NOW is your chance to help tell the story of our local area.
The Downend Community History and Arts Project (CHAP) is asking individuals and groups to contribute to our local history banner, which will tell the story of Downend and Emersons Green through the creativity of the people who live here.
The banner will be made up of 12.7cm x 12.7cm (5in x 5in) squares, each portraying a different story of the history of our area.
Once completed, CHAP will join them all together and put the final piece on display for everyone to enjoy.
You don’t need to be a trained artist or craftsperson – we want everyone to join in!
All ages and abilities are encouraged to take part.
It’s up to you how you make your picture – by painting, sewing, embroidery, appliqué, collage, printing, glueing and sticking, or any other creative way – just as long as it’s not too heavy to be stitched to all the other pieces, to make a large hanging banner.
CHAP will keep track of who is creating which topic, to ensure that everybody works on a different story.
We have a list of suggestions, but welcome your own ideas too.
If you’d like to get involved, please email CHAP Chair Janet Biggin at big.gin@talktalk.net.
CHAP is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that aims to produce a community history resource and encourage the local community to take part in all its activities.
We want to create a coherent identity for Downend and Emersons Green, built around interesting or significant places, people and events from the past, and build a sense of belonging and commitment to our area.
For more details visit www.downendchap.org.
You can write to us at CHAP, 49 Overnhill Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5DS.
Helen Rana