The Community Area Plan focuses on all forms of cultural activities including recreation, leisure, sports and the arts and recognises the major contribution this makes to the lives of those residing in the Community Area. It aims to support and sustain a range of cultural opportunities for all residents and visitors.
MADT works with the Marlborough Community Area Strategic Partnership and others to focus on what is special and unique to our area and secure local traditions for generations to come.

In working towards this MADT aims to:

• Encourage community events which create a sense of pride.


• Create opportunities to increase participation in activities that are unique to the local area.


• Support cultural events in the Community Area such as Classic Car Rallies, Activity Fairs etc.

Young People's Dance Festival

The culmination of weeks of dance workshops arrived on Saturday 16th February 2008 in the Memorial Hall at Marlborough College.

Over 200 children and young people got the chance to celebrate their achievement by performing for their friends and family. They were involved in the whole process from designing the banner, making the costumes , choosing the music and selecting the moves. They also designed the programme, show logo and hosted the evening.

The packed auditorium was delighted to watch so many children getting so much out of the experience of learning to dance and working as a team, and many expressed a desire to carry on dancing.

The festival, which was a result of a bid for money from the Local Network Fund, was a collaboration between Marlborough Area Extended Schools Network, Marlborough College and the Marlborough Area Development Trust.