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Modern Day Bayeux Tapestry to be launched in Liverpool
THE city of
Liverpool has been chosen to springboard the launch of a 21st
century version of the Bayeux Tapestry. But instead of needles,
woollen thread and yarn this modern day version will be created with
cameras, computers and the world-wide web. Plans for the
unique modern-day web-based digital tapestry, created by local
company CultureSHOT, will be unveiled at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Old
Hall Street, Liverpool, at 6pm on Wednesday 10 October 2007. There,
invited guests will see at first hand how the digital People’s
Tapestry can be created and stake their own place in history.
Conceived by North West duo Linda Brewer and Kay Lancaster, the
CultureSHOT Tapestry aims to capture 60,000 images in the coming
year, depicting the life and times of people today. In honour of
Liverpool’s status as European Capital of Culture 2008, 12,000
places within the tapestry have been reserved for the people of
Merseyside.
The Tapestry itself will be created on line in real time, with
participants logging on and uploading their chosen images and a
biography of up to 100 words for a fee of £15.
There is no
restriction on the number of photographs that can be uploaded by one
particular person and Linda and Kay are confident that the concept
will appeal to a wide-ranging audience, irrespective of age of
socio-economic grouping.
“CultureSHOT was conceived when we tried to think how we could
encourage the rest of the UK to join in the celebration of
Liverpool’s celebratory year as Capital of Culture. The idea of a people’s tapestry, created on
the Internet, seemed to us to have elements which could capture the
very essence of life today. Whilst we live in an incredibly
fast-paced, high-tech environment, it is still our inter-action with
other people that is paramount.” explained Linda.
“The tapestry will provide a fascinating snapshot of life
today, recording landmarks, activities, hair styles, fashions, cars
and gadgets used and even places visited in the UK. The rules are kept to a minimum and our main stipulation
is that shots should show an aspect of life today. We firmly believe
that this has the potential to be as significant historically as the Bayeux Tapestry.”
said
Kay.
Once completed, CultureSHOT intends to create several printed
versions of the tapestry, which will be 16 metres long and 6 metres
high. These will be displayed at a wide range of internal and
external venues around the UK.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has
already agreed to display one of the versions and the airport was
instrumental in the first successful public trial of the concept,
with visitors and staff giving the venture an enthusiastic welcome. |
Kids Across The Nation Go Silent For School Aid
WHEN
CHILDREN across the nation break up for half term on Friday, 19
October 2007, School Aid is encouraging them to take part in the UK’s
largest Sponsored School Silence for Peace Aid, the 5th fundraiser
of the year-long School Aid campaign. By swapping their lunchtime
chatter for silence, pupils will help to raise money for Peace Aid.
School Aid’s educational theme behind Peace Aid aims to highlight to
children in the UK the difficulties faced by their peers living in
the many conflict zones across the world and how, due to war and
conflict, many of these children are denied access to an education.
By joining in Peace Aid’s Sponsored School Silence, and even by
raising just £1 each, UK pupils can raise the funds needed to help
these children to get the education they deserve. School Aid will
also use the money raised by Peace Aid to provide special training
for teachers and create Peace Clubs where children from all cultures
and come together to learn about alternatives to war and conflict
for world peace.
Schools and pupils taking part in the Peace Aid Sponsored School
Silence can download sponsorship forms from
www.schoolaid.tv. School Aid is a
year-long partnership between World Vision and the National
Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), a monthly themed educational
and fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness among school
children about global poverty and the issues that prevent 77 million
children worldwide from receiving an education at all, whilst also
showing how they, as global citizens, can help to make a difference.
School Aid aims to raise £500,000 to help benefit 500,000 children
in specific projects across Kenya, India, Cambodia, Laos and Sudan.
If The funds raised will provide essential resources for World
Vision’s educational community projects in these countries including
school buildings, classroom and teaching equipment, school uniforms,
meals and teacher training, providing children in the developing
world the means to an education and better prospects for their
future. School Aid is also World Vision’s and the NAHT’s
contribution to help achieve one of the UN Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs), of universal primary education for all, by 2015.
The website is supporting the year-long
campaign hosts the latest information and news about School Aid for
teachers, parents and pupils, as well as messages of support from
celebrities including School Aid ambassadors Kate Garraway and Lil’
Chris. Lesson plans, assembly activities and educational materials
for primary and secondary schools are available for teachers to
download and, children can enjoy the interactive pages which contain
case studies, monthly competitions with fantastic prizes and great
fundraising ideas, to really get involved. The “Make Me
Famous” area on the website provides pupils with the opportunity
to showcase their talents as aspiring film directors, writers or
photographers, whilst also encouraging them to understand and share
their experiences of the issues raised through the School Aid
campaign.
For more information about School Aid, the monthly themed
fundraising ideas and activities, the Roadshow, competitions,
supporting educational resources, or to book a free Roadshow visit
to your school’s local area, visit
www.schoolaid.tv or call
World Vision on 01908 84 12 12 |
