There are lots of FREE events taking place in May as part of the Asking Andover project. As spaces are limited for these you will need to book to secure your place by emailing askingandover@gmail.com
Asking Andover Open Day
2nd May 10:00-4:00: Andover Museum & Museum of Iron Age
Meet project Artist James Aldridge, learn more about Asking Andover and how you can play a role in capturing living memory history.
Workshop 1: 10:30 – 12:00
Workshop 2: 1:30 – 3:00
Asking Andover Creative Workshop
8th May 1:30 – 3:30: St Augusta Park Community Centre
Join Artist James Aldridge and Project Co-ordinator Helen Ellis for an introduction to the Asking Andover community project and try some of the creative activities that are helping local people to share their memories of the town.
Oral History Training
9th May 10:0.0-12:00 Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age
Learn the importance of Oral History, how to record memories and how materials can be used to share this heritage of the local community.
Behind the Scenes Collection Tour
13th May 11:00 – 3:00: Hampshire Cultural Trust HQ, Chilcomb
Join Mark Barden for an introduction to the Hampshire Cultural Trust central stores. Learn how to handle items from the collection and develop a sense of what may be available to borrow for the final exhibition.
Andover Heritage Trail Walk
16th May 10:00 – 1:00: Depart from Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age
Walk the Andover Heritage Trail with Artist James Aldridge. Use creative ways to map and share your experiences of Andover.
