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Appetite, ArtsKeele and Imagineer are collaborating with a whole host of world-class experts to build a giant bamboo arch! Made from UK-grown borinda bamboo the arch will be built and raised over four days. If all goes to plan, on Saturday 18 March you can come along from 11am-2pm to have a swing from it! This impressive experiment will take place outdoors at Keele University campus during their Green Festival.
There will be two swings available on the day including one for wheelchair users. A circus aerial performer will also be giving us a show on the arch! Think you can build with bamboo? Have a go making your own models with bamboo build activities led by local artists ideal for everyone. Discover the versatility of this amazing material and see what you can create.
Bamboo Model Making
11am-2pm
Aerial performances
11am-11.15am & 1.20pm–1.35pm
Public Swing Sessions*
11.30-11.55pm, 12.20-12.45pm & 1.45-2pm
Accessible Wheelchair Platform Swing Sessions**
11.55am-12.20pm & 12.45-1.10pm
The event is outdoors and wheelchair accessible. Audio Description and BSL interpretation will be available on Saturday 18 March. Come find us outside the KPA Clubhouse at 97 Horwood Hall, Keele, ST5 5DY.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions on our web page where you can find details such as car parking, facilities and wheelchair access.
We also have an Easy Read document for this event should you prefer.
* All swing sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis.
** Electric wheelchairs will not be able to use the platform swing due to a manufacturer's maximum weight limit of 100kg. There will be a lightweight manual wheelchair weighing 12kg available for people to transfer into if they are able and would like to use the swing but have a heavier chair.
