Past Projects
What’s Been Happening?
Here are some of the past projects we have loved creating with communities across Peterborough.
Data Driven Decision Making – a case study
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
Read: Evaluator Jamie Buttrick looks at the impact of creative activities on the wellbeing of participants, attendees, creative practitioners and communities. .
Westwood Encounters
Westwood Encounters was a fun programme of pop-up outdoor events in Westwood from May to July 2023, featuring spray painting, giant paper aeroplanes, pebble painting, scavenger hunts and more.
Light up Eye – Lantern Parade- 2022
Eye village was the backdrop of a spectacular Lantern Parade in early November of this year. A creative community project that supported wellbeing at one of the darkest times of the year.
Make your own DIY Lantern at home!
Watch: Make your own lantern at home to bring to Eye Lantern Parade or just to make a fun decoration!
Westwoof
Ten dogs were turned into fantastic works of art as part of an outdoor display in Westwood!
Why we are hyper-local and community focused
Listen/Watch: Here’s a 60 second poem about Peterborough Presents, why we are hyper local and community focused.
Millfield Magical History Tour
Watch: a series by Emily Steele and Osvin Dias, where Deljit Singh looks back fondly at the changing landscape of the city.
Growing Together: Westraven Community Garden
Watch: a 7 minute film by Red7 Productions, all about Westraven Community Garden in Westwood.
Pretty Pattern Photography
Gallery: Pretty, unusual, and interesting pattern photos taken by people who came along to a photography walk in Westwood.
Everyday Creatives: a mini series
Watch: a short series of films and vlogs on TikTok profiling ‘everyday creatives’ in Peterborough, sharing their creativity.
A Millfield Map
Watch: a 3 minute poem by Faith Falayi. Faith spent time at the Millfield Festival finding out about the neighbourhood, and wrote this gorgeous poem!