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Polish signatures and more
I picked up over 100 more sewn signatures yesterday from Touchstones. A lady from the Polish Community was there dropping some off. She was very unassuming and did not want to be named, but said how much they had enjoyed … Continue reading
Deadline looms
The deadline for handing in the sewn signatures is today at Touchstones, although we have a little flexibility, and should be able to incorporate any that come in this week. After a holiday it is good to get back and … Continue reading
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Tagged craft skills, embroidery, identity, Liverpool, participation, Rochdale, social engagement, Textile, Touchstones
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Heywood Sports Centre
The latest venue for collecting signatures was the sports centre in Heywood. There were two tables and lots of chairs which did create a nice working environment. The feeling was very different to other sessions and lots of children and … Continue reading
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Tagged community cohesion, craft skills, embroidery, Heywood, identity, participation, Rochdale, signatures
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Rochdale Library and Littleborough lacemakers
Yesterday was a very productive day. I met Alison Slater who showed me a beautiful book in the Rochdale local studies about the Royd family of Rochdale. It is a great layout with signatures of members of the family who … Continue reading
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Tagged Community centre, craft skills, identity, Littleborough, participation, quiltmaking, Rochdale, signatures, social engagement, Textile, Touchstones
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Falinge and Middleton Arena
I am thankful for my A-Z as I travel about the borough getting to know new places. The first session was a lovely group – black and ethnic minorities women from many countries including Morocco, Palestine, Algeria, India Nigeria and … Continue reading
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Tagged Algeria, Community centre, craft skills, India, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, participation, Rochdale, Sewing, signatures, social engagement, Touchstones
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Deeplish
So good to actually start work with the groups. Another last minute flash of inspiration, I decided today to make the cloth pieces postcard size so that again its easy to remember if anyone works alone, also its like everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Charity shop, Community centre, craft skills, Rochdale, Sewing
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