The building itself is at the heart of our project, although the people who visit us make Gremlin Alley what it is. Gremlins don't believe that this building should be sold out to a big business or become flats (we have plenty of both), we are creating a freely organised community social space. We would like it to be strongly focused on community support, inspiration and sharing of all kinds (reso
urces, skills and experience). After a tiresome month for the residents, we have had our first event, an acoustic gig/poetry night/ open mic evening. This gig provided enormous amounts of hope,inspiration and positivity. Hearing friends reactions and even great enthusiasm from many (ex) strangers, we have been filled with new energy. So far, we have a list of ideas for the space, and would love to hear yours to make them happen (all for free!):
-A freely organised social space
-Cafe
-Music Venue/ lessons and workshops
-Arts & Crafts workshops/ exhibits
-Street art workshops (stencils, wheat pasting, freehand etc)
-Community roof garden (to provide free vegetables and flowers)
-Performance art workshops/ events (plays, circus, dance, larping)
-Skate Park
-Climbing wall & obstacle course
-Parkour and Freerunning lessons
-Support groups (for people with problems with drugs, alchohol, sexuality, bullying, discrimination, depression, anxiety, shopping)
We understand there’s a lot of work cut out for the future, but there’s certainly no time like the present to get started on things! So please, drop us a message or even a visit with any ideas, advice and thoughts on what you would like to see happen in Gremlin Alley! Anything is possible! Information on events will be posted here, aswell as on our website. Keep an eye out for new things! peace :)
Time Table
Tuesday - Knitting (2pm)
Wednesday - Singing (5pm)
Thursday - Graffiti Sessions (All day), Banner Making for DPAC (6pm)
Friday - Support group (5pm)
(an open informal session for anyone who wants to talk about problems, trauma or addiction in safe space with friendly people. Saturday - Acoustic Music, Poetry & Art night (8pm)
Sunday - Tat Adventure Day (Midday onwards)
(an adventure day of collecting interesting bits of junk from skips around around Cardiff, meeting at midday at Gremlin Alley and coming back later to make things and mess around with the tat)
