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At the pace of trust – a case study

At the pace of trust – a case study

by Charley Genever | Feb 17, 2026 | Millfield, Past Events, Useful Stuff

Read: A case study by Jamie Buttrick, JB Research, that looks at our work in Millfield over the last nine years, tracking the learning and changes to our programme.

Millfield of Dreams – a case study

Millfield of Dreams – a case study

by Charley Genever | Feb 10, 2026 | Millfield, Past Projects, Useful Stuff

Watch – A Case Study from Millfield of Dreams (July 2025): Mark Murphy, Charley and Simon Martin in conversation about the journey & learning from Millfield of Dreams in this case study talk.

Top Tips for your own podcasts

Top Tips for your own podcasts

by Peterborough Presents | Apr 21, 2025 | Interesting Stuff, Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: We’ve collated some top tips and a document of our learning in case it might be useful for you too when creating a podcast of your own.

Co-commissioning – a case study

Co-commissioning – a case study

by Peterborough Presents | Dec 12, 2024 | Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: Peterborough Presents is committed to collaborative partnerships with local communities, organisations, and artists to co-commission innovative experiences.

Eviction from Chauffeurs Cottage

Eviction from Chauffeurs Cottage

by Peterborough Presents | Sep 4, 2024 | Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: Some of you may have heard that Peterborough City Council has issued an eviction notice to tenants at Chauffeurs Cottage, our main office.

Place Based “Pop Up” Activity – a case study

Place Based “Pop Up” Activity – a case study

by Peterborough Presents | Jan 15, 2024 | Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff, Westwood

Read: an insight into how Peterborough Presents created a programme of “pop up” activity in Summer 2023 in Westwood.

Data Driven Decision Making – a case study

Data Driven Decision Making – a case study

by Peterborough Presents | Apr 26, 2023 | Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: how Peterborough Presents uses data and research to decide which neighbourhoods to work in and who to work with.

Creativity and Wellbeing – a case study

Creativity and Wellbeing – a case study

by Peterborough Presents | Apr 25, 2023 | Past Projects, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: Evaluator Jamie Buttrick looks at the impact of creative activities on the wellbeing of participants, attendees, creative practitioners and communities. .

Top Tips: Creating Accessible Programmes

Top Tips: Creating Accessible Programmes

by Peterborough Presents | Dec 20, 2022 | Past Events, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: We’ve been working with Julie Fernandez to make our programmes more accessible for people with disabilities, and want to share with you.

Top tips and favourite bits: Peterborough Murals

Top tips and favourite bits: Peterborough Murals

by Peterborough Presents | Jun 21, 2022 | Millfield, Past Events, Useful Stuff

Watch: a short film where 4 Peterborough street artists and the PP team tell you about their favourite murals, and some top tips for future mural projects.

Creative wellbeing research

Creative wellbeing research

by Peterborough Presents | Mar 29, 2022 | Past Events, Peterborough, Useful Stuff

Read: we’ve been exploring how our programme can support personal and community wellbeing, pulling together a few links to research, organisations, toolkits in case you’re interested in exploring this too

Millfield Link – a case study

Millfield Link – a case study

by Peterborough Presents | Mar 1, 2022 | Millfield, Past Events, Useful Stuff

Read: an insight into our work in Millfield from 2017 – 2022. The case study shares what happened, the learning and the challenges. Useful for others running community-based projects about telling stories through art.

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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
Take it from Numra, being a speaker at our Allama Take it from Numra, being a speaker at our Allama Iqbal Festival in November will be a great experience!  Our Lunchtime Talks event with @arupeterborough is a chance for anyone with a connection to Iqbal to share your personal experiences.
Deadline 23 August. Link in bio or head to peterboroughpresents.org & click on opportunities.
Final few days to register your interest to speak Final few days to register your interest to speak at our Allama Iqbal Festival in November! Here’s Numra sharing a bit more info about our upcoming Lunchtime Talks & what we’re looking for. Absolutely anyone who has a connection to Allama Iqbal’s poetry can take part.

Link in bio, or head to peterboroughpresents.org & click on opportunities.
We had loads of fun on Saturday at ARU Peterboroug We had loads of fun on Saturday at ARU Peterborough’s Community Fun Day! 🤩 @arupeterborough 

Thank you to everyone who came along & decorated a bookmark or card.🎨

Extra special thanks to everyone who helped us test Numra’s Allama Iqbal quiz ahead of our Lunchtime Talks: Navigating Allama Iqbal event in November!
🇵🇰 Happy Pakistani Independence Day! 🇵🇰 Fun food, 🇵🇰 Happy Pakistani Independence Day! 🇵🇰

Fun food, summer drinks, henna, facepaint, kids having fun, quizzes, cool prizes, and most importantly - being together for a chilled, friendly afternoon. 

Thanks to the Anchor Group for organising this sweet social at @thefocuscentre_  today! 

Just in case you didn’t know:
On August 14, 1947, the new Dominion of Pakistan officially gained independence and came into being as a sovereign nation, ending British colonial rule. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as the first Governor-General of Pakistan in Karachi, and the day marked the historic partition of British India. 

Happy Friday y’all! 

The PP team. 🙌🏽
We had a brilliantly inspiring trip to @ndacaproje We had a brilliantly inspiring trip to @ndacaproject yesterday in High Wycombe, supported by our friends @shapearts. NDACA stands for the National Disability Arts Collection & Archive. Some fabulous pieces in the collection. We were shown around by Alex Cowan (project archivist) who really brought the collection to life with his knowledge, history and pointers to other inspirational art. It’s thrown up loads of ideas for future RAD programme and ambitions, ways we can celebrate our own DDN creative in Peterborough. Ways to diversify art forms, work in partnership, how to show work from the past alongside work of today and the future. And, how creativity is always great at bringing people of different disabilites and different perspectives together. Huge thanks to our Julie Fernandez for arranging and to @museum_aimi who joined us from the museum. So much food for thought.

Side note - Alex told us of a great project somewhere where there was a fantastic view. Alongside the path there was a handrail with braille on it that described the view as you walked down the steps. Nice!
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