Lessons Learned

A Gypsy’s Wish demonstrated the unique power of drama in building trust between very different groups of people. The Project Steering Group summed up their conclusions as:

There are non-Travellers who can be trusted
Travellers are prepared to get involved in Projects such as this
Ways must be looked at to encourage Travellers to get involved and have a voice
One of the older generation who was initially very sceptical now requests that issues be raised within the Project – an indicator of its success!
The Project shows Travellers that they can work with outside communities
It is worth taking time to build trust

Conclusions

At the start of the Project one young Traveller said;

“If people began to be nice to us we’ll need some time to understand what’s going on. We will then be nice back when we trust your intentions”

Thanks to A Gypsy’s Wish we are now on this road!