AN APPEAL has been launched by a charity in hopes of shining light on Cam Mills as part of a new history project.

GL11 Community Hub is hoping to speak to women who either worked at the mill or have relatives who did as part of an oral history scheme.

Organisers describe the mill as “a cornerstone of the community” which played a significant role in the local economy and culture at the time.

It is hoped women who were either born in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s or who worked at the mill or their relatives will be interviewed for the archive titled "Women's Work in Cam”.

Organisers want to capture recollections of employment, domestic work and social changes during the period.

It is hoped the project will honour the legacy of the women and provide a valuable resource for future generations.

The scheme was previously backed by Historic England in February and was awarded £9,940 through its grant programme.

It was the only project selected in Gloucestershire with six other projects taking place in Bristol, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.

A previous project - also run by GL11 Community Hub - gathered people’s stories about living and working in Dursley.

Adam Allington Jones, project coordinator at GL11 Community Hub said: "The stories of the women who worked at Cam Mills are an integral part of our local history.

“By recording and sharing these stories, we not only preserve their legacy but also highlight the significant role women played in our community's industrial past.

“We encourage everyone with a connection to Cam Mills to come forward and contribute to this meaningful project."

A GL11 spokesperson added: “Join us in celebrating and preserving the history of Cam Mills.

“Together, we can ensure that the voices of those who worked there are heard and remembered.”

To share your memories or learn more about the project, contact Adam Allington Jones at GL11 Community Hub via adam@gl11.org.uk or ring 01453 548530