Can you help the BBC with research into people who participated in a Mass Observation survey? BBC Radio 4 are making a documentary about the Happiness Survey that was part of the Mass Observation in the 1930s. They’re looking for people who have a relative that took part in the survey OR who live on…
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words. This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Will Stevenson on the theme of Reflections. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions will open again mid October for a November publication.
Join us for our Heritage walk around Tonge with Haulgh Spaces are limited, so book soon to secure your spot. To book a place email: Pdf1@hotmail.co.uk. Further information including the start venue will be given on booking. Dates for Heritage Walks in other areas will be announced soon.
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words.This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Michaela Violet on the theme of Resistance. You can access the anthology here. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions for the next issue will open in August for a September publication.
STOP PRESS: Date Change – first walk postponed until Wednesday 10th September! Join us for our Heritage walk around Burrs! Spaces are limited, so book soon to secure your spot. To book a place email: Pdf1@hotmail.co.uk. Further information including the start venue will be given on booking. Dates for Heritage Walks in other areas will be announced…
As a grassroots arts, culture and heritage organisation ourselves, we were delighted to be invited by Bolton-based filmmaker, Brett Gregory, to support his documentary that celebrates the life, challenges and poetry of Horwich local, Peter Street. Our very own Peter Firth, with his soft and melodious Bolton accent, was a perfect choice as narrator for…
Join us for our Heritage walk around Harwood! Spaces are limited, so book soon to secure your spot.Dates for Heritage Walks in other areas will be announced soon.
STOP PRESS – 18th July – The walk scheduled for 19th July has been rescheduled to 2nd August due to bad weather. Please contact Peter by email: Pd1@hotmail.co.uk to confirm your place. We’re pleased to announce that we’re launching our summer programme of Heritage walks, with the first walk being a Hall i’th’ Wood Heritage Walk on…
We are now inviting submissions for the next issue of Worktown Words on the theme of Resistance. In a world rapidly becoming overwhelmed with headlines of atrocity and injustice, what is the role of the writer in the battle of Resistance? Explore what resistance can look like in your local communities, who or what are we…
We are happy to share the publication of the new issue of Worktown Words. This issue was curated by Romina Ramos and edited by Lizzie Diggle on the theme of The Outdoors. You can access the anthology here. And if you’ve missed any previous issues, you can find our catalogue here. Submissions for the next issue will open in June for a July publication.