The Champions
The original goal was to work with 17 partners throughout the UK during 2009, which is the second year FasciNation, of the five year project. Many of the partners have long term intentions to continue on the Imagination Our Nation journey until the culmination in 2012.
Many of the Champions (Puppets) have a presence on Social Networking Sites including Facebook, flikr, Youtube and Blogspot, visit the champions page and follow the links.
See how you can take part“Our puppet is a very young child, shy but very inquisitive and eager to make friends with the children at our school. He is going to learn to be a friend to all kinds of people, he will be a good listener. He's very excited about school.”
Gillian Robertson, Fulham Primary School
The South East Champions
Chandra - Milton Keynes
The Milton Keynes Champion arrived under the Oak Tree in Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes on 13th Sep. A competition was held to name her, and the name Chandra was chosen.
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Cohesion Plus - Kent
Cohesion Plus joined Imagination Our nation in 2009. They are a Kent based company who organise culturally diverse arts events incorporating music, dance and visual arts primarily but not exclusively in Kent and its surrounding areas.
More about Cohesion Plus - Kent
Brook - Uckfield
Spiritus, based in Uckfield East Sussex, have named their Champion Brook. She has become a vital part of the local schools and community.
More about Brook - Uckfield
Prince Sunflower - Brighton
Have you seen The Puppet Prince?
“A story, seen through the eyes of a child, which looks at citizenship, urban landscapes and community in a brand new way.”
Sparky - Medway
In 2009 the Medway Champion took its first steps into the world as part of the FUSE Medway Festival, waking up from its custom built pod on Chatham High Street.
More about Sparky - Medway