Welcome to Dorking Bandstand
How did this start?
In March 2021, a local musician, had three ideas: how to pay tribute to the work of the NHS, key workers and volunteers during the pandemic; how to commemorate those who had suffered and lost their lives; and how to create a practical outside performance space in Dorking.
The thoughts came together in the proposal to create a multi functional, flexible performance venue in the heart of the town.
Informal discussions with local friends, musicians and performers suggested the proposal would be strongly supported. Similarly, early informal discussions with MVDC echoed this support. The project started.
Vision
“Design, build and maintain a permanent outdoor music and performance venue in Meadowbank Park, Dorking, for the benefit of the local community, in tribute to the work of the NHS, key workers and volunteers and as a Memorial to the lives lost during the Covid-19 Pandemic.”
How can I help?
- None of this will happen without the support of the Dorking community!
- You can help us by making a donation to the fund being set up: please visit our funding page.!
- You can also help us with our funding application to Surrey County Council’s ‘Your Fund’ by going to the link below and clicking on ‘Agree’. SCC will use this as a measure of community support for the project
- https://yourfundsurreyproposals.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/dorking-bandstand/step1
New Article in The Stage
NHS workers honoured with open-air performance space in Surrey
We need to honour and remember all those who have helped us through the Pandemic and remember those we have lost. Dorking also needs an open air performing venue in the centre of the town. What better than a new bandstand to replace the one we lost in the early 1960s? The idea is already being very strongly supported by the local council and a wide variety of performing groups.
Are you looking to support the local community through volunteering from home? Are you social media savvy? Join the team ⬇️The Dorking Bandstand Project is a new #community project planned for the centre of Dorking. ![]()
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Dorking Bandstand
Some exciting news and a request for help! ![]()
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We have applied for a grant from Your Fund Surrey to cover part of the cost of the project. ![]()
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🙏🏼We need your help: As part of the review process, they like to gauge the level of community support. Please go to the YFS website and register your support. 😀![]()
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📢We need as many supporters as possible as there is a lot of competition for funds, so please help spread the word. ![]()
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Thank you ♥️
Your Fund Surrey Project Proposals - Have your say
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Permission to build the bandstand in Meadow Bank Park was agreed by MVDC in February 2023