Springboard 2024

We had a fabulous party to celebrate the changing season and our forthcoming Fringe. Thanks to the Green Man Gallery and our excellent entertainers: comedian Henry Churniavsky, folk star Chris Milner - Journeyman, singer and guitarist Charlie Moritz and lover of Americana story songs, Danielle Banks. We are grateful also to our photographers: Darren Jackson, Jeanette Hamilton and Moira Kean.

Fringe all stars! Back row (l-r): Rob Harrison, Charlie Moritz, Danielle Banks, Stephen Walker, Henry Churniavsky, Chris Milner and Ian Bowns. Front row: Moira Kean, Catherine Serjeant, Pam Mason and Linda Rolland (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Fringe all stars! Back row (l-r): Rob Harrison, Charlie Moritz, Danielle Banks, Stephen Walker, Henry Churniavsky, Chris Milner and Ian Bowns. Front row: Moira Kean, Catherine Serjeant, Pam Mason and Linda Rolland (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Jeanette Hamilton helps decorate the stage with orange flowers (MK)

Jeanette Hamilton helps decorate the stage with orange flowers (MK)

Chair Stephen Walker welcomes us to Springboard (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

Chair Stephen Walker welcomes us to Springboard (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

Izzie entertains at the piano (DJ)

Izzie entertains at the piano (DJ)

An appreciative Springboard crowd at the Green Man Gallery (DJ)

An appreciative Springboard crowd at the Green Man Gallery (DJ)

Izzie in the zone (MK)

Izzie in the zone (MK)

The stage is set for Buxton Fringe (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

The stage is set for Buxton Fringe (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Fringe chair Stephen Walker addresses the crowd (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Fringe chair Stephen Walker addresses the crowd (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Compere Rob Harrison (DJ)

Compere Rob Harrison (DJ)

Comedian Henry Churniavsky at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Comedian Henry Churniavsky at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Henry Churniavsky is in confessional mood (DJ)

Henry Churniavsky is in confessional mood (DJ)

Underground's Tom Crawshaw is spotted in the crowd (DJ)

Underground's Tom Crawshaw is spotted in the crowd (DJ)

Charlie Moritz (JH)

Charlie Moritz (JH)

Charlie Moritz offers a taste of his Fringe show at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Charlie Moritz offers a taste of his Fringe show at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Art, music, umbrellas... Everything you need at Springboard (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Art, music, umbrellas... Everything you need at Springboard (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Time for a commercial break as Rob brings news of other shows (JH)

Time for a commercial break as Rob brings news of other shows (JH)

Mike Sabbaton (in fine spring gear) tells us about his play, The Temple (MK)

Mike Sabbaton (in fine spring gear) tells us about his play, The Temple (MK)

Pam, Catherine, Jeanette and Linda open up some foodie goodies (MK)W

Pam, Catherine, Jeanette and Linda open up some foodie goodies (MK)W

Plating up... (MK)

Plating up... (MK)

What a spread at Springboard! (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

What a spread at Springboard! (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

A chance to socialise at Springboard (DJ)

A chance to socialise at Springboard (DJ)

Linda does the honours (DJ)

Linda does the honours (DJ)

Brand new umbrellas for sale at Buxton Fringe events! (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Brand new umbrellas for sale at Buxton Fringe events! (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Tom Crawshaw shares good news about Underground's new home at The Springs (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Tom Crawshaw shares good news about Underground's new home at The Springs (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Listen up for news from Underground's Tom Crawshaw! (DJ)

Listen up for news from Underground's Tom Crawshaw! (DJ)

Danielle Banks singing at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Danielle Banks singing at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Danielle Banks performs at Springboard (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Danielle Banks performs at Springboard (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Chris Milner - Journeyman performs to the crowd (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Chris Milner - Journeyman performs to the crowd (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Chris Milner - Journeyman performs at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Chris Milner - Journeyman performs at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Author Mark Henderson explains why there's murder afoot for Chapel Arts Creative Writing Group at the Fringe (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Author Mark Henderson explains why there's murder afoot for Chapel Arts Creative Writing Group at the Fringe (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Ian and Jeanette Hamilton and Pam Mason (JH)

Ian and Jeanette Hamilton and Pam Mason (JH)

Another fab team shot! (JH)

Another fab team shot! (JH)

Pam Mason, Stephen Walker and Jeanette Hamilton enjoying a magical Springboard evening (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Pam Mason, Stephen Walker and Jeanette Hamilton enjoying a magical Springboard evening (credit: Jeanette Hamilton 2024)

Linda Rolland (MK)

Linda Rolland (MK)

Phew, Stephen was wearing orange after all! (MK)

Phew, Stephen was wearing orange after all! (MK)

Matthew Drapper tells us about his show, Inverts, at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Matthew Drapper tells us about his show, Inverts, at Springboard (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Catherine Serjeant invites you to become a Fringe Friend and buy some lovely Fringe merchandise! (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

Catherine Serjeant invites you to become a Fringe Friend and buy some lovely Fringe merchandise! (credit: Moira Kean 2024)

Happy band of Fringers (MK)

Happy band of Fringers (MK)

Until next time! Springboard will be back! (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)

Until next time! Springboard will be back! (credit: Darren Jackson 2024)