Day 4: Dying Matters Awareness Week

It is now Day 4 of Dying Matters Awareness Week and we still have a number of exciting events happening across Liverpool! Here are the events for today:

 

 

The Death in Art tour was well received on Tuesday and is extremely interesting. So don’t worry if you missed out on that, come along to the session today from 1-2pm.

 

Our very own Life and Death Café will be taking place from 2:30-4pm. The layout is very similar to a 'Death Cafe', however The Bucket Project are working in partnership with Cheshire Living Well Dying Well to host the event, which encompasses the life element. This is a safe and comfortable environment for people to discuss life and death, whilst enjoying free tea, coffee and cake. You do not need to book for this event so come along and join in, you might just be pleasantly surprised!

 

Don’t forget, the interactive lettering, postcards and Remembrance Tree are available all week in the Walker and Central Library, respectively.

 

For more information, email amy.king@mariecurie.org.uk.

Day 3: Dying Matters Awareness Week 2014

We had a fantastic day yesterday, with our wonderful Dead Write workshop taking place between 11am-1pm. The discussion was extremely interesting, covering topics from trees and life to the therapeutic qualities of reading and writing poetry. Don’t worry if you missed this session, we have another taking place today from 5:30-7:30pm at Central Library. Ask for the Dead Write workshop at the information desk and they will point you in our direction!

Below is an excerpt of a poem written by Dave Ward from The Windows Project, who we have been working with in partnership to bring the Dead Write sessions to life.
 

I want to touch the clouds
But I cannot see them
For they are all around me
And you cannot see me
And I cannot see you anymore
Although I remember you –

The way you always were
Walking beside me through the fields,
Yellow, ochre, amber, green –
And we are side by side
And we kiss by the tree
As if we never kissed before
And we have never kissed before
For we are young again

If you would like to find out more about The Windows Project or contact Dave Ward to read more of his inspiring work, click HERE.

In other exciting news, BBC Radio Merseyside has been featuring different pieces each day surrounding the topics of death, dying and loss. You can find last night’s exclusive interview with Alison Germain on how to approach death with children HERE. Skip to 1:38:00 to hear the segment.

What have you been doing for Dying Matters Awareness Week this year? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter #YODO.

Day 2: Dying Matters Awareness Week 2014

The launch of our Dying Matters Awareness Week events went off with a bang! The Remembrance Tree at Central Library is already blooming with special leaves left in memory of loved ones and the pristine white ‘Life and Death’ lettering at The Walker has had its first splashes of colour. Take a look at the pictures below:

Life and Death Lettering @ The Walker

Remembrance Tree @ Central Library

Don’t forget, these installations are here from the 12th-18th May so you can still write your message on the tree and leave your mark on our community art piece if you haven't already. Let’s take a look what else we have in store for you today!

There is a ‘Dead Write’ workshop from 11-1pm @ Central Library, followed by a ‘Death in Art’ Tour @ The Walker from 1-2pm. We will be rounding off this busy day with an exclusive tour of the Science Fiction: New Death Tour @ FACT between 5 and 6pm.

If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact us at amy.king@mariecurie.org.uk or download your programme of  events from here.

Launch of Dying Matters Week 2014

As you may know, tomorrow we are kicking off Dying Matters Awareness Week 2014 with three launch events taking place in The Walker Art Gallery, Central Library and The World Museum. We will be there to answer any questions you may have and we want to know what you think about the exciting events we have in store for the rest of the week!

Launch times for Monday 12th May:

Don’t worry if you can’t make these launch times however, we will be in and out of each of these venues throughout the week. If you want to find out more about The Bucket Project or book a place at one of our free events email amy.king@mariecurie.org.uk. You can download your free programme of events here. 

Which event are you looking forward to? Let us know on Twitter #YODO

Programme of Events - Dying Matters 2014

The Bucket Project would like to officially present our Dying Matters Awareness Week 2014 programme of events!

Dying Matters Awareness Week 2014 is taking place from the 12th-18th May and this year’s theme is You Only Die Once or #YODO for short. We have prepared a number of exciting, free and fun events in a range of venues across Liverpool so make sure you check out the timetable below to find out dates and times.

 

 Here is an overview of what’s going on in the week:

Walker Art Gallery:
Have you ever wanted to help create a work of art? We want you to show us what symbolises Life and Death for you and to write or draw your interpretation of these words on our Hollywood-style lettering. You can also join us for a Life & Death Café or guided Death in Art tours. Events at the Walker Art Gallery are organised by The Bucket Project in partnership with Cheshire Living Well Dying Well.

 

World Museum:
Are you brave enough to Meet the Mummy and discover the secrets of Ancient Egyptian embalming? How about joining in with a Day of the Dead dance or placing a wish on the wishing tree? We have three Meet the Mummy sessions on 17th May and a Day of the Dead Drop-In on 18th May. Our information stand will be available throughout the week where you will be able to pick up a free Day of the Dead inspired coffin bookmark. All events are family friendly and completely free.

 

Central Library:
Writing is a way of seeing – the ordinary and the extraordinary, from your own street to the landscape of your dreams. Everyone has a voice that is valuable and unique. We are hosting two specially themed writing advice sessions called "Dead Write" in partnership with the Windows Project. You can also take a leaf out of our book and leave a message on our Remembrance Tree or pick up a free Day of the Dead inspired coffin bookmark.

 

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology):
Join us for a one-off guided tour of the current exhibition – Science Fiction: New Death, which runs until 22nd June 2014. Explore how our relationship with technology has blurred the lines between the real and the virtual with thought-provoking installations from a number of artists. The exhibition is presented as a deconstructed film set, with the curator acting as director and the artists as actors. Our tour takes place on 13th May from 5-6pm. Please book your place to avoid disappointment.

 

The Garden at FACT by LEAF:
Bring the family and join us for a fun morning where we will have specially prepared Ginger-Dead men and Mexican Day of the Dead Sugar Skull cookies ready for you to decorate with colourful icing and tasty toppings. We can even wrap your cookies for you to take as a gift, if you can't resist eating them first! Great food and great conversation, what else are you doing on a Saturday morning?

 

Siren @ 54 St James Street: LIGHT NIGHT
Do something different on a Friday night and celebrate Liverpool's one night art and culture festival; Liverpool Light Night where many venues across the city stay open late. We’re hosting a Life & Death Café, which comes under the Words & Debate section of the Light Night programme. The aim of this special cafe is to break down the barriers to discussing death, dying and loss in a comfortable, relaxing environment whilst eating sustaining and nourishing food in the company of like-minded people.

 

Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool:
Join The Bucket Project for a Vintage Tea Party at the Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool and find out more about our range of services whilst enjoying delicious sandwiches, tea and cake. It will be held in the gorgeous vintage setting of our beautiful conservatory, where the atmosphere will be comfortable and relaxing, with the added bonus of good food and excellent conversation. We hope you can join us for an inspiring afternoon.

 

You can download the full programme from the downloads page, alongside all of our promotional event posters.

 

For more information feel free to contact us at amy.king@mariecurie.org.uk