A Kendal-based arts charity has been shortlisted for 'The People's Project' competition, which could see them secure a £50,000 grant.
The money would enable 'Kendal Windows on Art' to deliver their ‘Pride of Place’ project to schools across the town, as well as in Milnthorpe and Windermere.
The project encourages older people to get to know their younger neighbours through the sharing of stories, memories and interests in a primary school setting.
Following the success of the inaugural ‘Pride of Place’ project at Milnthorpe Primary School last year, KWoA has now reached the final stage of The People’s Project competition.
There are five shortlisted projects in this region and the three projects with the most public votes will be offered funding of up to £50,000.
If KWoA are successful, they plan to roll the Pride of Place project out to Kendal and Windermere with bases at Heron Hill and Stramongate Primary Schools and St Cuthbert’s and Goodly Dale Primary Schools.
KWoA project co-ordinator Nicki Smith said: “This is an extraordinary opportunity for us to support so many more children, young families and older people in Milnthorpe, Kendal and Windermere.
“It’s important that our local older people are valued and are at the centre of their communities, inspiring the younger generations."
For the filming, children and older people from St Cuthbert’s and Goodly Dale schools in Windermere and Stramongate and Heron Hill schools in Kendal were invited to meet children and older people based at Milnthorpe Primary School and join in intergenerational creative activities.
Nicki continued: “I don’t know who was more excited when the filming started – the children, the older people or the KWoA artists!
“Everyone involved can’t wait to see the film on ITV and we hope it will encourage local people to vote for our ‘Pride of Place’ project.”
The voting is open now, here and closes on Sunday 13 March at midday.
You can see the project video below: