1. Participatory Research

2. Maps, Stories and Pictures.
Resident led research using visual representations of places, people or concepts to shape discussion.
Tangible focus on a place as it is seen by the people who live there.
Ways of displaying stories, data and images, gathered by residents in place and time.

3. Time lines.

5. What other ways are there to be involved?
Become a member of the local oversight group
Helping to organise a public community event
Write letters, or reports to local newspapers and media
Giving talks at meetings of community groups in the local area to ensure residents’ voices are heard
Putting up posters and distributing leaflets
Acting as a secretary and taking notes in meetings

6. What can people get from participating?
Training from Lancaster University
The opportunity to meet new residents in your community
Gain confidence in expressing your views in public spaces
The opportunity to help your community to identify issues and find solutions that are important to you
The opportunity to learn transferable skills to improve your CV