Join Portraits of Recovery at Northern Roots for ‘If You Could Speak to the World’, a guided poetry walk, led by the workshop participants who wrote the poetry and shaped the trail.

‘If You Could Speak to the World…’ is a site-responsive audio-based walking trail through Northern Roots’ 160-acre green space in Oldham. Developed over a series of participatory workshops led by artist Phillip Davenport and co-produced by people from Rochdale and Oldham Active Recovery (ROAR), the work brings together poetry, music and field recordings.

Be guided in person by the poets themselves, listening to firsthand stories behind the words, the recordings, and the moments of resilience, memory and connection that inspired their pieces.

Walk through woodland, wetland, moorland and meadow, listening to original poetry and music composed by Sophie Cooper, whose piece Echoes of Reclamation was recorded with the Milnrow Brass Band.

Foster deeper connections with wellbeing, each other and the natural world through walking, listening, memory and place, positioning nature and nurture as art.

 

Key Information

Price: Free but you must book your place.

Date and time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm on Sat 14th November. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session.

Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.

Meeting Point: Northern Roots car park, Kings Road, OL8 2BJ

Age limits: 18+

Parking: Parking is free along Kings Road and in Alexandra Park Car Parks.

Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains. This session is not accessible for wheelchairs. This session require standing for periods of time and walking on mixed terrains.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel your tickets via Eventbrite.

About Portraits of Recovery

Portraits of Recovery is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use (Recoverists).

They collaborate with leading contemporary artists, individuals in recovery, and recovery communities to showcase the human face of the recovery journey. Their mission is to break down barriers, promote inclusion, and highlight that addiction is a health, social, and cultural issue.