Trail Landscapes - Hadfield to Barnsley.

ENGAGE the Trail went exploring over the weekend 15/08/14.  Travelling between Hadfield and Barnsley the Trail introduced a range of scenery and landscapes.  A wonderful area for photography with some tricky cycling to the highest point of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Questionnaire

To gauge interest we have launched a questionnaire.  30 responses recorded in the first day from across the country.  Some interesting information and thank you to those who have submitted.

Post by John Callaghan.

Blog and Image update.

We have recently begun updating the image and web presence of ENGAGE the Trail.  We hope to update the site with some news soon on new projects and ventures.  Please keep checking in and don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and 'Follow' us on Twitter @engagethetrail.

Connect 2 - Everton Park and the Mersey

ENGAGE was out again yesterday (18th October 2012) attending and documenting the launch of the new Connect 2 route between Everton Park and the Mersey.  Although a bit windy, the weather for most of the event stayed dry. The launch was well attended with a good level of media attention from Radio Merseyside and the Liverpool Echo.  Well done to all those involved!

Decendant of Kitty Wilkinson pictured with the Portrait bench in Everton Park.

Click here for Wikipedia info about Kitty Wilkinson.

Click here to read the Liverpool Echo coverage of the event

Connect2 Opening Event- Kirkby

ENGAGE recently attended and documented the Connect 2 Opening in Kirkby.  Luckily the weather stayed dry with a good turn out for the unveiling of the portrait bench in celebration of the new network of routes.  Well done to everyone involved!

TPT Newsletter

Wow!  Big thank you to the TPT office for giving 'ENGAGE' a section in their newsletter.  Hopefully we are focusing and finalising this initial stage to the project soon... lots of work to be done!!!

Your involvement???  Perhaps you would like to be involved in some of the ENGAGE project.  We are currently putting together the text for the digital booklets and mini websites.  We would be interested in hearing from anyone who has specific information regarding the Liverpool Loop section of the Trail.  Potential Themes are: Historical aspects of the Trail, Biodiversity, Wildlife, Community Projects, Tackling Vandalism, Inspirational Poetry, Creative Writing or simply how you use the Trail... and how much you enjoy it.  If you would like to write a paragraph or two, we may be able to use it to help publicise the Trail.  Please get in touch... jc@engagethetrail.co.uk 

Thank you again for your interest in the ENGAGE project.

Project Progression and Update

It's been a while since I last posted an update on the project.  In the coming weeks ENGAGE hopes to round up the initial stage of the project with the completion of the digital booklet that is currently ongoing.  There has been an organic flow to the progression of the project since its outset with the ideas and image focus changing throughout.  The end result of the initial stage has never been a definitive idea, more of a... 'let's see what happens'.  The response to the initial questionnaire was impressive with over 50 responses being received.  This gave a good insight to the impressions and thoughts (good and bad) surrounding the Trail and Liverpool Loop Section.  A really useful exercise, the responses allowed the ideas and project to change, build and develop.  Thank you to all who took part.

The project now aims now to produce one downloadable digital booklet.  This booklet combines imagery and text surrounding various topics in relation to the Trail.  The photography has been produced in response to the feedback gathered by the questionnaire, Trail users and local residents to the Trail.  It is also hoped that 'snippets' of the information and imagery offered can be installed out on the Trail via QR codes and available to view and read on mobile devices.  Again, it's an organic project, and ideas and progression may change, but always develop!

In addition to the activity above, It's been a busy time during May and June at the College.  St Helens College has now seen the completion of another contingent of Photography Degree Students some of which were and remain involved in ENGAGE.  Congratulations to the 10 students on the completion of their BA Honours Degree!  The Degree has now successfully gone through validation with Chester University and will be moving from John Moores University.

On a personal note, and adding to the activity... welcome to the world Cecilia May Callaghan (My Daughter).  Born on the 22nd of June 2012.

Please don't hesitate to make contact if you would like any further information on 'ENGAGE the Trail'.  We are currently interested in hearing from anyone who has any particular information or interest in the historical and/or Bio diversity aspects of the Trail and Liverpool Loop Line.


Thank you again for your continued interest in the project.  I hope to continue to post on the site in the coming days and weeks as the project progresses.