Community Heritage Services

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Please contact me to discuss any of the following:

 

  • Talks for public groups, care settings or corporate events

  • Walking Tours

  • Arts, Crafts and Archaeology sessions (adult/child/corporate)

  • Life Story Scrapbooking sessions (1:1 or group)

  • Reminiscence sessions (1:1 or group)

  • Reminscence stall for community events

  • Mini Dig for community events

  • COMING SOON - Elders of the Woods

Talks

D-Day New Forest: Discover the crucial role the New Forest played in preparation for the 6th June 1944. Featuring historic photos and oral history from local residents.

 

Got Any Gum Chum: The US Army in Southampton during WW2. Hear oral history accounts given by Southampton residents about their experiences of the friendly invasion, and learn about the troops and their time in the city. Historic photos bring this tale to life. 

 

New Forest Archaeology & History: Time travel through 10,000 years of human life in the and see how the New Forest has evolved from a Royal Hunting Ground to a popular tourist destination. 

 

Hiding in Plain Sight: Sometimes the places and things we see are so familiar to us, we don't consider their historical significance. This talk celebrates the everyday heritage of buildings, street furniture and places in the New Forest.

 

Ghosts, Smugglers, Spies and a Riot: Discover the secret history of the beautiful village of Beaulieu. 

 

 

 

Testimonials

"Helen is a great speaker who draws you into her subject"

Jennifer

"A fascinating talk that had our residents and local visitors captivated from start to finish"

 Hartwood House Care Home 

"A very interesting and entertaining talk" Paul 

Arts, Crafts & Archaeology

Arts, Crafts and Archaeology sessions run for the public, groups or corporate events, are a blend of archaeological discovery and mindful crafting.