Exhibition tours Cumbria

During July, the exhibition visited four locations around Cumbria. First, it spent a day at St Catherine’s Primary School in Penrith. The pupils here had taken part in interviewing and recording some stories for our project and CDEC wanted to show them their work and to thank them for taking part. The team had a really interesting conversation about migration with the children, linking the topic to the pupils’ own families and experiences.

The exhibition also featured in two of Cumbria’s four Unity Festivals at Kendal and Barrow. These Festivals are an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the multitude of cultures, backgrounds and people who live in Cumbria. They include music, food, workshops and conversation. At the Barrow event, one of the people who was interviewed for the project was also there with her family.

Finally, On 22 July the exhibition formed part of CDEC’s 40th anniversary celebration day. We were joined by one of our interviewees who spoke to the wider audience about the importance of taking part in the project and sharing her story.