By pupils of George Dixon International School

Funded by the Big Lottery, Spring to Life coordinated community artists to help people from the heart of Birmingham in Ladywood B1 and South West Edgbaston, to construct and paint art inspired by nature and wildlife from the locality and from a nearby allotment.  The work was exhibited at the local community centre, attracting local people to see the local talent.  Local Primary Schools were also encouraged to contribute by creating autumn displays called ‘Nature on a plate’.

Nature Exchange Tables can be found at Karis Medical Centre forecourt for people to ‘bring and share’ natural objects, excess produce, etc.

Sculpture at Ladywood Health & Community Centre

Ten 4ft x 4ft paintings by local residents and two local schools, inspired by nature, were installed beside the Tower Ballroom at Edgbaston Reservoir on Friday 28th May .  Look out for them next time you walk around the reservoir.

Spring to Life aims to ‘grow well-being’.  We believe that getting out into natural surroundings really helps us feel better. Noticing the natural beauty on our own doorsteps is so important not only for well-being but also in raising pride in our neighbourhoods.  This project aimed to help build community as well as local people’s interest in nature and the growing environment.  We think it succeeded!

Purple Flowers

Philippa ran the project and can be contacted at philippa@springtolife.org