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Sitting by the duck pond

In 2025, we welcomed Esme Eaton to the team on a student placement, where she gained insight into the process of organising community events, installation exhibitions and supporting artists. As part of her placement she also developed a new sound work inspired by Sandwell's green spaces. "I was inspired by Multistory’s support of green spaces in Sandwell to create a sound-art composition that captures the importance of nature for people’s wellbeing in urban environments. The composition ‘Sitting by the duck pond’ therefore explores the contrast between the busy traffic sounds on Reform Street and the tranquillity of the boating lake in Dartmouth Park. I wanted to highlight how the park provides West Bromwich with a haven of nature, in the midst of its noisy urban landscape. To help develop my project, Jess Piette (Multistory’s Project Manager) introduced me to the practice of psychogeography, which focuses on recording the emotional quality of places, and how its geography affects the wellbeing of individuals and communities. While I would usually only work with recorded sound, this encouraged me to introduce pitched material in the piece, to capture the emotions I felt visiting Dartmouth Park in a more tangible way. While sitting by the duck pond, I was struck by the different textures on the surface of the water. Layers of algae carpeted the corners of the lake, while the wind rippled over its surface, creating glittering shimmers in the sunlight. The twinkling water made me feel calm and contemplative, emotions I have tried to evoke in my piece. The minute shifts in texture and movement over the lake were spontaneous and organic, which inspired me to compose more freely, by including bursts of different sounds here and there. My piece is best enjoyed through headphones or stereo speakers as I have used panning to create an immersive soundscape. Perhaps, you could listen to the piece with your eyes closed, picturing your favourite park or green space and imagine how it makes you feel. I have also included pictures I took of the lake while I composed it, which could help stimulate your experience of the piece." Esme

3 min
22/02/2024

OUTWORK Podcast, Sophie Huckfield

“There was a saying in West Brom, for a long, long time: ‘If you didn’t work at K&J, you knew someone that did’.” – Karen Radburn (employee at K&J) Featuring fascinating ‘herstories’, this podcast reflects on the working lives of women employed at Kenrick & Jefferson printers in West Bromwich, before it closed in 1993. Artist Sophie Huckfield speaks to local women about their contribution to the printworks, alongside family members who have fond memories of their mothers, grandmothers, aunties, cousins and friends who worked there. As well as exploring the roles and duties these women carried out, this podcast seeks to explore the wider topic of how women can make space to debate what work is and could be. Part of the wider OUTWORK project, this podcast is accompanied by a long-term exhibition on West Bromwich high street and a new publication. The publication is available to buy in limited edition print or as a free PDF on the Multistory website. Interviews and Direction by Sophie Huckfield. Produced by sound artist Dr Natalie Hyacinth and narrated by Wolverhampton City Poet Laureate (2020-2022) Emma Purshouse.

1 h 30 min
09/05/2023

From Tip to Tranquility-Suzan Spence-Sandwell Stories:Going Green

‘From Tip to Tranquillity’ is a post-walk talk with some of the attendees of the Sandwell Stride walking for well-being group over several weeks. The walks too place in and around Sheepwash Nature Reserve in Great Bridge, Tipton.

14 min
02/05/2023

Apna Wellness-Bally Barquer-Sandwell stories:Going Green

'Apna Wellness’ explores Sandwell’s parks, gardens and allotments and the positive impact they can have on the Sikh community. I interviewed Parminder, Joga, Kieran and Shin about local green spaces in relation to health and wellbeing and how we can engage with environmental issues. What came out is that 'communication' and 'connection' is key.

14 min
25/04/2023

Rawhead & Bloody Bones: The Curse of Windmill End-Vicky Rodin-Sandwell Stories:Going Green

Rawhead & Bloody Bones: The Curse of Windmill End, is a new scary folk story based on the Black Country Bogeymen, Rawhead & Bloody Bones, their encounter with a local pit owner and a curse laid upon him by a boy who died in his mine. The story is set at the Windmill End mine in Rowley Regis and follows the circumstances of the building of Cobb’s Engine House which now stands at Warrens Hall nature reserve.

21 min
18/04/2023

Whoever Heard of a Purple Carrot-Jamie Upton-Speed-Sandwell Stories: Going Green

Whoever Heard of a Purple Carrot’ explores the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables using Jaime Upton’s extensive knowledge and experience of working for Ideal for All’s allotments in Sandwell. Join Jaime to get some ideas for growing your own food and exploring local sustainability post-pandemic.

15 min
11/04/2023

Drowning in plastic- Grace Dore- Sandwell Stories: Going Green

‘Drowning in Plastic’ is a discussion into how the overuse of plastic affects our society. Grace Dore interviews family members from three generations, beginning with Aliya, Zoe and Dean, looking at their views on how plastic affects them.

12 min
04/04/2023

Growing up Green - Amy and the Campbell Family - Sandwell Stories: Going Green

In ‘Back to Green’, Episode 2 of the Sandwell Stories: Going Green podcast, the Campbell family present ‘Growing Up Green’ which documents their journey as they strive to embrace eco-friendliness in their daily lives. The show is co-hosted by 9-year-old Theo and his mum, Amy, who are from Bearwood. They delve into various forms of climate action as a family, such as growing their own veg, recycling, reusing, swapping and repairing, fostering a connection with nature, raising chickens and worms, and even protesting against climate destruction! This podcast is part of Multistory's ‘Sandwell Stories: Going Green’; seven episodes by seven creators exploring stories connected to Sandwell's local green spaces. Through intergenerational conversations, insightful interviews, spooky tales and wellbeing walks, they explore how to engage with, and appreciate, the natural environment on your doorstep, including: how to be eco-friendly as a family; how nature is reclaiming old industrial sites’ and the positive impact nature can have on your wellbeing. Plus there’s a new, scary story based on local folklore. The podcasts were created during a 12-week podcast making course delivered by Multistory from December 2022 to March 2023.

20 min

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Multistory
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2020 - 2026
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64
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