Jeanette has had such an interesting life we had to make two podcasts of her story! From the tales of childhood during WW2 in Britain to tales of Africa; safari, USA starlets and airline pilots! Jeanette shared with us her experience in Nairobi, Kenya and tells us “Try and smile, even at a stranger, as you’re walking by.”
‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.
To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/
Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand
Edited by Stephen Ives
Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.
