Submitted by Carrie Brookes on 10 Oct 2024 - 3:53pm
LocalMotion and partners have organised two initiatives to give people a platform to talk about the challenges and successes of everyday life in Middlesbrough. They are holding creative My Town workshops and Monthly Meetups, see below for full details.
My Town workshops
Do You Live in Middlesbrough? Would you like to share your story and help transform the town?
We are creating a Manifesto for Middlesbrough! Through spoken and written word, we are exploring the realities of life in the town and gathering stories of strength and resilience.
Join us for a free taster session or sign up for a series of 8 workshops designed to give people a platform to talk about the challenges and successes of everyday life in Middlesbrough.
Contact Ania Deputat: ania.deputat@localmotion.org.uk 07490461176.
What to Expect
Your Story Matters: These workshops offer a space to share your personal experiences, the highs, the challenges, and everything in between.
Creative Expression: You’ll have the chance to express in your own unique way what it truly means to live in this town, expressing the community's struggles and hopes.
Inspiring Change: Your words can reach local decision-makers, helping to shape a better future for Middlesbrough based on real stories and ideas.
No experience is needed—just your voice, your story, and your desire to participate in the conversation.
My Town workshops are organised by LocalMotion Middlesbrough in partnership with Borderlands, Tees Women Poets and MIMA.
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Join Middlesbrough Voices: Monthly Meet-Ups to Connect, Share, and Take Action!
Do you live or work in Middlesbrough and want to connect with others who share your passion for our town? Join us for Middlesbrough Voices, a monthly gathering to talk, share ideas, and plan actions that make a difference in our community!
October Meet Up: Celebrating Community Pride
24th October 12:30 pm – 2:30pm
Methodist Asylum Project, 54 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JH
To book visit: Middlesbrough Voices October Meet Up Tickets or contact Ania Deputat ania.deputat@localmotion.org.uk, 07490461176
Our first meet-up will be all about Community Pride. Let’s gather to talk about what makes us proud of Middlesbrough and how we can build on the strengths of our community. We’ll share stories, exchange ideas, and take part in creative activities designed to spark inspiration.
What makes you proud of your community?
How can we make our town even better?
What actions can we take together to strengthen community pride?
What to Expect
- Connect with Others: Meet new people from across the town and build relationships.
- Share a Meal: Enjoy a meal together in a welcoming space.
- Creative Discussions: Engage in thoughtful discussions about our town and its future.
- Plan for Action: Collaborate on ideas and solutions that help improve Middlesbrough for everyone.
Middlesbrough Voices is all about building connections and making our town a better place through shared ideas and actions. Whether you’re passionate about community, arts, environment, or local development, this is your space to be heard and take part.
All are welcome – bring your thoughts, your curiosity, and your appetite for both food and conversation!
LocalMotion Middlesbrough organises the October meet-up in partnership with Methodist Asylum Project and Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency.
About LocalMotion
LocalMotion is a social, economic and environmental justice movement, by communities, for communities, that aims to tackle the root causes of issues in six places across England and Wales. The movement is about bringing people, organisations and institutions together, so that communities in six places can benefit from joined up thinking, pooled resources and longterm collaboration and planning.
