The first of the sea gooseberries have arrived in Folkestone. Trapped in lockdown, they have ended up inside closed shops. If you look carefully, you might see them in the windows. As ancient beacons of hope and light, what stories do they tell?
Visit the Exhibition Trail
24-29 November 2020
viewable any time
Find sea gooseberries at: Folkestone Trawlers, Urban Room, Moo Like A Monkey, East Cliff Creatives, Objectables, Bounce, Upcycled Trading Co, Quartermasters, Ben's Vintage, The Lemon Hound, Whelkboy, Rennie's Seaside Modern, Steep Street Coffeehouse, CakeJunction, SpaceBar and County Fayre.
Share what you see on social media using #200SeaGooseberries.
For safety, please remember to maintain social distancing whilst visiting the area.
Share what you see on social media using #200SeaGooseberries.
For safety, please remember to maintain social distancing whilst visiting the area.
If you enjoyed this, support the sea gooseberries next visit in Spring 2021
Production notes
This exhibition is part of Beacons, an exciting arts project in Folkestone that will lead people to an ambitious, magical outdoor arts experience in Spring 2021. Produced by SparkedEcho with lead artist Alison Neighbour. Supported by Arts Council England, South East Creatives, Folkestone Town Council. Working in partnership with Creative Folkestone.
Exhibition special thanks
Stories were created with the help of: children from Martello Primary School and Brockhill School, residents at Brampton Lodge care home, Touchbase Care and The Mill & Harbour Youth, and individuals from across Folkestone and Hythe.
Our Gooseberry Guardians: Maike Cochrane, Charlene Legg, Kay McLoughlin, Hannah Prizeman and Kay Ridgwell, who delivered community engagement workshops to groups and individuals around Folkestone, to create stories and imagery for the sea gooseberries. Our Engagement Producer: Ruby Bolton. Overseen by Lead Artist Alison Neighbour and Producers Kevin Grist and Janet Moore of SparkedEcho CIC.
Stories were created with the help of: children from Martello Primary School and Brockhill School, residents at Brampton Lodge care home, Touchbase Care and The Mill & Harbour Youth, and individuals from across Folkestone and Hythe.
Our Gooseberry Guardians: Maike Cochrane, Charlene Legg, Kay McLoughlin, Hannah Prizeman and Kay Ridgwell, who delivered community engagement workshops to groups and individuals around Folkestone, to create stories and imagery for the sea gooseberries. Our Engagement Producer: Ruby Bolton. Overseen by Lead Artist Alison Neighbour and Producers Kevin Grist and Janet Moore of SparkedEcho CIC.
Coming in Spring 2021
The sea gooseberries will be coming again in the Spring for an ambitious, magical outdoor arts experience across the town and on the beach, with involvement from local community groups and artists. The month-long event will be enjoyed by people of all ages and will encourage visitors to embrace the outdoors and support local business. Follow our social media channels @seagooseberries for more information.
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