At last! A local organisation focusing on the power of human stories - whether these be read, spoken or sung. Reading and narrative is good for you and fun! To prove it, we are involved in a number of different projects in East Lancashire.
Some good stories by the canal at Sandygate
The first is called Stories of Sandygate. In the Summer of 2011, local people and local writers were invited to recall memories and stories connected to Sandygate, which is in the heart of the Weavers’ Triangle in Burnley. A booklet has now been produced and can be collected from Burnley Community History Library on Tuesday 13 December from 12.30 til 2.00. Some of the stories are also available here. In the very near future you will also be able to download stories onto your iPhone!
The second is called “Getting Together”. A singing group for people with dementia and their carers. This is in conjunction with Crossroads Care and will be taking place weekly in Burnley from 7th Nov until 13th Dec 2011 at Burnley Business Centre, Liverpool Rd, Burnley between 1pm and 3 p.m. Please contact us if you would like more information.
The third is called Clarets Creative. It is about preserving an archive of stories related to Burnley Football Club. Football really matters in Burnley and so do the stories of its fans. Come and see the final exhibition at Towneley Hall. You will be able to read and hear the stories of Clarets fans told via beer mats and top fans cards or told visually via photographs and paintings.
Finally we are still supporting Get Into Reading East Lancashire, alongside Lancashire County Council (Libraries Service). This project is about a new type of reading group where the emphasis is on being read to, relaxing and having the opportunity to pause and reflect. To find out more about this project please contact us, or come to a group! The organisations that are linked to this project are The Reader Organisation, Lancashire County Council and NHS East Lancashire. The current list of groups is here or join us on Facebook!
