Tales from the riverbank
What does the river mean to you? Is it a place to spot wildlife or paddle with the children? Drop in to this community session for activities to spark your memories from giant map plotting to object handling. Stop by for 5 minutes of fun or stay a little longer and help build the Tweed Stories Archive by sharing your thoughts.
Community collecting
Interested in LGBTQIA+ history? Curious about archiving? Then this is the event for you. Meet new people and become part of a wider network at this relaxed session. With the added bonus of a tour from the community curator for Queer the Pier, and insight into plans for their next exhibition.
20,000 women
Help create a unique record of women’s lives in Cheshire today. No experience or materials are needed at this workshop. Just bring your stories to add to a special new collection at the county archive.
I come from potatoes
The humble potato is the centrepiece of this community celebration. You’re invited to explore traditions, stories, and food from Eastern Europe with a feast of activities. Then, once you’re full, why not add your own stories to the research menu?
Community broadcasters
Listen up and then let your voice be heard! Vanny Radio are hosting a special community day with something for all ages and experiences. Take a tour behind the scenes of the radio studio, and learn how programmes are made. Listen to recordings and view historic photos. Then why not add your story to the mix?
Joining the threads
Join folk artist Harsha Basu for a creative embroidery workshop for all ages and abilities. Create a unique fabric patch inspired by local history, to add to a very special collaborative sari that will form the centrepiece of an upcoming Migration Stories exhibition.
Autumn Equinox: Celebrating community
Stop by London’s last functioning windmill for a family-friendly day of shared learning (and fun!) with Land In Our Names. Creative workshops, music and food will be on offer in a celebration of Brixton’s rich multicultural heritage. This event is by and centres people from the global majority, so members of those communities are especially encouraged to attend.
Mapping memories
Come along to the launch of a new community heritage project. From family history to archaeological evidence, an illustrated map will guide you through the rich heritage of the area. Before you step out though, chat to the volunteers over a slice of cake to discover more and add your own stories.
Building heritage together
Take inspiration from the history of Norwich and its interesting architecture at this creative workshop. Make or paint a tile to add to a collaborative new artwork that will be displayed at Carrow House.
Apple, pear & plum day
What could be more autumnal than a trip to an orchard?! Come along to this historic site and discover more than a bushel of apples, pears and plums. Take a tour, have a taste, and take some home to bake a pud for the next open day. Set up to demonstrate traditional growing and teach orchard skills don't forget to bring your questions on tree care, rewilding, beekeeping and more as experts will be on hand to chat!
PLEASE NOTE - These events were accurate at the time of publication but details are subject to change. Check the individual entries for more - including any booking details needed.
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