LibraryCast from Somerset Libraries UK

The Community turned out in large numbers to be part of the opening celebrations of Westfield Community Gardens in Yeovil.

Listen to the story of how the community got involved to develop a waste area into a beautiful garden.

Music Credits with permission from Fly Yeti Fly

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Music by Fly Yeti Fly from their album Make A Ring

“Make A Ring “ by Fly Yeti Fly

“ Heads Above Water”

“ Entwined “

On this edition of LibraryCast, Somerset Libraries welcomes local author Victoria Tait.

Victoria shares her story about writing her first book. Victoria talks about

how she first started researching and developing her story and offers thoughts and tips on how

to write your very own first novel.

Credits:  Music featured “ Ammonite “ , “ Timber Ships “ from the album “ Fish House Blues”, written by Daniel Shaw

Monday 21st June is #MakeMusicDayUK .  Street Community Library is marking the occasion  with a special recording made at the library of the song   “ Leatherman “ written by Daniel Shaw  which can be found on the album “ Fish House Blues “. Jeremy speaks with some of the students and Daniel’s mum Pamela.

Credits

All songs written by Daniel Shaw

Fish House Blues | Daniel Shaw (bandcamp.com)

Song  “ Firefox Murmuration “

Song “  Leatherman “  recorded live for #MMD21

Song “ The Apiarist “

The Somerset Library’s Outreach team welcomed families and The Bluebirds Theatre Company to Lyngford Park.

The Bluebirds performed a special Storytime for the community. Listen to the soundscapes and find out more about what the theatre group do.

Credits

Music:  Lake Village by Daniel Shaw     Daniel Shaw Music

Story and performance :  by The Bluebirds Theatre Company.  The Bluebirds Theatre Company

90 year old Sadie shared stories of school life during WW2 and the memories of what it was to hear the hum of planes fly over to bomb Yeovil town.

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.

As a single mother in a quite different time, Nyanza found her faith helped her throughout her life.

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.

She shared her experience growing up in different places during the war, feeling safe under the care from her loving parents. She talked about being young adult and how to deal with things in life.

‘I don’t know how you do cope, but I just do.’

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.

Mary shares stories of her selfless nursing career and the time she ended up in Africa by mistake!

‘“Take care and think about what you’d like to do, then it’s up to you how to get there.”

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.

Jeanette has had such an interesting life we had to make two podcasts of her story! From the tales of childhood during WW2 in Britain to tales of Africa; safari, USA starlets and airline pilots! Jeanette shared with us her experience in Nairobi, Kenya and tells us “Try and smile, even at a stranger, as you’re walking by.”

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.

West country born and bred, Janet retells stories of childhood chores of haymaking and stacking bails. Living in Yeovil since 1979 Janet talks of times when you just need a moment to gain your strength.

”You have to find something to keep going.’

‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.

To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/

Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand

Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.