Beach of Dreams aims to engage hundreds of thousands across the UK in a major interdisciplinary programme including commissioned artworks responding to coastal, environmental and climate themes; walks; journeys; participatory creative events; digital activity; talks and other events along the UK coastline in the 4 nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Beach of Dreams invites participants and audiences to work together to create a hopeful perspective on the future of our coast and planet. By walking the coastline and sharing stories about its past, present and future, we can learn about coastal and climate challenges, and imagine how we can work towards a positive future.
Take Part in Beach of Dreams
What dreams do you have of the future? What should we remember from the past?
For the Beach of Dreams, we’re running several story gathering workshops, reminiscence and heritage learning events and visual arts workshops that will all contribute to the national flag festival.
Want to make your own flag and discover your story in Great Yarmouth? Sign to be a part of the Beach of Dreams!
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to get immersed in Great Yarmouth’s coastal heritage. Whether you are interested in Yarmouth’s beaches, maritime and fishing heritage, seaside resorts, tourist attractions, circus or entertainment – we want to hear from you!
The project will offer volunteers lots of exciting opportunities such as:
- Talks and guided tours
- Interviews and story gathering
- Heritage guide training – to be able to lead future talks/tours,
- Oral history training – to develop interview skills and create bespoke digital resources,
- Research and accessing archive skills training
No previous experience is necessary- we are just looking for people who want to:
- Raise awareness of coastal change
- Support people to better understand their coastal heritage
- To appreciate, enjoy, connect with and take better care of the historic coastal environment
- Ensure the heritage is preserved for future.
Artists we are working with
Belona Greenwood
Writer
Belona Greenwood is an author, scriptwriter and creative facilitator living in the East of England. She creates and runs arts projects in schools and the community working with all kinds of groups and has come to love working with those who are new to the arts or find writing a challenge. She is a versatile scriptwriter producing plays for both adults and children. She is part of a cohort of emerging cultural leaders in Norfolk and Suffolk. As founder and co-organiser of Words and Women she was twice runner up for Women In Publishing’s Pioneering Venture Award and received a Norfolk Arts Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.’
Mark Hannant
Digital Artist
Mark Hannant is a versatile filmmaker working across film, TV, theatre, radio, and the performing arts. His primary focus is on camera and editing, alongside solo projects as a director. His work has been screened across the UK as well as internationally. His documentary Layers of Reed recently won Best Documentary Short at Sunrise Film Festival. He often aims to explore connections between subjects and landscapes and is fascinated by local heritage. Previously, as a media technician, he taught camera and editing skills to students, emphasizing creativity and inclusivity. Nowadays, diversity and representation are integral to his work.
