'Guerilla' Street Photography exhibition on Green Lanes by Woodlands Park Children's Centre

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Permalink Reply by Liz on April 8, 2011 at 18:24

Thanks I'll have a look. I think this is such a fab idea.

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Permalink Reply by HoL Site Admin on April 9, 2011 at 12:28

Comment by Rod Henderson on our Facebook Page:

There's one or two on the corner of Woodlands Park Road, Salisbury end. Know nothing about it though. Surprised me too!

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Permalink Reply by Adam on April 12, 2011 at 12:37

This is a fantastic project!!!

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Permalink Reply by Andy Newman on April 12, 2011 at 14:39

I took part in this with my boy who attends Woodlands Park Nursery.

Two photographers have been commissioned and are working with the children. About 3 trips were organised out into the local area with a parent and child, to take snaps of the area ie shops streets cars etc. I saw it as a way of seeing the world from a child’s perspective. On our return the photographers then printed off a contact sheet (thumbnails) of your child’s photos (about 30) then from those 30 your child had to pick 4 best ones.

An exhibition was organised in the nursery of the selected photos and from that exhibition a selection were printed and laminated and placed back at the place where they were taken.

Last week my boy and I traced our steps from the photo walkabout and we came across one that he took - Its on the Corner of Woodlands Park Road and St Ann's Road - I happen to have his favourite Mr Fox (cuddly toy) in my pocket - don’t ask me why - but I did and so he became a bit of a star in the photos he took - So Mr fox was standing on one of the Bollards. Nice to see the work out on the street. Mr Fox also stared in some photos in the fruit and veg shops - we had a great time - and had lots of fun doing it.

I believe the project was funded via CP (Creative Partnerships) Andy

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Permalink Reply by Liz on April 12, 2011 at 16:06

Thanks Andy, 'mystery' solved. It's a delightful little project. We're enjoying trying to spot them.

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Permalink Reply by JulieB on April 12, 2011 at 18:08

I've seen 2 on Cranleigh road, and I love the idea.

My daughter goes to Woodlands and took some pictures inside nursery so she loves to spot the ones outside. I love that the nursery really encourages their creativity.

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Permalink Reply by Liza on April 16, 2011 at 15:37

The photogropher involved has taken photos of the photos in situ and these are on display in digital frames in the nursery. They are stunning. I am trying to find out if they can be bought - because they would be a great fundraiser for the nursery -which like all childrens centres is facing huge cuts. Also, they are fab.

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