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The exhibition is now available in two versions. One is an exhibition of shoes and the other a picture exhibition, which may be more suitable for a small venue. See the dates it is booked on the calendar. Please contact us if you would like to use it. There is no charge for using the exhibition in either format, but covering the cost of postage would be appreciated.

Previous exhibition venues:-

Monifieth Parish Church, Monifieth, Angus

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John Duns Scotus, Franciscan Friary, Glasgow

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St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

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Members lobby Scottish Parliament

‘Heart and Soul’, Princess Street Gardens

Charity Shop, Rothesay, Isle of Bute

Threave Garden Centre, Castle Douglas

Paisley town centre

Click here to read an article about this exhibition in the Paisley Daily Express.

Salvation Army conference

The Mothers’ Union conference

Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Augustine United Church, Edinburgh

Paisley Abbey

St.Mungo Museum, Glasgow

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Events

Souls of Our Shoes

At this event, abuse in the home is portrayed by an exhibition of shoes. The collection of shoes on show, with their accompanying comments, will speak on behalf of abused individuals who suffer, and some who die, at the hands of their partner or ex-partner. Other comments come from people who journey with them and many of these reflections will represent a faith perspective.

“It is God's intention for all human beings, male, female, child and adult, to enjoy safety, freedom, dignity and fullness of life. Abuse in the home is a violation of God’s wish for humanity as it can adversely affect an individual's relationship with God and also creates substantial damage within the family, in the community and in society as a whole”.

With timely help, many can escape from their abusive situation, rebuild their confidence and live in safety.

The original idea for this exhibition came from the Y.W.C.A. and was entitled “104 Pairs of Shoes”.

Jean Urquhart

Chair