Lyne Burn Voices FREE Community Workshop

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Come along to this friendly, relaxed get-together for people to share memories, stories and feedback about the Lyne Burn restoration.

Abbeyview Community Hub

Join us at an informal, welcoming workshop to reflect on how the Lyne Burn and surrounding greenspaces have changed and what it means to you.Have a go at making Cyanotype postcards inspired by your connection to the Burn, or make a simple clootie, inspired by Dunfermline’s rich textile heritage, to share your personal stories and experiences interacting with the surrounding greenspaces.Enjoy some light food and good company while we listen, reflect, and learn from each other.Everyone’s welcome - all ages &amp; abilities - no skills needed - just bring yourself!<h4>What to expect</h4><ul><li>Friendly, relaxed meet‑up to share stories and feedback on the changes to Lyne Burn</li><li>Stories &amp; Cyanotypes: create “bluespace” postcards using cyanotype, prompted by people’s stories and selected what3words locations along Lyne Burn (no experience needed)</li><li>Tie a Clootie, Share your Story: create small clooties each carrying a memory, interaction, or hope about their personal relationship with Lyne Burn and the community</li><li>Opportunities to give feedback on how the restoration has impacted daily life, access, wildlife and recreation</li><li>Contributions will help shape the story of Lyne Burn and inform future greenspace planning.</li><li>Light food and refreshments provided.</li></ul>The workshop is free to attend but numbers are limited, we'd love you to come but please only book a space if you plan to attend. You can drop-in to the workshop and don't need to stay for the whole time - we are flexible! When registrations are full you will be able to add your name to a waiting list and we will contact you if another workshop is scheduled or a place becomes available.<h4>Accessibility</h4>The workshop venue is fully accessible and we have booked a seperate quiet space if you feel like a break. If you would like to attend the workshop but circumstances make it difficult for you to attend then please <a href="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/contact" title="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact us</a> to discuss this further.<h4>How will we use your contributions and content created at the workshop?</h4>The workshop is to gather stories and feedback while having fun with creative activities. You will be asked to give consent for us to use your feedback. Any visual, audio or written responses will be treated anonymously or your name will be changed. We may include quotes or insights from your answers in our final report and on our website, but no personal information will be shared. If you agree to be filmed as part of the project then your video will not be anonymous. Your details will only be used for this project and will be stored in line with our Privacy Policy. <a href="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/privacy-policy" title="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/privacy-policy</a><h4>Background</h4>The workshop is part of the Lyne Burn Voices project delivered by greenspace scotland working with Fife artist Katie Fowlie and funded by Forth2O commissioning fund. For more info about the Lyne Burn Voices take a look at our <a href="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/news/share-your-story-lyne-burn-voices-project" title="https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/news/share-your-story-lyne-burn-voices-project" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.If you have questions about the workshops please contact us using the organiser link.

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