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LETTER OF THE WEEK - FOR YOUNG AND OLD

I was delighted to hear that the Government has finally begun to recognise the importance of intergenerational activities in rebuilding the fabric of our society and has pledged money to directly support schemes designed to break down barriers and strengthen our communities.

At WCS, we have been actively developing this approach for some time, believing that community nurseries and children's centres have significant roles to play in driving community cohesion, by encouraging and supporting a range of activities where young and old can not only learn together but from one another.

In particular, we continue to be proud supporters of a local project remaking the classic 1949 British comedy 'Passport to Pimlico' as a more contemporary production, involving a broad range of members from the local community on both sides of the camera.

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