Michael Fabricant joined school children from Ridgeway Primary School in Burntwood at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield on Friday 2nd July for a project combining willow weaving and poetry. "This is a project with the ‘wow’ factor" says Michael. "Created as a community outreach project by Chase Terrace Technology College, it combined the weaving of willow into fantastic shapes including aeroplanes, conkers, and a polar bear with the writing of poetry – all linked to the spirit of remembrance inspired by the location. What a fantastic collaboration between the College and the National Memorial Arboretum."

Photos show:

(1) Michael with the weaving class from Ridgeway School and some of their projects. Back row includes from Chase Terrace Technology (l to r) Dr Stuart Jones, Headteacher; Richard Gill, Assistant Headteacher; Randie Cush (from the Arboretum); Anthony Hammond who teaches weaving (not from the College); Michael Fabricant; and Philip Evans.
(2) Michael with the poetry class and Poetry Teacher: Charlie Jordan