My Bestwood
Related event: Nottingham Panorama
Nottingham Panorama, a film by Patrick Keiller and Stephen Connolly commissioned by NOW for the relaunch of the city’s Old Market Square, provided a brilliant splicing of Nottingham’s history (courtesy of the Mitchell and Kenyon archive) and its present. This inspired us to work with colleagues at Nottingham Castle Museum to develop a pilot for intergenerational outreach work, bringing together the older and younger generations. Work is already underway in the Bestwood area of the city.
My Bestwood is financed by NOW and the Museums Outreach but is being delivered by Nottingham City Council Arts Development and a Museum project worker in association with Bestwood Directions. It asks the questions:
What are your memories of Bestwood? Do you remember Bestwood in the 40s, 60s, 80s? How long have you lived here? What’s your street?
Where did you go to school, work and play? Have you got a favourite story about your neighbourhood?
The sessions, taking place during August and September 2007, offer regular Wednesday afternoon drop in opportunities for visitors to share their memories and add them to a creative “memory box” for Bestwood.
Artist Rosney Haywood fecilitates an exploration of personal and shared stories.
Drop in to the arts room at Bestwood Directions at the back of Henry Whipple Junior School for any, some or all sessions - for FREE. Or for more information, tel: Pam Sanderson on 0115 975 5758
Details
When: 22/08/07 | August & September 2007 Every Wednesday afternoon 4pm – 6pm throughout
Venue/location: Bestwood Directions, Henry Whipple Junior School, Padstow Road, Bestwood, Nottingham
Cost: Free
Age group: All
Booking Info: No booking required. For more information, tel: Pam Sanderson on 0115 975 5758
