The hunt is on at the ladybird walk
An Arran arts and crafts group that wanted to do more for all the young children missing out on their summer fun has launched a new project.
Creatives Spirits is a small art and craft group based in Lochranza. Most of their work to date has been with children in the older age groups who have been isolating since before lockdown began. They say they have been well looked after by the many volunteers in Lochranza and around Arran.
However, volunteers felt that there should be more focus on young children who are missing out on all the summer fun they usually have with friends and family. One of the group, Jenny Baboolal came up with the idea of painting ladybird stones.
Jenny duly painted more than 50 stones and the group hid them in plain sight around Lochranza Bay. Families with children from around the northend of Arran were alerted to the fun activity and the event took place on Sunday June 7 in glorious hot weather.
The children had a lovely time and golfers on the nearby golf course heard the whooping and squeals of children discovering the ladybirds. Parents were delighted to be able to take their children to a safe and distanced outdoor event.
Children went home tired but happy, clutching their very own ladybirds, with one ladybird being sent to a child who was shielding and unable to take part. Parents also received a leaflet with lots of interesting information about ladybirds to help with home education.
The ladybirds were left in place for a few days so everyone else in the village could enjoy them. The group hopes the event will stimulate people to think creatively about how they can have safe, distanced and fun events for Arran’s children.