Stories from the Pandemic: A Lasting Testimony From Sheffield celebrates small acts of kindness and remembers those we have lost, through exhibits and experiences housed in a ‘lockdown home’ at Millennium Gallery.
We are all living through a historic global event. No community or individual has been untouched by the pandemic.
This 10 day exhibition, set in rooms of a ‘lockdown home’, draws from the extensive range of stories that have been gathered during the project. Discover the interactive exhibits throughout the house via TV, radio, coffee tables and pictures on the wall. These will form a lasting testimony and historical record of the pandemic’s impact on individuals from Sheffield and our communities.
Stories from the Pandemic is a city wide project in partnership with Opus, Compassionate Sheffield and Sheffield City Council. Furniture kindly donated by Emmaus.
There will also be a free programme of creative workshops and compassionate conversations to offer people a chance to reflect, share their stories and build confidence to support others through hard times.
Stories from the Pandemic events:
Compassion, Cuppa & Chat
27 February, 2–4pm
A free event for community groups visiting the Stories from the Pandemic exhibition at the Millennium Gallery to relax, chat and have free refreshments.
Lockdown Babies: For Parents and Carers
28 February, 1–3pm
A space for those who gave birth or cared for a baby during lockdown to reflect and share experiences. Hosted by Rose Tomson, a Nature Connection Facilitator, and Katie Sayles, Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University – both of whom gave birth during the pandemic. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided and play mat and toys available for children. Only adults need to book, there is no need to book a place for children.
Compassion, Creativity & Cake: For voluntary and community sector workers
1 March, 2:30–4pm
Voluntary and community sector workers are invited to this free event. There will be tea, coffee and cake, alongside the opportunity to chat to colleagues and a gentle creative activity for participants to reflect on what they'd like to grow in themselves and the wider world this year. Hosted by Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) and Compassionate Sheffield.
Living with Grief: For people who lost someone during the pandemic
2 March, 2–3:30pm
A safe space to learn about grief and speak openly with other people who lost someone during the pandemic. Hosted by Mariana Garcia, an End of Life Doula experienced in facilitating conversations around death, dying and bereavement, with free tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Craft & Compassion: Creative activities for all ages
4 March, 11am–4pm and 5 March, 11am–3pm
Everyone is welcome to take part in a wide range of creative activities to help celebrate small acts of kindness, support positive change and remember those we have lost in the pandemic. Visitors can draw, write or make and help create a willow-inspired artwork in memorial of Sheffield's pandemic experience. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book in advance or just drop in.
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