In the Love Grows Garden, the generations are nurturing, cherishing and helping each other to grow – so in our very special “potting shed” you will find stories of love and tenderness from young and old.
Love Grows is the result of a six-month project during which children from four primary schools across Kent were supported to talk to older people in their local area about the stories, music, dances and pictures that represent “love” to them. They brought their favourite bits together to make a dance which they performed together – and to which Moving Memory and Intergen31 have added their own magic.
Huge thanks to:
• Canterbury Academy Primary and the Red House Care Home
• Cliftonville Primary School and Age UK Thanet
• Littlebourne Primary School and the Littlebourne community group
• Woodlands Primary School and Age UK Medway
We are extremely grateful to the The Baring Foundation and Arts Council England’s Celebrating Age fund, Kent County Council and the Whitehead Monckton Charitable Foundation for their support in making this project possible.
Love Grows is part of the fabulous b0ing! festival at Gulbenkian, Canterbury – the whole weekend is a feast of wonderful activities and performances for all ages to share together. Most activities are free – but please make sure you get your tickets in advance for the ticketed, limited capacity shows!