and volunteer in a way which they feel valued for . They feel welcome , comfortable and as a result , they want to give back to the space that has made them feel so at home and integral .
• There are a lot of people that love Reggae in Whitmore Reans .
• Many participants commented that NAC does not offer events that interest them and that it is too expensive to think about going .
• When asked about a postcode discount card , participants seemed receptive .
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Kupid Val-Essoné – African Caribbean Community Initiative
Activities and Participants Sharing memories and stories , turning these into lyrics and poems to create a digital map . There were 2-4 workshops per day over a 7-day period . 16 Participants .
Key outcomes
• Participants expressed that if use of the space and facilities was more affordable they feel the community would use it more .
• Participants did not always know what was happening at NAC . Some spoke about a time where there was a safe place in the community for young people and elderly people to gather , have a drink and a dance once a week , this could be valuable in building relationships between generations .
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Tess Radcliffe – The Good Shepherd and NAC Families
Activities and Participants Photo walks , photography , drawing , textiles , plasticine modelling and film with families and individuals . 64 participants .
Good Shepherd Families Art activities for early years in the dining hall : drawing , bird mobiles , paper bag masks , community kitchen banner making for which Tess obtained funding from engage visual arts for a Let ’ s Create Art 2022 bursary . Enabled the purchase of art materials and to put together art starter packs to give away for free to families . Tess wanted to find out , in an organic and natural way , from the parents what their needs were . Running creative activities whilst families waited for food was successful . Tess learned from parents how concerned they were for their children ’ s development and learning .
Good Shepherd Dining Hall conversations and activities Tess had conversations over food , served drinks , cleaned tables , took photographs , shared images , doodled and took notes with clients , clients showed her their art skills and photographs of their drawings and artworks too . This was effective as Tess got to know regulars over time , made friendships , learned more about their personal stories and what they wanted in Whitmore Reans .
Good Shepherd Art Club Photo walks , filmed interviews , recorded conversations , documentary photographs , demonstrating photography and sharing use of my camera , organic conversations facilitated through making and