An intergenerational programme in Portadown organised by ABC Council has helped craft special memories, closer bonds along with some unique wooden art pieces.
The Grandads and Grandlads initiative which was held at Millenium Court over six weeks in February and March, allowed six grandads and their grandsons to participate in crafting workshops.
Working in pairs, they used traditional tools and equipment to create a range of items including a flower pot, pendant and a three-legged stool.
The grandads who took part in the programme said it had given them an important opportunity to spend quality time with their grandsons and learn new skills in the process.
Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Cllr Kyle Savage visited Millenium Court to find out more about the programme.
“After speaking to the grandads and the grandlads, you can tell how much they enjoyed these workshop sessions,” said the Deputy Lord Mayor.
“It is great to see this level of concentration and engagement on a shared task, away from the distractions of modern technology like mobile phones and digital devices. Hopefully we can see more programmes like this organised in the future and it certainly has proven to be a real benefit for those who took part.”
The programme was organised by ABC Council’s Community Development department with funding from ‘The District Council’s Good Relations Fund’ for the NI Executive.
