So can a woodland be a Community Asset? We're hoping to find out. I'm working with The Dukeshouse Heritage Woodland Community Interest Company and locality to develop plans to turn this popular historic woodland on the edge of Hexham into a thriving and sustainable permaculture and crafts hub, that's more easily accessible by local people … Continue reading Dukeshouse Woods Heritage Hangout
Reaffirming training session yesterday with Bev and Ian http://www.macandfox.co.uk/ at Segedunum, with lots of lovely museum people. Really interesting seeing the contrasting presentation styles and the skills everyone demonstrated. Had some hearty laughs practicing the right brain/left brain techniques. All part of the British Museum's Talking Objects project. The course, and these people, have all … Continue reading Improv-ing
http://dukesfield.wordpress.com/ So very happy to be project managing this on behalf of the Friends of the North Pennines for a couple of days each week over the next two years. A great bunch of people to be working with!
My first foray into archaeology sadly didn't include crystal skulls or running from giant rolling balls, but it did include a hugely satisfying day, interesting conversation, several midge bites and 5 litres of drinking water. I'm not sure if I was digging a chimney or flue but apparently that makes me the same as the … Continue reading Smeltpunk’s Guest blog
My friend Marcus Byron (studio@marcusbyron.co.uk ) is a splendid chap! Not only does he save me from wonky kerning, he helps me get it printed and professional at a knock down price in time for networking tomorrow. "If you have a (graphic design) problem...if no one else can help...and if you can find them...maybe you can … Continue reading The A-team?
Brilliant few days last week - Preschool was offered a few hundred pounds from a local charity and we decided to put it towards training our staff to deliver forest schools activities. So we asked our friendly local trainer to come on over and give us his best for three days... but there's only four … Continue reading Forest Schools – A little acorn?
It's a glorious spring day here in the North Pennines. Bulbs are poking through, primroses and snowdrops are nodding in the breeze and while I was hanging the washing in the sun this morning there was the unmistakeable call like Northumbrian pipes - heralding the lapwings' return... lots of hands on days for me too: … Continue reading springing into life
This quote from a happy client made me very happy too: "I was absolutely inspired when you so clearly and concisely laid out how we need to proceed. Our talk has stimulated lots of ideas already as to the form and topics we need to develop for the traveling exhibition so that we can explore … Continue reading A rosy glow!
It's taken 6 months of tough times, but we've resolved the organisational issues at Preschool. Last term's parents' survey gave us a 100% happy/very happy rating and we've now got a permanent, enthusiastic and experienced team in place. What a great start to the new year - strong foundations to build on. I'm really looking … Continue reading New team at Preschool
Lots of you have been asking if I'm available to help out with developing your projects, so here I am, ready to jump onto an adventure with you. Let's go!
Yvonne Conchie 