The Arts Society in Ely has delivered a creative boost to local families this summer through a special arts initiative supporting the Ely Foodbank.
Funded by a £250 grant from The Arts Society in London and proceeds from the Society’s November raffle, the project saw members create children’s art bags tailored for three different age groups.
Each handmade bag includes a variety of art supplies and easy-to-follow project ideas to help children stay creative over the summer holidays.
The bags were crafted by Maggie Haverson, Amanda Wesson and Vivien Hussey, with fabric donated by the family of former chairman Wendy Fox. Amanda Wesson and Susan Bluck sourced the materials and designed the activities. Tim Hoof and Janet Jones also contributed to the effort.
The photograph shows Maggie Haverson, Amanda Wesson and Linda Swain, Chairman of The Arts Society Ely, handing over the art bags to Ely Foodbank volunteers Stella and Sarah.
Photograph by Susan Bluck