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The service was closed to the public on the 18th March. During the period of closure we have provided online resources and activities for a virtual audience, developing new ways to access the service. The team have continued to work remotely, contributing to the online and offer. We have continued to work with The Hamilton Project on the delivery of Happy online, which involved the development of a YouTube talent and working with commissioned artists on the creation of online content in place of the Happy Festival that was programmed 15-17 May, this has been postponed until 21-23 May 2020. We have continued to work with our Culture Champions remotely, they have been involved in writing a blog for our Walker Project, contributed to the GMCA creative packs and are now working towards helping the gallery to deliver online activities. The team maintain contact with colleagues across the sector through networks including Greater
Manchester museums Group, Greater Manchester Arts and NW Retail Forum and locally through the Town of Culture Steering Group and Bury Local Cultural Education Partnership.