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an ancient device, used in South America, where knots were tied in lengths of yarn to record stories and information in the community, such as census data. The knowledge to de-code the knots was held by special elders, and has been lost over time.

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Remembering Together East Lothian Workshops

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Remembering Together East Lothian Workshops

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To sign up for all Remembering Together East Lothian activities please visit the Brunton Box Office

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To receive your postal activity pack:

Email your name and postal address to rememberingtogether22@gmail.com with Quipu Recollections in the title.

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Order your pack now to find out what’s inside

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The aim of this activity is to reflect people’s experiences of the pandemic, and to allow participants to express honestly and privately what this time has meant for them. There is an optional group follow-up session for discussion and a co-creation activity.

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Age Range 18+

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quipu, knotted and dyed in natural madder root, with label

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Quipu Reflections are an invitation to explore your own story of the pandemic with your own personal quipu - a metaphor for life, where knots mark defining moments, and reflections which arise are recorded.

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- to invite wider discussions on meaning making and emotional memory
- to contribute to conceptual ideas on memorial

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Age range 16+

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Bridge Centre, Haddington, 28th July 1.30 - 3.30

Pennypit Centre 23rd August 1 - 3 pm

East Lothian Volunteer Centre, Tranent 26th August 10am - 12 noon

North Berwick Community Centre 29th August 12.30 - 2.30 pm

Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar, 31st August 6 - 8pm

sign up for all workshops at the Brunton Box Office

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Phase One activities run from the Summer Solstice (21st June) until the Autumn Equinox (21st September).

Linking activities to Celtic customs and calendars reminds us of the cycle of nature, renewal over time and our ancient connection to the land - ideas that are associated with remembrance, hope and healing.

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Participants are invited to bring to the workshop an object that has special meaning for them.

Following discussions around the meanings behind the objects, prompted by specific questions, the objects and their stories will be documented in digital images and sound recordings.

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Discussions will contribute to conceptual ideas for a community memorial.

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Age range 16+

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Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar 16th July 10am - 1pm

Brunton Theatre 30th July 11am -1pm

Prestonpans Community Centre  16 August 10am - 12noon

North Berwick Community Centre 22nd August 12.30 - 2.30pm

sign up for all workshops at the Brunton Box Office

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In this activity participants will be guided to reflect on their own likes and dislikes  that may reveal some unexpected insights. This leads to group discussion on shared values and finding common ground for a community memorial - part of the process of co-creating.

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-to inform discussions around our emotional responses to landscape, and our deeper connections to a sense of place
-to contribute to selecting appropriate location/s, subjects and formats for the memorial project.

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All ages - family friendly - children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult

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Ormiston Community Centre 1st August 11am - 1pm

Port Seton Centre 10th August 11am -1pm

East Linton Village Hall 18th August 11am-1pm

Gullane Village Hall 3rd September 11am-1pm

Bleachingfield Dunbar 12th September 11am - 1pm

sign up for all workshops at the Brunton Box Office

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Participants are invited to go for a ramble around a favourite spot in their local area:  gathering found objects and samples of flora on their way, which they should bring to the workshop. These will be used to co-create a blueprint 'map'.

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Video Invitation:
Click on the link provided for a captioned audio/visual video clip and simply follow the instructions.

Invitation by Email:
For written instructions email rememberingtogether22@gmail.com and put ‘Wheel of Summer’ in the title.

Invitation by post:
If you would like to receive a printed version of the invitation, please provide your name and postal address by email and we will mail a copy to you.

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Join the Wheel of Summer discussion and document your walk on the Remembering Together social media Facebook Group:
Remembering Together Wheel of Summer

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Remembering Together East Lothian. 3 likes · 17 talking about this. Remembering Together East Lothian is a Covid community memorial programme, led by East Lothian Council Arts Service in partnership...

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This activity aims to build on some of the positive outcomes of the lockdown experience, when many people developed a social walking practice.
It encourages discussion and mapping of favourite locations in East Lothian.
It invites us to consider what memorial means for our community and to reflect on our experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This activity aims to build on some of the positive outcomes of the lockdown experience, when many people developed a social walking practice.
It encourages discussion and mapping of favourite locations in East Lothian.
It invites us to consider what memorial means for our community and to reflect on our experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Barbara Gardner- Rowell is listening with https://walkfest.org.uk/

What does memorial mean for you?

Join me on Saturday 20th August at 11am for a gentle stroll around Binning Wood.

Have your say. I will listen to your views and ideas for a Covid Memorial for East Lothian. Help to co-create a positive outcome and legacy for our community.

Contact me to book: rememberingtogether22@gmail.com

Meet at the lodge car park at 11am.
Walk duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Dogs welcome
Email for further info: rememberingtogether

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Walk and Talk at East Lothian Walking Festival

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Walk and Talk at East Lothian Walking Festival

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Artist Barbara Gardner-Rowell is listening -

Why not invite me to join you on a walk in one of your favourite locations? Have your say. I will listen to your views and ideas for a Covid Memorial for East Lothian. Help to co-create a positive outcome and legacy for our community.

Email to book a walk: rememberingtogether22@gmail.com

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Barbara Gardner- Rowell is listening.

What does memorial mean for you?

Join me on Saturday 20th August at 11am for a gentle stroll around Binning Wood.

Have your say. I will listen to your views and ideas for a Covid Memorial for East Lothian. Help to co-create a positive outcome and legacy for our community.

Contact me to book: rememberingtogether22@gmail.com

Meet at the lodge car park at 11am.
Walk duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Dogs welcome
Email for further info: rememberingtogether

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Artist Barbara Gardner-Rowell is listening -

Why not invite me to join you on a walk in one of your favourite locations? Have your say. I will listen to your views and ideas for a Covid Memorial for East Lothian. Help to co-create a positive outcome and legacy for our community.

Contact me to book a walk by email at: rememberingtogether22@gmail.com

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The Walk and Talk activity spans from Lammas (1st August) until the Autumn Equinox (21st September). Linking activities to Celtic customs and calendars reminds us of the cycle of nature, renewal over time and our ancient connection to the land - ideas that are associated with remembrance, hope and healing.

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Wheel of Summer, Summer Solstice Invitiation

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Follow this link for a captioned, audio-visual version of the invitation to participate in Wheel of Summer

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Wheel of Summer, Summer Solstice Invitiation

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Join the Wheel of Summer discussion and document your walk in the Remembering Together Wheel of Summer Facebook Group

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Remembering Together East Lothian. 3 likes · 17 talking about this. Remembering Together East Lothian is a Covid community memorial programme, led by East Lothian Council Arts Service in partnership...

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The Wheel of Summer activity spans from the Summer Solstice (21st June) until the Autumn Equinox (21st September). Linking activities to Celtic customs and calendars reminds us of the cycle of nature, renewal over time and our ancient connection to the land - ideas that are associated with remembrance, hope and healing.