The Imaginative Intelligence Warriors (IIW) are a group of pupils from Ingram Road Primary School who act as a steering committee for their local theatre company Slung Low. Over the last few years we have organised family-friendly events, commissioned artists to work in Holbeck and collaborated on big projects such as the brilliant mural by Nomad Clan on Rydall Place and a Kindness Festival.
Our work together was recently recognised with a nomination for a Child Friendly Leeds Award.
On Friday 12 July 2024 we hosted a community dinner in Slung Low’s venue, The Warehouse in Holbeck. It brought together families and neighbours from all backgrounds and cultures.
Dermot Daly was a very down-to-earth host. He took such care and pride in making us and our guests smile. Over the last term we have been discussing how we wanted people to feel welcome and to share their cultural experiences at the event.
Local chefs Vegan Spice made a delicious meal with samosas, chickpea curry, rice, spinach and bhajis.
We invited a band to perform at the event who had previously played at our Kindness Festival. We enjoyed their performances and they put effort into honing and perfecting their craft. The genre of the pieces of music played by the band at the dinner were selected by the IIW.
We were incredibly grateful for all those who turned up for the event.
Lucas said:
“It made me feel very proud to be part of the IIW. I was excited to join as I wanted to bring a little bit of joy to other people’s lives.”
Aleksa added:
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to organise events with others.”
This article was written by Aleksa and Lucas of the Imaginative Intelligence Warriors
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