Great Tapestry

One of the UK’s largest ever community arts projects

Great Tapestry of Scotland – The Legacy

The Great Tapestry of Scotland, one of the UK’s largest ever community arts projects, came to the Speirs Centre, Alloa from May to August 2017. The Speirs Centre was visited by over 32,000 people during the exhibition, almost 9,000 more than the previous year.

CTSI, supported by funding from the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology hosted 37 different events including talks, workshops and demonstrations so that local people could learn more about the rich textile history of Clackmannanshire.

CTSI is now giving away all the donations, sponsorship and shops sales from the Tapestry to local groups through its new Local Community Fund which will be launched at Clacks Connect on Wednesday 20th September. Guidelines and the application form will be available on the website thereafter.

Relevant Pages

Helpful Links

Great Tapestry of Scotland
Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology
Visit Scotland
National Rail enquires – trains to Alloa ( station right opposite the Speirs Centre)
Bus timetables
Tapestry – Fact Sheet

The GTS stitched by Finalpanelslisting

Great Tapestry Blog

Redwell primary – try their hands at stitching

Feed your imagination in Alloa

Events

May

Testimonials

If people want to learn something new, we enable that to happen by giving them the training and skills – and along the way they get good company and a sense of achievement from what they have made
Archie Scott Committee member, Wee County Crafters
I get a lot of satisfaction as an RSVP volunteer and I would recommend getting involved. Volunteering Matters to me because of the impact it can have on our community and making a difference to peoples lives. It gives me the opportunity to keep active and to contribute to my community in retirement.
Bob Kerr Handyperson, Volunteering Matters
Deciding to befriend was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have ever made - we both get so much out of it. I look forward to spending time with her every week and we are always commenting on how much we have in common! Loneliness is something that can affect anyone at any time, and it is projects like this that are so important in helping to stop it. I would recommend befriending to anyone – even if they are feeling apprehensive like I was – as the benefits to the person you are matched with and yourself are endless
Katie Wardlaw Befriender, Volunteering Matters
It has been a good transition from working full time to volunteering. I had not done anything like this since my children were young as I worked full time for a long time but now I feel I can give something back to the community – and I am really enjoying this role. It is a great fit
Mary Quigley Mary Quigley, Driver/Group Assistant, The Friendship Club
I love the variety of work at Play Alloa – there is always something different going on – answering the phone, preparing for the Christmas fayre, parent information evenings, helping with surgeries and providing information for parents. I have really enjoyed being part of a team – everyone helps and supports each other
Julie Milligan Administration Volunteer, Play Alloa