by Debbie Aslin | Apr 17, 2025 | Behind The Scenes, New Forest-wide, News
Earlier this month, we hosted the visit of Arts Council England Chief Executive, Darren Henley plus senior Arts Council Managers, to explore how communities are getting involved in Culture in Common as well as the collaboration happening between arts organisations...
by Debbie Aslin | Nov 5, 2024 | Behind The Scenes, News, Waterside
In October 2024, St. George’s Hall/Chapel in Calshot, re-opened after being transformed into a vibrant community space. The refurbished space, which proudly holds the title of the oldest RAF church in the country, originally opened its doors in 1919. It now...
by Debbie Aslin | Aug 13, 2024 | Behind The Scenes
Culture in Common commissioned Niall McDiarmid to photograph Fish & Chip shops in the New Forest for National Fish & Chips Day on 6th June 2024, which coincides with the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. ‘Fish and Chips’ is often considered the British national dish,...
by Debbie Aslin | Aug 13, 2024 | Behind The Scenes, New Forest-wide
The exhibition ‘Red Pepper, Black Pepper – The Indian Army in the New Forest (1914-1916)’ featured the fascinating story of two Indian Army hospitals in the New Forest during the First World War. The exhibition was held at the New Forest Heritage Centre...
by Debbie Aslin | Aug 6, 2024 | Behind The Scenes
This year we welcomed award-winning dance company Motionhouse to the New Forest Show, captivating over 1000 people across the three days. We worked alongside aside our Folio partners to bring the Community Area to life with live performances, crafts and cultural...
