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Len McCaffer Arts Officer - Wellbeing

Old SkoolIntergenerational Project

•A major study by the Centre for Creative Ageing in the US found, participation by older people in a professionally arts lead programme resulted in fewer doctors visits, reduced medication usage, improved mental health, more socialisation and fewer falls compared to a control group involved in community activities but not working with professional artists. The Creative Aging Study: http://cahh.gwu.edu/arts-aging-study

• Participation in the arts promotes positive physical and mental wellbeing, especially for children and young people (Arts Council England, 2007a).

Partners in Old Skool

Street Artist:TrenchOne

Groups:OffbeatCraigshill Neighbourhood Network

Age is not a barrier to creativity

Offbeat – Alcohol Diversion Project

Craigshill Good Neighbourhood Network

Bunty:

Local, National and international celebrity

Outcomes:

• Build friendships• Regenerate their area• Develop Skills• Empower and grow confidence• Create a great piece of Public Art

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