Our aim is to enable and empower diverse local communities across our partnership to celebrate and share the stories of our region.
Awakened by Frink The Awakened by Frink project involved a series of art workshops with the Dorset Deaf Activities Group. During the project, participants were given
An impactful project aimed at inspiring girls in Swindon to embrace engineering! In collaboration with Girlguiding South West England and Polydron. Members of Girlguiding from
Unpicking the past to thread together the future Fashioning Our World explores the hidden stories told by clothing and accessories from the past. The project
A collaboration between disabled young people and museums to create meaningful work experience opportunities. As part of a wider community engagement and inclusion programme, Wessex
A co-creation project led by – and for – blind and visually impaired people. This inspiring project brought together blind and visually impaired people with
Salisbury Museum is working with three organisations in the city to support people in the community with mental health needs. An increased awareness of arts
A collaboration between Wiltshire Museum and charity, Arts Together. The project, inspired by Thomas Hardy’s most famous novel, aimed to improve the quality of life
The Meaning of Things is an informal participant-centred activity exploring what museums do, by considering the questions ‘What things do you keep?’ and ‘Why do
Males great bustards perform spectacular courtship displays, gathering at a ‘lek’ or small display ground to try to impress the females.
The great bustard has a dignified slow walk but tends to run when disturbed, rather than fly.
The hen-bird on display at The Salisbury Museum was one of the last great bustards to be eaten in the town!