As part of Remembered West, New Writings North’s programme for older people in the West End of Newcastle, Artist Sharon Bailey was commissioned to deliver creative sessions with women from the Mature Action Group (MAGS), who meet regularly in West Denton, Newcastle. With support from the wonderful team at Denton Youth & Community Project and staff from New Writing North, they recorded their personal stories, prompted by a series of photographs from their family albums.
This film is a result of that work, bringing together portraits, pictures and stories that depict important moments in their lives as well as the people and events that shaped them.
Mature Action Group (MAGs)
MAGs is a social group for over 50's in the Denton and Westerhope area. The group has been running for a number of years (it even pre-dates Denton Youth & Community Project). The group meet up once a month and take part in a range of activities from crafts to tai-chi and there's always time for a cuppa and a catch up, whilst putting the world to rights!
Denton Youth & Community Project (DYCP)
DYCP has been delivering a programme of weekly sessions for people of all ages for the past 23 years. Our project aims to work with local residents to raise self-esteem, confidence and aspirations to inspire them to live fulfilled and active lives. In addition to this we work to reduce the loneliness and isolation felt by members of the community, in particular the elderly. DYCP is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all, where everyone can be valued as an individual.
Негізгі бет A Film by Mature Action Group
Пікірлер: 1