Through Land, local schoolchildren and students were involved in the preparations for the launch of Singing Ringing Tree.
Working with Shaggy Dog Storytellers, children from a number of schools took part in storytelling workshops aimed at devising a new tale about the mysterious tree of legend. Their ideas were then blended into a single story, which was read to guests at the launch event as they made their way by coach to the Singing Ringing Tree site at Crown Point.
Later, at Towneley Hall, guests were treated to a musical performance from students of Unity College, who had taken part in a Hallé education project, led by Hallé Education Director Steve Pickett, to compose a new piece especially for the occasion.
Image: Unity College students, conducted by Steve Pickett, performing at Towneley Hall
