Scavenger Labs contributed to The Iron People programme led by Northern Broadsides through workshops and public outputs in Todmorden.
At Todmorden College, Mick Chesterman ran a campaign workshop with students exploring environmental themes, particularly flooding. Steve Summers recorded audio contributions from participants, capturing local stories and campaign ideas developed during the sessions.
This material was developed into campaign content and presented as part of the Gush / Trickle showcase event at Gordon Rigg Garden Centre, Walsden.
The event brought together local activity responding to water, flooding, and environmental change, with contributions from community groups and artists.
As part of this, Steve Summers produced a Noisy Toys interactive sculpture, exploring the idea of “slowing the flow”. The installation used hands-on interaction and sound to engage visitors with water movement and local flood-related issues.
More on the wider programme:
https://www.northern-broadsides.co.uk/the-iron-people-story/