hidden presence

A community-engagement project in Chippenham

Subject name
Aydonat Keles

Age
33

Where do you come from?
Trabzon, Turkey.

How long have you lived in England?
16 years.

How long have you lived in Chippenham?
16 years.

Where do your family live?
Istanbul, Turkey.

What is your occupation?
Self-employed chef.

The thing that makes me laugh ...
my children and what they get up to.

When I have time to myself I ...
like to do boxing and use my gym equipment.

My proudest achievement ...
is having a lovely family.

If I could change one thing about myself ...
I would like to be taller.

My most treasured possession ...
the family house.

I wish I had never given up ...
playing football.

My favourite bit of Chippenham ...
is Monkton Park.

Chippenham would be the perfect place to live if ...
my family in Turkey lived in Chippenham.

Interviewed and phtotographed by
Ellie Purdy

From
King’s Lodge Primary School

Every day, for the duration of the exhibition at the Yelde Hall, I will post a new Hidden Presence interview. Please come back to find out about some of the people who represent the diversity of Chippenham.

Hidden Presence is a joint arts and heritage project partnered by:
Chippenham Museum
Wiltshire County Council
Pound arts centre
PLaCE, University of the West of England