Is an idea for a completely new kind of group, which aims to train families in the Stonehouse area to use puppets for fun and for performance.  It has recently been awarded a substantial grant by the Millennium Reading Families Award Scheme to undertake a project aimed specifically at recruiting families with any perceived literacy problems to use a range of experiences with puppets to improve literacy, confidence building and co-operation skills.

(The family team at the recent Plymouth Community Partnerships Community Fair at the CFE Plymouth - Photo courtesy of Western Evening Herald)

Show of Hands aims to recruit and train families and individuals in the Stonehouse area to operate a puppet group (or groups) to perform at a range of local events including community events, school activities, holiday clubs, birthday parties and charity concerts.

Would you enjoy an unthreatening and fun way to improve your children’s reading, writing and communication skills and help build their confidence and self-esteem?

 Would you be interested in learning a hobby which you could share with your children?

 Would you be interested in using skills you already have or learning new skills which could provide a new and exciting resource for your area, school/residents association events, or to raise funds for charity?

If you are interested in finding out more, please telephone Bev Smerdon on Plymouth 220118

No previous experience is required just a general interest in any (one or more) of the following areas:

puppets,
performance
needlework
carpentry
arts & crafts
sound and lighting
video recording
writing
directing