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Diary date; @GLADECentre is in Frome Nov-Dec bringing alive people stories, migration into & out of Somerset. Running interpretation & engagement sessions to enrich social documentary photographer Jim Grover's exhibition that we're bringing to Somerset.
Join the launch #Case4GlobalLearning a call for action that recommends the creation of a national strategy on #GlobalLearning. 18 Jul, 5-6pm
Why not pop along to see us during Yeovil Together on Sunday? being organised by friends @LoveYeovil
Join @GLADECentre @DEEDDorset @GlblCntrDvn @TGLNonline & more than 30 educational organisations from around the UK at the online launch of #Case4GlobalLearning, a call for action for creation of a national strategy on #GlobalLearning 18 Jul, 5-6pm bit.ly/C4GL_Launch
Save the dates & 👀 for engagement & interpretation sessions. made possible with @HeritageFundUK
We're recruiting for new project workers to join our Team. Closing date for applications Monday 19 August at midday 👀 padlet.com/glade1/recruiting…
Similar themes; social marginalisation, start of generational shift, society undergoing transformations, race, heritage, class, identity, absent parents - set in real-life contexts...bring your text, visit the exhibition. 📚
A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney is a text for Exam Level English Lit. Same themes arise in the exhibition of Prof. Lucy Bland's award winning book "Britain's 'Brown Babies', stories of children born to Black GIs and White Women during WW2" View in Castle Cary, openings👇
WW2-era social history exhibition remains open in the @CastleCaryTown as the holidays start, made possible with @HeritageFundUK ;
Thursday 28 March; 9.30 – 1.30
Good Friday 29 March; 9.30 – 1.30
Easter Saturday 30 March; 9.30 – 4.00
Bank Holiday Monday 1 April; 9.30 – 1.30
GLADE’s Heritage Associates are Somerset residents with lived experience of heritage, migration, culture, faith or nationality. Staffing the exhibition in @CastleCaryTown tomorrow and across Easter weekend - why not drop in? It's free, compelling & a Somerset social story
Work with children and teens in Somerset? Come along TODAY to our free workshop running 4-5PM in Market House Castle Cary. Activities to deepen learning around themes arising from the WW2-era exhibition. No booking needed, just turn up, on-street parking
Thanks to DJ Dave & Sound tech from Paul & those who came along for a memorable afternoon. It was amazing! Dave's 78's & informative chat prompted lots of reminiscences, chat, tea-drinking although no lindy hops. We all knew we could've if we'd have wanted to. We'll do it again
Lovely to have @SarahDykeMP and other Somerset residents reminiscing about their homes, from BUBBLE & SQUEAK, WALKING THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE AND MEETING CHILDREN WITH THEIR NURSES FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOME, MUSIC MEMORIES from Dave & Paul. Open for another week, do pop in
To round off #EnglishTourismWeek24, I had the great privilege of visiting A Place Called Home, an exhibition which tells the largely hidden story of children born to black GIs & white women in WW2. It runs until Easter Monday at Castle Cary's Market House & entry is free. 1/2
Bringing teachers together yesterday & today to TAKE ACTION in partnership for climate justice, part of moving thru the very earliest stages of partnership. For secondary & primary schools matched by @BritishCouncilSchools @BritishCouncilLebanon Try with your partner school too
For #worldbookday2024 & beyond, why not check out our suggested book list to accompany our 2-week long WW2-era social history exhibition at @CastleCaryTown to see suggestions for themed reading for all ages, click on the pop up and scroll down; aplacecalledhome.glade.org/
Join us this Saturday at Chard Together to explore family heritage, a sense of belonging and safety, what interfaith means in the community. Take part in our community dragon kite-making, add dragon tails & see how we start conversations with dragons from around the world…
An afternoon to remember on Tues 19 March as we look to bring alive this World War 2-era ‘Hidden Story’ in Somerset, through music from that era. For an afternoon to remember, book your free place, tea and cake then listen or Lindy Hop! Runs alongside Prof Lucy Bland's exhibition
Diary date:- Monday 18 March to Monday 1 April, we're holding a free exhibition with something taking place nearly every day. Made possible thanks to @TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund and in collaboration with @SomersetAfricanCaribbeanNetwork .
What might Bob Dylan & his song "like a rolling stone" have to do with our project A PLACE CALLED HOME? Guesses welcome - nope the answer isn't up yet... aplacecalledhome.glade.org/