Pantyffynnon digital project shares memories
Communities First Pantyffynnon has just embarked upon an exciting digital project which will capture stories from community members for generations to come.
Teaming up with the Communities 2.0 project, professionals from the George Ewart Evans Centre for storytelling will be helping volunteers record their life stories, and experiences during World War II.
Paula Treharne, chair of the Communities First Pantyffynnon Partnership said: “This is a very exciting opportunity for us and those who are keen to tell their stories, or get to grips with digital technology.
“It is an innovative way of using the latest equipment to preserve our history and heritage of the past.”
The first sessions are underway, and are being hosted in the Ammanford Pensioner’s Hall where volunteers will be learning how to make the stories from scratch and putting them together for an official screening at the beginning of December.
The sessions are running every Thursday from 2pm until December 2 and residents are welcome to come along to find out more.
Emma Martin-Jewell, development worker, said: “All the residents are excited about this project. They are having great fun in sharing their stories with one another, and learning about how we can bring their stories to life on the big screen.
“Our vision for the future of this project is to record other people’s stories throughout Pantyffynnon. We already have the Pantyffynnon Rugby Team who are keen to get their stories heard to celebrate their centenary, and for people who may be housebound, or not confident in using ICT.”
Regeneration Executive Board Member Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The Communities First team performs a vital role in the area and I am delighted that the team is finding new ways of bringing the community together, such as this excellent project to record people’s life stories and memories.”
If you would like to share your story, or would like further information on this project, please contact Emma on 01269 596821.
Teaming up with the Communities 2.0 project, professionals from the George Ewart Evans Centre for storytelling will be helping volunteers record their life stories, and experiences during World War II.
Paula Treharne, chair of the Communities First Pantyffynnon Partnership said: “This is a very exciting opportunity for us and those who are keen to tell their stories, or get to grips with digital technology.
“It is an innovative way of using the latest equipment to preserve our history and heritage of the past.”
The first sessions are underway, and are being hosted in the Ammanford Pensioner’s Hall where volunteers will be learning how to make the stories from scratch and putting them together for an official screening at the beginning of December.
The sessions are running every Thursday from 2pm until December 2 and residents are welcome to come along to find out more.
Emma Martin-Jewell, development worker, said: “All the residents are excited about this project. They are having great fun in sharing their stories with one another, and learning about how we can bring their stories to life on the big screen.
“Our vision for the future of this project is to record other people’s stories throughout Pantyffynnon. We already have the Pantyffynnon Rugby Team who are keen to get their stories heard to celebrate their centenary, and for people who may be housebound, or not confident in using ICT.”
Regeneration Executive Board Member Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The Communities First team performs a vital role in the area and I am delighted that the team is finding new ways of bringing the community together, such as this excellent project to record people’s life stories and memories.”
If you would like to share your story, or would like further information on this project, please contact Emma on 01269 596821.
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