97 Printed by Gomer Press Design by work-form © Conversations with Aldershot project and Susan Merrick 2023 Pieces of work included with permission from the CWA group Photos of the engagement session by Andy Clift and Susan Merrick Photos of the lamppost banners around the town by Daniel Cook Nathan, for digitizing over 500 cards, postcards and surveys! My husband Matt, it makes a huge difference to have your support, as well as for helping with all the heavy lifting, and for always knowing I will feel better once you have fed me! Candice. We didn’t know what we were starting did we?! You have been missed since you had to move away, but your unwavering commitment and passion for the project from the start led it to where we are today. So from the bottom of my heart. Thank you. To the Conversations with Aldershot Group, Asia, Candice, Daisy, Debbie, Sameea, Mel, for your unending dedication, motivation, insight, honesty and effort. Thank you – always. This is our book. To the people of Aldershot, for sharing their valuable thoughts and experiences with us and for being excited about our community making art and being heard. Susan xxx Hub. Thanks to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Walking Group – for sharing their beautiful quilt work and thoughts with us. To Charlie from work-form, for this wonderful book and your care with our work. To the Purple team at F6 Productions (Farnborough 6th Form) for working with us to create part 2 of the documentary. To my friends and family, for always supporting me even when you think what I am doing is weird. Lousie Ashcroft and Amy Dignam, for your friendships in all things art, and your constant love and support. Gemma Christie and Anne Burgato for always coming to my events, for listening to my doubts, exhaustion, and excitement, and for giving me wine. And to Anne again for taking on some vital admin support for the project. Thank you. To my kids, Nathan and Hannah for your physical support with exhibitions, carrying stuff and loading/unloading the car, and printing 300 bags! and This project has been supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Engagement Session Questions May– July 2022 1. If you could describe lockdown in one word, what word would that be? 2. If lockdown were a colour, what colour would it be? 3. If lockdown were a texture or feeling, what texture or feeling would it be? 4. What are you grateful for since the lockdowns ended? Online Survey Questions Nov 2020–Oct 2021 1. How has lockdown been for you? Tell us your story or experience, or just give us one comment if easier! 2. Has anything good come out of lockdown for you? 3. If you could offer a positive comment or thought to other residents at the moment, what would it be? 4. Do you want to share anything else about your experience of lockdown? 5. Do you want to have your name shown with your stories/comments? 6. If yes to previous question, what name do you want shown?
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