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SUMMARY:Invited by Metal: Reverie - a dream of autoimmunity by Joanna Holland 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 2 November\, 7pm   \nPeterborough Museum and Gallery   \nTickets £7.50  / free for people who identify as living with chronic illness\, Disabled\, D/deaf and/or neurodiverse    \nAges 14+  \n  \nInvited by Metal\, multidisciplinary artist Joanna Holland brings her performance Reverie – a dream of autoimmunity to Peterborough.   \n  \nA once grand hall in an abandoned manor house – now in a dilapidated state of disrepair. A young woman\, a dreamy new friendship\, and a curse. An unorthodox relationship\, but one which has utterly lifted her from a state of melancholia.  \n  \nSuddenly this friendship takes a sinister turn\, and she finds herself in a nightmarish scenario – where comfort is replaced by claustrophobia and trust by terror.   \n  \nRule one – never ever share your innermost secrets.  \n  \nRule two – old houses are not to be trusted.   \n  \nEntanglements between chronic illness and a repetitive dream inspired Joanna’s auto-fictional tale of love\, loss and unpredictability. Reverie is performed as a dreamlike monologue by award-winning actress Louise Kim Salter. Directed by Stéphanie Joalland.  \n  \nThe performance will be followed by a Q&A with writer Joanna and actress Louise.   \n  \nPresented by METAL Peterborough\, funded by Arts Council\, England.  \n  \nThis performance is part of The Haunted. Running over the course of a year\, The Haunted is a collection of performances\, talks\, readings\, and soundscapes which explore liminal space\, dreaming\, sick bodies\, horror\, and the uncanny. Female-led narratives by Disabled and non-Disabled artists share what it’s like to exist in an ever-shifting\, ‘in between’ space.   \n  \nContent information: Reverie – a dream of autoimmunity features themes of horror\, chronic illness\, parasomnias\, nightmares\, visions\, pain and death. It has an unnerving and extremely loud soundtrack\, with some sudden noises\, moments of darkness and flashing lights.   \n  \nTickets are £7.50 or free for people who identify as living with chronic illness\, Disabled\, D/deaf or neurodiverse  \n  \nBook your ticket here: https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/reverie \n  \nFind out more about the project at https://www.hollandsyntax.uk/   \n  \nImage Credit: Louise Kim Salter in Reverie © Chloe Page 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/invited-by-metal-reverie-a-dream-of-autoimmunity-by-joanna-holland/
LOCATION:Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery\, 51 Priestgate\, Peterborough\, PE1 1LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Dream Space: Imagine a Reading Room workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck from the Alternative School of Economics\, as they imagine and design a new modular\, mobile Reading Room for Peterborough – and invite you to be part of it.  \nWe’ll think about how we make a space to be together\, what a Reading Room could be\, and how we can care for it. During the workshop we’ll use drawing\, look at images and motifs\, and collectively design the mobile Reading Room structure. We need your ideas on how to make it welcoming\, inviting\, and something you’d like to use!  \nThis workshop is part of our Dream Space\, which breathes new life into an empty shop unit in the corner of Queensgate\, transforming it into a vibrant community hub for reading\, reflection\, and creative exchange in the heart of Peterborough.  At the centre of Dream Space is our Pop-Up Reading Room – a place where ideas are cooked up\, books are shared\, and conversations spark. This is one event of a packed programme of events and workshops.  \nYou can find out more about Dream Space here.   \n  \nAbout The Alternative School of Economics   \nThe Alternative School of Economics is a collaboration between artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck that questions dominant economic systems through collective self-education. Working with communities\, they explore global political issues in relation to lived experience and use feminist and alternative economics as forms of resistance. A selection of books from their projects Rabbits Road Institute Library (2016-) and The Neoliberal Imagination (2023) can be found on the shelves.   \n  \nAbout ReCollective   \nReCollective are a diverse group of designers\, environmental activists\, makers and mavericks who work together to create systemic changes around attitudes towards ‘waste’ materials. They divert material away from waste streams\, often from creative industries like film and theatre\, and embedding it into buildings and structures for communities.  \n   \nImage credit: The Alternative School of Economics & At the Library 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/dream-space-imagine-a-reading-room-workshop/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Dream Space: We're all from somewhere... with Soraya Smithson and Kate Genever
DESCRIPTION:Join artists Soraya and Kate on 13 November to explore what’s in a name?   \nSouvenirs and surnames overlap. Both things we keep\, and both relate to specific times and places. Souvenirs come from close and faraway places. Names do too.   \nSoraya and Kate invite you to join us over a collection of souvenirs as we start to think about what journeys our families and their names have been on to meet us here in Peterborough in 2025.   \nDo you\, like Kate\, have a Dutch surname that’s arrival in the area is long lost? Or perhaps yours is Italian and relates to the city’s brick history? Maybe you are Ukrainian or Somalian or Scottish and your name speaks of a more recent arrival? Maybe you don’t know but are intrigued to find out more.  \nAs part of the session Kate and Soraya will invite you into a creative activity that generates future souvenirs. New objects that record our presence here in this time and space.  \nThis event is part of Metal’s Dream Space\, which will breathe new life into an empty shop unit in the corner of Queensgate\, transforming it into a vibrant hub for reading\, reflection\, dreaming for the future and creative exchange in the heart of Peterborough.  At the centre of Dream Space is our Pop-Up Reading Room – a place where ideas are cooked up\, books are shared\, and conversations spark. Alongside this\, we’re offering a packed programme of events and workshops and the opportunity to co-design a new pop-up reading room structure to live on beyond the project. Find out more about Dream Space 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/dream-space-were-all-from-somewhere-with-soraya-smithson-and-kate-genever/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Dream Space: Help Create Peterborough's Pop-Up Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:Join Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck from the Alternative School of Economics\, as they dream up something new — a modular\, mobile Reading Room for Peterborough — and they invite you to be part of it.   \nTogether we’ll reimagine what a reading room could be – a structure that can hold books and be a space for meaningful conversations. We need your help to make it welcoming\, inviting\, and something you’d like to use!   \nDuring the workshop we’ll use screen printing and block printing techniques to transform recycled fabric into material for Metal’s new Reading Room structure\, as well as imagery inspired by Peterborough\, its histories\, stories and community spaces.  \nNo experience necessary\, just curiosity and a willingness to experiment!  \nAbout Dream Space  \nThis workshop is part of our Dream Space\, which will breathe new life into an empty shop unit in the corner of Queensgate\, transforming it into a vibrant community hub for reading\, reflection\, and creative exchange in the heart of Peterborough.  At the centre of Dream Space is our Pop-Up Reading Room – a place where ideas are cooked up\, books are shared\, and conversations spark. This is one event of a packed programme of events and workshops and the opportunity to co-design a new pop-up reading room structure to live on beyond the project.  \nYou can find out more about Dream Space here.   \nAbout The Alternative School of Economics   \nThe Alternative School of Economics is a collaboration between artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck that questions dominant economic systems through collective self-education. Working with communities\, they explore global political issues in relation to lived experience and use feminist and alternative economics as forms of resistance. A selection of books from their projects Rabbits Road Institute Library (2016-) and The Neoliberal Imagination (2023) can be found on the shelves.   \nAbout ReCollective   \nReCollective are a diverse group of designers\, environmental activists\, makers and mavericks who work together to create systemic changes around attitudes towards ‘waste’ materials. They divert material away from waste streams\, often from creative industries like film and theatre\, and embedding it into buildings and structures for communities.  \nImage credit: The Alternative School of Economics & At the Library
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/dream-space-help-create-peterboroughs-pop-up-reading-room/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Metal Open Advice Sessions - Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:Looking to discuss your creative practice\, explore a project idea\, or build relationships with local organisations? \nAbout the Sessions \nWe’re offering free 1:1 sessions online or in person for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you and cover topics you’d like to discuss. This might include: \n\nYour creative practice\nTalking through a project idea\nAdvice or signposting to different funding routes or opportunities\nBuilding relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\nBudget development or reading draft applications\n\n  \nBooking Information \nThere is one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. Sessions are free and will be open on a first come first served basis. Please let us know in advance if you have any access requirements. \nTo ensure we can support as many artists and creatives as possible\, anyone who has previously booked a slot with us won’t be eligible this time. Book your place [add booking link – button] \nOur team will share their experience and backgrounds with the disclaimer that that some things brought into the Open Advice Sessions might be outside of our expertise. In this instance\, we will try our best to help in the session. \nWhat you share with us in the session will stay in the meeting. We will not share your ideas outside of the session space. \nAbout the Peterborough team: \nIn Peterborough\, our team have a background working in community roles\, artist spaces or as practicing artists\, which include photography\, performance art and socially engaged work. We have experience developing and delivering participatory projects with artists\, organisations and local communities\, as well as developing activities with young people and arts for health and wellbeing. We’ve supported artists in a wide range of creative disciplines\, including artists who are in the early stages of their career and have a vast knowledge of Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire and Fenland. We have experience in supporting artists with their funding applications including Arts Council England.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-open-advice-sessions-peterborough/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Get a Room: Social — Dream Access Terminal with Lawrence Becko
DESCRIPTION:Get a Room: Social — Dream Access Terminal with Lawrence Becko \nThursday 20 November\, 6–8pm \nDream Space\, Unit 27\, Queensgate\, Peterborough   \nFree   \n \nAre you an artist / creative looking to network\, share your latest projects\, or simply connect with like-minded individuals? Come along to our next at Get a Room Social at Metal Peterborough – space for the creative community to come together\, spark new ideas\, and collaborate.  \nIn our pop-up Dream Space in Queensgate\, join artist Lawrence Becko to explore the Dream Access Terminal. Built from vintage computer components and analogue music equipment\, this interactive installation will playfully reimagine what it might mean to generate and browse dreams.   \nParticipants are invited to explore a world of 8-bit dreamscapes\, retro sci-fi visuals\, and video game–inspired animations — the artist’s own collection of digital ‘dreams’ created since his SPILL festival Residency in 2024. As you move through the space\, you’ll encounter mellow ambient soundtracks and dreampop cassette players to accompany your journey\, creating a sensory mix of nostalgia and imagination.   \nThe evening will also feature a live ambient DJ set by Lawrence\, blending low-tech loops and gentle electronic soundscapes inspired by imaginary worlds and surreal encounters. Expect conversation prompts\, a touch of nostalgia\, and the chance to share your own dream stories — from the strangest places you’ve visited to the unexpected people you’ve met there.   \nCome connect\, unwind\, and explore.    \nBook your free space here.  \nThis event is part of Metal’s Dream Space\, which will breathe new life into an empty shop unit in the corner of Queensgate\, transforming it into a vibrant hub for reading\, reflection\, dreaming for the future and creative exchange in the heart of Peterborough.  At the centre of Dream Space is our Pop-Up Reading Room – a place where ideas are cooked up\, books are shared\, and conversations spark. Alongside this\, we’re offering a packed programme of events and workshops and the opportunity to co-design a new pop-up reading room structure to live on beyond the project. Find out more about Dream Space 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/get-a-room-social-dream-access-terminal-with-lawrence-becko/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:From Here: Cambridge\, Creatively
DESCRIPTION:Monday 24 November\, 10am–12pm  \nat the Kettle’s Yard\, Castle Street\, Cambridge\, CB3 0AQ.   \n  \nWhat gives Cambridge it’s creative spark\, it’s creative power? What energies\, resources and ideas flow through the city? How might we build on them to shape a bold creative future together?  \n  \nIn this participatory workshop\, urban scholar and artist Dr Zhuozhang Li invites Cambridge’s creative communities to uncover and share Cambridge’s creative stories and explore it’s creative energy. Through conversation\, storytelling\, and collaboration\, we’ll uncover the city’s hidden creative strengths and imagine what comes next.  \n  \n  \nTogether\, participants will explore:  \n\nthe creative strengths and qualities that make Cambridge distinctive \n\n\nthe often-unseen ideas\, energies\, and stories that shape the city’s culture \n\n\nhow we might tell a shared creative story for Cambridge’s future. \n\n  \nThis session is open to artists\, makers\, and creatives of all disciplines\, and is about naming and recognising what’s already here and can be built upon – surfacing the unique creative potential that exists within Cambridge’s communities today.  \n  \nYour ideas\, insights\, and creative responses will directly feed into the new cultural strategy being developed for Cambridge. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Cambridge — through art\, conversation\, and collaboration.    \n  \nBook your free place here.  \n  \nDr Zhuozhang Li’s work explores how people and places co-create new ways of knowing and (re)imagining the city. He is a member of the Community Design Research Lab and the Cambridge Room (www.cambridgeroom.org).  \n    \nThis workshop is part of Create Cambridge\, the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists\, cultural organisations\, universities\, industry and civic partners to shape a bold new vision for culture in Cambridge.    \n   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/from-here-cambridge-creatively/
LOCATION:Kettle’s Yard\, Castle Street\, Cambridge\, CB3 0AQ.
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:The Connective Tissue of Cambridge – Workshop with Amy Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:Date:  25 November 2025\nTime: 4 – 6pm\nLocation:  Cambridge Room\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre \n \n  \nCambridge’s cultural scene is full of energy\, talent\, and ideas – but how can we strengthen the connections that bring it all together?  \nJoin cultural leader Amy Vaughan for an inspiring\, hands-on workshop all about the ‘connective tissue’ of Cambridge’s creative life. Together\, we’ll explore what could happen if we shifted to a ‘yes\, and’ mindset – opening up new ways to collaborate\, imagine\, and make things happen.  \nDuring the session we will:  \n\nGenerate imaginative ideas about the connective tissues and potential networks that could exist between artists\, organisations\, and communities. \n\n\nWork collaboratively to envision new futures of connection and cultural collaboration in the city. \n\n  \nYour ideas\, insights\, and creative responses will directly feed into the new cultural strategy being developed for Cambridge. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Cambridge – through art\, conversation\, and collaboration.   \n  \nOpen to artists\, makers\, and creatives of all disciplines.  \n   \nAbout Amy and Creative Cambridge   \nAmy Vaughan is a cultural leader based in Cambridgeshire\, known for her strategic work in shaping creative ecosystems and championing collaborative cultural futures.   \nThis workshop is part of Create Cambridge\, the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists\, cultural organisations\, universities\, industry and civic partners to shape a bold new vision for culture in Cambridge.   \n   \nHow to find the Cambridge Room:\nUnit 57\, The Grafton centre – opposite H&M Home and Boots  \nBookings can be made by clicking here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/the-connective-tissue-of-cambridge-workshop-with-amy-vaughan/
LOCATION:Cambridge Room\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge Rooms\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge
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SUMMARY:Get a Room: Social — The Exhale with artist Hana Sayeed (Malika Speaks)
DESCRIPTION:Get a Room: Social — The Exhale with artist Hana Sayeed (Malika Speaks) \nSunday 30 November 1-3pm  \nDream Space\, Unit 27\, Queensgate\, Peterborough    \n\nAre you an artist / creative looking to network\, share your latest projects\, or simply connect with like-minded individuals? Come along to our next Get a Room Social at Metal Peterborough – space for the creative community to come together\, spark new ideas\, and collaborate.   \n  \nIn our pop-up Dream Space in Queensgate\, join artist Hana Sayeed @MalikaSpeaks to explore The Exhale. designed as a gentle invitation to slow down\, rest\, and simply be.  \nInspired by Erich Fromm’s The Art of Being\, The Exhale offers a space for artists and creatives to step away from doing\, and return to being. This gathering provides time to rest\, reconnect\, and reflect on what it means to exist outside the pressure of productivity.   \n  \nTogether\, we’ll create a collective exhale\, a shared act of self-nourishment and renewal.  \nThe evening will transform Metal’s Dream Space into a calm\, sensory environment filled with soft lighting\, slow instrumental soundscapes\, and the subtle scent of essential oils.  \n  \nWhat to expect:  \n\nThe Tea Corner – A choice of herbal teas\, each with its own properties and reflective prompts\, offering warmth and grounding. \n\n\nThe Soundscape Space – A stillness zone with guided meditation and gentle breathing exercises through headphones. \n\n\nThe Reflection Table – Creative prompts and provocations to explore the question: What would life look like if we were allowed to just be? \n\n\nBook your free space here. \n  \nThis event is part of Metal’s Dream Space\, which will breathe new life into an empty shop unit in the corner of Queensgate\, transforming it into a vibrant hub for reading\, reflection\, dreaming for the future and creative exchange in the heart of Peterborough.  At the centre of Dream Space is our Pop-Up Reading Room – a place where ideas are cooked up\, books are shared\, and conversations spark. Alongside this\, we’re offering a packed programme of events and workshops and the opportunity to co-design a new pop-up reading room structure to live on beyond the project. Find out more about Dream Space   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/get-a-room-social-the-exhale-with-artist-hana-sayeed-malika-speaks/
LOCATION:Unit 27\, Queensgate Shopping Centre\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Create Cambridge: Artist Open Advice Sessions with Issam Kourbaj
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists and creative freelancers based in Cambridge! Are you looking to discuss your creative practice or explore a project idea?  \nMetal is hosting free 1:1 Open Advice Sessions in Cambridge with guest artists as part of the Create Cambridge programme. These sessions are for artists and freelancers who live and/or work in Cambridge and will be led by you and what you would like to discuss.  \nThis might include:  \n\ndiscussing your creative practice \n\n\ntalking through a project idea \n\n\nadvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities. \n\nThese sessions give artists focused time to discuss any creative challenge\, question\, or ambition – whether that’s developing a new idea\, tackling a barrier in their practice\, or simply talking through their work with someone experienced.  \n  \nWhy are we offering Open Advice Sessions?   \nMetal has been commissioned by Create Cambridge\, the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists\, cultural organisations\, universities\, industry and civic partners to help shape a new vision for culture in Cambridge. Find out more about Create Cambridge here.  \n  \nAbout the Guest Artist  \nIssam Kourbaj is a Syrian-born artist who has lived and worked in Cambridge since 1990. He trained in fine art\, architecture\, and theatre design in Damascus\, Leningrad and London. His multidisciplinary practice often responds to cultural memory\, displacement\, and transformation\, and his work has been exhibited internationally\, including at major museums and biennales. In this one-to-one session\, Issam can support you with any creative problem or challenge. Specialisms include conceptual framing\, archive or memory-based work\, or site-responsive practice – drawing from his deep experience working across disciplines and geographies.  \n  \nHow to Book:   \nSessions will be 1 hour long and hosted by a guest artist.  Each one-to-one is informal\, artist-to-artist\, and entirely tailored to you  \nThere is one session available per artist\, and they are reserved on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in Cambridge).  When booking the session\, please let us know of any access requirements.   \nBook your free place here
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/create-cambridge-artist-open-advice-sessions-with-issam-kourbaj/
LOCATION:Cambridge Room\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge Rooms\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Create Cambridge: Artist open advice sessions with Bryony Kimmings
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists and creative freelancers based in Cambridge! Are you looking to discuss your creative practice or explore a project idea?  \nMetal is hosting free 1:1 Open Advice Sessions in Cambridge with guest artists as part of the Create Cambridge programme. These sessions are for artists and freelancers who live and/or work in Cambridge and will be led by you and what you would like to discuss.  \nThis might include:  \n\nDiscussing your creative practice \n\n\nTalking through a project idea \n\n\nAdvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities \n\nThese sessions give artists focused time to discuss any creative challenge\, question or ambition – whether that’s developing a new idea\, tackling a barrier in their practice or simply talking through their work with someone experienced  \n  \nWhy are we offering Open Advice Sessions?   \nMetal has been commissioned by Create Cambridge\, the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists\, cultural organisations\, universities\, industry and civic partners to help shape a new vision for culture in Cambridge. Find out more about Create Cambridge here.  \n  \nAbout the Guest Artist  \nBryony Kimmings is a British live artist based in Cambridgeshire and London. She is known for bold\, autobiographical\, and socially provocative work that often takes the form of live experiments exploring personal and cultural taboos. Her performances address subjects such as identity\, resilience\, health\, and visibility\, and have toured nationally and internationally.  \nIn her one-to-one sessions\, Bryony can support you with any creative problem or challenge. Specialisms include live practice\, performance as enquiry\, personal narrative\, risk-taking in creative work\, and navigating the boundaries between the personal and public.  \n  \nHow to Book:   \nSessions will be 1 hour long and hosted by a guest artist.  Each one-to-one is informal\, artist-to-artist\, and entirely tailored to you   \nThere is one session available per artist\, and they are reserved on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in Cambridge). When booking the session\, please let us know of any access requirements.   \nBook your free place here.   \nImage Credit: Greg Hodge
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/create-cambridge-artist-open-advice-sessions-with-bryony-kimmings/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T161500
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SUMMARY:Create Cambridge: Artist open advice sessions with Mark Titchner
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists and creative freelancers based in Cambridge! Are you looking to discuss your creative practice or explore a project idea?  \nMetal is hosting free 1:1 Open Advice Sessions in Cambridge with guest artists as part of the Create Cambridge programme. These sessions are for artists and freelancers who live and/or work in Cambridge and will be led by you and what you would like to discuss.  \nThis might include:  \n\ndiscussing your creative practice \ntalking through a project idea \n\n\nadvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities. \n\nThese sessions give artists focused time to discuss any creative challenge\, question or ambition – whether that’s developing a new idea\, tackling a barrier in their practice or simply talking through their work with someone experienced  \n  \nWhy are we offering Open Advice Sessions?   \nMetal has been commissioned by Create Cambridge\, the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists\, cultural organisations\, universities\, industry and civic partners to help shape a new vision for culture in Cambridge. Find out more about Create Cambridge here.  \n  \nAbout the Guest Artist  \nMark Titchner is an artist whose practice engages with language\, belief systems\, and public space. A Turner Prize nominee\, his work frequently involves participatory processes and interventions in public contexts\, combining text\, architecture\, and collaborative strategies. In this one -to-one session\, Mark can support you with any creative problem or challenge. Specialisms include language\, discourse\, public engagement\, conceptual frameworks or how participatory strategies can weave into your own practice.  \n  \nHow to book:   \nSessions will be 1 hour long and hosted by a guest artist.  Each one-to-one is informal\, artist-to-artist\, and entirely tailored to you  \nThere is one session available per artist\, and they are reserved on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in Cambridge). When booking the session\, please let us know of any access requirements.   \nBook your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/create-cambridge-artist-open-advice-sessions-with-mark-titchner/
LOCATION:Cambridge Room\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge Rooms\, Unit 57\, The Grafton Centre (opposite H&M Home and Boots)\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark online 
DESCRIPTION:Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark online  \n Monday 15 December 6-7.30pm  \nOnline – via Zoom    \n \n  \nAre you an artist or creative that identifies as d/Deaf disabled & neurodivergent (DDN)? Are you a support worker\, carer\, or friend of someone who’s DDN and looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Autistic Filmmaker\, John Clark has been actively engaging with DDN artists and creatives\, and following on from his ‘Hiding In Plain Sight’ meetings back in February\, John would like to offer people the opportunity to attend a similar online gathering. They’ll be an opportunity to; further network\, collaborate and potentially make together.    \n  \n👉 Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark online  \n📅  15 December 6-7.30pm  \n📍Online – via Zoom    \n  \nThis online session is welcome to anyone who identifies as DDN \, (as well as friends\, support workers and Carers).\n  \nThe sessions is free and the perfect opportunity to connect with other like-minded creatives and hobbyists alike\, share resources\, and simply be a safe space to hang out.  \n  \nLet us know you’re coming – book your spot here. \n  \nID: A black and white photograph of artist John Clark working on a large piece of paper with an ink stamp.  \n  \n 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/get-a-room-for-ddn-artists-and-creatives-john-clark-online/
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T103727Z
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SUMMARY:Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark
DESCRIPTION:👉 Get a Room for DDN artists and creatives — John Clark \n📅 19 January 11am – 1pm \n📍In Person at RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you an artist or creative that identifies as d/Deaf disabled & neurodivergent (DDN) ? Are you a support worker\, carer\, or friend of someone who’s DDN and looking to connect with like-minded individuals? \nAutistic Filmmaker\, John Clark has been actively engaging with DDN artists and creatives\, and following on from his ‘Hiding In Plain Sight’ meetings back in February\, John would like to offer people the opportunity to attend a similar in person gathering. They’ll be an opportunity to; further network\, collaborate and potentially make together. \nThis session is welcome to anyone who identifies as DDN \, (as well as friends\, support workers and Carers). \nThe session is free and the perfect opportunity to connect with other like-minded creatives and hobbyists alike\, share resources\, and simply be a safe space to hang out. \nLet us know you’re coming by booking your slot here. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nID: A black and white photograph of artist John Clark working on a large piece of paper with an ink stamp.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/get-a-room-for-ddn-artists-and-creatives-john-clark/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T170000
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CREATED:20260108T133714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T111328Z
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SUMMARY:Here We Are Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Here We Are is an exhibition of works expressing individuality\, mess\, union\, and hope. Created by local young people in collaboration with Metal\, The Kite Trust\, and The British Museum\, new urgent\, noisy\, and non-conformist works celebrate unheard voices and showcase queer joy.    \nDuring the Autumn of 2025\, 15 local young people took part in Where We Are\, a UK wide youth-led programme with The British Museum\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24. The programme placed them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities\, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture.   \nWorking with artist Rose Croft\, Metal\, and The Kite Trust\, the group have explored new ways of making and creating work – from spoken word\, to alternative ways of mark making\, and music-jamming sessions. They’ve explored themes around power and youth voice\, all whilst learning about the creative gems that Peterborough has to offer.   \nThis has resulted in the creation of Here We Are\, a pop-up exhibition taking place in the heart of Peterborough city centre. The exhibition is an opportunity to see all the work that young people have created during the programme.    \nAlongside the exhibition on Saturday 24 January from 2 – 5pm there will be creative activities\, performances\, and a discussion panel taking place between 2 – 5pm.   \nAbout the Where We Are programme   \n‘Where We Are’ is a youth-led British Museum programme\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24 aims to empower young people through the co-creation of arts and culture projects within their own communities.   \nRunning from 2021–2025\, Where we are… is delivered through a collaborative partnership between the British Museum\, a local museum (or cultural organisation)\, a third sector organisation (charity\, community group\, social enterprise etc.) and young people.  \nAbout The Kite Trust    \nSince 1993\, The Kite Trust has been at the forefront of delivering LGBTQ+ youth programmes\, offering peer-to-peer support and safe social spaces for young people facing discrimination and marginalisation. Each year\, they support over 500 young people aged 13–30 through a range of services\, including weekly social groups\, family events\, residential trips\, one-to-one support\, and youth leadership initiatives.   \nYou can find out more about The Kite Trust here   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/here-we-are-exhibition/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T170000
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CREATED:20260108T134000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T111258Z
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SUMMARY:Here We Are Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Here We Are is an exhibition of works expressing individuality\, mess\, union\, and hope. Created by local young people in collaboration with Metal\, The Kite Trust\, and The British Museum\, new urgent\, noisy\, and non-conformist works celebrate unheard voices and showcase queer joy.    \nDuring the Autumn of 2025\, 15 local young people took part in Where We Are\, a UK wide youth-led programme with The British Museum\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24. The programme placed them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities\, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture.   \nWorking with artist Rose Croft\, Metal\, and The Kite Trust\, the group have explored new ways of making and creating work – from spoken word\, to alternative ways of mark making\, and music-jamming sessions. They’ve explored themes around power and youth voice\, all whilst learning about the creative gems that Peterborough has to offer.   \nThis has resulted in the creation of Here We Are\, a pop-up exhibition taking place in the heart of Peterborough city centre. The exhibition is an opportunity to see all the work that young people have created during the programme.    \nAlongside the exhibition on Saturday 24 January from 2 – 5pm there will be creative activities\, performances\, and a discussion panel taking place between 2 – 5pm.   \nAbout the Where We Are programme   \n‘Where We Are’ is a youth-led British Museum programme\, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation\, for those aged 16–24 aims to empower young people through the co-creation of arts and culture projects within their own communities.   \nRunning from 2021–2025\, Where we are… is delivered through a collaborative partnership between the British Museum\, a local museum (or cultural organisation)\, a third sector organisation (charity\, community group\, social enterprise etc.) and young people.  \nAbout The Kite Trust    \nSince 1993\, The Kite Trust has been at the forefront of delivering LGBTQ+ youth programmes\, offering peer-to-peer support and safe social spaces for young people facing discrimination and marginalisation. Each year\, they support over 500 young people aged 13–30 through a range of services\, including weekly social groups\, family events\, residential trips\, one-to-one support\, and youth leadership initiatives.   \nYou can find out more about The Kite Trust here   
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/here-we-are-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Roots to Rise\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough PE1 1NT\, RBI Art Centre CIC\, Queensgate\, Long Causeway\, Peterborough\, PE1 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T173000
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CREATED:20260116T110031Z
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SUMMARY:Metal Southend: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms are back this January!️ \nAs we settle into the new year\, we’re delighted to be offering free 1:1 advice sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. Reflect\, reset and plan your next creative steps with us\, all while enjoying the winter sunshine from our top floor at Chalkwell Hall. \nOn Wednesday 28 January\, we’re offering free 1:1 advice sessions led by you and whatever you’d like to discuss\, which might include: \n– Talking through your creative practice\n– Developing or sense-checking a project idea\n– Advice or signposting to funding routes and opportunities\n– Building relationships with organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\n– Budget development or reading draft applications \nSessions are available in person from Chalkwell Hall\, or online if you prefer. Each artist can book one session\, and sessions last 1 hour. \nPlaces are offered on a first come\, first served basis (for those who live and/or work in our local area). \nBook your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-southend-open-advice-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Southend
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260121T090515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T090534Z
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SUMMARY:LOOK Climate Lab 2026: Shift Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Shift Members’ Meeting – LOOK Climate Lab 2026 – Tuesday 3 February at 2:30pm – Open Eye Gallery. \nShift is the environmental sustainability network for cultural organisations in Liverpool City Region co-ordinated by Metal Liverpool. February’s Shift meeting will be made open to the public as part of LOOK Climate Lab at Open Eye Gallery. \nThere will be updates from members and a presentation from artist Hwa Young Jung about their Flow.Walk.Drag project and the walking tours that happened in Liverpool and Margate last year\, led by drag artists as microorganisms (cholera & E. coli).  A transdisciplinary artistic response to the climate emergency. \nFor more information see: shiftliverpool.com and fwdrag.art
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/climate-lab-shift-members/
LOCATION:Open Eye Gallery\, 19 Mann Island\, Liverpool Waterfront\, Liverpool\, L3 1BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260210T114433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T114433Z
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SUMMARY:Southend: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms are back this February!️ \nAs winter softens and the first signs of spring appear\, we’re delighted to offer free 1:1 advice sessions for artists who live and/or work in our local area. A chance to reflect\, reset and nurture new ideas as they begin to bloom. \nOn Wednesday 18 February we’re offering free 1:1 advice sessions led by you and whatever you’d like to discuss\, which might include:  \n– Talking through your creative practice\n– Developing or sense-checking a project idea\n– Advice or signposting to funding routes and opportunities\n– Building relationships with organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\n– Budget development or reading draft applications  \nSessions are available in person from Chalkwell Hall\, or online if you prefer. Each artist can book one session\, and sessions last 1 hour.  \nPlaces are offered on a first come\, first served basis (for those who live and/or work in our local area). Follow the link to book your free place: https://bit.ly/4r4WDbj
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/southend-open-advice-sessions-3/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Southend
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20251105T143539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T151101Z
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SUMMARY:What we heard - Artists to Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for What We Heard: Artists to Artists – an evening bringing together members of Cambridge’s creative community for conversation\, ideas and food\, as we share the new Artists to Artists commissioned work and mark the culmination of a programme of shared dinners\, gatherings\, conversations and commissions connecting creative voices across Cambridge. \nOver several months artists and creative freelancers have been coming together to talk honestly about their experiences\, challenges and hopes for Cambridge cultural life. \nYou’ll hear from commissioned artists Zhuozhang Li\, Sarah Wood and Idit Nathan\, who will share the artworks they’ve created. Each artwork captures insights gathered through conversations with their peers and networks\, imagining what the future culture of a thriving creative Cambridge could look and feel like. \nThere will be time to hear what has emerged so far\, and space to reflect. Your voice matters. Whether you’ve been part of the conversations already or are joining for the first time\, you’re invited to be part of shaping what comes next. \nThis work is supporting the development of a new cultural strategy for Cambridge\, commissioned by Create Cambridge – the city’s cultural compact bringing together artists and cultural organisations\, with academic\, industry and civic organisations to lead on a bold new vision for Culture in Cambridge. \nBook here by 12pm\, Thursday 12 February. \nAll food will be vegetarian. If you have any dietary requirements\, please let us know when booking. For any further questions please contact jack@metalculture.com or call 01733 89307 \nFind out more about Create Cambridge here.   \n 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/save-the-date-create-cambridge-artist-sharing-event/
LOCATION:Cambride Junction\, Clifton Way\, Cambridge\, CB1 7GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260216T110030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T114528Z
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SUMMARY:Spinning Yarns with Tool/Toy Project: Disrupting Loneliness in Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how sheep’s fur gets made into wool? \nJoin us for an intimate hands-on workshop brining a group of strangers together to do some making blending ancient craft\, sharing stories and spinning yarns after dark. Make your own spindle and learn to spin a yarn! \nHosted at the Tool Library in Aspen Yard\, off Lodge Lane on Friday 20 February\, 6-8pm. \nCan’t make it? There’s another event on Saturday 21 February. Email edgehill@metalculture.com for more details. \nEvents are free and open to anyone. \nAbout Tool/Toy Project \nTool/Toy Project are artist duo Rachel Jones (social researcher and artist based in Norwich) and Maegan Icke (architect and artist based in Liverpool). \nThey explore the objects of work and play\, and create projects with tools and toys that tell us something about their societies of origin. Their work includes themes of degrowth\, play\, domesticity and urban planning with the aim of imagining alternative societal structures that don’t incentivise ecological destruction and social exploitation. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Liverpool here. \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations. The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/spinning-yarns-with-tool-toy-project-disrupting-loneliness-in-liverpool/
LOCATION:Aspen Yard\, 1 Aspen Grove\, Liverpool\, L8 0SR
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260216T112821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T114456Z
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SUMMARY:Spinning Yarns Again with Tool/Toy Project: Disrupting Loneliness in Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how sheep’s fur gets made into wool? \nJoin us for an intimate hands-on workshop brining a group of strangers together to do some making blending ancient craft\, sharing stories and spinning yarns after dark. Make your own spindle and learn to spin a yarn! \nHosted at Kitty’s Launderette on Saturday 21 February\, 6.30-8.30pm. Email edgehill@metalculture.com for more details. \nEvents are free and open to anyone. \nAbout Tool/Toy Project \nTool/Toy Project are artist duo Rachel Jones (social researcher and artist based in Norwich) and Maegan Icke (architect and artist based in Liverpool). \nThey explore the objects of work and play\, and create projects with tools and toys that tell us something about their societies of origin. Their work includes themes of degrowth\, play\, domesticity and urban planning with the aim of imagining alternative societal structures that don’t incentivise ecological destruction and social exploitation. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Liverpool here. \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations. The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/spinning-yarns-again-with-tool-toy-project-disrupting-loneliness-in-liverpool/
LOCATION:Kitty’s Launderette\, 77 Grasmere Street\, Liverpool\, L5 6RH
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260204T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T171040Z
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SUMMARY:Make Scouse with a Scouser with Dora Colquhoun: Disrupting Loneliness in Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to share the iconic Liverpool dish with friends old and new\, and enjoy a warm evening of socialising while learning a new skill. \nArtist Dora Colquhoun has lived in Liverpool for 13 years but has never had a home-cooked bowl of Scouse made by a Scouser. Dora calls Liverpool home and wants to uncover the secrets behind what makes this stew so special. \nIs it beef or lamb? Do you add turnips? Things could get controversial! But at the heart of Scouse is a big pot of nutritious\, warming stew designed to bring people together. \nFor this event\, you’ll be joined by experienced chef Alex Mufti\, who has worked at Kensington Children’s Centre for 15 years\, teaching families across Liverpool how to cook affordable\, healthy meals. \nAlex says:\n“Cooking is a fantastic mechanism for engaging communities — something that has been lost in recent years.” \nWhat to expect:\n– A bowl of traditional Scouse with a vegan alternative\n– Come on your own or with friends — you’ll be gently encouraged to meet new people\n– A take-home recipe so you can make Scouse (and a veg version) at home\n– A chance to connect over the city of Liverpool and celebrate what makes it special \nBook your free place here. \nDora is also holding this event on Thursday 19 March. If you can’t make this date\, check out the other here. \nAbout Dora Colquhoun\nDora Violet Colquhoun is a theatre-maker and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans performance\, devising\, writing\, and facilitation. Her work often invites audiences to participate\, blending humour\, music\, and heartfelt storytelling. \nShe is the founder of Violet Arts CIC and has spent the past ten years collaborating with a wide range of artists and communities. Through these projects\, she has developed a toolkit for devising and writing performance\, with a focus on making work that is funny\, moving and memorable. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Liverpool here. \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations\, The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/make-scouse-with-a-scouser-with-dora-colquhoun-disrupting-loneliness-in-liverpool/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T210751
CREATED:20260303T102637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T131031Z
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SUMMARY:Art Locker Launch Workshop: Disrupting Loneliness in Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:A forgotten locker has been given a new purpose. Now it begins its first journey across Peterborough. But before it travels\, it needs filling with artwork. \nJoin artist Rose Croft for the launch of The Art Locker. Each locker will have a piece of artwork that can be taken and added to\, asking what happens when we open spaces that are usually closed and private and invite people to share instead of keeping things to themselves. \nThe Art Lockers have been created to disrupt loneliness through small creative acts of exchange. \nDuring the session you’ll hear about the project\, explore the lockers and help fill them before they begin their six-week residency across three community venues this spring. \nFor the Art Lockers you could:   \n– Learn how to fold an origami style Victorian love letter\n– Write a note of encouragement\n– Make a small artwork or object\n– Or bring something of your own to add  \nEvery contribution becomes part of the journey. \nAbout Rose Croft\nRose is a socially engaged artist\, storyteller and creative producer\, dedicated to creating safe\, accessible spaces that foster connection through art\, story\, and nature. Their practice is rooted in the belief that creative experiences can inspire joy\, strengthen personal and community resilience\, and deepen cultural connection. \nRose regularly works with arts organisations\, charities\, community groups\, schools and festivals. They are one half of the not-for-profit arts organisation Art Pop-Up and the founder of the producer-led collective Angry Pencil. Rose has shared stories and delivered workshops both locally and internationally for over 14 years. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Peterborough here.  \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations\, The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/art-locker-launch-workshop-disrupting-loneliness-in-peterborough/
LOCATION:Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery\, 51 Priestgate\, Peterborough\, PE1 1LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Art Locker Workshop at The Green Backyard: Disrupting Loneliness in Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:A forgotten locker has been given a new purpose. Now it travels across Peterborough. As it travels\, it needs filling with artwork. \nJoin artist Rose Croft for the launch of The Art Locker. Each locker will have a piece of artwork that can be taken and added to\, asking what happens when we open spaces that are usually closed and private and invite people to share instead of keeping things to themselves. \nThe Art Lockers have been created to disrupt loneliness through small creative acts of exchange. \nDuring the session you’ll hear about the project\, explore the lockers and help fill them as they do their six-week residency across three community venues this spring. \nFor the Art Lockers you could:   \n– Learn how to fold an origami style Victorian love letter\n– Write a note of encouragement\n– Make a small artwork or object\n– Or bring something of your own to add  \nEvery contribution becomes part of the journey. \nAbout Rose Croft\nRose is a socially engaged artist\, storyteller and creative producer\, dedicated to creating safe\, accessible spaces that foster connection through art\, story\, and nature. Their practice is rooted in the belief that creative experiences can inspire joy\, strengthen personal and community resilience\, and deepen cultural connection. \nRose regularly works with arts organisations\, charities\, community groups\, schools and festivals. They are one half of the not-for-profit arts organisation Art Pop-Up and the founder of the producer-led collective Angry Pencil. Rose has shared stories and delivered workshops both locally and internationally for over 14 years. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Peterborough here.  \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations\, The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/art-locker-workshop-disrupting-loneliness-in-peterborough/
LOCATION:The Green Backyard\, Oundle Rd\, Peterborough\, PE2 8AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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SUMMARY:Southend-on-Imagination - Learning to Ride a Bike in Westcliff: Disrupting Loneliness in Southend
DESCRIPTION:When the infrastructure for care and connection is eroded\, how does it affect our memory of a place and sense of belonging? And what happens when we come together to see places we might have never been to or might have passed by hundreds of times from a different lens and imagine their futures by sharing diverse experiences present in Southend? \nSouthend-on-Imagination is an artist project by Gulsen\, commissioned as part of The Unlonely City that brings people in dialogue to explore how our surroundings – beyond brick and mortar – can host and impact our emotions and sense of belonging and collectively imagine how we want Southend to look and feel like in 2050. \nIn this walk\, you’ll explore a part of Southend from Sabine’s personal perspective\, enriched with your reflections\, contemplation and responses. \nPlease bring some tools/materials (like a phone\, camera\, sound-recording device etc) to capture your reflections on the walk and any prompts shared by Sabine. Creativity is highly encouraged. Pen and papers will be provided on the walk. \nThe walk will be fully outside\, so please check the weather on the day\, wear a comfortable pair of shoes\, and bring a bottle of water with you. After the walk\, we might go for a hot drink and you are welcome to join.  \nAnyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult. \nAccessibility Notes\nThe distance will be approximately 1.6 miles with no steep gradients. The route may include some uneven surfaces. Please advise us in advance of any additional accessibility needs. If you have any additional questions\, email southendonimagination@gmail.com \nParticipation Guidelines\nThese walks aim to create a safe and respectful space for all involved. By attending the walk\, you are agreeing to be kind and welcoming to others; approach the walk with curiosity and creativity; be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences; be mindful of language that may exclude or alienate. Please do not disparage others. \nHarassment and sexist\, ableist and racist\, transphobic or other prejudicial comments or behaviours will not be tolerated. We may ask you to leave the walk if you fail to adhere to this code of conduct. \nPlease keep noise levels low when we are in the residential area and be mindful of not obstructing entrants to the hospital\, buildings etc. Please ask before taking photos of other people on the walk and respect people’s privacy at the hospital site and at the children’s park.  \nAbout Gulsen\nGulsen is a multi-disciplinary researcher and artist exploring collective imagination as a way to challenge\, question and interrogate how modern technologies\, systems\, and infrastructures prioritise nebulous concepts of efficiency\, growth\, and innovation instead of\, and often in opposition\, to the real world effects these pursuits have on people. With her practice\, Gulsen looks at what kinds of spaces\, activities\, rituals\, responses\, and conversations might allow us to embrace uncertainty and to come together to imagine different possible futures.  \n  \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Southend here.  \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations. The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be.  \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award.  \nPhoto Credit: Camilla Greenwell  
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/southend-on-imagination-learning-to-ride-a-bike-in-westcliff-disrupting-loneliness-in-southend/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Southend
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SUMMARY:Make Scouse with a Scouser Again with Dora Colquhoun: Disrupting Loneliness in Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to share the iconic Liverpool dish with friends old and new\, and enjoy a warm evening of socialising while learning a new skill. \nArtist Dora Colquhoun has lived in Liverpool for 13 years but has never had a home-cooked bowl of Scouse made by a Scouser. Dora calls Liverpool home and wants to uncover the secrets behind what makes this stew so special. \nIs it beef or lamb? Do you add turnips? Things could get controversial! But at the heart of Scouse is a big pot of nutritious\, warming stew designed to bring people together. \nFor this event\, you’ll be joined by experienced chef Alex Mufti\, who has worked at Kensington Children’s Centre for 15 years\, teaching families across Liverpool how to cook affordable\, healthy meals. \nAlex says:\n“Cooking is a fantastic mechanism for engaging communities — something that has been lost in recent years.” \nWhat to expect:\n– A bowl of traditional Scouse with a vegan alternative\n– Come on your own or with friends — you’ll be gently encouraged to meet new people\n– A take-home recipe so you can make Scouse (and a veg version) at home\n– A chance to connect over the city of Liverpool and celebrate what makes it special \nBook your free place here. \nDora is also holding this event on Thursday 26 February\, 6pm – 8pm. If you can’t make this date\, check out the other here. \nAbout Dora Colquhoun\nDora Violet Colquhoun is a theatre-maker and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans performance\, devising\, writing\, and facilitation. Her work often invites audiences to participate\, blending humour\, music\, and heartfelt storytelling. \nShe is the founder of Violet Arts CIC and has spent the past ten years collaborating with a wide range of artists and communities. Through these projects\, she has developed a toolkit for devising and writing performance\, with a focus on making work that is funny\, moving and memorable. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Liverpool here. \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations. The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be. \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/make-scouse-with-a-scouser-again-with-dora-colquhoun-disrupting-loneliness-in-liverpool/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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SUMMARY:A Banquet of Hope with Wild Roots Collective: Disrupting Loneliness in Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Banquet of Hope\, hosted by Lizzie\, Many and Marianne from the Wild Roots Collective on Thursday 26 March at 1pm – 3pm at Gladstone Connect. This is an afternoon of live storytelling\, creativity and a three-course meal made with warm\, seasonal food. This free event is for people living with ongoing health conditions\, and carers are welcome too. Book your free place here.\nAbout Wild Roots Collective Wild Roots Collective is a creative collaboration between artist Lizzie Ault\, chef Mandy Mazliah and storyteller/song leader Marianne Powell. Together they create experiences that bring people together through connection and conversations\, sparking imagination and creativity. They combine their artforms to make for a sensory\, inclusive experience. Participants describe their workshops as inspiring\, interesting\, relaxing and fun.  About Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness In Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Peterborough here.  The Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations. The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be.  The Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/a-banquet-of-hope/
LOCATION:Gladstone Connect (Iqbaal Centre)\, 157 Cromwell Rd\, Peterborough\, PE1 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T203000
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SUMMARY:Black Girl Watching Film Club: Black Girl
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Black Girl Watching Film Club at Edge Hill Station\, Black Girl is a thought provoking and elegant film that tells the story of Diouana\, a young woman who moves from Senegal to France in the hopes of progressing her career and exploring a new country. However\, when the couple she works for starts to become cruel and more demanding\, her mental health suffers at the feet of ridicule and isolation. Touching on themes of alienation\, colonialism\, racism\, societal and family pressures\, Ousmane Sembene transforms his own short story into a timeless fable about the life of an immigrant. \nOn its 60th Anniversary\, and for International Women’s Day\, Black Girl Watching celebrates this important entry into black film history. \nTickets start from £1 so grab yours now by clicking this link or pay on the door. \nEvent timings\n7pm – Door open\nWe’ll be serving refreshment\n7.30pm – Black Girl begins\n8.30pm – Post screening discussion \nThe film\nYear: 1966\nRuntime: 1 hour\nCertificate: 15\nDirector: Ousmane Sembene\nWriters: Ousmane Sembene\nCountry: France\, Senegal\nLanguages: French\, Wolof\nGenre: Drama\nCast: Mbissine Thérèse Diop\, Anne-Marie Jelinek\, Momar Nar Sene\nSynopsis: A young girl from Senegal moves to France to work as a nanny and experience a new country but soon learns that her racist employers have more sinister motives.\nTrigger Warning: Racism\, self harm\, abuse
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/black-girl-watching-film-club-black-girl/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liverpool
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SUMMARY:Stick & Scratch Night: Disrupting Loneliness in Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a night of performances hosted at YMCA Community Hub\, as part of our Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness commission! \nArtist Sarah Saxby has teamed up with young people at YMCA Community Hub in Bretton to create Stick & Scratch – a youth-produced event spotlighting local talent\, creativity and fresh ideas. Celebrate emerging artists and the community selected by local young people in Peterborough. \n\nWhether you are performing on the night or cheering from the audience\, Stick & Scratch is your chance to be a part of this growing\, creative community! \nBook your free tickets here. \nAbout Sarah Saxby \nSarah Saxby is a queer writer\, actor\, facilitator\, and youth worker hailing from the Fens. She’s been working with arts organisations across East Anglia since 2020 to produce and deliver creative work for local communities\, including Norfolk & Norwich Festival\, YMCA Trinity Group\, and Menagerie Theatre. In 2022\, Sarah co-founded Sticks Theatre\, through which her first play\, ‘Fourteen in ‘14’ was produced\, following a year-long residency at the Key Theatre. Sarah’s artistic work is rooted in her identity as someone from the Fens and can be described as both intimate and outlandish\, personal and alienating. Crucially\, it always draws on themes relatable and important to those not accessing traditional theatre. \nAbout Artist Ideas to Disrupt Loneliness\nIn Autumn 2025\, artists submitted their creative project ideas as part of The Unlonely City. Since then\, and even before then\, we’ve been thinking about how we can create unlonely cities through creativity\, curiosity and just the right amount of chaos. You can find out more about what’s happening in Peterborough here. \nThe Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness\, nurturing moments of solidarity\, surprise and laughter. Through a series of artistic commissions\, citizens assemblies\, parties and public conversations\, The Unlonely City takes place across Liverpool\, Peterborough\, and Southend\, where Metal is based\, to imagine what an ‘unlonely’ city could be.  \nThe Unlonely City programme is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Arts Award. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/stick-scratch-night-disrupting-loneliness-in-peterborough/
LOCATION:Cresset Centre\, Rightwell East\, Peterborough\, PE3 8DX\, Cresset Centre\, Peterborough\, PE3 8DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peterborough
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