A Walk Around Town
A Walk Around Town is a collaborative project by Patrick Murphy and Ian McMillan, who regularly work together, combining their skills in writing and visual art. Ian McMillan's engaging writing about places and people is perfectly counter-pointed by Patrick Murphy’s visual artwork, depicting objects and places of interest.
This project connects the six principal towns of Cudworth, Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston, and Wombwell through workshops, new writing, and the production of a series of printed art maps.
Through a series of free workshops across the Principal Towns, Ian and Patrick invite community members to join them and share stories, both real and imaginary. Come and get creatively lost with us!
Patrick Murphy & Ian McMillan by Sean O'Connell
Join a free workshop
23rd September 2024, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Free & drop in @ Penistone Library - High St, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6BR
27th September 2024, 10am - 12:30pm, Free & drop in @ Hoyland Library - High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley S74 9AF
27th September 2024, 2pm - 4:30pm, Free & drop in @ Wombwell Library - Station Rd, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0BA
22nd October 2024, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Free & drop in @ The Dearne Playhouse - Washington Rd, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S Yorks, S63 9EF
25th October 2024, 10am - 12:30pm, Free & drop in @ Cudworth Library - Roberts St, Cudworth, Barnsley S72 8UQ
25th October 2024, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Free & drop in @ Royston Library - Station Rd, Royston, Barnsley S71 4EP
A Walk Around Town aims to foster a deeper connection to each town, highlighting their unique characteristics and stories. It will celebrate the beauty in everyday objects and uncover local humor and history. The project offers residents and visitors a fresh perspective on their surroundings, promoting local pride and community engagement.
‘A Walk Around Town’ is commissioned by Barnsley Council's Cultural Development Fund programme, Storying Barnsley. www.barnsley-museums.com/projects/storying-barnsley