October News

Autumn at Highbury is so beautiful with rich colours in the warm sunshine
     

The trust has set up an advisory committee to help CHT develop our interpretation and education programme to reflect the work of Chamberlain during his time as Colonial Secretary and the impact of his decisions and policies on communities across the world even to the present day.
Even after only one session with this group we are really excited about the potential for exciting, creative and more representative exhibits and events at Highbury. The Trust is committed to exploring colonialism and its legacies through our permanent interpretation - such as exhibitions and tours, our activities and events, our educational programmes, and youth leadership programme.

Our commitments to this city are to:
- ensure that Highbury is an inclusive place, reflecting the diversity and culture of our city
- be welcoming to visitors from around the UK and internationally
- be a place to learn about the history of Highbury, home of the Chamberlain family from 1880 to 1914 and the way this place shaped the world

More information on Chamberlain’s role as Colonial Secretary can be found here.

We would like to work with a young person of colour to undertake a specific piece of research that relates to gaps in CHT’s understanding of Chamberlain’s role and impact as Colonial Secretary which will be worked on over the next 6 months.
For more information

Family Volunteering Day
We have designed a Covid safe Family Volunteering Day to get people onsite to enjoy and improve the wonderful Highbury Orchard and Highbury’s Garden.

When is our next event
On Sunday 1st November from 10am-3pm we will be offering family drop in sessions. Each family should stay for a minimum of 1 hour and get stuck in to a variety of tasks.

What you will be doing
We will have trained and skilled leaders onsite showing families safe and effective techniques to carryout conservation tasks. You will pick up hints for your own garden and tips for how to care for other areas of the park.
These will include:

• Weaving willow tunnels
• Planting out trees
• Harvesting fruit
• Clearing nettles and brambles
• Weeding
• Lighting and safe fire management
• Sweeping leaves
•  Learning how to use hand tools

You could choose one task for the whole of your visit or return to base and retrain in another skill and carry out a new task when your family needs a change.

Who should come
Families and Bubbles – we are inviting households to come to the orchard to learn skills and carry out tasks together.
There are certain tasks in our orchard that require team work and close group work - your family or bubble can help us get these done.

Very young children are not be safe to participate, but there will be tasks suitable from 5+ and also tasks for people with reduced mobility, grip or balance. Some of the work will be very physical, all of the work will be outdoors. This will all be explained and you can pick tasks that suit your families needs and interest.

What to bring
• Long sleeves, long trousers and sturdy shoes
• A warm waterproof coat,
• Gloves (thick gardening gloves if you have them)
• Your own snacks and drinks,
• A cup to enjoy some spiced apple juice.

Where to meet us
Highbury Orchard, North Eastern corner of Highbury Park, Accessible via Queensbridge Road between Uffculme Centre and number 98 Queensbridge Road. Come to our base to see the jobs board and pick your first training slot.
The orchard is a fantastic space for wellbeing, a space to recharge and a place to make an impact.