Big Flame: Inspiring Community Organising Then and Now
Calling all Working Class Young People!
Are you:
- 16-25 years old?
- Keen to learn more about politics and community organising?
- Interested in archives and community histories?
We’re looking for young people to take part in a series of workshops centred on our archives of the 70s organising group, Big Flame.
Over the course of the workshops, you’ll learn more about Big Flame and their legacy, speak to today’s activists and community organisers about successful campaigning, work hands-on with our archives to co-curate an exhibition, and learn to conduct oral histories with past members of Big Flame.
Expect:
- Opportunities to learn new skills in heritage and archives
- Hands-on experience with archival collections
- Trips out and team socials
- Informative training in oral histories
- Creative activities
- Opportunities to chat to current community organisers and activists
Session information:
- All trips out are paid for, your travel fare is covered, and food will be provided.
- The sessions will run every other Saturday beginning on 28 September and wrapping up in May/June 2025.
- You will have the option of regular 1:1s and wellbeing check-ins, as well as support from both the WCML team and a youth worker from our partners at RECLAIM.
To sign up, fill out this form by Friday 30 August 17:00.
To learn more about the project, here’s an explainer.
If I have any questions, where should I go?
Email Amie at amie.kirby@wcml.org.uk to ask a question or arrange a phone call or visit.
No question is too big or small! Especially if you have a concern surrounding access or barriers to participation.
