The association's quality of life check
The purpose of the QUALITY OF LIFE check is to improve the living conditions for the people in Bergslagen. The goal was to implement at least ten sub-projects that contributes to our achieving the goal of ”Increased quality of life.” The result was 18 sub-projects.
About the project
During the project period, we have carried out 18 sub-activities. Associations in Bergslagen have been both sub-project leaders and target groups for the efforts.
This project is completed. The goal of at least ten sub-activities has been achieved. The check has journal number 2023-3123 at the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
Project results
Two new services in the form of Nora Table Tennis Club being able to organize table tennis competitions for young people on its premises, and Jerle City having long-awaited signage in place that will support when guided city walks are arranged as a result of the project.
A new product in the form of the Miracle in the Dance Studio film which was developed in a sub-activity.
A new network in the form of all the work around Klenshyttedagen, which brings together associations around the village.
A new activity in the form of Dog Day in Järnboås which will hopefully return annually.
Overall, the Quality of Life Check has led to approximately 2,000 new visitors annually, for example:
- Huggnora's village cottage which now has a toilet.
- The boxing club premises now have changing rooms for girls.
- The retro corner which now has a few more social activities.
- Nora table tennis club which can now organize competitions.
- Sångshyttan's village cottage can now welcome you to socialize in the newly painted spaces.
- The Klenshytte day may become a recurring event.
- Flatenbergs hut, which in the future will have good opportunities to receive guests and arrange coffee breaks
- The community center in Kopparberg, the Folkets hus, can reach out to potential visitors through its website.
- Ferdinand Boberg's childhood home, which thanks to the heat in the hall can also receive visitors in spring and autumn.
- The cozy reading corner for grandparents and grandchildren in Ängelsberg Library.
The result is probably a bit underwhelming, but it is difficult to estimate the number of visitors.
Cozy corner for children at the Library in Ängelsberg
CASE
The project's goal was to set up a reading corner for children and young people in Ängelsberg Library. The project group bought new furniture, carpet, fabrics, sewed curtains and upholstered the furniture. Afterwards, grandparents and grandchildren could read and do crafts in the cozy corner.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to make the library more welcoming even for the youngest.
Contact
Village preparedness in times of crisis through secured electricity supply
CASE
In order to be able to connect an electric generator to the existing electrical installation in the village hall, we have installed a three-way switch. The project to secure electricity supply is part of the work with a Village Emergency Preparedness. This includes meetings, lectures and planning for a possible crisis. The Village Emergency Preparedness Project is ongoing and part of a larger project to improve the village's emergency preparedness.
Purpose
The association wishes to create a gathering point in case of serious crises or war. The village hall functions as a natural hub in the village and we want to ensure access to electricity in the event of a serious incident. This is achieved by connecting a power plant to the village hall.
Contact
Making Ferdinand Boberg's childhood home accessible with heating in the hall
CASE
The goal was to extend the season in Ferdinand Broberg's childhood home by installing a heat pump. Thanks to the heat pump, we were able to hold a cultural evening in early May.
Purpose
We wanted to make the premises accessible to visitors through heating. We want to be able to use the house for various activities for a longer part of the year.
Contact
Mats Norberg, link to article in Local in.
Marketing Folkets hus Kopparberg
Folkets hus Kopparberg has worked on this project through Ställbergs gruva with design, text, communication, and created
a website and social media channels.
CASE
The goal of the communication was to support the purchase and establishment of Folkets hus in Kopparberg, which was carried out in December 2024.
https://www.folketshuskopparberg.se/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569755913599
https://www.instagram.com/folkets_hus_kopparberg/
Purpose
SewThe aim was to showcase and the ongoing process of creating a community center in Kopparberg.
Read about the People's House project in Nerikes Allehanda https://www.na.se/2024-12-07/folkets-hus-oppnar-snart-portarna/
Reopening of Flatenbergs cabin
CASE
The goal was to make the Flatenberg cabin accessible and prepared so that it would be pleasant to have activities there.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to purchase party tents, power strips, coffee makers, tables, chairs, string lights, etc.
Participant
Three members of the association helped with the purchase and assembly.
Filming of theater
CASE
To immortalize and spread the unique theatrical performance through film.
Purpose
Sewfoot aTo preserve and celebrate folk beliefs and history from Danshyttan. To offer a unique cultural experience for a wider audience.
See the film on the Spektakelteatern website
Cross-country running and guiding on Klenshyttedagen
CASE
The village association wanted to create the event ”Klenshyttedagen” with activities for villagers, other residents of the municipality and tourists of all ages. The event was free for visitors to participate in.
Purpose
Arouse increased interest and awareness of the village of Klenshyttan outside Ludvika.
Social community and cohesion for the village residents.
Participant
Even though it rained most of the day, we estimate the total number of visitors including audience during the day to approximately 120-130 people. Many satisfied visitors have contacted us and thanked for the event that has contributed to joy, community and a positive spirit in the village.
Contact
Klenshyttan – Skeppmora village association.
Lectures about the forest finders in Sångshyttan
CASE
The goal was to prepare the premises to be able to hold lectures and study circles in our village cottage in Sångshyttan, Hällefors municipality.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to increase accessibility in our village cottage with a projector and projection screen. We would be able to carry out the lectures and study circles that are at the idea stage.
Participant
A brave group has worked many hours as volunteers.
Contact
Vivianne Pettersson
Västmanland Genealogists' Week
CASE
The goal was to implement a joint genealogy week and communicate it with beach flags and banners in July 2024.
Purpose
The purpose of Västmanland's genealogy week was to provide an opportunity for local residents but also people from all over the country to visit places and look for relatives they are interested in in various ways.
Contact
Historical information signage in Jerle city
CASE
Thanks to support from Leader Bergslagen, Jerle City Council was able to carry out the For a long time, signage within Jerle City was desired.
Purpose
By placing descriptive signs throughout the area and at the historic houses, the experience and understanding of the place is increased for visitors who do not participate in the city walks that are organized on special occasions.
Contact
Dog Day
CASE
The project's goal was to implement a first edition of "Dog Day" with lectures and a children's dog parade.
Purpose
The aim was to increase cohesion in the village with a fun activity.
Participant
A total of about 300 participants and 100 dogs. Slightly overweight of female participants
Contact
Hordes of blood
CASE
The goal was to hold a theatrical premiere of a locally produced film.
The association also wanted to make contacts with people who want to be involved in working on the filming of the next film in the series.
Purpose
The purpose of the screening was partly to highlight local talents and enrich the cultural offering and northern Västmanland, but above all to arouse attention and interest in creating film.
Participant
About 80 visitors came to the premiere on April 20, 2024 at the Teaterbiografen in Norberg.
Contact
Poetry in the park
CASE
The goal was to hold public events during the summer with the title "Poetry in the Park".
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to offer something new that would attract a new audience.
Contact
Enabling table tennis competitions with young people
CASE
The goal was toear tennis hall into a possible arena for competitive table tennis.
Purpose
There has been no opportunity to hold table tennis competitions in Nora as the facility has had poor lighting.
The installation of the LED lighting enables us in Nora to give our young people the chance to compete on home soil and also develop in their role as referees.
Contact
Storytelling evening about Strömsholm Canal
CASE
The goal was to highlight the canal's history and importance to the region through a lecture.
Purpose
The aim of the project was to increase well-being and well-being in the region by learning more about the characteristics and history of the region. The association also wanted to stimulate increased interest in sailing along the entire canal or parts of it.
Participant
A hit with the audience! There were about 50 participants at the storytelling evening. Even gender distribution. Appreciated lecture with photographer Anders Geidemark. Home-baked coffee was available at cost price
Contact
Söderbärke local history association, Lennart Stålberg. Facebook.
Social gatherings at Retrohörnan with a focus on recycling
CASE
The goal was to offer musical performances and workshops in the spirit of recycling at the second-hand store Retrohörnan in Fagersta.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to offer social interaction. The purpose was also to investigate interest in a larger project "Leisure for adults".
Other
We plan to arrange more similar activities with different themes in the future. Other themes could be, for example, the history of fashion and clothing with a fashion show for everyone, art circle, book circle, language café, local culture, etc.
Contact
Training for everyone
CASE
The goal was to prepare two changing rooms in the fight club premises and install shower cabins in them.
Purpose
SewThe goal was to make boxing more accessible to girls by having their own space for changing.
Participant
Three members of the board carried out the project.
Contact
Installation of toilet for increased accessibility
CASE
The goal was to use an incineration toilet to raise the standard of our meeting room, improve accessibility and raise the quality of life for the residents of the villages, who can now use the room more comfortably for meetings, study groups, craft days, parties, etc.
Purpose
The aim of the project was to make our community centre more attractive to the villagers. With an incineration toilet in the premises, we hope that more people will find it interesting to use the premises, as the convenience increases. Previously, there has only been an outdoor toilet at the premises.
Contact
About the project
Project period
2023-2025
Project owner
Leader Bergslagen LAG
Project Manager
Lars Lindblom, Chairman of LAG
lars.lindblom@samarkand2015.com
Contact the office for questions.
About the project
The LAG board has chosen to prioritize the QUALITY OF LIFE umbrella project with approval as it will in its entirety lead to goal achievement according to the local development strategy.
The project is considered to be of public benefit as the aim of the project is to stimulate local development ideas among actors in Bergslagen. This benefits rural residents.
About financing
Granted leader support
132,000 SEK
Co-financing from the EU/Swedish Board of Agriculture
SEK 268,000
Total financing
400,000 SEK
Leader support consists of funding from the EU, the state and Leader Bergslagen.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund