Britain to me is…
In July 2010, 22 women from diverse backgrounds went on a residential weekend to the Ford Castle. They visited Alnwick Garderns and the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Inspired by these surroundings the women created a personal piece of textile art that represented their place and value in Britain. Britain to me is…the textile collection of the Aspen Culture Women.
TOPThe Church and Me by Ms Guguelihle Dube
Guguelihle's story is about her Christian life in the UK and how it compares with back home in her own country.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections.
Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPMusic by Ms Rachel Munyanyi
This story is about Rachel's love of music from Zimbabwe and the West and how it has inspired her through both good and bad times in her life.
Culture Shock project: The Aspen Culture Project took part regionally in this fantastic project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections.
Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections.
The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come.
Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
Plates: Memories of Love by Mrs Christine Law
Christina's story is about the importance of her Chinese culture to her, especially the ritual of eating and togetherness.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPPlease, don't cut me the head! by Mrs Francesca Modugno
This story is about a culinary shock experience at the Grainger Market.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPSilent Scream by Mariam Mohamed Ali
Mariam's story is about women's rights and arranged marriages.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPRed Door by Hanan Shire
Hanan tells a story that is very personal to her.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPStriving for my Dream by Regina
Regina's story is about how people should conquer the barriers that are put in front of them and follow their dreams.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections.The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPMy mother by Mrs Nour Aibnni
This story is about Noura's time with her mother and how important spending time together as a family is.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections. Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections. The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPWashday Blues by Christina McAdam
Christina's story is in two parts. The first is about the stages of life and the second is a reflection on how women are still 'chained' to the kitchen sink.
The Aspen Culture Project took part in the exciting Culture Shock project.
"Culture Shock has been an exciting digital storytelling project based in North East England collecting digital stories from people across the region. All stories will be inspired by museum and gallery collections.Each of the Culture Shock stories have been inspired by museums and galleries and the finished stories will then be permanently added to museum collections.The stories aim to raise awareness of the diverse heritage of the people of the North East and encourage people from similar and different backgrounds to explore, document and share their heritage with each other and the wider North East community. Culture Shock will help to make museum collections more relevant to the lives of people living in the region and creating these new digital stories will mean that people can capture elements of their lives in museum collections for people to enjoy for years to come. Culture Shock has been a partnership project led by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and includes Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hartlepool Museums & Heritage Service and Culture:Unlimited. It has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Renaissance North East, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Business Partners and the Gillian Dickinson Trust."
TOPMonday 6 February, 2012
6th February 2012 International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM
The Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD) is conducting a national survey on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among young people in the UK in collaboration with the University of East London. FGM has started to receive some attention in the UK; however, the magnitude of the problem has not been adequately assessed due to the absence of comprehensive studies on prevalence. The aim of the national survey is to improve understanding of the nature, experiences, and attitudes of young people on FGM with a view to establishing the extent of the practice and perceptions of young people
If you are a young person aged 13-25 and FGM is a relevant issue your community please take part to the survey:
The survey can be accessed at the FORWARD website: http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/lip-service-survey By taking part in the survey you'll also stand a chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher.
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