Exploring The Edges

Welcome to Ekho Collective's exciting new project: EXPLORING THE EDGES - The barriers people face to take up space.

In these sessions we particularly interested in working with folks from marginalised communities.

Over 3 sessions we will be providing a collaborative, safe and inclusive discussion circles for folks to come together, have open & honest conversations and share experiences around physical and figurative edges.

On a hazel and twine-grid frame we will countermap a visualisation of our boundaries. After each session we invite folks to contribute to the map using the natural materials provided based on what we have been to see and talked about during the session.

The legacy will be a community generated natural map that we can photograph every month as the edges soften, the map decomposes, and is returned to the Earth illustrating the impermanence of boundaries, how they change over time.

The conversations held during these sessions will help Ekho to shape future activities and projects.

Session 1 - Friday 17th May 6pm - 8pm

The Physical Environment

Exploring local edges. A short stroll to explore the physical barriers that determine how we move across the landscape. What exists in those spaces, the relationship between physical boundaries and people and the maps we hold in our head.

Session 2 - Friday 7th June 6pm - 8pm

Nature

How plants and animals exploit edges.

Session 3 - Friday 5th July 6pm - 8pm

Beyond the Edge

A discussion circle on beyond the edge. Edges as barriers or opportunities and how barriers affect how we show up in the world.

Please make sure you sign up to each session.

You must be 16 or over to attend

There will be tea/coffee & biscuits

This is a sober space so no alcohol please

Hawbush is a working woodland and there may be a campfire if it is chilly so please come dressed appropriately

You are welcome to bring blankets and your own chairs. Chairs are provided.

Once you are signed up to each session we will send you a private link to our Facebook Page.

This project is in collaboration with The Bicycle Adventure Club a LGBTQ+, Women and XXL led group with a passion for creating a friendly, safe & supportive environment where adventurers of all backgrounds & abilities can move beyond their comfort zone to experience the mental & physical benefits of connecting with their bicycle, the landscape & people through led rides, workshops and social spaces.