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Home Cooked Heritage Exhibition at Worksop Library

Wednesday 5th June to Thursday 18th July 2019, all day, at Worksop Library. FREE. Simply turn up and take part. We look forward to seeing you!

How do you bring archive materials, 120 school children, 50 adults, a story teller, an artist and an archaeologist together in one project? FOOD! Exploring the heritage of recipes unearthed in Nottinghamshire Archives, a celebration of food stories, past and present have become a sea of tea towels showcasing creative responses to this HLF Shared Heritage project.

Home Cooked Heritage is Heritage Lottery Funded programme that has seen children and adults creatively explore the theme. The exhibition of archive materials and contemporary responses is touring library galleries and will then be added back into Nottinghamshire Archives for future food historians to uncover.

Nottinghamshire Archives is a fabulous resource open to the public and holding over 4 million documents waiting to be discovered.

We have been delighted to work with James Wright FSA, Clare Taylor and Nicky Rafferty on this Heritage lottery project alongside Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Greenwood Primary and Nursery School.

James Wright FSA, an archaeologist currently studying for a doctorate at the University of Nottingham. With over twenty years of experience, he has published two books and a string of popular and academic articles. James teaches and makes regular appearances for the BBC talking about history, archaeology and folklore. He also acted as a consultant for Channel 4‘s Time Team.

James worked with the Archivists, using the heritage documents, to bring the history of food prepared in both humble and privileged settings to life. He brought understanding of the ways that the form of buildings influences and is influenced by function, and how this changes over time, to the project. This knowledge underpinned the stories of how places as varied as grand stately kitchens, castles, wartime homes, and school canteens have produced the incredibly varied range of edible creations specific to their time and place.

Nicky Rafferty trained as an actor and has worked as a performance storyteller for over 20 years. Her work includes family story walks and storytelling workshops and events for clients including The National Trust & Nottingham Contemporary. Nicky brought the stories and characters found in the archives to life helping our participants see their place in the history uncovered and in their own food stories of today.

Clare Taylor a freelance artist educator, known as Curious Clare – Bus and Bird Arts, champions learning and creativity within communities by providing tailor made creative experiences for a broad spectrum of learners. An experienced community co-ordinator, Clare has designed & delivered bespoke creative learning sessions for a broad spectrum of learners. Clare has lots of experience of working with heritage and used this experience and her creativity to get the best from our participants.

Home Cooked Heritage Exhibition at West Bridgford Library

12 April – 30 May 2019, all day, at West Bridgford Library. Simply turn up and take part. We look forward to seeing you!

How do you bring archive materials, 120 school children, 50 adults, a story teller, an artist and an archaeologist together in one project? FOOD! Exploring the heritage of recipes unearthed in Nottinghamshire Archives, a celebration of food stories, past and present have become a sea of tea towels showcasing creative responses to this HLF Shared Heritage project.

Home Cooked Heritage is Heritage Lottery Funded programme that has seen children and adults creatively explore the theme. The exhibition of archive materials and contemporary responses is touring library galleries and will then be added back into Nottinghamshire Archives for future food historians to uncover.

Nottinghamshire Archives is a fabulous resource open to the public and holding over 4 million documents waiting to be discovered.

We have been delighted to work with James Wright FSA, Clare Taylor and Nicky Rafferty on this Heritage lottery project alongside Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Greenwood Primary and Nursery School.

James Wright FSA, an archaeologist currently studying for a doctorate at the University of Nottingham. With over twenty years of experience, he has published two books and a string of popular and academic articles. James teaches and makes regular appearances for the BBC talking about history, archaeology and folklore. He also acted as a consultant for Channel 4‘s Time Team.

James worked with the Archivists, using the heritage documents, to bring the history of food prepared in both humble and privileged settings to life. He brought understanding of the ways that the form of buildings influences and is influenced by function, and how this changes over time, to the project. This knowledge underpinned the stories of how places as varied as grand stately kitchens, castles, wartime homes, and school canteens have produced the incredibly varied range of edible creations specific to their time and place.

Nicky Rafferty trained as an actor and has worked as a performance storyteller for over 20 years. Her work includes family story walks and storytelling workshops and events for clients including The National Trust & Nottingham Contemporary. Nicky brought the stories and characters found in the archives to life helping our participants see their place in the history uncovered and in their own food stories of today.

Clare Taylor a freelance artist educator, known as Curious Clare – Bus and Bird Arts, champions learning and creativity within communities by providing tailor made creative experiences for a broad spectrum of learners. An experienced community co-ordinator, Clare has designed & delivered bespoke creative learning sessions for a broad spectrum of learners. Clare has lots of experience of working with heritage and used this experience and her creativity to get the best from our participants.

Papplewick Pumping Station, A Temple to Water Exhibition at Mansfield Central Library

20 February to 20 April 2019, all day at Mansfield Library

Inspire Arts and Heritage are pleased to work in collaboration with Dragon Breath Theatre, Nottingham University and Papplewick Pumping Station to bring an exciting heritage exhibition to Mansfield Central Library Gallery. Papplewick Pumping Station is as a treasure of Nottinghamshire Heritage and their work with Dragon Breath Theatre has created, an exciting education resource offering a fascinating and unique opportunity to become immersed in the past and as a result to develop your understanding of contemporary global water issues. The exhibition brings history to life with film, archive images of the pumping station and Carol Adlam’s wonderful illustrations for Nottingham University.

No booking necessary

Simply turn up and take part. We look forward to seeing you!

www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

www.getwet.org.uk/

Dealing with the Past: Coal, Community and Change (1965-2015)

The travelling exhibition ‘Dealing with the Past: Coal, Community and Change (1965-2015)’ is currently on at Mansfield Museum until 30th March 2019.  The coal industry, once a main employer in the East Midlands, has a long and proud association with the arts and this travelling exhibition aims to deal with the contested memories of coalmining in the region through a selection of iconic photographs

Funded by the Global Heritage Research Fund at Nottingham Trent University, it aims to cover different important aspects of coal mining in the region during a time of rapid change. These include coal communities, the role of women in coal mining, the impact of closures and rationalisation, strikes and industrial action and legacies of the industry in today’s society.

The exhibition is free to attend with the Museum being open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. Please feel free to leave your comments on the post cards and/or post its, the aim is to try and gather public opinion on the role of East Midlands coalmining during the fifty-year period 1965-2015 and what legacies it has left for future generations. 

After Mansfield, the Exhibition moves to Chesterfield Museum during April 2019. Later venues include Harworth Town Hall (North Notts), the National Coalmining Museum for England and Conkers Discovery Centre. 

Best Wishes

David Amos

Research Associate in Coal and Dialect

Nottingham Trent University

Mobile: (07914) 373745

Websites:www.miningheritage.co.uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MuBuMiner

Current Archaeology in the East Midlands

Recent excavations by Trent and Peak Archaeology

Saturday 6 April – Sunday 30 June
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm; Sunday 12noon-4pm; closed on Mondays.

University of Nottingham Museum

Admission free

A new Museum Exhibition Programme, Current Archaeology in the East Midlands, displays and examines work undertaken throughout the East Midlands by archaeologists, community groups and museums.

This small exhibition examines some of the recent archaeological work undertaken by Trent and Peak Archaeology. Covering a broad period of time from the prehistoric to Victorian period it looks at the excavations and related finds and discusses the new information it is providing about the East Midlands.

This exhibition is in collaboration with Trent and Peak Archaeology.

Justin Time

Group Visit Information

Museum of Timekeeping

Group visits are a brilliant way to view our award winning Museum of Timekeeping which houses the most comprehensive collection of clocks, watches, and other timepieces outside London.

What to expect:

Private Tours typically last around two hours and feature an introduction about the history of the British Horological Institute, the museum and collection, followed by a guided tour of a selection of artefacts and displays from our ground floor museum galleries and the stories behind them, with time for questions at the end.

You will hear the original speaking clock, see the watch taken to the Antarctic by Captain Scott and be enthralled by the story of John Harrison, saviour of thousands of lives by his invention of the chronometer.

Group size:

A group size of around 15-24 people is ideal.  For groups of over 24 we just ask that you let us know in advance so that we can make arrangements for an additional guide.

Tickets:

Admission is charged at £10 per person, with a minimum charge of £100 applying during normal office hours i.e. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm although we can arrange visits at other times.

Availability and bookings:

For further information or to check available group visit dates please call 01636 817 601 or email info@museumoftimekeeping.org.uk

the booking period, so an approximate number is absolutely fine in advance, to be confirmed no less than two weeks before the tour date.

Access:

Upton Hall offers ample free parking and disabled access with the tour area situated on one level.

Refreshments:

There is a café on site and by prior arrangement it is also possible for groups to enjoy a buffet lunch in our Ballroom as an extension to your visit,

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

Upton Hall, Upton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5TE

T: 01636 817601

justin.time@museumoftimekeeping.org.uk

Exhibition celebrating 200 years of the Mansfield & Pinxton Railway

At the Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street, Mansfield Sat 2nd Feb to Sat 2nd Mar 2019

The Kirkby and District Archaeological Group has joined with the Old Mansfield Society, Sutton Heritage Society, Pinxton and South Normanton History Society and railway historians to celebrate this wonderful piece of our heritage. Thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant we are celebrating with exhibitions, talks, walks, book, leaflets, website, archaeology, teaching materials, activities and heritage boards along the route.

A Few Facts

  • The Mansfield and Pinxton Railway opened 13thApril 1819
  • The route went 7½ miles from Mansfield Wharf, over the viaduct at Kings Mill, past Kirkby Hardwick, over the Summit, through Kirkby, Portland Park and New Selston before arriving at the Pinxton Wharf 
  • The railway brought coal into Mansfield, and exported sand, stone and malt, amongst other items, via the Cromford Canal link at Pinxton Wharf
  • The opening celebrations included a marching band, a bonfire in Mansfield Market Square, the ringing of church bells, a procession, and feasting!
  • The wagons were pulled by horses, not engines, until the Midland Railway took it over in 1849
  • The rails were laid on stone blocks, not wooden sleepers and were “fish-bellied” in shape
  • A passenger carriage was added in 1832 to take people from Pinxton to Mansfield Market on Thursdays
  • The line has been in continuous use since 1819, now with the Robin Hood Line closely following the Kirkby to Mansfield section, this makes it the oldest continuously operating railway line in England – and a cause for celebration!

For further information please email denishill1066@gmail.com

Digital support for the visitor economy in Nottinghamshire.

Visitor economy businesses – including heritage and voluntary groups – within Nottinghamshire can take advantage of a range of fully-funded digital-themed support workshops and seminars, plus one-to-one adviser support, as part of the D2N2 Digital Growth Programme.

Managed by East Midlands Chamber, the Digital Growth Programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund – and this strand of the project will be delivered in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council.

The sessions will feature some of the region’s leading technology solution providers, from web developers and business intelligence providers to graphic designers, telecoms suppliers, digital marketing agencies and mobile providers.

Businesses and organisations are now invited to attend one of two launch events, being held to gain a greater understanding of the support available:

5 February 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30pm

Book via EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-support-for-the-visitor-economy-in-nottinghamshire-tickets-55563720584

28 February 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30pm

Book via EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-support-for-the-visitor-economy-in-nottinghamshire-tickets-55563801827

The programme is being run to tie in with the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the pilgrims to America on the Mayflower ship, which takes place in 2020 – many of those on board originated from Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas of Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.

Working with Nottinghamshire County Council, the programme is designed to help local organisations – including tourism bodies, community interest groups and church/heritage groups and sites with a shared interest in Pilgrims’ heritage – commemorate this event.

What’s on offer?

The wide range of business support events are aimed at helping organisations achieve their full potential and introduce them to new markets and visitors, boosting competitiveness.

Workshops will be themed under the following strands:

  • Website development
  • Video creation and marketing
  • Blogging
  • Social media marketing
  • Producing and working with digital images
  • Taking payments online
  • Creating WiFi hotspots
  • Using 360 degree camera, digital projections and video tours
  • Developing mobile apps
  • Virtual and augmented reality

The launch events provide delegates with opportunities to:

  • Discover how organisations can benefit from this new opportunity
  • Officially register with the programme
  • Secure free places on the events programme
  • Meet with a dedicated Business Adviser to discuss business needs
  • To qualify for the programme organisations must be a visitor economy business (accommodation, attraction, activity provider, food and drink provider etc) or a voluntary / heritage organisations and based in Nottinghamshire.

For more information on the Pilgrims visit the regional and national websites here and here

Kind regards

Laura Simpson Senior Practitioner in Heritage, Tourism Place Department, Nottinghamshire County Council

Tel: 0115 9932595 Mob: 0777 5018901 please note my new mobile number

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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Bassetlaw Christian Heritage

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CONFERENCE, Retford, 8th March 2019

RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE FORUM, Retford, 9th March 2019

Following the success of previous events attended by those involved in Christian heritage from across the UK, we are holding our fourth free conference on 8th March 2019 in Retford. This year we plan to have a mixed programme covering themes and issues from our work, and we hope to have some overseas guests as well. A detailed programme will follow.

Call for topics and presentations:

It would be great if you could let us know if you can speak on a specific topic or development that would be of interest to other group members, for example holding public lectures, events for children/families, marketing, lottery and grant applications etc. Please also let me know if you know of others who might be interested in attending. Please also feel free to suggest topics for wider discussion or that you would like help with.

Religious Tolerance Forum:

On the following morning, a Saturday, we will hold the fourth event marking the contribution of Christians to the development of religious tolerance worldwide. Speakers already booked include Prof Larry Kreitzer talking about the early Baptists and their contribution to religious freedom and Masoud Abadi, an Iranian refugee and campaigner. We are also in discussion with the US Embassy about a speaker from Washington which would be very exciting.

As before, there is NO CHARGE for either of these events but you are asked to pay for lunch on the Friday. Retford has good rail and road links, and we are also arranging low price B and B at Mattersey Bible College.

ADRIAN GRAY adriangray@pilgrimsandprophets.co.uk

If you think you can come, please let Adrian and MAGGY WATKINS know: mm.watkins@btinternet.com

If you want to stay at Mattersey, please let us know soon as space is limited.

Advise Maggy on what accommodation you would like and for which nights. Please also indicate if you will be using your own transport or not.

Costs to stay at Mattersey are approximately:   Cooked Breakfast £3.00 Bed and Breakfast single room £20.00 per night. Bed and Breakfast double en-suite room £40.00 for 2 people, £30.00 for 1 person (only 3 rooms available). Bed and Breakfast twin en-suite room £40.00 for 2 people,£30.00 for 1 person (only 1 room available)

“Wonderland” at Nottingham Playhouse

Friday 8 – Saturday 23 February 2019  
“THE BEST PLAY about the Miners’ Strike”  Nottingham Post★★★★ Powerful, pertinent drama” The Stage ★★★★ “This is a big play…full of heart.” The Guardian  
THE UNMISSABLE HIT OF 2018 IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Nottinghamshire, 1983. Two 16 year olds wait nervously at the pithead. Guided by a veteran miner, they descend into the brotherhood, banter, searing heat and liquid blue light of Welbeck Colliery. Meanwhile in London, an American CEO known as The Butcher is brought in to reform King Coal. Pits close and a strike is called. A Tory MP tussles with his leader’s hard line ideology, whilst an eccentric dandy is sent undercover to break up the strike. Cracks appear on all sides as the embattled miners are torn apart trying to protect their livelihoods and families. Nothing will be the same again. Wonderland is the spirited and uplifting drama written by the daughter of a Nottinghamshire miner. Expect dark humour and tension in this 360° look at the events leading up to and during the miner’s strike.

We are delighted to offer you the chance to see Wonderland with an exclusive offer for members of the mining community. 

Please see below all the information you will need to book and we hope to see you at the Playhouse soon!

Get 10% off up to eight tickets to see Wonderland using the code MINERS10 when booking online or via the Box Office*

BOOK HERE
*To redeem this offer on up to eight tickets, use code MINERS10 when booking online or via the Box Office.
The offer ends on Thursday 7 February and applies to Band A-C seats, subject to availability. This offer does
not apply to tickets already purchased and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please check
that the discount has been applied before you check-out.