Cement Fields

There are only a few spaces available to join us tomorrow for the launch of @PhilCoy's new film, 'Grit', at A+E Lab in @DockyardChatham. The screening will be followed by a conversation between Phil and writer and curator, William Fowler. Book a ticket: eventbrite.com/e/811390198927…

Join artist Andrew Merritt and artist, writer and historian allotments and urban gardening, JC Niala on Saturday 9 March at The Criterion Blue Town in Sheerness, as they speculate on the future of allotments. Find out more and book a free ticket: eventbrite.com/e/the-future-o…

We're pleased to share the second episode of our 'SONIC COMMONS' collaboration with FIELDNOTES. Starting in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey, it features field recordings and texts written about the places traveled through. Find out more and listen: cementfields.org/projects/sonic…

This weekend, walk along Northfleet High Street with historian Christoph Bull on our next Ebbsfleet Citizen Archive walk and learn about the people, industries, social revolutions, battles, and haunted public library, that make it unique. Find out more: cementfields.org/projects/ebbsf…

@visit_gravesend @GravesendTCM @VisitKentBiz @GravesendHistor @ExploreKent Thanks for sharing! Anybody who would like to join can find all the details here: cementfields.org/projects/ebbsf…

Guided Historical Walk of Northfleet High Street, starting at St Botolph's Church, The Hill, #Northfleet, this Sat 24th Feb, 1pm 🗣 Join local historian Christoph Bull for a free guided walk full of local history. This is a @CementFields community project event! 🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️

Andrew Merritt's 'Intertidal Allotment' is a long-term project creating a functional artwork and new community allotment spanning the intertidal zone – the area covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide – on the north coast of Sheppey. Find out more: cementfields.org/projects/andre…

This weekend, join us in Greenhithe for a screening of Charlotte Ginsborg's new film, 'Our future, our past, whisper it to me' with an introduction from the director. Starting at 13:00, Sunday 18 February at Church Hall, St Mary’s Church, Greenhithe DA9 9ND.

We're excited to be launching 'Grit', a new film by @PhilCoy, on 7 March in Chatham. Shown alongside Phil Coy and Jonny Graham’s 'Sound Mirror' (1999), it'll be followed by a conversation with Phil and writer and curator, William Fowler. Book a ticket: cementfields.org/projects/phil-…

Learn more about the intriguing histories of Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Northfleet and Ebbsfleet on one of our Ebbsfleet Citizen Archive heritage walks this February and March with local historian Christoph Bull. Find out more and book: cementfields.org/projects/ebbsf…

Not long left to apply! We're looking for a Communications & Audiences Manager join the team and help us develop how we understand and communicate with our audiences and participants. Deadline: 9am Wednesday 31 January 2024 Find out more: cementfields.org/opportunities/…

Tune in to @ResonanceFM at 17:00 today to hear the first of our 'SONIC COMMONS' collaborations with FIELDNOTES. Featuring field recordings, readings, and sonic landscapes, the sound work was produced while walking along the Thames Estuary. Find out more: cementfields.org/projects/sonic…

There are only a few places left in our Ebbsfleet Design Group! Work with artist Harun Morrison, professional artists and designers, and other 15-21-year-olds to imagine a new city in Ebbsfleet. Sign up: bit.ly/3U4FmS6

We're recruiting a Communications & Audiences Manager to help us to develop how we understand and communicate with audiences and participants. Deadline for applications: 9am Wednesday 31 January 2024 Find out more and apply: cementfields.org/opportunities/…

Call Out → We are seeking recommendations of writing that connects or relates to North Kent to be included in SONIC COMMONS, a new series of radio broadcasts made in collaboration with artist-run publishing project Fieldnotes. Find out more: cementfields.org/opportunities/…

Last week we were delighted to receive two awards at Thornton Education Trust's Inspire Future Generations Awards 2023! This Must Be the Place, our project with young people in Ebbsfleet, was recognised in both the 'Community Engagement' and 'Further/Higher Education' categories.

Join artist Lu Williams at Castle Hill Community Centre tomorrow for a free creative workshop and help to make the Ebbsfleet Citizen Handbook - an new, alternative guide to the area designed by local people. Book a free ticket: ECA_handbook3.eventbrite.co.uk

Last week we were delighted to launch ‘Our future, our past, whisper it to me’ by Charlotte Ginsborg. Don't worry if you missed it, you can see all the films at the upcoming community screening on Saturday 25 November in Ebbsfleet. Book a free ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-ch…

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for This Must Be the Place: Placemaking with Young People. It was a pleasure to share our work in Ebbsfleet, and welcome so many incredible speakers. Share your thoughts on the day by completing our survey: forms.gle/oEepM1xLb4PKLa…

There's only a few tickets left for our half-day conference this week! The last session of the day will look at how experimentation and risk-taking can form a valuable part of building better new cities and communities. See the full programme and book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/717061408977