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We use archaeology and heritage to empower the military family. We give military personnel and their families a chance to do something different, make memories, spend time with their family and build personal resilience. https://www.wingstothepast.org/
Apply soon for our 2025 archeological opportunities!
Opportunity signups close 1 month before opportunity. More information on the second slide.
To sign up go to our website in our bio or use the link
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We hope to see you there!
#archeology #veterans #family
Join us in North Shropshire for a non-invasive archeology project. We will be using geophysics and surveys to investigate a historic village, laying the groundwork for future excavations.
Dates: 8-10 August
Cost: Free
More information can be found on our website
#archeology #Shropshire
Join a community led excavation using test pits to explore Lincoln’s hidden past. This collaborative project will engage multiple institutions and local volunteers!
Dates: 11-13 and 18-20 July
Ages: Available to all but under 18s need accompanying by a parent/ guardian
#archeology #lincolnshire
Join our fully funded 2 week archeology summer school at Bishop Grosseteste University, normally valued at £2000. We will work on a multi period excavation to gain hands-on experience!
Dates: Session 1) 9 to 20 June
Session 2) 23 to 4 June
Age: 16+
More information can be found our website
Join us and the internationally renowned Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group (NDHAG) to explore a fascinating Roman site.
Dates: Week 1 (3–6 June), Week 2 (9–13 June)
Age: 18+
More information can be found on our website in our bio
#archeology #roman #wingstothepast #veteran #raf
North Shropshire Village Project – August. Explore village history with non-invasive survey techniques - free and open to all ages.
www.wingstothepast.org/2025-projects
South Common (Lincoln) – July. Weekend test pit excavation—free and open to all ages!
www.wingstothepast.org/2025-projects
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BGU Summer School (Lincoln) – June-July - Applications close in early May. A 2 week fully funded, £2000-value archaeology experience with Bishop Grosseteste University!
www.wingstothepast.org/2025-projects
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Norton Disney (Lincolnshire) – June - Applications close in early May. Dig at an internationally renowned Roman site! £10 per person paid to the the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, spaces limited.
www.wingstothepast.org/2025-projects
ALL OUR NEW AND EXCITING ARCHAEOLOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2025 AND HOW TO APPLY /🧵
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Our impact report helps us develop our plan for the future.
This year we have some great feedback to work from as we worked with Carenza Lewis from the University of Lincoln to understand more about what people wanted from archaeological projects for personnel
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We always hope that our participants learn something new from the projects they attend and the feedback from the impact report tells us that they are!
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Our impact report gives us a chance to see if we are meeting our purpose 'to use archaeology to help the military family connect, enjoy quality time and support personal resilience' and the feedback this year tells us we are!!!
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This year has been a great success with 4 projects seeing over 50 Serving personnel and families involved.
The feedback has been great with 100% responding that their overall experience was excellent and 73% saying they enjoyed it more than they expected!!
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Our impact report for 2024 has just been released. Thank you to everyone who participated in our projects throughout 2024 and to those who made those projects possible.
Check out our website for more information.
www.wingstothepast.org
Your responses will help us to develop exciting new projects, all tailored to the Service community, it will only take 5 minutes and your responses are so important to ensuring we meet your needs.
Thank you in advance for your time!!!
Please complete by 2359 on 12 Jan 25
Tell us your thoughts about why you and your family (if that is applicable to you - single personnel are very welcome) would like to get involved in 1 of our projects, what is important to you and what type of projects and activities would you like to take part in.
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Wings to the Past and the University of Lincoln are asking UK military personnel and their families to help them develop future projects. Have a look at the Wings to the Past website, www.wingstothepast.org, for information on our past projects.
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