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Malvern tree project branches outWelland Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, held a very successful Arts Week funded by Malvern Hills DFAS and based on the theme: ‘What does a Tree mean to me?’A locally-based blacksmith and willow worker led the Arts Week and, based on their ideas, all the pupils (the older assisting the younger) were involved in creating a 4m-high metal and willow tree structure, now on permanent display at the school (pictured). The Head Teacher emphasised how the Arts Week has enhanced the school curriculum and stimulated the children’s curiosity and learning in areas such as science, maths, written English and citizenship. The Head stressed the positive impact of the grant and how the children will benefi t from this unique learning opportunity now and in the future.Sparkenhow makes a Trail close to battlefi eldThanks to the efforts from four members of South Devon DFAS and four months of research, a Church Trail at St Peter and the Holy Apostles Church in Plymouth has been launched, the sixth from the Society. Pauline Stewart of South Devon DFAS said: “It is always an enjoyable experience creating the questions and researching the answers. Each church brings its own challenges”. Dr Michael Inman, Chairman of South Devon DFAS, formally handed over the Trail at a launch event that brought together members of the community and educated children and adults about their local history.Dating from 1848, the church was extensively damaged in WW2. Despite being one of the most famous churches in the Anglican Communion, internationally recognised as a pioneer church in the Catholic Revival in the Church of England, St Peter’s had a long journey back to its former glory. It wasn’t until 2007, after a period of intense local fundraising, that the church was restored.Above: Children testing the TrailSt Peter’s is the subject for South Devon CORRECTION The story titled ‘Newbury has a solid approach to lecture idea’ (p72, Spring issue) stated that the NADFAS-accredited Lecturer of the ‘History of the Brick’ was David Bolton. The Lecturer’s name is Dick Bolton. We apologise for the error.Sparkenhoe DFAS has launched a Church Trail in St Peter’s in the Leicestershire market town of Market Bosworth, close to the much visited Battlefi eld Centre commemorating the 1485 battle in which Richard III lost his life. Tourism has greatly increased in this area since the fi nding of Richard’s remains. Now school parties and visitors have another activity for children.Canon David Jennings welcomed a class from the Dixie Grammar Junior School to the launch event on March 4. Also present were June Graveson (Head of Church Trails), Charles Wollaston (Vice Chairman of Sparkenhoe Arts), Colleen Annan (Reader at St Peter’s), and the compilers of the Trail, Audrey Steer and Robert Leake. This is the second Church Trail to be introduced in the area, following the success of one at nearby Sutton Cheney, known as the BAbove: Pupils at the launch of the Trail in Market Bosworthattlefi eld Church. SOCIETIES NEWSwww.nadfas.org.uk NADFAS REVIEW / SUMMER 2016 63