Lanterns were being created, and laughter shared, at Jubilee Field’s Community Centre last week.
Burning Bright, the Saint John’s Church project that began with the launch of the book by the same name three weeks ago, moved into phase two – the creation of literal lights.
Two year groups from Saint John’s CofE Aided Primary School descended on the centre to enjoy the lantern making, organised by Shildon Alive Project Manager, Paula Nelson and supported by Daisy Arts.
There was cutting, and sticking, as the children created lights that reflected those things they cherished.
Designs included love hearts and unicorns, favourite toys and earth like globes.
The groups thought about what it meant to shine, to be people of aspiration, and how shining could set those around them free to shine as well.
On the Saturday morning more children gathered, and with another session planned for Saturday 18th November, it is expected that dozens of lamps will have been made. Then, on Friday 24th November, the creative youngsters will gather outside Locomotion’s old engine shed to prepare for a march of light and drumming up through the courts, and onto the Jubilee Field’s estate.
Canon David Tomlinson said: “All we do is about helping people realise they matter, they are talented and they can make a difference.
“We have some really great children and young people in Shildon.
The Burning Bright project has seen them shine so bright it has been amazing. “We are so grateful to Sunnydale Campus, St. John’s Primary, and Jubilee Field’s Community Centre in working with us on this.”
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