In case anyone has been wondering, I thought I had better write
and let you know what is happening.
So far a database has been created, putting people into groups
according to what they might have offered to do, so that they are easily
contactable, and we are now in the process of completing the application form
to the Heritage Lottery Fund. Although they say this is an easy form, I
can assure you it isn't, but some progress has been made and Amanda, Cynthia
and I are aiming to meet soon to discuss the information we still
require. I am hoping it will be
completed by the end of May, but, if accepted, it is likely to be two months
before we hear whether we have obtained a grant or not, so I can't see that we
could begin in earnest until August or September.
We would have liked to make a start, but are informed that if we
do so, our application will not be accepted. However, I don't think there
would be any harm in doing some background research or forward planning, if
those who offered are interested in making a start.
At the exploratory meeting, the following offers were made:
20 interviewees and 13 interviewers have come forward so
far and this is a great start, but I feel sure there are more interviewees
around who it would be good to know about, so if anyone has any contacts, we
would love to hear from them. Please either contact them direct to obtain
their permission and let me know their contact details (preferably an email
address).
In addition:
4 people volunteered to do some research,
1 person suggested they had an interest in picture
collage
1 person has a collection of old postcards
Some possibilities for Involvement:
It is hoped that this project might be a uniting activity for
the whole village, whereby everyone involved will learn something and be able
to feel that it belongs to them. So, if this is to work, leaders will be
needed. If we get the funding we hope for, help can be sought from
experienced people and training provided for those who would like it. If
these roles were filled, and teams created, no-one should be over-worked and
everyone would have cause to feel proud of themselves.
1. It is expected that at the end of the project, there
will be an exhibition, perhaps over a weekend, when the results of the year's
work will be on display. Anyone with display experience would be welcome
to take the organisation of this on, perhaps with a team of helpers.
2. If speakers were invited to come and talk in a series
of lectures on specific topics relating to the village and surrounding area,
then we would need to establish which topics should be covered and make
tentative bookings for speakers, venues to be used and, eventually, dates.
3. If a series of trails/walks were to be organised,
leaders and organisers would be required .
4. If a wall-hanging is to be created, which might later
be displayed in the churches, libraries, etc, someone with needlework/knitting
or other craft skills might like to take a lead in this by contacting groups
and organisations within the village to see if they might produce a square and
to get them together to decide what form the hanging should take.
5. If a village map is to be created with names of
residents, a small group might like to do this, but someone will need to take
the lead.
6. Literature would be required, covering posters,
leaflets and press releases. Anyone with expertise in creating artwork
and/or publicity would be welcome.
7. Technology and computer media help will be required.
8. .A calendar of events would be needed.
You will see from this that the list could be endless and there
are plenty of opportunities for all age groups, experience and expertise to
take part and offer ideas.
I would be grateful, therefore, if anyone wishing to become
involved would get in touch so that preparations can begin to be made which
will not impinge on our ability to obtain funding, but will give us a good
start if we do receive a grant.
I look forward to hearing from you.
My email is: soh.lizreeve@gmail.com
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