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GRADUATION CELEBRATIONMonday 16th November 2015 London Transport Museum
My most inspiring moment was seeing young people fascinated by musical heritage at the A World in London: Live event which I produced in collaboration with the
Southbank Centre.
Melanie Wong, Cultural Co-operation
My most inspiring moment was seeing visitors’ reactions at a preview of Defining Beauty, one of the projects I have worked on this year.
Joanne McAleer, British Museum
Photo courtesy of University of Cambridge Museums
It was inspiring to have been in the company of museum professionals from across Europe to discuss their perspectives on public engagement.
Sana Khan, University of Cambridge Museums: Museum of Zoology
Shahana Begum Slide
My most inspiring moment was working with the local Chinese community. They helped me to focus on the needs of an audience and
were the catalyst for volunteer training, foreign language guides, visually impaired talks and an access awareness day.
Vincent Wright, Foundling Museum
Time Explorers Challenge Celebration Week
My most inspiring moment was the Celebration Week I held at Hampton Court Palace involving many different schools from across
London. I loved seeing how engaged they had become in the project.
Elsa Brittain, Historic Royal Palaces
My most inspiring moment was when working with young people to come up and deliver engaging activities for families.
Laura Murdoch, Historic Royal Palaces
Organizing the Black History Multi-Cultural Event was one of the best moments of my trainee-ship. Being able to bring different communities
together to celebrate what they have accomplished to better the community was great.
Dianna Djokey, National Museum of the Royal Navy
Black History Month Display, ‘Open to All’ Commissioned as a One day pop up for an event, I negotiated extra budget and departmental input to have a month long display as well as a
pop up.
Rachael Minott, London Transport Museum
Risking harassment from the Sudanese government, members of the Sudanese community volunteered to be interviewed about the Museum’s collection and its
importance to their heritage and culture. Their bravery was inspiring.
Navjot Mangat, National Army Museum
My most inspiring moment was introducing new audiences to The National Trust using the musical
interpretation project I implemented at Ham House.
Shasti Lowton, National Trust: Ham House
Seeing the oral history volunteers I managed flourish in to confident oral historians.
Zahra Hussain, National Trust: Rainham Hall
Seeing new people engage and become passionate about their local heritage was my greatest inspiration this year.
Kelle Gallagher, Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums Service
My most inspiring moment was working in the Shadow Puppet School project. It was amazing seeing children as well as parents build their
confidence and perform on a historic stage together.
Halema Khatun, Wilton’s Music Hall
I was most inspired to see children enthusiastically engage with their lesser known histories, dressing up as First World War Indian soldiers in
community outreach workshops I helped to facilitate.
Kelly Ah Chin Kow, National Army Museum
Exploring the last 70 years of migration to the UK and how millions of people have contributed to British art, culture and heritage was the
most rewarding project.
Chiedza Mhondoro, Southbank Centre
THANK YOU
TRAINEESSOCL HERITAGE PARTNERS AND SUPERVISORS
TRAINING CENTRE TEAMOUR COMMUNITIES and the
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND
FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR OF CHALLENGE, LEARNING AND CELEBRATION!
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