1 July 2011

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TOWN Mayor John Saull was among the audiences who enjoyed a series of performances by the East Grinstead Group of Schools (EGGS) at Chequer Mead last month.

It was the second year that primary and secondary pupils from 16 schools in and around the town had combined their talents as part of a joint Creative Learning project to make education exciting, and to encourage cooperation between schools.

Pupils worked on projects related to this year’s theme Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow within their own schools, before coming together for two days of workshops and performance at the town theatre.

Among the young musicians showcasing their talents were the Sackville rock band TwentyOne.Ninety and The Imberhorne Jazz Band who provided the foyer entertainment.

Nine-year-old Lilli Lacey from Felbridge school said she had enjoyed the chance to take part in the music-based show and hoped the audience would join in the "big finale" which saw the stage filled with youngsters singing their hearts out.

While Hayley Covel, ten, from St Peter’s, said the EGGS project had given her the chance to meet children from other local schools.

* The Garden Gallery Art Exhibition run in conjunction with the school shows was sponsored by East Grinstead Town Council.