Final Badge

Hi all,

I have had such a wonderful time in LS9. I have met some amazing charaters and I feel like I have gotten a good idea about the area, previously know as 'The Banks' by the first Irish settlers who took over the area fro the eary 1900's.
When I first came to visit the area around Burmantoffs and I found a place neglected. Residents were fearful of bored and menacing youths. Rubbish was dumped in wasteland where businesses had once been. There was just a sence of sadness and hopelessness.
Whilst researching for the project a sense of mischieve came over me and I built a fairy ring from the rubbish lying around. I was helped by a local resident and our work was inspected by three passers by. It resulted in smiley faces for all five participants. I have no idea how many people will have noticed it but half of it still survives.
Fairy rings occur naturally in woodland areas where a circle of mushrooms grow. In ancient myths and legends the fairies would meet at the fairy ring at midnight and dance and sing. They are seen as a mystical place, but a place full of joy and hope and healing. This is why I have decided to use the above image for my badge design.

There is more info about m research on my blog.

Any comments are welcome. Thanx