Golden chance to support arts centre on its birthday

BRACKNELL’S South Hill Park Arts Centre is 50 years old.

When it opened in 1973, its slogan was, Do It At The Park.

The aim was to offer a wide range of programmes, including theatre, cinema, classical music and jazz.

Since then South Hill Park has worked to connect and enrich people’s lives through creativity.

Its wide ranging participation programme gives audiences access to drama, dance, music and film.

And it has inspired a love of the arts and culture, with its free visual arts exhibitions, festivals and fairs.

It celebrates its golden anniversary this year with a fundraising drive, Gift for Gold Campaign, that will help the centre to continue to support, inspire and entertain the community of Bracknell and the surrounding areas.

As a registered charity, the arts centre relies on the support of the community to help support its diverse programme and cultural opportunities.

Keeping the centre open costs £20,000 a week.

Craig Titley, Chief Executive of South Hill Park Arts Centre says: “The arts centre is one of Bracknell Forest’s best-loved charities.

“It supports, entertains and inspires tens of thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds every year.

“In 2023, we celebrate our 50th anniversary as Berkshire’s centre for the arts, business and community and would