FabSwingers.com forum: Community celebration

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I need your imaginative brains again please to give mine a good kick today.

Imagine you are at a local festival celebrating end of lockdown and enjoying community spirit. You wander off to a creative tent. There is a Place for Peace being built over two weeks. A wooden structure surrounded by sensory garden, perhaps some potted trees, a bench to sit on for a moment and reflect on a past year and maybe even a small pergola over it like a protective umbrella.. A set of welcoming hands made of recyclef materials and welcoming you to the this little sanctuary. Do you get the picture? There is a tent each side and artsy workshops you can engage with between performances. Or just wander and take it all in.

How would you like to be involved with it? I was thinking a "catharsis corner" to write everything we bottled up over last year and throw it in. All the worries taken off our heads. I was thinking incorporating all senses. Smell - aromatherapy of nature in herby potted garden. Sound - handmade wind chimes with hollow bamboo. Plus few other touches.

What else would you like to see as a visitor? How else I can say.. we are happy to be back together. Let's do this together. Maybe things which we could display somewhere after. And the bench can stay there or be moved. And some element of final reflection on the project would be good.

Help! My brain is going into too many directions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some sort of paper that you could write the troubles on and pop them in a fire but the paper was scented in some way so that troubles go in and nice smells come out

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

Is there a bar?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some sort of paper that you could write the troubles on and pop them in a fire but the paper was scented in some way so that troubles go in and nice smells come out "

It's in the park. Would need to check about the permission.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is there a bar? "

Food trucks

and other vendors.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tbf I’ll probably just hunt out the beer tent

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

"Is there a bar?

Food trucks

and other vendors. "

Answer the question woman!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is there a bar?

Food trucks

and other vendors.

Answer the question woman! "

I don't know! Yes. Maybe.

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

"Is there a bar?

Food trucks

and other vendors.

Answer the question woman!

I don't know! Yes. Maybe. "

Well my answer depends on whether there is a bar, so get back to me when you have more info

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tbf I’ll probably just hunt out the beer tent

Boo to you. We can make something with recycled bottles..

I saw a Christmas tree once made of green bottles !

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is there a bar?

Food trucks

and other vendors.

Answer the question woman!

I don't know! Yes. Maybe.

Well my answer depends on whether there is a bar, so get back to me when you have more info "

I'll check.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about origami storks? Or chinese paper fish?

You can write your troubles /wishes etc on them or just colour them in.... Then hang them up from a net with fairy lights and let them flutter in the wind - eye catching, cathartic, pretty, Environmental, artistic...

If you did it well - ie a sturdy frame, you could send to a care home afterwards for them to enjoy for a bit

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What about origami storks? Or chinese paper fish?

If you did it well - ie a sturdy frame, you could send to a care home afterwards for them to enjoy for a bit "

I love origami! Love you! I did origami nativity scene once

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tbf I’ll probably just hunt out the beer tent

Boo to you. We can make something with recycled bottles..

I saw a Christmas tree once made of green bottles ! "

Christmas!?!

Now we’re talking!!

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

A remembrance wall, for those who lost friends or loved ones to covid

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A remembrance wall, for those who lost friends or loved ones to covid"

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Water, sound of trickling water is so calming

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Water, sound of trickling water is so calming

Jo x"

Water is on my list just not sure how yet.

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Some sort of water feature maybe use the hands you mentioned.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some sort of water feature maybe use the hands you mentioned....."

I was thinking of a little bird bath between them. Something what lasts perhaps.

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop

I think I'm one of the few that's actually enjoyed the lockdown, not having to socialise

(miserable old git!!)..but it has been good for reflection and creativity....I think I would like to see innovative ways of recycling and lots of it!!

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Hands could be made by setting gloves in concrete like a mould of them that should last.....

make hands and let water tricke from hand to hand etc maybe....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think I'm one of the few that's actually enjoyed the lockdown, not having to socialise

(miserable old git!!)..but it has been good for reflection and creativity....I think I would like to see innovative ways of recycling and lots of it!!"

There is a local project which recycles things for art. They hopefully will be involved and hands on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hands could be made by setting gloves in concrete like a mould of them that should last.....

make hands and let water tricke from hand to hand etc maybe...."

I'm not making it. I'm planning.

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

"Hands could be made by setting gloves in concrete like a mould of them that should last.....

make hands and let water tricke from hand to hand etc maybe....

I'm not making it. I'm planning.

Add it to plans then.....

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

I've been doing silent discos for my groups of families with additional needs. It's such creative joy! You can be selective about the kind of music and games. It's so uniting and fun and moving!

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

A signing in book with a wish for the future year?

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop

Not just for art purposes though...art thats also practical...

Our arts studios...all 108 studios, evicted during the pandemic, 4 weeks notice! Nothing like a deadline to get creative juices flowing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paper chains? People can write something and add it to a collective chain, symbolism of being individual but united?

Pebbles/glass stones to add to the bird bath? Take a moment to reflect before adding it.

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Wish tree.. Write a wish and hang it on a structure

Creative corner making something simpl-ish like dream catchers

Have your eyes on diversity and inclusion

Massage team giving short shoulder rubs etc

Sounds gorgeous visioning, good luck!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

A stage for people to sing songs, that the crowd can join in.

Writers that have written stories can read them aloud, for others to enjoy.

Having something every one can do together, whether it be singing, listening, talking or helping out making it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A signing in book with a wish for the future year? "

We are finding it so hard to stick to one writing themed idea. We might do more than one.

Thank you for all suggestions so far.

truly grateful for your input.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

I was going to say writing troubles on paper and burning it away too but as its in a park there are other ways. There is ink that washes away off paper I believe - maybe peolpe could write their worries and watch them disappear that way?

Or being able to write it anonymously and it being added to a tree or wall of 'troubles' so people can read others to see they are not alone xx

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

A two seater bench where someone could sit to indicate that they were happy to talk .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How about setting up a camera on a tripod with an 'insta ready' setting (good lighting /furniture/ hanging lanterns etc) and let people take photos of themselves, or have someone stood doing it and then stream onto an insta /fb page that is preserved as a moment in time...you could then also do a time capsule... Or repeat annually

Oh i wish i was closer, i want to be involved!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was going to say writing troubles on paper and burning it away too but as its in a park there are other ways. There is ink that washes away off paper I believe - maybe peolpe could write their worries and watch them disappear that way?

Or being able to write it anonymously and it being added to a tree or wall of 'troubles' so people can read others to see they are not alone xx"

Wall of troubles.. I like it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A two seater bench where someone could sit to indicate that they were happy to talk . "

A must!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coconut shy.

Coconuts always remind me of old man balls with all that whispy hair stuff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Coconut shy.

Coconuts always remind me of old man balls with all that whispy hair stuff."

You are NOT stirring my mind in the right direction at all! Shake it up with some actual idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year"

What do you do?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year"

Is it photography or something else you do ?

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

"I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year

Is it photography or something else you do ? "
I am a genuine bonified, "professional" photographer

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Glory hole....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year

Is it photography or something else you do ? I am a genuine bonified, "professional" photographer

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Now you confused me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Glory hole....

Haha its not THAT kind of event.

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

"I would be one of the exhibitors, exhibiting my work like I am this weekend first time in over a year

Is it photography or something else you do ? I am a genuine bonified, "professional" photographer

Now you confused me

You asked what I did, Photographer used the word professional cos of the stir word has caused lol.

The thread was talking about Comunity. I am a professional Photographer and I exhibit and sell my work at exhibitions and events all round the country (world)I also donate some works for auction for charity, also sponsor certain events. Asked what I did

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