Nicola Benge
@nicolabenge.bsky.social
Cultural Project Manager & Consultant / Oral History & Reminiscence Facilitator. Works across museums, universities, third sector and social care.
Activities, projects, ideas & random paraphernalia! Always happy to chat. Views my own.
https://nicolabenge
Activities, projects, ideas & random paraphernalia! Always happy to chat. Views my own.
https://nicolabenge
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Nicola Benge
@nicolabenge.bsky.social
· Nov 24
📣 Newsflash!
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
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There are less than two weeks left to apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships. The scheme supports senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences towards the completion of a major piece of research. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There are less than two weeks left to apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships. The scheme supports senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences towards the completion of a major piece of research. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
Pleased to have an article in latest @oralhistsoc.bsky.social journal (V 53, # 2 – Hearing Differences) on the #MentalHealth focused #LivingHistories project.
Exploring MH heritage through voices, images & podcasts + mobile exhibitions across Sussex 2026.
Exploring MH heritage through voices, images & podcasts + mobile exhibitions across Sussex 2026.
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Pleased to have an article in latest @oralhistsoc.bsky.social journal (V 53, # 2 – Hearing Differences) on the #MentalHealth focused #LivingHistories project.
Exploring MH heritage through voices, images & podcasts + mobile exhibitions across Sussex 2026.
Exploring MH heritage through voices, images & podcasts + mobile exhibitions across Sussex 2026.
This week the #LivingHistories project #Sussexpartnershipfoundationtrust #HeadsOn shared moving reminders of power of #OralHistory in #mentalhealth + volunteers, service users & staff
This project continues to 2026 + exhibitions & podcasts ✨
#HeritageLotteryFund #NHSCharitiesTogether
#NHS
This project continues to 2026 + exhibitions & podcasts ✨
#HeritageLotteryFund #NHSCharitiesTogether
#NHS
September 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This week the #LivingHistories project #Sussexpartnershipfoundationtrust #HeadsOn shared moving reminders of power of #OralHistory in #mentalhealth + volunteers, service users & staff
This project continues to 2026 + exhibitions & podcasts ✨
#HeritageLotteryFund #NHSCharitiesTogether
#NHS
This project continues to 2026 + exhibitions & podcasts ✨
#HeritageLotteryFund #NHSCharitiesTogether
#NHS
I’ve been appointed as Regional Network Adviser for @oralhistsoc.bskysocial
As adviser, I’ll support groups with #OralHistory projects promoting good practice, ethics & inclusivity
Excited to join UK-wide network!
👉 www.ohs.org.uk
#OralHistory #Heritage #CommunityEngagement #History
As adviser, I’ll support groups with #OralHistory projects promoting good practice, ethics & inclusivity
Excited to join UK-wide network!
👉 www.ohs.org.uk
#OralHistory #Heritage #CommunityEngagement #History
Home - Oral History Society
Interested in oral history? Get advice on interviewing, recording equipment, archiving, ethics, copyright and Data Protection.
www.ohs.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I’ve been appointed as Regional Network Adviser for @oralhistsoc.bskysocial
As adviser, I’ll support groups with #OralHistory projects promoting good practice, ethics & inclusivity
Excited to join UK-wide network!
👉 www.ohs.org.uk
#OralHistory #Heritage #CommunityEngagement #History
As adviser, I’ll support groups with #OralHistory projects promoting good practice, ethics & inclusivity
Excited to join UK-wide network!
👉 www.ohs.org.uk
#OralHistory #Heritage #CommunityEngagement #History
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If you have ideas for public engagement projects involving the British Library for this scheme, please complete our Research Collaboration: www.bl.uk/services/res...
Keen to reach new audiences? We are offering up to £8k to humanities and social sciences researchers to deliver public engagement projects working in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum. Deadline 15th Oct
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...
SHAPE Involve and Engage
A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you have ideas for public engagement projects involving the British Library for this scheme, please complete our Research Collaboration: www.bl.uk/services/res...
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New #job Heritage education and maritime activities consultant
@MaritimHeritage
#WFH #remotework
Apply by Wed 23 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/heritag...
#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #Consultancy #Maritime #Education #Communities #Historical #GEM
@MaritimHeritage
#WFH #remotework
Apply by Wed 23 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/heritag...
#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #Consultancy #Maritime #Education #Communities #Historical #GEM
Heritage education and maritime activities consultant (May to September 2025) - GEM
Job details Help us make better connections between local communities and the wonderful working historic vessels which still sail around our coasts, inland waters and lakes, and offer great life […]
gem.org.uk
March 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
New #job Heritage education and maritime activities consultant
@MaritimHeritage
#WFH #remotework
Apply by Wed 23 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/heritag...
#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #Consultancy #Maritime #Education #Communities #Historical #GEM
@MaritimHeritage
#WFH #remotework
Apply by Wed 23 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/heritag...
#GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #Consultancy #Maritime #Education #Communities #Historical #GEM
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New #job Learning Session Leaders x2
@bletchleypark
#MiltonKeynes
Apply by Mon 14 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #Culture #Learning #Teaching #Heritage #Museums #GEM
@bletchleypark
#MiltonKeynes
Apply by Mon 14 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #Culture #Learning #Teaching #Heritage #Museums #GEM
Learning Session Leader - GEM
Do you have a flair for teaching? Do you enjoy working with children and young people? We are seeking two Learning Session Leaders to join our award-winning team and assist […]
gem.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New #job Learning Session Leaders x2
@bletchleypark
#MiltonKeynes
Apply by Mon 14 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #Culture #Learning #Teaching #Heritage #Museums #GEM
@bletchleypark
#MiltonKeynes
Apply by Mon 14 Apr 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #Culture #Learning #Teaching #Heritage #Museums #GEM
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🚨We're Hiring!🚨
🗣️ Role: 'Project Archivist'🏛️🎓
📖 Project: 'The Jean Stone Collection: celebrating influential women in the Paralympic Movement'. ♿
🗓️ Contract Period: June 2025 – Jan 2026 (8 months)
📝 Closing Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
For more details & to apply, visit: bit.ly/ProjectArchi...
🗣️ Role: 'Project Archivist'🏛️🎓
📖 Project: 'The Jean Stone Collection: celebrating influential women in the Paralympic Movement'. ♿
🗓️ Contract Period: June 2025 – Jan 2026 (8 months)
📝 Closing Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
For more details & to apply, visit: bit.ly/ProjectArchi...
March 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🚨We're Hiring!🚨
🗣️ Role: 'Project Archivist'🏛️🎓
📖 Project: 'The Jean Stone Collection: celebrating influential women in the Paralympic Movement'. ♿
🗓️ Contract Period: June 2025 – Jan 2026 (8 months)
📝 Closing Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
For more details & to apply, visit: bit.ly/ProjectArchi...
🗣️ Role: 'Project Archivist'🏛️🎓
📖 Project: 'The Jean Stone Collection: celebrating influential women in the Paralympic Movement'. ♿
🗓️ Contract Period: June 2025 – Jan 2026 (8 months)
📝 Closing Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
For more details & to apply, visit: bit.ly/ProjectArchi...
Reposted by Nicola Benge
New #job Learning Coordinator @bletchleypark.bsky.social #SouthEast Apply by 3 April 2025. Full details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJob #LearningJob #MuseumEd #MuseumEducation #GLAM-Ed
#GEMJobs #MuseumJob #LearningJob #MuseumEd #MuseumEducation #GLAM-Ed
Learning Coordinator - GEM
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, revealing the secrets and telling fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two codebreaking operations. The mission ...
gem.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
New #job Learning Coordinator @bletchleypark.bsky.social #SouthEast Apply by 3 April 2025. Full details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin...
#GEMJobs #MuseumJob #LearningJob #MuseumEd #MuseumEducation #GLAM-Ed
#GEMJobs #MuseumJob #LearningJob #MuseumEd #MuseumEducation #GLAM-Ed
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We have some fantastic events coming up for you!
1. On how to participate in Creativity and Wellbeing Week '25: www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-re...
2. On mapping your assets for the creative health city map:
bit.ly/43iuwwe
3. On reclaiming our narrative of illness: bit.ly/43nsfAc
1. On how to participate in Creativity and Wellbeing Week '25: www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-re...
2. On mapping your assets for the creative health city map:
bit.ly/43iuwwe
3. On reclaiming our narrative of illness: bit.ly/43nsfAc
"Very Nice Lady"
Reclaiming our narrative of illness with artist Lucy Chapman.
bit.ly
March 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We have some fantastic events coming up for you!
1. On how to participate in Creativity and Wellbeing Week '25: www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-re...
2. On mapping your assets for the creative health city map:
bit.ly/43iuwwe
3. On reclaiming our narrative of illness: bit.ly/43nsfAc
1. On how to participate in Creativity and Wellbeing Week '25: www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-re...
2. On mapping your assets for the creative health city map:
bit.ly/43iuwwe
3. On reclaiming our narrative of illness: bit.ly/43nsfAc
When people share interesting music they've listened to in the last year, but you're a freelancer so your time management system for clients just tells you about productivity and which your longest working day is... rock n roll lifestyle!
#FreelanceLife #Heritage #Culture #GLAM-ED #projectmanager
#FreelanceLife #Heritage #Culture #GLAM-ED #projectmanager
January 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
When people share interesting music they've listened to in the last year, but you're a freelancer so your time management system for clients just tells you about productivity and which your longest working day is... rock n roll lifestyle!
#FreelanceLife #Heritage #Culture #GLAM-ED #projectmanager
#FreelanceLife #Heritage #Culture #GLAM-ED #projectmanager
I am happy to be delivering #reminiscence training for the staff & volunteers of the Royal Hospital Chelsea #London The opportunity to pass on skills & expand knowledge to support activities with #ChelseaPensioners and their local community is a positive one
chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/heritage/our...
chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/heritage/our...
Our History | Royal Hospital Chelsea
chelsea-pensioners.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I am happy to be delivering #reminiscence training for the staff & volunteers of the Royal Hospital Chelsea #London The opportunity to pass on skills & expand knowledge to support activities with #ChelseaPensioners and their local community is a positive one
chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/heritage/our...
chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/heritage/our...
@spaincivilwartours.bsky.social hi any tips for Spanish civil war activities in Madrid?
a group of people are waving red and black flags in front of a building
ALT: a group of people are waving red and black flags in front of a building
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@spaincivilwartours.bsky.social hi any tips for Spanish civil war activities in Madrid?
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📢 We're Hiring! 📢
We're seeking an evaluation consultant to review how successfully NPHT is developing inclusive interpretation for #D/deaf, #disabled and #neurodiverse people throughout our current programmes of work.
🗓️ Evaluation Period: February 2025 to July 2026
🗓️ Apply By: 5th February 2025
We're seeking an evaluation consultant to review how successfully NPHT is developing inclusive interpretation for #D/deaf, #disabled and #neurodiverse people throughout our current programmes of work.
🗓️ Evaluation Period: February 2025 to July 2026
🗓️ Apply By: 5th February 2025
January 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📢 We're Hiring! 📢
We're seeking an evaluation consultant to review how successfully NPHT is developing inclusive interpretation for #D/deaf, #disabled and #neurodiverse people throughout our current programmes of work.
🗓️ Evaluation Period: February 2025 to July 2026
🗓️ Apply By: 5th February 2025
We're seeking an evaluation consultant to review how successfully NPHT is developing inclusive interpretation for #D/deaf, #disabled and #neurodiverse people throughout our current programmes of work.
🗓️ Evaluation Period: February 2025 to July 2026
🗓️ Apply By: 5th February 2025
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
I visited this amazing #Hove venue #TheEngineerium for the first time earlier this week for a project meeting, a wonder of Victorian #industrialheritage in #sussex
It was a treat to explore this architecture and the still operational machinery.
#heritage #industrialdesign #engineering #GLAM-Ed
It was a treat to explore this architecture and the still operational machinery.
#heritage #industrialdesign #engineering #GLAM-Ed
January 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I visited this amazing #Hove venue #TheEngineerium for the first time earlier this week for a project meeting, a wonder of Victorian #industrialheritage in #sussex
It was a treat to explore this architecture and the still operational machinery.
#heritage #industrialdesign #engineering #GLAM-Ed
It was a treat to explore this architecture and the still operational machinery.
#heritage #industrialdesign #engineering #GLAM-Ed
Beautiful #shropshire over #NewYear2025
January 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Beautiful #shropshire over #NewYear2025
Getting ready to sign off on work for 2024, its been quite a ride!
This year has been packed with challenges, big wins, and some amazing projects. From somehow surviving my MSc (dissertation meltdowns included), a key birthday, a month off to recover....
This year has been packed with challenges, big wins, and some amazing projects. From somehow surviving my MSc (dissertation meltdowns included), a key birthday, a month off to recover....
December 24, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Getting ready to sign off on work for 2024, its been quite a ride!
This year has been packed with challenges, big wins, and some amazing projects. From somehow surviving my MSc (dissertation meltdowns included), a key birthday, a month off to recover....
This year has been packed with challenges, big wins, and some amazing projects. From somehow surviving my MSc (dissertation meltdowns included), a key birthday, a month off to recover....
I have just received some lovely feedback about recent #reminiscence training I delivered to @bclivingmuseum #dudley which has certainly brightened up a rainy winter's day! 🌧
• "The session was brilliant! I learnt more about the logistics/operational aspects of reminiscence"
• "The session was brilliant! I learnt more about the logistics/operational aspects of reminiscence"
December 21, 2024 at 9:29 AM
I have just received some lovely feedback about recent #reminiscence training I delivered to @bclivingmuseum #dudley which has certainly brightened up a rainy winter's day! 🌧
• "The session was brilliant! I learnt more about the logistics/operational aspects of reminiscence"
• "The session was brilliant! I learnt more about the logistics/operational aspects of reminiscence"
I spent time this week delivering #training #Midlands to historical characters staff, & different training to participation & engagement staff #blackcountrylivingmuseum
It was a delight to visit! Thank you to the museum for bringing me in to develop #reminiscence learning
#freelancerlife #heritage
It was a delight to visit! Thank you to the museum for bringing me in to develop #reminiscence learning
#freelancerlife #heritage
December 12, 2024 at 7:34 AM
I spent time this week delivering #training #Midlands to historical characters staff, & different training to participation & engagement staff #blackcountrylivingmuseum
It was a delight to visit! Thank you to the museum for bringing me in to develop #reminiscence learning
#freelancerlife #heritage
It was a delight to visit! Thank you to the museum for bringing me in to develop #reminiscence learning
#freelancerlife #heritage
Up with the lark to plan #training for #blackcountryhistorymuseum I'm delivering #reminiscence training there.
I've not visited this unique museum before but they're doing interesting work + communities & audiences. A great way to develop staff & vol skills👏🏿
#museums #livingmuseums #freelancerlife
I've not visited this unique museum before but they're doing interesting work + communities & audiences. A great way to develop staff & vol skills👏🏿
#museums #livingmuseums #freelancerlife
December 5, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Up with the lark to plan #training for #blackcountryhistorymuseum I'm delivering #reminiscence training there.
I've not visited this unique museum before but they're doing interesting work + communities & audiences. A great way to develop staff & vol skills👏🏿
#museums #livingmuseums #freelancerlife
I've not visited this unique museum before but they're doing interesting work + communities & audiences. A great way to develop staff & vol skills👏🏿
#museums #livingmuseums #freelancerlife
I've been asked to share this:
Research group exploring experiences of homelessness-For participants looking back at their experiences.
Research takes place in #Brighton - 7/12.
Contact: B.Troke2@uni.brighton.ac.uk
Research group exploring experiences of homelessness-For participants looking back at their experiences.
Research takes place in #Brighton - 7/12.
Contact: B.Troke2@uni.brighton.ac.uk
November 25, 2024 at 10:37 AM
I've been asked to share this:
Research group exploring experiences of homelessness-For participants looking back at their experiences.
Research takes place in #Brighton - 7/12.
Contact: B.Troke2@uni.brighton.ac.uk
Research group exploring experiences of homelessness-For participants looking back at their experiences.
Research takes place in #Brighton - 7/12.
Contact: B.Troke2@uni.brighton.ac.uk
📣 Newsflash!
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:23 PM
📣 Newsflash!
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory
#museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors.
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Hello all! 👋
My work is around memory & intangible heritage through oral history, reminiscence & community engagement.
I deliver training ^ project manage heritage & cultural activities.
I'm also a trained social worker for added social care insight.
Based in #Sussex but I work across the #UK
My work is around memory & intangible heritage through oral history, reminiscence & community engagement.
I deliver training ^ project manage heritage & cultural activities.
I'm also a trained social worker for added social care insight.
Based in #Sussex but I work across the #UK
November 24, 2024 at 4:06 PM
📣 Newsflash!
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website.
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory #museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website.
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory #museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Nicola Benge | Heritage and Arts project management
Nicola Benge brings creativity and passion to Heritage and Arts project management. She also runs heritage and local history training courses
nicolabenge.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM
📣 Newsflash!
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website.
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory #museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com
Presenting my #cultural #projectmanager website.
Take a look at the work I offer in #arts #heritage #oralhistory #museums #universities #socialcare #reminiscence 🎙 sectors
Project availability from 2025 onwards.
Contact me to discuss activities, quotes & consultancy nicolabenge.com