Beyond the Lens was an exciting outdoor photography exhibition that celebrates our community and local cultures.
Local photographer Shaun Jackson captured images, histories, cultural traditions, stories and ambitions for the future from local Nepali residents and businesses.
The aim of this work is to help increase community understanding of different cultures in Aldershot and Farnborough through sharing people's stories. The outdoor gallery was on display in Union Street, Aldershot.
This gallery has been replaced by Beyond the Lens - second phase.
The project was one of a number of community arts activities we are supporting, which celebrate, and to help increase understanding of, our diverse community. This includes our Armed Forces Day schools project involving 4,000 pupils and the Garrison; Black History Month in October; LGBTQ+ Pride activities; volunteer awards; and the Crafty Culture mandala project with the West End Centre. We are working on future projects and welcome ideas from the community.
A big thank you to all of the local organisations, residents and businesses who took part in Beyond the Lens.
Discover the gallery
The project was coordinated by Shaun Jackson and funded by Rushmoor Borough Council and HM Government's Recovering High Streets Safely Fund.