Your Heritage In Focus

Image: Detail of Turning Hay by artist Millie Frood

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Heritage Way, Coatbridge ML5 1QD.

To guarantee your space we recommend reserving your tickets.

Alternatively email heritageinfocus@northlan.gov.uk

Live in North Lanarkshire and want to nurture your sense of place, pride and wellbeing? Meet others interested in their towns and villages.

Fancy trying something new? Or just get out the house and have a sociable and interesting day at Summerlee. Our Heritage In Focus Taster Sessions could be just the thing for you. Together, we will identify what you value from the past that you want to pass on to future generations. Let’s learn the nuts and bolts of improving our towns and villages and take part in a rewarding experience.

Principally aimed at adults, our Heritage in Focus Taster Sessions are led by experts who will introduce you the basic skills in heritage development. Topics include: creating a walking heritage tour; recording people’s stories and experiences; and how to celebrate your town or village. You don't need any experience and you won't be asked to write anything or do any tests. It's intended to be informal and engaging.

For more info and enquiries email heritageinfocus@northlan.gov.uk

Stained-Glass Taster Session

Monday 16 March 10:00 - 12:00

North Lanarkshire has an impressive stained-glass heritage, in place of worship, civic buildings and homes. Find out how stained-glass is made, restored and preserved.

Storytelling

Monday 16 March 13:00 - 15:00

Find out about folklore and folklorists and the principals of storytelling. 

Setting-up a Community Group

Tuesday 17 March 10:00 - 12:00

Good governance is key to a successful organisation. Find out about support for new and established organisations, plus signpost to additional resources.

Making a Heritage Plan

Tuesday 17 March 13:00 - 15:00

What is heritage and how to make a heritage plan.

Memory, Reminiscence and History

Wednesday 18 March 10:00 - 12:00

We are a charity that believes that reminiscence brings people together. Through sharing memories, we discover what makes each life unique and what we all share.

Recording Oral Histories

Wednesday 18 March 13:00 - 15:00

Practical hands-on skills session. Learn how to use professional recording equipment and how to interview people with unique life experiences.

The Scottish Council on Archives

Thursday 19th March 10:00 - 12:00

Are you in a group who have a pile of archive materials and don't know what to do with them? Community Stories, Community Archives supports groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material but need help with managing, preserving, cataloguing and online accessibility.

Community Partnerships and the Scottish Civic Trust

Monday 23 March 10:00 - 12:00

It’s all about heritage buildings with the North Lanarkshire Community Partnership Team, how to acquire heritage council buildings and Doors Open day with the Scottish Civic Trust

Archaeology Scotland

Monday 23 March 13:00 - 15:00

Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage.

Historic Environment Scotland

Tuesday 24th March 10:00 - 12:00

Find out about listed buildings, scheduled monuments and other designations that protect Scotland’s historic environment.

VolunteerNL and the Summerlee Volunteer Engineers

Tuesday 24 March 13:00 - 15:00

VolunteerNL is a new volunteering programme that empowers communities to give back and do something worthwhile to make a difference. Plus meet our volunteer engineers and have an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our Engineering Shed

Eco-Museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes

Wednesday 25 of March 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00

In this morning session we will discover what is a Scottish Mining Landscape, and how to celebrate our industrial history, heritage, place and identity. In the afternoon we will have a hands-on practical session to learn the principals of creating your own heritage trail. It would be useful to bring a laptop and have a Gmail address. If you don't have a laptop or g-mail, it's fine you can participate without these things.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Your Heritage in Focus is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to help people across North Lanarkshire protect, promote and celebrate our distinct stories and places.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Their vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. They believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.