Erith Made 2021
Saturday 28 - Monday 30 August 2021
Erith Made was a celebration of our town, our people and our places. It drew together the creative and independent spirit of residents, businesses and groups.
The programme was designed and delivered by the Makers - A group of local residents interested in the future of Erith as a centre for creativity and community-led change!
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Erith Made was created by the Makers.
Commissioned by The Exchange and Three Rivers.
If you would like to become a maker, more details here.
Local Venues + Organisations + INDIVIDUALS that took part:
Almec - Erith-born electronic music producer.
The Running Horses - Venue for Makers music gig.
St John’s Church - Venue for Makers concert and volunteers.
Riverside Gardens - Garden events organised by North West Kent Countryside Partnership + Friends of Riverside Gardens.
Kuk Sool Won of Erith - Traditional martial art taster sessions for the family.
Pier Road - Market created with help of Active Horizons and Erith Playhouse.
Emmanuel the Magnificent - Joined by his fellow African Drummers!
Theatre Box - Jade, a Maker, organised the Showcase and Talent Show!
Romzy - Local rapper.
Re-Instate – Provided the Heritage + Health Fete, and volunteers to support the event.
The People Speak - Hosted a Talkaoke Table of Chat.
Erith Football Club – Lots of activities!
Rob Mason Wine – Robert is part of the Makers project, and organised a Wine tasting event.
Erith + Belvedere History Society – delivered the heritage walk.
Wasteless Market - helped create the Pier Road Market - Teresa is a part of the Maker’s project.
“Thank you so much for having me as part of The Exchange. The last three days were amazing and I’m so glad I took some part in it. Proud to be Erithian.”
ERITH MADE reached approximately 2,714 people!
“The event has literally “made” proud Erithians. I can also say now I’m proud to live in Erith thanks to the Erith Made weekend. It was a pleasure meeting people in the community, I enjoyed listening to their reflections on living in Erith.”