Contemporary and archive photography exhibition launch at Central Gallery, New Art Exchange Nottingham UK, 6th October 2018
Exhibition Launch presentation, New Art Exchange Nottingham UK, 6th October 2018
Miners’ Portraits by documentary photographer, David Severn. With special thanks to Jake Howe and Hannah Bootham at The Photo Parlour, Nottingham UK
Coal Artistry – workshops
Coal artistry workshops for the public and volunteers, by artists Honey Williams and Shaun Pritchard.
Former miners and volunteers celebratory reunion event 27th April 2018 at the site of the former Gedling Miners Welfare, renamed Mapperley Plains Social Club – as featured on Channel 4 News
Mining heritage educational learning resources – volunteers research, design and create unique maps in relation to black miners’ migration experiences
Documentary film making – involving young people and sharing media production skills to help prepare people for employment opportunities
Heritage research activity – collating and preserving former miners’ oral histories helping people to use their voice to educate others and promote learning
Oral history skills workshops – preserving heritage and transferring knowledge by encouraging people to share their lived- experiences to aid tolerance and understanding
Media skills workshops – enhancing life skills (e.g. communication, collaboration and commitment) through digital and broadcast media production for all
Touring exhibitions and displays promoting public awareness of our shared heritage and reaching out to schools, educational institutions, diverse groups and hard to reach communities
Our valuable partnership with the National Coal Mining Museum for England in Yorkshire, provides unique collaborative experiences for volunteers and visitors through events, training and research.
Collective experiences sharing memories together – volunteer former miners and their families visit former heritage sites
Miners of African Caribbean Heritage Tribute Night, Nottingham UK – a celebration of volunteer achievements and a recognition of valuable contributions made in and by the community
Sharing knowledge through heritage talks and community presentations
