Rachel’s Poem and Illustration
Rachel Israel My ancestors Persecuted in war Curious to know more What happened? Jewish Interesting culture Remembering the past To understand my history Family By Rachel Artley Rachel
View ArticleElliot’s Poem
Elliott Chinquapin Rugby Very hard Physical contact sport Determination, courage, smashing barriers Committed Chile My ancestors Great great grandad Weird being part Chilean Hot By Elliott Windley
View ArticleOur Workshop Film
Thanks to all who have been to our workshops. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone. There was lots of excellent conversation and the amount of superb work created – poems, stories, drawing – was...
View ArticleFree Workshop and Exhibition for Hull Refugee Week
Would you like to come to a FREE workshop and exhibition on Wednesday June 19th 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm at Creator College, 6-8 King Edward St, Hull, HU1 3SS, UK We use music, poetry, local film and...
View ArticleYour Ancestors were…?
It’s a poem, set to music, have a listen… My ancestors were French, And, for what it’s worth, faith ruled their lives. Me, I’ve never been to church, and I haven’t been good. But I’ve made my mark, And...
View ArticleAdam’s Poemed Illustration
We had a fabulous session at the My Ancestors Were French Exhibition, Workshop and Gig for Refugee Week on Wednesday. A big thanks to Alan, Mal and Sally at Hull’s Creator College for hosting the...
View ArticleIlona’s Beautiful Poems
Ilona wrote and read these beautiful poems at the My Ancestors were French Refugee Week workshop at Creator College… Heart Emotional mirror Squeezed so tight Will it ever recover? Shattered Forget your...
View ArticleLilybeth’s Poems
Goodbye Loved Ones I’m leaving now I’m going away To my lovers I can’t stay It’s not you It’s just me A new country That is me A fresh start A new life A different culture Will shine bright Goodbye my...
View ArticleWhy not follow us on Loudhailer.net … Thanks!
Now that the first stage of our My Ancestors project is complete we are taking a break from this blog while we plan out the next stage. But there is lots going on over on our Rich & Lou’s...
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