For our first event of 2024, we’ll be hearing from Tom Horne, volunteer Communications Manager at The Govan Stones, Group Communications Manager at the Red River Archaeology Group, and the person who runs the Love Archaeology social media accounts.
With his colleagues, Tom coordinates and produces the new Govan Early Medieval podcast, a series about early-medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum, which is a world-class collection of Viking-Age carved stones. He’s also been a presenter of The Shindig podcast since March of last year. The Shindig is an award-winning archaeology, history and heritage podcast from the Red River Archaeology Group in which Tom and his colleague Luke Barry chat to experts in the field, authors, and each other to dig up the latest in archaeological research.
During this event, Tom will talk about his experience of these podcasts, including the pros and cons of using this type of content and what he did differently when he launched his second podcast. He’ll also discuss how to maximise existing resources such as staff, volunteers and artefacts, and how he’s integrated everything into their social media and press outreach.
The event will include a private tour of Govan Old graveyard, where excavations have uncovered evidence of Christian burials dating as far back as the 5th century AD. Attendees will also be shown the Govan Stones inside the church (one of the most impressive collections of early medieval sculpture found anywhere in Europe).
There will be time for a Q&A session and general discussion towards the end of the event, but please feel free to head off at any point to catch buses, trains, etc.
WHEN: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00 – 15:30 GMT
WHERE: Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Rd, Glasgow, G51 3UU
BOOKING: Booking is available through Eventbrite
SPECIAL THANKS
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