Young people in Bude are being given the opportunity to learn more about their local area thanks to a new programme surrounding the town’s Compass Point Project. 

Bude-Stratton Town Council have partnered with Storylines, a community interest company, which uses a narrative approach to unearth and creatively share personal stories. 

The partnership hopes to offer creative resources, tailored for primary and secondary school children, to engage students in exploring the local area’s history. Storylines has also collaborated with students from Budehaven School to create an engaging film showcasing the story of the Storm Tower. Guided by Storylines, Year 8 students served as puppeteers and scriptwriters, bringing history to life through the magic of puppetry and creative storytelling. The film tells the historic tale of the tower through the imaginative eyes of the students. From crafting rod puppet characters to scripting the voices of historical figures like architect George Wightwick, the students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. 

Filming day brought laughter and creativity as puppeteers navigated their makeshift stage, guided solely by voices. The film will be featured on the school website and in the upcoming Compass Point Project exhibition.