses Chronicle whether you’re looking for an insight into film, your next live event to attend, or a crafty cut out to try your hand at. Warm wishes,
Grace
Grace End Development Manager
Gaia