London praise for Pan Trust

MP Richard Arkless has tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the UK Government to recognise the important work being carried out. It reads: "That this house celebrates the cultural contribution of JM Barrie to Scottish literature and history; welcomes with great excitement the work of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust - created with the vision to open a Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling and a Neverland Discovery Garden – in the place where JM Barrie was schooled and drew inspiration for Peter Pan, Moat Brae in Dumfries; urges the continued campaign to inspire children to write, read, learn and imagine; supports the work of the Trust and its determination to aid the regeneration of the local economy and prospects for tourism in the south west of Scotland." Following a visit there, Mr Arkless said: "I am hugely impressed by the vision which is being realised through bringing Moat Brae House back to life as a Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling." The MP added: "I think they have done a fantastic job in transforming a derelict building into a place of learning, inspiration and imagination. "Although there is still work to do, the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust have saved this wonderful house for the local community."