Due to the success of our last summer school in 2023, we were happy to support a second instalment in 2024.
This year the young people of Mauchline took part in parkour, dance and music making. Learning about their local heritage focused around the Ballochmyle Sandstone Quarry.
The Summer School was funded by Mauchline CARS and delivered by East Ayrshire Council's Creative Minds Team. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all involved, we hope the young people enjoyed the event and learned interesting facts about Mauchline's history.
See photographs of the Summer School event
In April 2022, Mauchline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) appointed our Creative Minds Team to establish a partnership between:
- Mauchline Primary School pupils
- Creative practitioners
- East Ayrshire Leisure Trust employees
- Health and Safety
Project overview
Funded and supported by Mauchline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), Zara Smith, Cultural Coordinator Dance and Movement, from the Creative Minds Team facilitated a week long dance and Parkour summer school in Mauchline primary for young people from the town.
Working with professional dance artists, Louise Chudleigh and Carrie Craggs and expert Parkour tutor, Scott Houston, they created repertoire which was carried out at iconic locations across Mauchline. Young people worked with digital specialists Prancing Jack Productions to capture footage on a journey around the village showcasing the wonderful heritage we have in our own town.
The week culminated in a spectacular performance in Mauchline primary in front of friends and family. The young people developed friendships across peer groups and grew in appreciation for their beautiful towns, whilst creating lasting memories and improving their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Parkour through Mauchline video
Watch a video of Parkour through Mauchline.
