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By Light Project Pro International
This project will celebrate Orkney House's 50th birthday by sharing the historical stories of its diverse residents through a series of short films that will be exhibited locally and online.
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Orkney House is a concrete tower block on the Bemerton Estate which skirts the Caledonian Road in one of the most disadvantaged and neglected areas of Islington. Built in 1970, Orkney House is celebrating its 50th Birthday this year. Representing 50 years of Islington history, it has seen Britain’s entry and exit from the European Union, ten Prime Ministers, five recessions and the Olympic Games. It has also seen the diversification of the borough reflected through the sixty-five families that live there and their experiences. This project will share and promote the historical stories of Orkney House’s residents with the wider community; residents like Peggy who remembers moving into the building in 1970. These stories will be presented through a series of short oral history films, local community events and online. #OrkneyHouseOralHistoryProject is an inclusive project which welcomes contributions from all that live in Orkney House and volunteers from the wider community.
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Why it's a great idea:
Too often in tower blocks and streets across the capital people living side by side do not know each other or engage with their local community members and it is a shame that often, it is not until a grave tragedy occurs that people are brought together. This project is intended to allow the residents of Orkney House as well as the local area to come together and celebrate the rich histories of its diverse residents, creating intergenerational learning and knowledge sharing through the process of producing the short oral history films and the exhibition of the films, at local events and via an online resource. Our charity, Light Project Pro International, is based on the first floor of the building and are therefore ideally placed to continue to engage with residents and run the project.
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200 volunteering opportunities (hours) created
2 exhibitions created
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How will the money be spent?Total £21,244
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Total £21,244
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VolunteerLight Project Pro International is an educational charity which runs a wide range of projects for people of all ages. Founded in 2004, Light Project Pro International now runs 14 projects in its education centre in Islington. This includes language classes, tai chi classes for the elderly and a food bank.
We bring together families and volunteers, originating from 35 countries, to improve the educational opportunities of local communities.
We focus particularly on people at risk of being socially marginalised. We aim to promote social inclusion and thus everyone is welcome to take part in our projects.
Project Owner: Light Project Pro International The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
