Experience our new game trail with BSL art guide Martin Glover

Saturday 10 May, 10.15am–12pm

Hutchinson’s Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs Road, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0LB

Come and experience this new game trail, led by Martin Glover, an experienced BSL art faciliator and guide. As we wander around the beautiful nature reserve, Hutchinson’s Bank, we will take part in playing the game along the way, using our imagination as it is inspired by the natural world. 

This project is part of a national arts programme, Nature Calling, connecting and deepening engagement with the landscape. The aim is to listen to our communities and ensure our landscapes are a place for everyone. Artists David Blandy & Daniel Locke have been working with local schools and community groups, to inspire their project Dawn After Night, Spring After Winter. This has resulted in an evocative game publication of local mythologies and the natural world that will take players through two different interactive nature trails at Hutchinson’s Bank in New Addington, and Box Hill.

Information:

This is a free event but booking is essential as places are limited.

Where to meet: Please meet us outside Fisher’s Farm Recycling Centre, North Downs Road, CR0 0LB at 10.15am. Please be on time as we will be walking together.

The route: Please note this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or buggies as the terrain is steep and bumpy with steps.

Who is this for: This walk is designed for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and friends. Martin Glover, a Deaf BSL user, an architect and art facilitator will lead the walk in British Sign Language only.Please note there will be no voiceover interpretation.

What to wear and bring: This event will take place in all weathers unless there is a storm. Please wear suitable footwear (closed-toe shoes) and clothing for the conditions on the day. We strongly recommend that you wear long sleeved clothing and cover legs due to the risk of brambles or tick bites. If sunny, it is also recommended that you wear a hat and sunscreen. Please also bring any medicationyou require such as asthma inhalers or epi pens.

Please be aware there are no toilets on site: Please head to a cafe on the high street beforehand.

Consent for photography:
Surrey Hill Arts will be taking photos at this event. These images will be used by Surrey Hills National Landscape and the artists David Blandy & Daniel Locke to share news about the project and to publicise it. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published on Surrey Hills website and the artists’ website.

Your Guide:

Martin Glover is deaf and a native British Sign Language (BSL) user, a qualified architect and art facilitator. He is also an established tour guide, covering many themes relating to contemporary art and outdoor art across UK, including Yorkshire Sculpture Park. He also manages his Digitspace Project, championing better Visual Art access nationally.

Early booking is recommended for this event as space is limited.