Welcome to The Art of Conversation
Thursday 15 March 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Programme
The Art of Conversation
2018The Art of Conversation was a one year project devised and produced by Lyrici Arts to tackle isolation. It was in partnership with Medway Adult Education and Medway Age UK. It was funded by Kent Community Foundation, the Brook Trust Fund, the Lawson Endowment Fund, and Paint The Town Festival via Garfield Weston.
Project Details
The project featured a series of monthly informative daytime talks and creative arts taster sessions, offered by Lyrici Arts and Medway Adult Education, at Medway Age UK Gillingham for senior and isolated people. The talks were given by professional speakers and included a wide range of informative subjects e.g. leisure, culture and history. The talks and taster sessions were for an hour, followed by a well-being session where participants were offered refreshments and the chance to connect with new people.
“Research has consistently shown that creative activities enhance feelings of wellbeing and reduce social isolation in older people, so I’m really excited to be involved in this project, and look forward to improving the lives of everyone who takes part.”
— Simon Baker, Centre Manager Medway Age UK
The free Medway sessions were open for everyone in Medway to attend who were over the age of 50.
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Past Events
Baby Boomers with Andrew Theobald
Friday 20 April 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ceramics
Friday 18 May 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jam Jar Flowers
Friday 15 June 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Step by Step sketching for all abilities
Friday 20 July 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Behind the Scenes of Television’s Golden Years with Wilf Lower
Friday 17 August 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fashion
Friday 21 September 2018
10:30 AM 12:30 PM
WW1 Soldier and his war equipment with John Short
Friday 19 October 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lost Empires: The Last Days of Music Hall & Variety with Wilf Lower
Friday 16 November 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Project Finale: The Art of Conversation
Friday 14 December 2018
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
“All very interesting, lovely people, thoroughly enjoyable.”
- Day Centre Member
“That show was the best thing I have ever seen in this day centre – it was marvellous!”
- Day Centre Member
"The whole MAE team really enjoyed being part of the project and look forward to more work together with both Lyrici Arts and Age UK."
Dan Mace - Programme Manager
