Longnor Open – Nov 2024-Jun 2025

OUTSIDE has partnered with Longnor Action Group (a local community group) and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to develop a creative project and programme which aims to tackle rural isolation and loneliness in Longnor.

The project will bring on board as many of the residents and members of the community, to work together as a whole village to deliver a creative programme and structure that will support those who feel lonely and to help prevent loneliness.

The project will be weaved into village life, through its transport links, street furniture, local amenities such as shops and cafes, and the village calendar of events.

It will include inspirational visits to other places, creative workshops, local walks, garden parties and gardening sessions.

The project kicked off in November 2024 with local ceramist Sue Blatherwick joining the Christmas Fair at St Bartholomew’s CoE Primary School, inviting visitors to start to think creatively about welcome signs into the village.

The project runs through the new year and culminates in Longnor Open Gardens in June 2025.

If you would like to register an interest in being involved with the project, please contact hello@outsidearts.org

Longnor Open is brought to you by OUTSIDE and artist Lowri Evans who are working with Longnor Action Group and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

Longnor Open illustration by Louise Nixon