THE team at Kernow House care home, Launceston, have been given an exciting opportunity to take part in the ‘Whose Truth Travels’ art project to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week, (April 24 to 30).

This opportunity came about through working with the Only Connect network.

The intention of the project is to get past some of the barriers that frequently divide communities. It seeks to bring diverse groups together to openly share their perceptions of themselves and celebrate each other within local space and environments.

A spokesperson explained: “We have made our folding chair and have photographed it. The home of this project is New York and the image of our chair will be displayed in a digital flip book along with a 100-word piece that describes our organisation and the values that drive our intergenerational values.

“Kernow House is a home for people with complex care needs. We have close links with St Catherine’s Primary School and Nicky Brice Dance School.

“The benefit to residents’ well being from spending time with children cannot be underestimated. It is shown to enhance mood, encourage learning, and can improve movement and dexterity. We share stories, eat ice cream, reminisce with museum items and dance together.”

A resident said: “Our chair is old and has seen life. It has lots of patina and memories. We have added new ones and used natural colours to symbolise youth. The scrolls represent human aspirations.”

General manager Leigh Stanley at Kernow House added: “It is wonderful to have this opportunity. The residents are delighted when we are visited by the pupils from St Catherine’s School and the ballerinas from Nicky Brice’s Dance School. Being able to show our joy and appreciation through the Whose Truth Travels project is a fantastic opportunity.”