GDIF 2024 | London’s free, annual outdoor performing arts festival 23 August-8 September 2024
Communities in Woolwich: Healing Together
Part of Healing Together
Saturday 11 September, 1-6pm
What to Expect: Kick back and relax
Free
This summer, local communities have been taking creative inspiration from the idea of Healing Together to celebrate resilience as we emerge from the pandemic through workshops and engagement activities. The results of these inspiring projects have been integrated into the programme throughout the day on Saturday 11 September in Woolwich Town Centre.
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What's On
Memories of Yesterday
Caribbean Social Forum
General Gordon Square, Royal Arsenal Woolwich, 1-6pm
Join the Caribbean Social Forum for their interactive installation. Made up of hundreds of puzzle pieces to represent how our communities are all connected, you are invited to contribute by sharing a memory of kindness or strength, or by paying tribute to what you have gained or lost in the last 18 months. Your words will then be written by a volunteer onto your own piece of the puzzle, to become part of the growing jigsaw piecing together our shared stories of connection, community, and healing.
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible | Assistance Dogs Welcome | Audio Described (Digitally)
What to Expect: Join In
The Storm, Voiceless Matter, and Healing Tree
Lucy Isaiah and the Woolwich-based African Women Weavers
General Gordon Square, Royal Arsenal Woolwich, 1-6pm
Lucy Isaiah and the Woolwich-based African Women Weavers have created 3 intricate tapestries, telling important communal and cultural stories of past, present, and future healing. Throughout the day, they will be running a drop-in crafting workshop where you can create your own textile accessories.
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible | Assistance Dogs Welcome | Audio Described (Digitally)
What to Expect: Speech Free | Join In
Healing Together
Anju Kasturiraj
General Gordon Square, Woolwich, 14.45 & 16.30
Exploring the stories behind the community-based creative projects showcased, this specially commissioned film reveals how locals have found connection and have been ‘healing together’ as we emerge from the pandemic. Produced in collaboration with the National Maritime Museum’s Migration, Heritage, and Belonging Project.
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible | Assistance Dogs Welcome | Captioned | Audio Described (Digitally)
Stories of Strength
Charmaine Childs and Rebel Films
General Gordon Square 3.15 & 5.50pm; Royal Victoria Gardens, 2.15 & 6.15pm
Accompanying Strong Lady’s performances of Strong Enough is this specially made film, which brings together stories from local community members of moments when they have had to draw on inner strength in recent difficult times. An uplifting screening which will also reunite communities across the river.
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible | Assistance Dogs Welcome | Captioned | Audio Described (Digitally)
Access
Site Access
Site access information can be found on the Healing Together page.
Show Access
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Audio Described
Access content will be available online via your mobile phone. Please bring a charging pack if you are concerned about battery use.
Brochure
Large-print and Easy Read versions of the festival brochure will be available to download in advance or to pick up on the day. Visit our Access page for more information.
Where to find it
Healing Together Engagement Projects will take place at:
General Gordon Square, Woolwich, SE18 6FH
Supported by
Healing Together is supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Royal Greenwich Festivals, the Royal Docks Team, Arts Council England, and Newham Unlocked.