Voices of Woolfardisworthy UpdateThe Infopoint system has arrived, and we were most excited to open up the box this week and see it all working. Infopoint team have cleverly managed to make 3D images of the items that are kept safe (locked away) with North Devon Museum as part of the virtual tour. Thank you to Faith and Rev Jane Skinner for visiting the museum and taking the photos.We are busy out and about recording memories from the past and current history in the making. We've enjoyed listening to your stories that all form part of our lovely community. Do get in touch if you would like to tell us about your little bit of Woolsery History. Lots of action is going on in the background from organisation and planning of events to chats with individuals and groups and we welcome anyone who would like to get involved.By the time you have read this article, we will have done a soft launch of the Infopoint system at the last Saturday morning book sale, to gather feedback and further ideas on how you'd like to see it develop. So thank you to all those who had a go and took part in the mini tour.We look forward to releasing further information for our next event on Saturday 14th September, which is Historic Churches Day. We encourage you to visit, try the NEW virtual guided tour by Infopoint (all you need is your smartphone) or we will have a couple of tablets available, take the opportunity to climb the tower (Weather pending) we hope to have a virtual climb also available on the tour! We will have craft activities for people to try, and encourage young and old to bring a bear and make a parachute.Refreshments will be provided.We will be supporting the Ride and Stride Campaign which is part of the Devon Historic Churches day.Anyone can join in - collect sponsors, then plan your own route - walk, bike or car, visit some churches and enjoy the day. Why not make it an aim to visit one or more churches in the Hartland Coast Mission Community and enjoy your day. Half of your sponsorship goes to your own church and half to Devon Historic Churches Trust, which gives grants for repairs and improvements.The event is a FREE Heritage event that has been possible because of the grant awarded by Heritage Lottery Fund. It has allowed us to purchase Infopoint, provide training days and put on events. The system allows us to record memories and information and hopefully empower people to interview, record and create their own future content to preserve and capture the history of Woolfardisworthy. The Voices of Woolfardisworthy project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.Any donations received on the day will go to Devon Historic Churches Trust. A hamper of goodies will be raffled off on the day, to gain a ticket for your name to go in the hat, you need to show your ticket for the National Lottery draw for Saturday 14th September 2024Please get in touch with Barbara Stevens (Church Warden) or Louise Leonard (Project organiser) if you would like to record some history or volunteer on the day. #HeritageFund #NationalLottery
At the weekend Barbara Stevens, church warden for All Hallows Church, Woolsery manned a stand at Woolsery wedding fair at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064528846631&__cft__[0]=AZUwmAEXdaNY6AKgeZx-mby4YBBZDd8H3Ee9IpYcFiZfVU-7KVKN7yFiQitYW339YDCFLTcpJ7zmvU1dlxXqAtcy2-HaZcjbHMUshw5otkwwXrSF30-bXiYGd_YIYwjL6DP7EvoXJzorzTHbm7FlxCUcipa-5ik9iYIhsWXy3XquLZ7fDv2D9GmgICZlerrQJFA&__tn__=-]K-R">Woolfardisworthy Community & Sports Hall</a>Barbara was available to have a friendly chat to couples and their families. It was a lovely wedding fair and it was wonderful to see the hall draped out in its finery. Thank you to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=610625792&__cft__[0]=AZUwmAEXdaNY6AKgeZx-mby4YBBZDd8H3Ee9IpYcFiZfVU-7KVKN7yFiQitYW339YDCFLTcpJ7zmvU1dlxXqAtcy2-HaZcjbHMUshw5otkwwXrSF30-bXiYGd_YIYwjL6DP7EvoXJzorzTHbm7FlxCUcipa-5ik9iYIhsWXy3XquLZ7fDv2D9GmgICZlerrQJFA&__tn__=-]K-R">Sarah</a> and the hall committee for organising and allowing us to be part of such a joyful day - the sun was even out! If you are <a></a>interested in getting married at one of the Hartland Coast Parishes churches then please do get in touch by visiting our website <a href="https://www.hartlandcoastparishes.org/?fbclid=IwAR1HL2BJnlMLzmdsW6u1n1YEkSIZd-PGIFXr9_5fzVEyPWFhEJSlot83ccM_aem_AWod1EwLIaJeYhkVtleRd8sCETAIsTcIin8AfDp60PreUScJzZT6ak5i_Sz4U20W1VnULzsqfuIHe9BTamy91Tip">https://www.hartlandcoastparishes.org</a> or emailing Tricia at the Parish Office hartlandcoastparishes@gmail.com
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩This week, a group convened for a workshop led by Dan Boys, Director of InfoPoint, the software provider for our ongoing project: the development of an interactive guided tour showcasing the historical narratives and sounds of our parish church.During the morning session, we delved into understanding the system intricacies, discussed the 'Voices of Woolsery project,' and celebrated the success of the recent grant application from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Dan shared invaluable insights and expert advice on crafting compelling storytelling experiences and engaging content. Getting us involved with some team working and brainstorming activities.The collaborative atmosphere fostered enthusiasm as we collectively explored the 'Voices of Woolfardisworthy' project. For those intrigued to participate, whether in uncovering specific historical aspects of the village or contributing ideas, we welcome your involvement. Forms will be available at the Church/Chapel/Community Hall for your submissions or alternatively you can complete the online form here: https://forms.gle/CD63CLjrf3Z949un7Additionally, we will be present at the upcoming Book Sale at All Hallows Church on 24th February from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and at the Woolsery Parish Community Day at the Hall on 2nd March 2024, from 10:00 am to noon. Refreshments will be provided at both events. Or alternatively you can contact Louise Leonard via email woolseryyouthclub @ Gmail.com#NationalLottery #HeritageFund #HeritageIsOpen #Wool #woolsfardisworthy #Woolsery #rurallife #ruralcommunity #ruralchurchThanks to #NationalLottery players.
We are delighted to announce that All Hallows Church of Woolsery has been successful in its bid to the National Lottery for a Heritage grant. The Church has been awarded £10,000 for a project called ‘Voices of Woolfardisworthy - Stories of Church and Community’. Essentially the grant funding is for the purchase and training for a system called ‘InfoPoint’ which will enable visitors to the church to have an interactive guided tour of the church via digital technology. Visitors will be able to enjoy learning about the history of the church and Woolsery parish and be able to listen to church bells and the organ play and take a view from the top of the church tower all by the Info point system. InfoPoint will allow us to share and record memories and stories from the local parish both in history and current voices. We would love the local community to come forth and share their stories or memories of growing up in the community to share for future generations. We want young people to be part of using the system and intend to have an area for them whether it is an activity to complete a scouting badge or school history project with quizzes for them to take part.There are many ways that people can volunteer to get involved in this project, whether it is taking some great photos or interviewing local people by gathering the stories of the history of Woolfardisworthy or writing down your story or sharing some history. There will be collection forms available at the church, Chapel, Community Hall or you can complete online here: https://forms.gle/eXCx7LXLpymtJYmt9We will be at the next Woolsery Parish Community Day on 2nd March and the Book sale Saturday 24th February and Saturday 30th March if you would like to pop in and share some history or story for us to share. Please get in touch with Louise Leonard or Rev Jane Skiner if you are interested in getting involved with the project woolseryyyouthclub@gmail.com #Woolsery #woolsfardisworthy #ruralcommunity #ruralchurch #rurallife #NationalLottery #NationalLotteryHeritageFund #HeritageFund #heritageisopenhttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1038932510539391
