Our Freedom: Winsford
Storyhouse is delighted to be one of 60 arts centres and libraries taking part in Our Freedom: Then & Now, a new programme of community-based events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
We are working with local artists and an intergenerational group of Winsford residents to deliver a series of creative masterclasses exploring the theme of freedom.
The project will culminate in a public presentation in Winsford, reflecting the thoughts and experiences of the local community, and will also feature as part of this year’s Remembrance Sunday parade and Christmas Street Festival.
Contact our Community Connector, Kate Blakemore, to find out more:
About
Our Freedom: Then and Now is a new UK-wide, locally-led arts and creative programme which will produce 60 new pieces of work reflecting on what ‘Our Freedom’ means to local people and their communities, following the 80th anniversary of VE/VJ Day.
Future Arts Centres will lead the programme, working with 60 arts centres and libraries, their communities and artists to create special cultural events, exhibitions and performances that are meaningful to people living in these places and across the UK.
Community-facing activities will run from May 2025, with most public events from July to November.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Libraries Connected and Open Eye Gallery, supported using public funding by UK Government through Arts Council England.
Events
Banners
Mon 10 – Sun 30 November 2025
In collaboration with Storyhouse, artists Alison Pitt and Pat Tripney of Art in the Place have worked with writer Lekhani Chirwa to create a visual representation of the stories, ideas, and experiences contributed by Winsford residents to the freedom manifesto.
Two banners have been commissioned as a lasting memento of the project and will be displayed at the entrance of Winsford Library for all to enjoy.
Winsford Library, free – drop in!
Manifesto and Exhibition Launch
Mon 10 November 2025 at 4pm
Winsford residents of all ages and backgrounds have been exploring what freedom means to them. In collaboration with Storyhouse, writer Lekhani Chirwa has worked with community groups and schools to find the answers to these questions and combine the diverse voices and experiences of the community to create a manifesto for freedom unique and personal to Winsford.
Winsford Library, 4pm-6pm, free – drop in!
Winsford Young Photographers
Mon 27 – Thu 30 October 2025
We are looking for budding photographers, aged 11-15 to join the Winsford Young Photographers Project, a FREE 4-day holiday activity in October half term.
New Images Youth Centre, Winsford