Ramsey : Through Our Eyes and Ears

LOTUSLAND philip cornett & paul kindersley This work was developed with a professional development bursary from a-n more information can be found here: https://www.a-n.co.uk/blogs/lotusland-development/ the following is an excerpt of the above blog: LOTUSLAND : THE MUSICAL We began our selection process, finding a handful of videos with the most in-depth narratives and characters. We then framed them within this ‘Professional Development’ process, creating a John Dee style oracle that embodied the need to look into the future, to understand LOTUSLAND and what is out of our control. The main character, Rosey Stoner, starts off as an isolated creative entity, who dreams of the world outside, and yearns to develop through external validation. They are unaware of what they are, and their power within – they are our rosetta stone, that they are the key to their own deeper understanding of their mode of operation. We continued the filming over the week and invited artist, Mark Scott Wood of OUTPOST (Norwich), who became part of the film along with Norwich-based filmmaker, Sam Tring. We then created a mummers-influenced play using scripts from our past work. Completely improvised, this three act play documented Rosey Stoner’s journey outside their isolated creative space into an urban landscape, where they are full of enthusiasm, taken advantage of by a ‘corporate piggy’, but in the end triumphs over their exploitation becoming professionally developed and self-sufficient. Mark and Sam’s involvement directly progressed this part of the production, allowing our professional relationships to become stronger in what could have been viewed as an alternative corporate team building activity. We then took our week worth of footage and edited what is now titled LOTUSLAND : THE MUSICAL, bringing together the documentation of our development as a collaborative production unit. full film here: https://youtu.be/XaGJIQN4k1w

earth, wind, water

A GPS-triggered Audio Trail in Bedford Town Centre, telling stories by local creatives inspired by town heritage & residents’ memories of food & drink. We have tried to place echoes near benches or areas that are comfortable to be in. Throughout 2024, Tastes Like Home has built up a bank of local stories uncovered through archival research & interviews. Led by Radhika Aggarwal & Alex Levene, Bedford-based creatives have developed, written & recorded stories uncovering delicious memories of food & drink ingrained in the taste buds of Bedford & its residents. We are delighted to share them with you here & hope you enjoy the trail. To do the trail in one helping, allow 90 minutes to gently meander round the pins. Alternatively, take in a few bites when you have time & complete the trail in multiple visits. With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zone for Bedford, The Place Theatre, Bedford Creative Arts, and Wellbeing Media Studios. Our Team: Aaron Spendelow, Alex Levene, Adie Mueller, Bartolomeo Ziccardi, Desiree Bashi, Hannah Jones, Hazel Fattorusso, Kimo Jeepaz, Lorenzo Bassignani, Oskar Konrad Puanecki, Radhika Aggarwal, Radhika Shah, Ricky Thapar, Rue Hughes, Sareya Randhawa, Sarika Shah, Sophie Herxheimer, Will Mitchell.

For help using the Echoes App, please visit vtsw.uk/echoes The small county of Rutland uses the Latin motto “Multum in Parvo” which means “Much in little”. This reflects the fact that Rutland is the smallest county in England by area, but it has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty, history, and culture. This sound ride has been created so that people who are cycling around Rutland Water, can learn about the history of various points of interest around it. If you'd like to walk it, it'll still work, but you'll have long gaps between the various echoes. There's no specific start or finish point, so you can start your ride (or walk) at any point on the loop. Also, this has been created to support the Leicestershire and Rutland charity, Hope Against Cancer. If you enjoy it, please do consider making a donation to the charity by visiting www.justgiving.com/hopefoundationcancerresearch and clicking the Donate button. If you like this, please let your Twitter / X followers know about it: vtsw.uk/sw/rw/x

For help using the Echoes App, please visit vtsw.uk/echoes The green spaces at Barnsdale are home to over 100 young trees. An orchard of apple varieties, with 60 trees, was planted in 2012 on the south-facing slope at the entrance to the car parking area. Then in 2016, a ‘nuttery’ of 50 trees was planted in a snaking line from the orchard to the entrance to Barnsdale Wood. Here you can learn about the huge variety of apples that were once common in England. If you are keen to see the differences between an almond tree, a walnut, a pecan or a pine nut, please follow this walk and also look at the pictures in the Echoes App.

Walk a around the village and open your ears to what you cannot see in Manton... but be prepared to be spooked!! For help using the Echoes App, please visit vtsw.uk/echoes

for a friend

Visit the 15 MANIFESTO* soundscapes around King's Lynn (see map below) to experience the history and ecology of the town in sound. Download or stream to enjoy this site-specific audio artwork. When you are in the centre of King’s Lynn, anywhere between the River Great Ouse, The Walks Park, The Train Station and the Docks, press START WALK to activate. You can expereince the soundscapes in any order. As you enter different areas, or zones, the Echoes App will play a sound-file based on the historical and ecological significance of that area. Note: streaming may inccur data charges, depending on your tariff. MANIFESTO* is an arts-led, climate futures project, made by young people for the town of King's Lynn https://www.collusion.org.uk/projects/manifesto/

PLEASE NOTE: This is just a sample to show the Oakham Castle team what's possible. For help using the Echoes App, please visit vtsw.uk/echoes Discover England's most complete surviving Norman Hall. Take a step back in time, through the ancient gateway, to explore Oakham Castle. If you like this, please let your Twitter / X followers know about it: vtsw.uk/sw/ocr/x