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345Each class is named after a bird, and all the children were asked to design a ‘bird of fancy’ based on their class bird, which could be used to decorate the exterior of the classroom. The top three designs were incorporated into a final design for each class. The birds were made weatherproof with yacht varnish. WILTSHIRESecondary school students in Wiltshire continue to benefit from a Ceramic Enrichment Programme offered by artist Sarah Purvey thanks to the financial support of Kington Langley DFAS, the Wessex Area of The Arts Society and Malmesbury DFAS.This programme is a five-week course which aims to build students’ confidence in and knowledge of clay, by working alongside more experienced artists. It also supports their Year 13 studies and portfolios for Higher Education interviews.The 2016 programme began last June and the resulting work was put on display at a public exhibition at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham.WALTON-ON-THE-HILLIn January, members of Walton-on-the-Hill DFAS, together with staff and children of Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School, assembled to welcome a colourful mural to the village streetscape. It was created by all 210 pupils and details, among other things, the local mere pond, houses, birds and the school uniforms. “It was great to see the pride on the children’s faces during the proceedings,” said vice-chairman David Tinkler. The Society donated £850 towards the project.3 Pupils point out key features of the mural NORTHAMPTONHackleton Primary School sits in a tiny Northamptonshire village, with a large window looking out on to the village. The new headteacher wanted to recreate the essence of this on a mural, with hot air balloons depicting the school’s core values. The project was funded by Northamptonshire DFAS and all 209 pupils were actively involved. Local artist Mark Pacan encouraged them to express their interpretations within a hot air balloon outline, then chose the most suitable designs. “On behalf of the school, we cannot thank Northamptonshire DFAS enough for this amazing opportunity for all our children,” said the headteacher.4 The school’s values on hot air balloons against a village backdrop CIRENCESTER A 15th-century statue of Christ as Salvator Mundi, a war memorial by Eric Gill, three stained glass windows by Baguley of Newcastle upon Tyne and a very fine alabaster reredos of 1888 were among the gems researched at St Peter’s, Ampney St Peter, Gloucestershire, by the church recording team of Cirencester DFAS.Annalisa, the youngest member of the congregation, received the completed Church Record on behalf of the church, assisted by the Rev John Swanton. The Record was presented by Patricia Frearson, the church recorders’ group leader.5 Little Annalisa and the RecordMALTAThe Notarial Archives Resource Council (NARC) in Malta is a non-profit voluntary organisation that helps preserve the archives for future generations. The archives are currently undergoing an ERDF-funded programme in order to stop the deterioration of approximately 2km of material, including a collection that dates to the medieval period. However more funding is needed. With the help of its members, Malta SOCIETIES NEWS69The Arts Society ReviewSummer 2017