Tolpuddle’s lives
A project funded by Historic England will bring to life the experiences of the working-class people who worked on the land, and in the cottages, of rural Dorset at the time of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
The project, titled Tolpuddle Family Lives: A People’s Heritage, is part of
the Everyday Heritage grant programme and aims to uncover parts of the Tolpuddle story that have been overlooked, with a particular focus on women and children.
The project is organised and
delivered by the Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust (TOCT) and the recently restored Tolpuddle Old Chapel will become the project's hub, giving people a chance to delve into evidence from diaries, memories, family tales, crafts, folk art and family histories, and explore creative ways to bring the past to life.
The Old Chapel was built in 1818 by the men who later formed a union and became known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
The project runs from April to October 2024 and lots of activities are planned, including craft workshops and concerts, that will celebrate the skills and cultures of rural labourers.
The Project Director and Chair of
Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust, Professor Philip Martin, said: “We
are delighted to be part of this exciting and important national programme run by Historic England which shines a light into those parts of our national heritage too often overlooked, under-valued, and unappreciated.
“We look forward to welcoming anyone who is interested in participating, and no prior experience or expertise is required.”
Fizzy pay win!
Over 180 Unite Suntory Beverage & Food workers called off escalated industrial action in February after Unite secured a 5.5 per cent pay increase.
This deal follows seven days of strikes because billion- pound Suntory – which produces famous drinks including Lucozade and Ribena – had rescinded on a
9 uniteLANDWORKER Spring 2024 commitment to undertake a pay review.
Staff were promised a review should inflation exceed five per cent before June 2023, which the firm failed to honour. But following industrial action, fresh talks were held and an improved offer made. The workers will now receive a back payment effective from April 2023.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said, “This result again demonstrates how Unite is actively delivering improvements to the jobs, pay and conditions of our members.”
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