Throughout this season of isolation, at Saltmine we are hoping to inspire, encourage and educate. Due to the current social climate we are unable to tour and most of our work has been cancelled till late summer.

However, we are keen to do what we can digitally through our isolation resources. We are using the Government’s furlough scheme with some staff and our remaining team are working hard to bring faith motivated arts into your home.

Please keep up with us on social media @saltminetrust to hear of the new resources we are launching on a weekly basis on this page and through YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

We are creating all of this content free of charge but would appreciate any donations towards our work at this time.

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Isolation Content

Isabella Lilias Trotter (14 July 1853 – 27 August 1928) was an artist and a missionary to Algeria.

The famous painter John Ruskin said that if she would devote herself to her art "she would be the greatest living painter and do things that would be Immortal".

Isabella Lilias Trotter Monologue
Written by Anna Turner, performed by Katie Coen for Saltmine Trust

"We are told that in these uncertain times we are making history."

But making history isn't easy. How do we tread in the tension, embrace the unknown, wrestle for positive change?

We trust in the stability of belonging to another, everlasting kingdom - and we set ourselves to making that kingdom a reality for everybody.

Another Kingdom
Written by Anna Turner for
Saltmine Trust

"The uncertainty of this 'unprecedented' season has bred a lot of fear. We feel as if we are navigating ourselves blindly through the unknown.

But we are not the first. The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us that it is just that - a season. And whatever this season holds, it isn't forever, and we are not alone. We live in a chaotic world. But nothing is unprecedented to God."

There is a Time
Written by Emily Feltham for Saltmine Trust

The Saltmine Passion Play Audio Drama

This drama revives The Birmingham Passion Play 2019 - our unique, contemporary re-telling of the Easter story which performed live to over 3,000 people and processed through the heart of the city of Birmingham.

The Saltmine Passion Play Audio Drama consists of three 15 minute episodes, spanning from Jesus’ triumphant procession to the crucifixion and resurrection. Each episode is accompanied by images of the 2019 live performance in Birmingham.

Episode 1
Last Supper & Gethsemane

Episode 2
Trial & Crucifixion

Episode 3
Resurrection

Drama Workshops

From April to July, as part of our lockdown programme, we produced a series of Live Drama Workshops ideal for 3-6 years olds and 6-10 year olds. Each workshop is full of fun, adventure, and learning. Topics explored include: Superheroes, Space and the Moon, Pirates, Fairytales and much more. If you would like to access any of these workshops, click here

See below for any corresponding craft or worksheet resources.

Mythical and Mini Beasts resources
Mythical Beasts Worksheets
Mini Beasts Worksheet

Weather resources
Extreme Weather Worksheets
Mobile cut-out Worksheet

Doctors and Nurses resources
Diary Worksheets
Anatomy Worksheet

Superhero resources
Superhero Worksheets
Superhero Masks

Space and Moon resources
Moon Questions
Astronaut Colouring page
Rocket Colouring page