Judith Vickress is starting a new position as Trustee at Rural Media.
The charity works with communities, schools, groups and individuals to create issue-driven films, heritage and digital arts projects that raise awareness, influence change and celebrate rural life.
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) hosted a screening of TURNING POINT at London’s Riverside Studios on 19th October, featuring four short stories from Barbados and Jamaica in 1920, followed by a Q&A session he led as the writer and director. The touring programme will continue in London until the end of 2025.
By Tony Thompson,
Dorothy Smith co-hosted the Recovery in Practice conference with Dr David Patton at the University of Derby and Teesside University, where they explored the power of lived experience, creative arts, and community-driven recovery.
By Dorothy Smith,
Alison Mackenzie (CF 2014) has earned a nomination for Venue of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards for Croy Live, the rural venue she founded to bring traditional music to a small community hall.
By Alison Mackenzie,
James Allen has made significant progress with his not-for-profit tannery project, which supports education about natural fibres and has already welcomed visits from three schools and colleges. He has secured over £250,000 in funding to build the tannery and classroom, and has been awarded a bursary to fund a three-year mentorship with the UK’s leading vegetable tanning expert.
By James Allen,
