The Tower Arts has a history of supporting, encouraging Winchester's talent in the community.

It's hosted children's workshops and festivities Animation, theatre, dance and puppetry.

A place for performance or rehearsal from the high brow to the low key.

Displaying exhibitions from landscape to graffiti.

Relaxed, informal and friendly programmed with diversity.

A water festival with African song, An Islamic celebration, A car park full of sand, A mosh pit for young rock fans.

Opportunities for networking for our local bands.

I know I can approach the Tower, It has a history Of supporting our community, our families and me.

It's about to be shut down to make way for another But can a new idea replace 38 years of creative endeavour?

A political debate has begun, but it's not too late to return the favour.

It's time to support the Tower Come together with your say Speak up for grass roots creativity that needs a place to play And needs a place to stay.

KEZIA HOFFMAN.