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How to Use Film Heritage for Reminiscence

Film heritage can be used in a wide range of activities including reminiscence, local research, intercultural exchange, and creative expression. Come share your experiences and learn some new methods.

How to Use Film Heritage for Reminiscence

About How to Use Film Heritage for Reminiscence

Do you work in a facilitation or support role in a community setting, charity or care home? Have you considered using film heritage to enrich your connection with others and aid memory work? 

Film heritage can be used in a wide range of activities including reminiscence, local research, intercultural exchange, and creative expression. Come along to share your experiences and learn some new methods.  

In this workshop you will learn how to find archive footage that resonates with the people you are in contact with. The workshop will focus on methods for exploring life stories and local heritage.

Areas covered:

How to arrange a supported visit to Kelvin Hall and what to expect 
Finding footage online (at home or work) 
Reminiscence techniques using film prompts 
Creative and tactile ways to explore life stories and special interests  
  

There will be a chance to meet each other and to ask questions. Light refreshments served.  


Please note – this workshop is open to anyone age 16+ working in the voluntary, community, charity, and third sectors, whether in a paid or voluntary role.  

If you are a member of the public looking to visit the Moving Image Archive, please refer to our events page for other opportunities. 

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