Members of the Oral History project being trained by the Oral History Society
Oral History
The UWALS Oral History Group was created as part of the Presenting the Past project, an ambitious project designed to draw in members of the community via a number of different channels. Generously supported by a grant from the Heritage Fund, the group was trained by the Oral History Society which allowed them to use their newly acquired skills and "best practice" when recording oral histories.
The aim of the Oral History group was to capture the memories and stories not recorded in writing and to make them available to all interested parties. This collection will preserve some of the authentic voices of Upper Wharfedale and stories which would otherwise be lost. It will also help to capture the dialect and accent of the area.
Listen to all the interviews below.
Derek Tennant
Peter Rymer
Cynthia Rymer
Clifford Lambert
Dr Andrew Jackson
Bill Foster
Jeremy Daggett
Kath Carlisle
Malcolm Campbell
John Buxton
Woodcut Printing Workshop led by Tilly Dagnall
Tilly has led workshops for us before and always receivesrave reviews. She will introduce you to the art of making woodcut prints, providing all the materials needed. No experience required!
Place: Conistone with Kilnsey Hall Date: Wednesday 17th September Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: £55 including tea, coffee etc. Please bring your own lunch.
Emily established Studio Vault, Settle in 2015 https://studiovault.co.uk/. Her background is originally in Jewellery, which she studied at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art. The workshop will give opportunities for sampling different ideas before working on a piece of your choice e.g. earrings or a wall plaque. The day will cater for everybody. DATE: Thursday 20th November TIME: 10am to 4pm VENUE : Conistone with Kilnsey Hall COST: £55 including all materials, tea, coffee etc. Please bring your own lunch.
Since The opening of the Courtyard Dairy owners Kathy and Andy Swinscoe have won many awards and helped to promote British cheese in a multitude of ways. This is an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon cheese tasting guided by an expert in cheesemaking and learn about the history of. Anybody who cannot drive or arrange lifts, let us know and we will try to match people up with drivers