We’re running a program of workshops which will be held during July, August, and September. There will be online workshops and two that will take place outdoors. The latter are informal open days at Glasgow venues where people can meet the artists and discuss the project. The Herald will present an online ‘in conversation’ with the artists in September.
We are using EventBrite to manage the events. Regular updates will be posted on this page. If you don't see a workshop that you can attend and you still want to contribute then please feel free to write. The confirmed workshops are:
I remember (the hidden gardens)
Friday 30th July,11.00am-14.00pm
the hidden gardens, tramway, Glasgow, (entry via Pollokshaws Road
Larry Butler, Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, Ken Cockburn, and Grace Mark
Friday 30th July,11.00am-14.00pm
the hidden gardens, tramway, Glasgow, (entry via Pollokshaws Road
Larry Butler, Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, Ken Cockburn, and Grace Mark
This is an open day which will include movement workshops and 'I remember' writing sessions, as well as activities collecting memories of green spaces during the pandemic. All welcome. There is no need to book, but it will help us if you do here. All activities will be socially distanced.
_
I remember (Lapidus Scotland)
Tuesday August 3, 14.00-15.30pm
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a closed online event for anyone who attends therapeutic writing sessions associated with Lapidus Scotland, who can book here. If spaces become available we will open the event.
_
I remember (Paths for All and other Community networks)
Tuesday August 10th, 14.00-15.30pm
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards and Ken Cockburn
This is a closed online event with any relevant stakeholders who are interested in hosting a memorial in a local park, hospital, care home, or any other suitable venue. We will discuss the potential of satellite venues, as well as approaches to memorialising the pandemic. You can book here.
_
Hidden Letters – Poetry, Precarity and Post-Covid Monuments
Wednesday August 18, 18:30 pm - 19:30pm
This is an online discussion: has the time for a new approach to poetry, politics and economics finally arrived? Join us for a discussion about poetry activism, precarity and post-COVID monuments with Scottish and Bulgarian poets and political scientists Albena Azmanova, Alec Finlay and Nadezhda Radulova. You can book here.
_
I remember (bereaved families)
Tuesday, 24th August, 19.00-20.30
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
Tuesday, 24th August, 19.00-20.30
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a closed online event in association with bereaved families support groups and Cruse Scotland. You can book a place here.
_
I remember (Long Covid)
Thursday 26th August, 14.00-15.30pm
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
Thursday 26th August, 14.00-15.30pm
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a closed online event in association with Long Covid support groups for anyone affected by Long Covid or a related condition. You can book a place here.
_
I remember (Friends of Pollok Country Park)
Sunday August 29th
Alec Finlay
This is a closed online discussion event with the Friends of Pollok Country Park.
_
I remember (open session)
Thursday September 2nd, 19.00-20.30
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a relaxed open session writing 'I remember' for anyone who was unable to attend the other workshops. Participation is free and you can book here.
_
I remember (People living with dementia and their carers)
Thursday 9th September, 11-12.30
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a an open online event in association with Life Changes Trust. You can book here.
_
I remember (Pollok Country Park)
Saturday September 11th, 11.00-15.00
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, Hannah Laycock, and Ken Cockburn, with support from Pollok Park nature wardens
Please note, for those with a disability or limited walking and who do not have a blue badge, we can arrange access to the car park if you email us. It is 250m from the car park to the event.
This is an open day which will include 'I remember' writing sessions, photography sessions relating to support, and seed planting with the park rangers. The artist and collaborators will be available to discuss the project. This is an 'all welcome' event and there is no requirement to book, however it would help us to have an idea of numbers, so if you know you are coming please sign up here.
Our event is 200m from the Riverside car park; walk up the Ash Path, past the Meadow, and look for The Beech Grove on your right. The location is 20m off the path, up a short slope. It is not wheelchair accessible, but the team will also meet people on the path.
The memorial team will be joined by Pollok Country Park Staff, who are inviting people to plant a wildflower – meadows cranesbill, primrose, self-heal – or make a flower print on calico, or make a friendship bracelet.
_
I remember (satellites)
Tuesday September 14th, 10.30-12.00am
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn,
This is a closed online event with NHS venues and any other relevant stakeholders who are interested in hosting a memorial in a local park, hospital, care home, hospice, school, or any other suitable venue. We will discuss the potential of satellite venues, as well as approaches to memorialising the pandemic. You can book here.
_
I remember (Young People)
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:30-13.00
Alec Finlay, Lucy Richards, and Ken Cockburn
This is a closed online event in association with Columba 1400 graduate community.
_
Our partners in terms of these workshops include the Herald, greenspace scotland, Glasgow City Council, Covid 19 Families Scotland, Covid-19 Recovery Collective, LongCovidSOS, Covid Aid, Our Covid Stories, Columba 1400, Life Changes Trust, Paths for All, Marie Curie, the hidden gardens, Lapidus Scotland, NHS Scotland, Govanhill Baths, and Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland.
Further events will be announced shortly. For further information contact: iremember2021@yahoo.com
