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Local Community Festival Bingo

Spot a local musician performing, a volunteer helping a visitor or someone consulting the festival map. Tick off moments as you enjoy your community festival.

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Spot a local musician performing, a volunteer helping a visitor or someone consulting the festival map. Tick off moments as you enjoy your community festival.

How to run this activity

Watch or take part in the activity and tick a square only when its moment actually occurs. The first line of five wins; use the free centre. Do not stage unsafe actions or interrupt the event to complete a square.

Facilitator guidance

Check the board against the actual festival programme or any media you plan to use, including how often each cue is likely to occur. Replace unrealistic cues and offer substitutes for moments that are unlikely to happen. Aim for one line of five rather than a full card, making sure a winning line is realistically achievable.

Safety and inclusion

Use inclusive language and never pressure players to disclose private information. Let players opt out or choose alternative squares. Consider the group size and accessibility needs, and check that the available cues are varied and allow achievable winning lines.

Full prompt list

  1. A local musician performs
  2. A stall featuring handmade goods
  3. A community choir sings
  4. A family activity begins
  5. A volunteer helps a visitor
  6. A local food stall draws a crowd
  7. A poster highlights a community project
  8. A child-friendly art activity
  9. A performer thanks the audience
  10. A community group shares its work
  11. A recycling point gets used
  12. An accessible route is signposted
  13. A local business sponsors an activity
  14. A visitor meets a neighbour
  15. A charity stall explains its mission
  16. A craft demonstration takes place
  17. A cultural performance is introduced
  18. An outdoor game begins
  19. An information stand answers a question
  20. Two neighbours discover a shared local interest
  21. A festival map is consulted
  22. A new local talent discovered
  23. A public thank-you to organisers
  24. A final community celebration