Holme Valley Sharing Memories Holme Valley Sharing Memories
Holme Valley Sharing Memories is a group of older people (in their 70s, 80s, & 90s) based in the rural Holme Valley of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Since 1994 we have worked in the heart of the community teaching our members new skills and passing these skills on to other community groups across Kirklees.
The core group of older people works with three dedicated arts project workers, using creativity as a focus for shared inter-generational activity with other, hard to reach, groups. Our projects, which include painting, drawing, creative writing, pottery, singing, textiles, photography and reminiscence work, often culminate in public exhibitions or performances, which build the confidence of all participants and raise awareness in the community. We offer opportunities for disparate groups to come together, develop relationships, learn new skills and celebrate their lives and experiences. Most recently our elderly members have worked with:
• Pupils from local infant, junior, primary, secondary and special schools
• Adults in secure mental health units recovering from mental health issues
• Adults in society dealing with mental health issues
• Marginalised teenagers
• Other older people in residential homes
View my website http://www.sharingmemoriesgroup.com/
My Location
Phoenix Community Centre
Dunford Road
Holmfirth
HD9 2DR
Telephone: 07850 622 918
Email: sharingmemoriesgroup@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sharingmemoriesgroup.com/
My News
'Make Yourself At Home' project unites community groups in Kirkl / Thu 17 Jan 2019
‘MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME’ PROJECT UNITES COMMUNITY GROUPS 24th January-21st February The Packhorse Centre, Huddersfield An arts project, which focuses on the theme of ‘home’, has united three local community groups. ...
Your chance to perform in stories of Hope Bank Pleasure Grounds / Mon 03 Sep 2018
Would you like the opportunity to take part in a short performance as part of Honley Feast on Saturday 22nd September? Local arts organisations, Holme Valley Sharing Memories and Chol Theatre, are currently looking fo...
Acapella evening to raise funds for Holme Valley older people’s / Tue 28 Nov 2017
A Huddersfield based acapella group will be holding their pre-Christmas concert in December to help raise money for a Holme Valley group of creative older people. Far Cry, which is run by renowned local singer/songwri...
My Events
Museum of Curiosities - Open Day / Sat 01 Feb 2020
Dare you enter the fabulous Museum of Curiosities - Open for 1 day Only!! The Museum of Curiosities Open day at The Tech Building in Holmfirth on Saturday 1st February is a celebration at the end of the current Sharing ...
Music Quiz Night / Fri 25 Oct 2019
Holme Valley residents will be testing their musical ‘know how’ at a music quiz to raise funds for a local older people’s group – and be in with a chance to win raffle prize tickets to see Kate Rusby in concert. The...
Make Yourself At Home / Thu 24 Jan to Thu 21 Feb 2019 (1 month)
The ‘Make Yourself At Home’project involved members of Holme Valley Sharing Memories, a local group for older people based in Holmfirth, working alongside adults with learning disabilities from The Bridgewood Trust, and ...
My Opportunities
Project Manager - Holme Valley Sharing Memories / Fri 04 Oct 2019
Do you have excellent organisational skills? Have you coordinated or managed an arts project before? Do you have a track record of successful fundraising and financial management? We are looking for a highly organised...
Arts Trainee - with Holme Valley Sharing Memories Group / Fri 30 Jan 2015
Job title: Holme Valley Sharing Memories - Arts Trainee Traineeship period: February 2015-February 2016 Responsible for working alongside two core artists, visiting artists and project manager to support participan...