Isabel Churcher

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Calling archivists, researchers & heritage professionals!

Join us online on Wednesday 25 February (1PM) to learn about the responsibilities and considerations involved when providing access to records related to traumatic histories:

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

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Are you looking to conduct research into your community heritage?

What training and resources would be most useful to you?

Share your thoughts in the Community Hub training needs survey by Friday 16 January: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/news... (1/2)

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We’re seeking 5 new members to join the Archive Service Accreditation Committee!

Do you have experience supporting development across a range of archive services and good understanding of the UK’s accreditation standard?

Apply by 23 January: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

⏲️Engagement grant applications close on Monday 19 January!

We’re looking for projects that engage with new and existing audiences, exploring ideas that relate to the theme of ‘belonging’

Apply here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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📣Calling all UK-based archive professionals!

Spaces are still available for next week’s online consultation (15 January) where we’ll discuss recent changes @gem.org.uk have made to The Generic Learning Outcomes framework.

Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archive-se...

Four women pose for the camera wearing colourful patterned dresses.

A large exhibition space displaying a buggy (with an explanatory placard in front of it) and an interactive screen.

A colourful yellow and red poster entitled 'Cockney Rebels: Popular Music in Tower Hamlets 1624-2003'. The centre of the poster shows an electric guitar in front of photos of performers from various decades.

A black and white image of four people wearing raincoats and walking in a straight line. Two of the people carry models of boats. The other two carry collection boxes that say 'life-boat'.

We’re delighted to announce that #AYearinArchives 2025 is now live!

Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive

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Anna Lapwood LIVE at Trinity Church | September 14 2025 YouTube video by Trinity Church NYC

@isabelchurcher.bsky.social Hi Isabel. In case you haven't seen this YT video of all of Anna Lapwood's NYC concert here is a link. This Shining Light starts at 01:09:45 (thanks to a helpful timing list) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDxJ...

Thanks so much. She describes it as a ‘miniature masterpiece’ - how lovely.

Yes this is what people sent to Anna when they asked her to play it. It’s a lovely recording of it.

How thrilling for Christopher to hear his composition played by the wonderful Anna Lapwood in New York. www.instagram.com/reel/DOuucTh...

Inspirational session at #DCDC25 conference by the National HIV Trust’s Paul Coleman and Nick Thorogood. Creating archives from 250 hours of incredibly moving interviews. Libraries and Museums - there’s a wonderful pop up display for you to use.

Just £107 to go - to support this early career composer supportsomerville.com/campaigns/su...

Come see Archive Sector Leadership at the Museums + Heritage Show (Olympia West, London) on Wednesday 14 May where we'll have a stand in the sector support section – we’ll be there from 10am to 5pm!

Book here: show.museumsandheritage.com

Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities, 29-31 July 2025 Join us for Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities (DCDC) 2025 conference, 29-31 July, Durham and online.

Registration for #DCDC25 conference is now live!

@UKNatArchives, @britishlibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social invite you to 'Choose Your Own Future': explore challenges, celebrate achievements & work as a community to find sustainable solutions!

Early bird🎟️till 19 May: DCDC25.eventbrite.co.uk

Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector The Annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the Annual UK Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes in 3 weeks’ time! #UKarchives

Why do we ask you to take part?

Read our findings from the 2024 survey, and the interventions we’ve made since: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Link to survey 👇
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

The Stringcredibles are recruiting two trustees. They explore the joys of music with children and young people. I’m honoured to be their Chair. Please get in touch if you’re interested and please share with your networks. search.app/G3eGq7Tv145k...

Painting with thick dark impasto oils, the painting also uses different materials including string lead and shellac. The colours are dark browns, greys, hints of orange and tan brown. On first look it appears abstract but closer looking shows shadowy figures. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Wer jetzt kein Haus hat (Whoever has no House now) , 2023 Emulsion, acrylic, oil, shellac, lead, string and chalk on canvas, 190 x 330 cm Collection of the artist. Courtesy of White Cube. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Georges Poncet.

Artwork in watercolour showing The Adige River in Italy. It is abstract in style with light blues at the top of the work and dark greys at the bottom. There are bright spots of orange dotted across the work. It gives a watery effect with the colours running into each other. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Die Etsch (The Adige) , early-1970s Watercolour, gouache and ink on paper, 56 x 41 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Mark-Woods.com

A black and white photograph of the artist Anselm Kiefer. It show a white male standing in the centre of the photograph in an artists studio. There are artworks on the floor and around the walls. He is standing with one foot on an artwork on the floor. He is wearing black trousers shoes and a black t-shirt. His hands are on his hips. The artist - Anselm Kiefer at work in his studio Photo courtesy Barbara Klemm

A black and white a black and white art work using graphite and watercolour. It shows a large grand room with tiled floor and a light ceiling window or light criss-crossed with lines. In the centre of the room is a tall sculpture that has a square plinth with a black rod running up to the centre on the top is an oblong shape. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Innenraum (Interior) , 1982 Watercolour and graphite on paper, 77.5 x 68.5 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Steven Brookes Studio

The NMDC January Newsletter is out now with the latest member news, sector reports and funding. Images this month come from @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social and their new exhibition 'Anselm Kiefer: Early Works' opening 14 Feb. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums

Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector The UK Annual Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the UK Annual Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

The UK annual Archive Sector Survey is now open!

Take part by 14 March 2025 and help us gather evidence that will support archives to advocate for their social and economic value.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

This year, we are expanding to the whole of the UK in partnership.

Incredible two evenings experiencing Music for Youth Proms at @royalalberthall.bsky.social . Honoured to be a Trustee enabling young people to play the music they love in world class venues @philcastang.bsky.social

Our Call for Papers is live for our #ARA2025 conference - the theme is ‘Next Generation: Innovation and Imagination in Record Keeping', giving plenty of scope for everyone - full details and how to submit here openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/pres... deadline 17 January

My back garden before sunrise to get my early train to London.

Inspirational visit to @britishlibrary.bsky.social to see my wonderful Clore leadership colleague Michele and enjoy some of the collections. Including Henry VIII prescriptions for Wolf Hall fans.

Strategic vision for archives - Archives sector Read the response to the consultation on a strategic vision for archives.

Calling all archives and people who use archives: we are consulting on a new strategic vision and would love to hear your views: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Yes please. Looking forward to lots of connections

Still some gorgeous colours in the garden. Thankful for sunshine #upmygardenpath

Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day x

Wonderful visit to M&S Archive. Clearly demonstrating how an archive can contribute to economic growth. Plenty of nostalgia and fun too! @archivistliz.bsky.social

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