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A Leeds charity has invited people over the age of 60 to participate in Give a Hoot! Campaign.
Mindwell is urging older people to get creative, and share their hopes, dreams and expectations for the future of Leeds.
Participants can do this by creating an ‘owl’ using any craft materials they have to hand. The owl will then be added to a ‘Wish Tree’ display which will be featured at the Leeds Playhouse.
The project is part of a joint collaboration between Mindwell, Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Older Peoples Forum, the Performance Ensemble, and other organisations that form part of the 1001 Stories, a mass-participation project that sits at the heart of Leeds’ 2023 Year of Culture.
A spokesperson for the Performance Ensemble, said: “We believe that everybody is creative and has a story to tell, this could be anything from a funny anecdote, to a milestone memory. Your story does not have to be a long one; if it is true and means something to you, then we want to hear it.
“Our aim is to present a vast range of experiences from the people of Leeds and to demonstrate that the stories of older people have cultural value – whether that is by making others laugh, think, feel, or simply engage with a story that is different from their own.
Anyone over the age of 60 with a connection to Leeds is eligible to take part; whether you were born here, have previously lived or worked here, or currently call Leeds home.”
The tree will be on display between April 24th and May 6th. For more information on how to get involved, visit the Mindwell website. You can also join Mindwell on Twitter at @MindWellLeeds and spread the word and a photo of your creation using #GiveAHoot!
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