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The photograph shows Kate Rolfe presenting money raised when she was Mayor to Jackie and Doug from Street Arts Projects which was one of her chosen charities as Mayor.  Speaking with Doug he said “it was a privilege to accept the cheque and a big thanks to Kate”

Street Arts Project are delighted to have been honoured with the award for Volunteers of the Year 2024. The award was nominated and presented by Mayor Kate Rolfe in recognition of our work with our homeless and vulnerable community. Doug and Aly were not able to be present so Jackie accepted the award on behalf of the team. Kate is also the Honorary President of Street Arts Project and we thank her for her loyal support.

Review by AndyHoldcroft, 04 Apr 2024

Street Arts Project fundraiser: “The Last Waltz” by WLDFLWRS and friends (Hot Music Live)

A wonderful night in aid of SAP courtesy of WLDFLWRS and friends at URC. A huge thank you to the band for their hardwork and commitment in putting this event on. Adam Barry for his incredible keyboard work, James Maguire for his next level saxophone and additional vocals, Stephen Steinhaus for his fantastic vocal performance of which Willie Dixon himself would be proud, Generation Jones for their amazing take on Furry Sings The Blues’ and Nigel Clark for a breathtaking version of Helpless and much more. Thanks guys for your involvement, support, professionalism and musical talent.

We completed our latest songwriting project yesterday. A truly brilliant journey. Ups and downs with a twist or two. Excellent turnouts although some drifted in and out but ALL contributed in more ways than one. Quality songs written, risks taken and challenges met. Opportunities taken, creativity unlocked.
The strength of the project is the sessions… the banter is quite unbelievable, honesty to the fore. The guys call themselves a family.
Some of the songs will be released via SAP website and other media outlets over the coming months. A concert will be held later in the year where you can all celebrate the guys music.

The huge thanks from myself and SAP colleagues to the guys for letting us into your life’s, (a massive privilege ) and let us open doors

Heads up to the SAP musicians.. quality for sure .. backed up with compassion, caring and understanding . A dream come true working with you guys.

Thanks also to Playhouse for housing us and all your support plus going the extra mile
The URC for their help

Finally.. The Town Trust for the funding, support and their believe in SAP

Hasta la vista baby

In thsi weeks Stratford Herald 21 March 2024

One of Street Arts Project team, Nick le Mesurier, has been supporting a gentleman as a Writing Mentor.

Nick said ‘I’ve been working with Kevin as his writing mentor for a few months now. Kevin has been through some hard times, but has come through with strength and courage. He writes almost daily. His poems often deal directly with his own experience and with the principles that inform his life.’

Kevin  has agreed we can share his poem demonstrating the power of words as a means to moving on.

“GUARDIANS “… ✍️
Did I have a chance?
Loose mother, addict father and gangster stepfather.
Did I have a chance or rather,
To become them all.
Animal inside,but heart still beating.
Broken from childhood,
This is I become,I had become.
Violence,destruction and done,
Some would blame,but all the same.
I was what they say barbaric.
Not a choice,just is,
I grew to be inhuman.
Don’t blame as know now the difference,
It is what it is and that’s lifting.
Don’t hurt in this world no more,
Love life and that’s now for sure.
But parents and guardians are unconscious,
Trying to be awake ,conscious.
Pain is there and that’s the way,
Bless us as we walk in truth light and the real way 🕊️