Read the Party Manifestos

The 2010 Party Manifestos have been launched – check them out on the PARTY INFO page.

Party Manifestos and the VCS

Here’s a great ‘cut out and keep’ guide the NCVO has produced, showing the commitments each party has made relating to the voluntary and community sector.
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Voting Matters Animation!

This animation by Zane Whittingham was commissioned to encourage a better voting turnout and engage with the public in a different way.  It was shown as part of the pop-up cinema in Keighley.

Voting Matters were in Keighley last Saturday!

We were giving out registration forms, reminding people of the deadline and encouraging those who had mobility issues to vote by post.

The day went well, with most people communicating a positive attitude to upcoming elections!

France-Leigh looking for the next victim!

Our lovely banner!

Animated Cinema Pops Up in Keighley

A temporary cinema celebrating animation and local talent popped up on North Street, Keighley from 12-19 April.

Check it out on North Street, Keighley

The pop-up cinema used an empty shop space to showcase local talent from schools in Keighley and animators from the district.  The showcased work featured different styles, from stop-motion to 3D animation. An animation from Parkwood Primary featured a Viking story and the award winning ‘The Fisherman’, by Keighley based animator Bill Beaumont, is a story about a holiday souvenir trying to make its way home.

The event was set up by Voting Matters with help from the Keighley Town Centre Association and sponsored by Cavendish Cameras & Photography, Offshoot, Crazy Cats and Reids Bookshop. Voting Matters  also showcased a specially commissioned animation that encourages people to vote in the coming general and local elections.

Check it out for yourself!

Watch this space for the new Voting Matters Animation…

Democracy Cookbook

The Electoral Commission have designed a great resource for involving young people in politics.

But we think it’s useful for all ages.  Voting Matters have a few to give away, so feel free to contact us if  you want a copy – Keighley & Bradford residents only  – it’s a huge file with loads of resources such as activit ies, games and posters to teach about democracy.

Don’t worry – for those living elsewhere, you can order a copy for free along with tons of other resources from the electoral commission website – click here

General & Local Elections – Thur 6 May!