Public Study Day

Our first public study day on 16^th Nov. was oversubscribed, which is a wonderfully positive position to be in. The talks covered a wide range of topics (James Street, Bridgeton; Glasgow’s Parks; the Scottish Women’s Hospitals of World War I), and the short ‘How to …’ presentations introduced new and developed existing research skills among all those attending. Some of these shorter talks will provide the basis for a set of Toolkits that will be available through the project website.

The interactive activity throughout the day was the graffiti wall, collecting thoughts about ‘Culture’ and ‘Parks’. There are photographs of our graffiti wall on the project website, but some of the coloured inks are difficult to read. So, here’s a copy of the comments:

Graffiti Wall for ‘Culture’

Heritage; Self/ mutual improvement; Shared interests; Connections with people now & in the past; Engagement; Shared history; Belonging; Community; Support ‘in kind’ for community groups from Glasgow City Council; Book groups, reading clubs; Libraries!; Green spaces; What is culture?; Identity; Perception of humour in language; Involvement, new connections; International influence; Concerts; Life; Experience; Entertainment; Traditions; We are all immigrants; Environment; Elitist?

Graffiti wall for ‘Parks’

Walking groups; For the people; Quiet space; Nature; Concerts; Jogging/ walking; Make bandstands readily available to community arts groups and publicise to both groups & public; Keeping the workforce healthy; Providing fit labour; Dog walking; Rambling clubs; Outdoors; Health improvement; Mindfulness & mental health; Thinking space.

Our next Network Workshop will be in early 2020. Details will be announced through the mailing list and project website.