GRAIN, in partnership with Appetite, Creative People and Places in North Staffordshire, conducted online photography workshops for Veteran service men and women, as part of the Appetite at Home programme. The workshops took place during lockdown and were an important way of continuing to engage with communities at risk of isolation during challenging times.

During the workshops, the participants shared photographs, stories, and experiences from their time in the armed services. They also engaged in creating new photographic work that explored themes around journeys, life development, and their joy of the outdoors.  Developing new skills and friendships some of the veterans went on to participate in other photography projects developed in the area that saw them have images exhibited and published.

Photograph by Teri Elder