A FAIRYTALE took place in Barrhead as creative young people donated fantasy-themed artwork and hand-made toys to nursery kids.

The team from Impact Arts, based at the Auchenback Resource Centre, visited children at Arthurlie Family Centre to present them with a fairy garden and plant pots created from recycled wood.

It marked the end of a 12-week programme which saw unemployed young people join forces with artists for creative writing and craft projects, alongside getting help to find work.

Supported by the Big Lottery Fund’s Our Bright Future initiative and Barrhead Housing Association, the young people also learned more about their community, environment and how to reduce waste.

Scott McCorkell, 17, who helped to create the gifts for the family centre, said: “It’s been really fun getting to expand my skills and interact with new people.

“It feels great doing something that people will like and that will actually be useful. It feels really fulfilling.”

Frances Cathcart, of Arthurlie Family Centre, added: “Our partnership with Impact Arts has been a great experience for the children.

“The planters the group have made are beautiful and we now have a wonderful sensory area in the garden where children can learn and explore.”

Impact Arts has been running community arts projects in Barrhead since 2012.