£6k grant for metalwork project

A PROJECT to teach Moffat Academy pupils metal work and other skills has been fully funded by Destination Tweed. They gave £6750 to ‘Live Learn Earn’ for a project with pupils to teach them practical skills including metal work, tool use, design and team work. The initiative will see the pupils create a new art installation at the school using recycled bicycle parts and inspired by their relationship with the area’s landscapes. Charlotte Douglas, senior project officer at Tweed Forum, which leads the Destination Tweed Project, said: “Our Community Grants Scheme has shown the power of local ideas and enthusiasm in bringing the River Tweed’s history, culture and environment to life.”