Wastework Journal Workshop

Location: Winchester School of Art, The Winchester Gallery, Park Ave, Winchester
Date and Time: Friday, 24 March, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join the charity Trinity Winchester’s community art group TAG and its creative convergent community for a ‘Wastework Journal Workshop’ at The Winchester Gallery on Friday, 24 March.

Trinity Winchester is a Winchester-based charity which addresses the effects of homelessness and vulnerability through specialist practical and emotional support and proactive prevention, empowering positive change.

Inspired by the ‘Wasteworks’ exhibition, which explores the relationship between waste and disposable consumer goods, TAG will turn the gallery into an immersive space where visitors can reflect on the exhibition’s themes and aesthetics – as well as raise awareness of the importance of social ecology and the power of being included.

Drawing on the cultures of do-it-yourself, from zine-making to creative writing, video art, and 3D printing, TAG’s workshop process champions innovation and sustainability, inviting visitors to consider their relationship with waste and how they can rework and re-examine it.

The workshop will feature three art journal-making themes to inspire visitors’ creativity. For example, in the ‘Story Telling’ theme, visitors can use a collage to tell a story related to waste, such as the life cycle of a plastic bottle from its creation to its disposal.
In the ‘Mind Maps’ theme, visitors can use a mind map to brainstorm waste-related ideas and create a collage with images representing each idea.

Finally, in the ‘Collaborative Collages’ theme, visitors can work with a partner or in a group to create a collaborative collage that explores the theme of waste, with each person contributing their images and ideas.

By participating in the workshop, visitors can gain new perspectives on waste and join the conversation on innovation and sustainability in the age of the Anthropocene.

Two Winchester businesses named as this year’s sponsors for Trinity’s Big Sleep Out.

Trinity Winchester is delighted to have Charters Winchester and RBC Brewin Dolphin Winchester as this year’s sponsors for Trinity’s Big Sleep Out 2023. The fundraising event welcomes participants to join them on Friday 12th May for an eye-opening night under the stars, taking on the challenge of sleeping outside in the grounds of the Winchester Cathedral.

Simon Comber, Marketing Director of Charters, said, “Charters is extremely proud to support and sponsor Trinity’s Big Sleep Out. The work they undertake within the community is crucial, and we look forward to supporting them throughout the year. We hope to see you at Trinity’s Big Sleep Out!”.

The evening consists of entertainment from the likes of Interg8 Dance, building cardboard shelters, enjoying delicious food from local businesses including Piecaramba and Overdraft whilst fundraising for Trinity. But from 10pm the challenge is to get some sleep away from any home comforts. Every penny raised in sponsorship will go back into Trinity’s services, offering long-term, positive change, getting people out of homelessness and ready to move onto independent living and into employment.

Joy Moir, Chartered Investment Manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin, said, “Brewin Dolphin Winchester is delighted to be sponsoring Trinity and working closely with the team and the local community. Trinity is a fantastic charity providing valuable services to those impacted by homelessness and other challenges. We are very pleased to support them”.

Registration for Trinity’s Big Sleep Out 2023 is open now with spaces filling up quickly. Click here for more information or contact the team on 01962 828636.

A Special Thank You to Trinity from the Mayor of Winchester

A Special Thank You to Trinity from the Mayor of Winchester

Trinity Winchester welcomed a special visitor this week to their day centre to thank staff and volunteers for their adaptability and continued support of homeless and vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor, Cllr Patrick Cunningham and his wife joined staff and Peter North, Trinity’s Chair of Trustees and President of Winchester Rotary, Richard Spalding for breakfast to offer thanks for their invaluable work over the last few months and to view the preparatory work for their new accommodation project. Trinity is a charity providing support to homeless and vulnerable people in Winchester and the surrounding area. The charity operates from a day centre in central Winchester offering practical and emotional support to help people out of homelessness and ready to move on to independent living and into employment.  The Mayor commented “Trinity Winchester is always greatly appreciated, but this year of course it has never been more vital.” Trinity adapted extremely quickly to meet the challenges of the pandemic, ensuring they could  continue to support the homeless in emergency accommodation. Their new Trinity2U service ensured they could continue to support all rough sleepers in emergency accommodation. Staff visited four times a day, delivering cooked nutritious lunches & breakfast packs, supplying clean bedding, clothing and hygiene products. Staff also made regular well-being calls, counselling and facilitated GP appointments over the phone. Just as importantly they continued to help people aspire towards fulfilling futures by providing distance learning and distraction packs, art and mindfulness workbooks to support mental well-being. Trinity’s Emergency Appeal was launched within days of the start of lockdown and raised over £30,000 to enable them to continue their work. Trinity’s biggest fundraising events of 2020 had to be cancelled so their emergency appeal was vital to help them continue their support. Sue McKenna, CEO at Trinity Winchester, said: “With lockdown restrictions in place we were determined to ensure our support continued – imagine trying to self-isolate when you’re homeless and have few belongings. It was wonderful for our staff to talk about their work to the Mayor and his wife and outline how we will continue to adapt and support people in the coming months.” “Coronavirus is going to present us with a new crisis in the future. People have lost jobs, income, mental health will soar and people are in desperate need of our support. Supporting Trinity will ensure we can continue delivering the vital services to help people to get off the streets – and stay off them.”
Skydive for Trinity

Skydive for Trinity

Imagine the thrill of free-falling at over 120mph from 10,000 feet, before your parachute opens and you’re slowly bought back down to earth with fantastic views of the South Coast.

Register to skydive for Trinity Winchester and you can experience this thrill!

Registration is £50 payable to Go Skydive and we ask each jumper to raise a minimum of £395 which covers the cost of your jump and a donation towards Trinity’s work with homeless and vulnerable people.

Jill’s Jams

Sending a huge thanks to Jill for fundraising for Trinity, raising £320 to support our work.
Jill has been using her time during lockdown to make a selection of homemade jams, chutneys and jellies which she sold to raise funds for Trinity

Register to skydive for Trinity on Saturday 27th September 2020

Imagine the thrill of free-falling at over 120mph from 10,000 feet, before your parachute opens and you’re slowly bought back down to earth with fantastic views of the South Coast.

Register to skydive for Trinity Winchester and you can experience this thrill!

Registration is £50 payable to Go Skydive and we ask each jumper to raise a minimum of £395 which covers the cost of your jump and a donation towards Trinity’s work with homeless and vulnerable people.