Nova
Created by: Loughborough Baptist Church
Location: Haymarket Shopping Centre- Central Square
Overview
Each group thought about elephants and their habitats, taking part in games and craft activities relating to elephants. They learned about elephants’ lives, from new beginnings to brightness in the dark. The groups drew designs to showcase their interpretations, which were amalgamated into one design. The stars symbolise the Little and Super Stars. The forget-me-nots represent the Alzheimer’s group. The film reel represents the film group. The rainbow is for the Girlguiding Rainbows, with gold for Brownies and blue for Guides.
Location
Haymarket Shopping Centre – Central Square
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