Heritage Connector Training

Heritage is all around us and belongs to all of us, wherever we live, whatever we do and whoever we are. Heritage incorporates historic buildings, archaeological sites, culture and nature. It is woven from all our stories and memories, and it is constantly changing and evolving.

Our experience of heritage is closely connected with our sense of wellbeing. For example, taking part in local heritage walks helps people to connect with others, be active and feel inspired about the place they live in – as they stop to admire important buildings, vibrant street art, or trees that have held local significance over hundreds of years.

If you would like to explore the links between heritage and wellbeing, why not train to become a ‘Heritage Connector’. The session will be jointly hosted by Health Connections West Mendip and the Bishop’s Palace & Gardens.

Heritage Connectors can inspire people to engage more with local heritage and its wellbeing benefits, through informal conversations and simple signposting.

Those attending the training session will have the opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about our local heritage – which includes sites like Glastonbury Abbey, the Tor, the Bishop’s Palace, Wells Cathedral, Morlands’ and Clarks’ industrial history, the Glastonbury Mural Trail, the Avalon Marshes, the Mendips AONB, local natural springs – and much more.

Heritage Connectors will also have the opportunity to take part in special events. This includes a private view at Wells Cathedral of the book A New Herball, by William Turner, a former Dean at the Cathedral, published 1568. The book is not currently on public display. It is the earliest plant book written in English and is illustrated with woodcuts which help explain the appearance, habitat and medicinal use of plants.

Wednesday 20th November

10am – 12pm

FREE

For more info and to book:

Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-connector-training-west-mendip-tickets-1075926548269

For more details, please contact Fen Bagias on 07538 546139