YOUNGSTERS are being asked to draw inspiration from one of the North-East's biggest developments for an arts competition.
Children from six Darlington schools are working with playwrights, poets and film-makers on a series of projects related to the West Park scheme.
Their work will result in a publication, a performance, an exhibition, film screenings and a weekend of live radio programmes.
The community is being created in the Faverdale area of Darlington.
The scheme includes 700 houses, shops, a hospital, school, rugby club and the first public park to be created in the town for 100 years.
The Writing North agency has set up the project, which will see Teesside poet Maureen Almond and Darlington-born film-maker Richard Lowson among those offering their expertise.
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