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Museum, art gallery and archives in Rochdale. Part of Your Trust.
Community Collections Development Panel: Call for Applications
Community Collections Development Panel: Call for Applications
Touchstones is Rochdale’s local arts and heritage organisation, caring for a cultural heritage collection of over 100,000 objects and 2,500 artworks. From Ancient Egyptian artefacts to items connected to Rochdale’s industrial history, our collections tell the story of the borough and the people who have lived here. We are now inviting five local residents to […]
Layers
Layers
Layers is a new creative programme for 11–16-year-olds, developed by Theatre in Flow and Touchstones Rochdale. Co-designed with local young people, Layers offers a safe, inclusive space to explore dance, drama, film, storytelling, music, costume and writing. At its heart is a simple belief: every young person is creative. Layers helps young people build confidence, […]
Layers Podcast on Spotify
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Podcast
Layers Podcast on Spotify
Podcast · The Touchstones Tapes · Welcome to the Layers Podcast! Layers is our new creative programme for 11–16-year-olds, creating space to explore dance, drama, film, music, storytelling and more - and this podcast is part of that journey.
What's in Store? - Inside the Collections
What's in Store? - Inside the Collections
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a museum and art gallery? Our brand-new film series offers a look inside the stores, workspaces and everyday moments where our collections are cared for, researched and brought to life. As Touchstones prepares through this exciting period of redevelopment, it feels more important than ever […]
Touchstones Live
Touchstones Live
New funding secured to continue and expand Your Trust's Blissful Bumps programme
New funding secured to continue and expand Your Trust's Blissful Bumps programme
Your Trust has been successful in its application for funding to continue and expand their Blissful Bumps programme, offering fortnightly creative and wellbeing sessions to help support pregnant people. The Museums Association’s Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund, funded by the Julia Rausing Foundation, has awarded the Rochdale charity £74,685 to expand the pilot project, […]
Your Trust and Cooperative Heritage Trust secure funding for Unlocking Collections
Your Trust and Cooperative Heritage Trust secure funding for Unlocking Collections
In August, Your Trust and Cooperative Heritage Trust have been successful in their joint application to Arts Council England’s Unlocking Collections fund, which supports museums to make their collections more accessible to the public. Rochdale is the birthplace of the Cooperative Movement and home to Rochdale Pioneers Museum, and the Cooperative Heritage Trust cares for […]
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Touchstones is a museum, gallery and arts centre located in a stunning Grade II building in Rochdale town centre. Currently closed for redevelopment, the newly refurbished building will include a performance venue, creative studios, education rooms and meeting spaces, as well as an evolving museum collections display, a new dining area and refurbished galleries on […]
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Touchstones @ Bloomberg Connects
Touchstones @ Bloomberg Connects
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Touchstones Rochdale | Art UK Shop
Touchstones Rochdale | Art UK Shop
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Community Curator Blog
Community Curator Blog
Welcome to the Community Curator Blog! We are thrilled to bring you along on our journey as we transform The Dining Room space into a vibrant and evolving display of our shared heritage through the lens of food. Our project aims to breathe new life into what was once a static museum exhibit, turning it […]
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
“Food brings people together, makes memories, and expresses love and care… no matter where the recipe comes from.” Heirloom Food Project As part of the redevelopment work taking place at Touchstones Rochdale, we’re delighted to announce details of a major new co-curation project – The Dining Room – a space where food, socialising, art and heritage combine. […]
The Touchstones Tapes Podcast
The Touchstones Tapes
The Touchstones Tapes
Dive into the heart of Rochdale’s creative community with The Touchstones Tapes, a captivating podcast that sheds light on some of Greater Manchester’s unsung cultural heroes. The Touchstones Tapes amplifies the voices of those who tirelessly contribute to the wellbeing of their communities. Delving deep into the essence of art, culture and community, the series […]
The Touchstones Tapes on Spotify
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Podcast
The Touchstones Tapes on Spotify
Podcast · The Touchstones Tapes · Dive into the heart of Rochdale’s creative community with The Touchstones Tapes, a captivating podcast that sheds light on some of Greater Manchester’s unsung cultural heroes. Listen in as we delve into the stories and work of individuals who elevate our community through the lens of art, culture, diversity and creativity! Produced by Carlie Foster for Audio Always as part of the Manchester Amplified programme.
The Touchstones Tapes on Youtube
The Touchstones Tapes on Youtube
Dive into the heart of Rochdale’s creative community with The Touchstones Tapes, a captivating podcast that sheds light on some of Greater Manchester’s unsun...
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Your Trust
Your Trust
Your Trust is a charity that works in the heart of the Rochdale Borough inspiring people to live more active, creative and healthy lifestyles. We connect people with their cultural heritage, encourage creativity and foster wellbeing for each and every member of our diverse community.
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