Meet Jackie - the 'chief sorter outer' of the wonderful local/international arts festival Fringe by the Sea which takes place in North Berwick every August. For 10 days every summer FBTS brings an incredible explosion of art and creativity to our tiny town in East Lothian. They somehow manage to bring in extraordinary headliners and mix it all up with a wealth of local creative talent kindling opportunities as well as entertaining the public. In 2021 they managed to pull off a bigger and more ambitious programme than ever before despite the 'no vertical consumption of alcohol' rule! We cannot wait to see how they grow it even further this year and how they continue to support emerging talent. 

Toby and Jackie talk about just what an event like this brings to a community like ours. We think it is a huge amount and look forward to watching this wonderful festival continue to blossom.

Every episode in this series is, like its guests, very different. But that is what community is all about, a rich tapestry of different experiences which we weave together to create more than just the sum of its parts. We hope you enjoy the series.

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This podcast is made possible due to tech genius Cameron Smith who has sadly now left us to pursue a career in sound engineering software. We miss do him but he remains in our hearts and in our podcasts!