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Opportunity: Community Producer

Opportunity: Community Producer

by Sarah Haythornthwaite | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

Deadline 8 May 2026
We’re excited to be recruiting a new part-time Community Producer to join the PP team for the next 12 months

Reasonable Adjustment exhibition volunteering

by Sarah Haythornthwaite | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

We’re looking for people to help us welcome visitors to our Reasonable Adjustment exhibition from 3 – 17th December. Come join the welcome team…

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  • Allama Iqbal Festival 2026
  • Chand Ali Khan Qawwal + Party
  • Kashmiri Gharbaar Installation
  • Lantern Parade drop-in workshop with Light Whale International and Peterborough Presents
  • Welland Makers – Crafty Meet-ups

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🌱Wanderings Around Welland 🌱 New Community Produce 🌱Wanderings Around Welland 🌱
New Community Producer, Alan Seiglow is out and about in Welland. Alan loves meeting new people and hearing their stories and histories. Alan will be sporting a Peterborough Presents T-Shirt so if you see him and want to say hello whether on the street or on the 4a Bus between Queensgate and Welland do stop him for a chat. He’s in the early stages of gathering ideas and dreams from the community to make artistic happenings in Welland over the coming years! 

🫟Dunelm Delivers 🫟
A big thank you to Rachel First and the team at Dunelm Peterborough who donated an array of arts craft materials to the Welland Makers. A great kick-start to the new series of free creative community workshops, it all helps! 

🎃Welland Makers Thursday 8th October 🎃
Just in time for Halloween preparations, Welland Makers will be running a FREE craft session painting ceramic pumpkins on Thursday 8th October, 12.30-2.30pm at Woodfield Park Community Centre (formerly the Charteris Centre). Join our group of makers & crafters for activity, tea and cake and refreshments. No need to book for Ages 16+ no experience necessary. 

Know someone in or near Welland? Share this with them and receive ultimate gratitude from us. 😎
Huge congratulations to our brilliant Access Coord Huge congratulations to our brilliant Access Coordinator  @@julie.fernandez.58760  who joined a stellar line-up to be named one of 'Peterborough's Top 100' at a the @cambschamber  awards ceremony in Peterborough Cathedral last night. It's an amazing achievement and well deserved after all her work with Peterborough Presents on making our programme more accessible.

Our Director Sarah Haythornthwaite had to accept the award on Julie's behalf as unfortunately 'reasonable adjustments' hadn't been made and the stage didn't have an access ramp nor could Julie get through the crowds to get there. Just goes to show that there's still so much to do to challenge thinking and make even special one-off situations more accessible - wouldn't it be great if that was considered for everyday situations too! It's rare that any of us get it 100% right all the time but we should be further on than this.
Luckily, when the presenters came to meet us at the end of the night, Julie saw it as an opportunity to invite the Chair of the Chamber of Commerce to meet us and chat more about access. Let's see if we can extend that to Mayor Paul Bristow. Every cloud has a silver lining perhaps??

Key Fact for our business community: the purple pound (the collective spending power of Disabled people) contributes £446 billion to the UK economy per year, £14.6 billion to the tourist sector. Worth thinking about if we get it right!

 

Well done to everyone who received an award last night. There's lots to be done but equally lots to be proud of in this city.
FREE- This Saturdays in Eye Village! Lantern Para FREE- This Saturdays in Eye Village! 
Lantern Parade drop-in workshop with Light Whale International and Peterborough Presents

Join this special workshop led by the team who produces the Eye Lantern Parade. It’s a drop-in session where you can make a lantern, make a badge or do some creative doodling whilst having a brew.

The workshop is part of a day of activity celebrating Manor Farm Community Centre’s 40th anniversary. Peterborough Presents is proud to be bringing this workshop to help celebrate the Centre’s birthday. Over the last 4 years, our partnership with Manor Farm has helped to create two lantern parades, outdoor exhibitions, heritage talks, and art workshops.  To be part of the centres 40th anniversary is great and it feels good to be included. 

About the workshop: 
The workshop is free and drop-in. It will take around 1.5- 2 hours to make a lantern from beginning to end. If you don’t have the time, then you can make a badge or doodle some decorations instead. Materials are provided and there will be tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits. 

When: Saturday 26th September 2026 
Time: 11am- 4pm 

Where: Manor Farm Community Centre, 70 High St, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7UY 

Who: Everyone! Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Cost: Workshops are FREE. No need to book.

This session is also a chance to find out more about the next Eye Lantern Parade and how to get involved. 
Eye Lantern Parade will take place on 27th February 2027. 

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE:
If you are aged 12-16 and from Eye or nearby, then you can also find out more about the upcoming Eye Gets Green lantern workshops which are happening in October half term at Eye Youth Club.

Access and other information: 
Access to the venue is step free. The doors can be opened for mobility scooters or chairs. The sessions will use art materials like PVA glue.

Please email Keely at keely.mills@neneparktrust.org.uk for more information about this. 

#lanternparade #creativeworkshop #eyevillage
Happy belated birthday to our two Peterborough Pre Happy belated birthday to our two Peterborough Presents Virgoans - Charley and Kim. Both absolute diamonds of course!
To continue our proud share from this colourful gl To continue our proud share from this colourful glimpse into Pakistani & Kashmiri heritage… here’s more photos and feedback from our  #heritageopendays Kashmiri Gharbaar Installation curated by Robina Akhtar @the_focus_venue 

For some it was the history and stories, (to remember our elders ways, their current ways, or to learn about a new culture), for others it was to see and touch the objects and installation: A favourite thing to experience seemed to be the butter churner, and a the day beds: 

“I appreciate how accurate the installation was at representing Kashmiri homes in rural areas. I enjoyed seeing a visual representation of what my grandma talks about within her stories reminiscing of when she was in Pakistan.”

“Interesting to hear about another culture.” 

“An amazing exhibition. Very poignant memories for some people. My mum-in-law talks about her time in Kashmir where she grew up participating in some of these activities.” 

“I absolutely loved the fabrics and how beautiful the patterns were. A lovely lady showed me around, and explained what things were, made me see life from a different perspective.” 

“I came across it - local and relaxed and inclusive. Beautiful objects.” 

“Today I see the things and I feel I am in Kashmir. I really appreciate and love it.” 

“It was really nicely done, welcoming and so friendly! I learnt a lot about Kashmiri culture.” 

Robina Akhtar and the team worked hard to get this up and running in quite a short timeframe. Well done to all! 

More sharing to come! 

#createyourplace #heritage #peterborough #kashmir @high_heritage_charity @peterboroughculturalalliance @peterboroughmuseum
What a colourful glimpse into Pakistani & Kashmiri What a colourful glimpse into Pakistani & Kashmiri heritage for #heritageopendays - our Kashmiri Gharbaar Installation curated by Robina Akhtar @the_focus_venue 

Huge thank you to everyone who made this happen!
✨Robina Akhtar and her family & friends who provided items for the display
✨Our wonderful volunteers Chiara, Naseem, Jovaria, Usmaan, Taybah, Annie, Sam, Amanda & Leanne
✨ All the staff & volunteers at @peterboroughmuseum especially @museum_aimi for all the support from planning through to problem solving
✨ @zain.speaks for capturing the installation so beautifully with this video & photos (more visuals coming soon)
✨ Maya from @hadithi.stories who recorded some short interviews with attendees for our next project (details announced in a few weeks)
✨ @peterboroughculturalalliance for funding the Heritage Share, alongside our funders @aceagrams 
✨Last but by no means least, thank you to everyone who came along, tried the butter churn or some pink tea, shared your own stories & memories with us!

There are other installations & exhibitions happening for #HeritageShare make sure you check out the Peterborough cultural alliance website and socials for more details!
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** We’re moving the Kashmiri ***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

We’re moving the Kashmiri Gharbaar Heritage Installation indoors.

Thanks to the brilliant Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery team, you’ll find us inside “TEG 2” which is the first exhibition room on the right, just after the cafe. We are open 10am - 4pm.

We’re a little sad to move inside due to today’s predicted high gusts of wind, as the installation yesterday looking amazing out on the grass. But we want to make sure everyone has a safe visit & that none of Robina’s beautiful items get damaged. If you missed it yesterday, expect pictures soon!
🫟 Welland Makers - Crafty Meet Ups! 🫟 A crafty, m 🫟 Welland Makers - Crafty Meet Ups! 🫟

A crafty, making, chatty group based in #Welland. 
We’ll make you a brew, whilst you make something useful or beautiful.

Join these FREE & MONTHLY creative afternoons where you make, create, and chat. 

Welland Makers will be hosted by the little team of Orton Makers, which is a craft group that has been running for nearly four years over in Orton. (And was set up with Peterborough Presents originally) They are volunteers with busy lives, but they also have a passion for sharing easy, accessible, fun and different crafting. 

They encourage people to try new things with no worries about failing, and in safe and enjoyable meetings. 
These sessions are open to everyone, whether you knit, carve, glue, draw, or make. 

You are welcome to bring along a personal crafting project. But, if you don’t have anything to bring but fancy having a go at making something, then there will be an activity for you to try. You can also come along if you just want to meet others for a chat. 

No experience necessary, just an interest or curiosity in making / craft. We will provide the materials, tea, coffee, and biscuits. 

WHEN: 
Thursday 10 September 2026- Scrapbook and lino cutting stamps 
Thursday 8 October 2026- Painted pumpkins 
Thursday 12 November 2026- Punch needle 
Thursday 10 December 2026- Xmas Decor 
Thursday 14 January 2027-Batik Dye on tote Bags 
Thursday 11 February 2027- Embroidery/ Embellishing Batik tote bags 

TIME: 12:30pm-2:30pm 
WHERE: Woodfield Park Community Centre (The Charteris Centre), Normanton Road, Welland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4XE 
COST: FREE! (No booking necessary, just drop in). 
WHO: Age 16+ unless accompanied by an adult. 

HOW: Email Alan Sieglow with any general questions or access questions: 
Alan.seiglow@neneparktrust.org.uk or 07747 244786

#crafting #freecreativetime #peterborough #createyourplace
We are so excited about this new Installation. Ka We are so excited about this new Installation.

Kashmiri Gharbaar is an insight into the daily life of Kashmiri & Pakistani furnishings, customs and traditions. Installation designed and curated by Robina Akhtar, supported by Peterborough Presents. Inspired by Robina’s grandparents’ courtyard and homestead, the installation will give a nostalgic glimpse into the life of first generation elders in rural and working class villages and farms, as well as an insight into both historic and present everyday lifestyles. 

Expect a vibrant and creative collection of colourful South Asian objects and patterns, many of which handmade by local residents or their families back home.

Alongside this beautiful display, we’ll have a traditional activity for you to have a go at. Details to be announced soon.

When: 
Friday 11th September, 2:30-8pm. 
Saturday 12th September, 10am-4pm. 

Where: OUTSIDE of the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough city centre, PE1 1LF. 

Cost: It’s all FREE! 

Whilst you’re visiting the installation and feeling nostalgic, why not share your stories with us to be part of an exhibition in Peterborough Museum in November 2027! Throughout the installation our team will be capturing clips of people sharing their memories and stories of Pakistan, Kashmir, from the routes of migration to the roots of settled communities across Peterborough. Pop along to find out more!

Supported by Peterborough Museum & Peterborough Cultural Alliance. Part of the national  Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year for 10 days in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It offers the public a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - and it’s all FREE.

For more info including access info, head to our website via link tree. 

#peterborough #homestead #culture #creativity #southasianheritage
‼️ It’s the last few days to apply! ‼️ We’re seek ‼️ It’s the last few days to apply! ‼️

We’re seeking an independent chair for our Consortium!

Many of you know that we are managed by a brilliant group of partners including Nene Park, Metal, PCVS, PCC, Creative Lives, Cross Keys Homes and Eastern Angles. As a ‘consortium’ of partners, we meet quarterly to oversee the PP programme.

We are looking for a confident facilitator who can fulfill the role of Independent Chair for our consortium as we embark on our 2026-29 programme. It is rare opportunity and an excellent time to join Peterborough Presents Consortium. 

It’s a voluntary role with expenses paid amounting to approximately 8 days per year.

If you / someone you know might be the brilliant person we need to guide us through the next 3 - 4 years… please get in touch! 

Got any questions? Want to have a chat first? 
To contact us or to apply please email: sarah.haythornthwaite@neneparktrust.org.uk 

Thanks! 

#newrole @neneparkpboro @metalcultureuk @peterboroughcvs @creativelivescl @peterboroughcitycouncil  @easternangles @crosskeyshomes #chairman #chairwoman #createyourplace #peterborough
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