Free training in oral history

THE PORT, THE BEAST & THE TRAVELLER
Free Oral History Training
31May – 7th July 2012

On September 22nd 2012, Newhaven Fort will be taken over for a brand new site- specific performance, The Port, the Beast and the Traveller, written by local award-winning playwright, Sara
Clifford.
Inspired by the Dieppe Raid of 1942, the script draws on the real stories and memories of local people, to tell the story of a soldier returning home, lost for 70 years. His wife is still waiting – apparently old on the outside but forever young, Penelope has been keeping watch for him.
But will he return in time before she slides into forgetfulness for ever ?

As part of this exciting project, we are offering a range of community events.

FREE! Oral history training workshops with East Sussex Record Office and Spoken Memoirs.
If you would like to take part in this exciting project, collect or contribute memories and
stories, learn about oral history, interview techniques and accessing archives then Join us
at the Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Rd, Newhaven BN9 9EA.
Thursday 31st May, 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1st June, 10am – 1pm
Monday 11th June, 6.30pm – 8pm
Spoken Memoirs - Interviews for oral history

Wednesday 13th June, 7.30pm-9pm
Isilda Almeida-Harvey from East Sussex Record Office
Introduction to the work of the ESRO and using the archive

Friday 15th June, 10am – 4pm
Spoken Memoirs, oral history training day 1
Attendees then collect their own interviews

Tuesday 26th June, 10am – 4pm
Spoken Memoirs, oral history training day 2

Saturday 7th July, 10am – 12 noon
Isilda Almeida-Harvey from East Sussex Record Office
Training in using the archives at East Sussex Records Office, Lewes