The MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, recently visited the ongoing Forest of Imagination event at the city’s Assembly Rooms, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse visiting the Forest of Imagination at the Assembly Rooms
Mrs Hobhouse spoke with activists including Forest of Imagination co-founders Dr Penny Hay and Andrew Grant as well as local Sixth Formers about climate education and wellbeing.
The MP was impressed by the thought-provoking and captivating artwork showcased at the event and has urged the public to take the opportunity to discover the Forest while it is still available.
Forest of Imagination is an annual free event that brings the community together to celebrate culture and biodiversity.
This year, the event is a partnership between the House of Imagination, Grant Associates, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, Bath Spa University, National Trust and the RSA, alongside the creative, cultural and educational community of Bath and the surrounding area.
The event aims to embed the Forest of Imagination into the longer-term identity of the city and establish it as a showcase for the creativity of the community.
Wera Hobhouse, who is the Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate spokesperson, commented: “Visiting the Forest of Imagination was an absolute joy.
“I had engaging and fruitful conversations about climate education and wellbeing amid the beautiful and thought-provoking local art.
“Helping everyone to have access to climate education is a crucial part of our shift to a green future.
“It can offer valuable insight into climate change and ensure that younger generations can grow up with a strong connection to nature.
“I urge you to take the opportunity to discover the forest at Bath Assembly Rooms while you can.”
Penny Hay, Professor of Imagination at Bath Spa University said: “It is vital that we embed nature connection, imagination, the arts and wellbeing at the heart of our education system – I propose that every city/nation needs a Commissioner for Future Generations with these as central themes, working alongside young people to co-design more hopeful futures.”
The Forest of Imagination is running until 14th July 2023. More information can be found here.
