From May to July 2025, students from Garth Hill College and King’s Academy Easthampstead Park (EP) took part in a powerful series of workshops exploring E-Scooter safety. This initiative was delivered in partnership with Abri Homes, Bracknell Police, and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
Working with Year 8 and 9 pupils, the sessions took place both on-site at the schools and at the Print Studio at South Hill Park. The workshops included in-depth discussions around the risks and responsibilities associated with E-Scooters – from the dangers of charging batteries overnight to the impact on the wider community.
Guided by artist facilitator Basia Gorska, students expressed their learning through creative practice, producing bold lino prints and a collaborative giant jigsaw-style lino-cut artwork. Basia also contributed a unique watercolour piece inspired by the project.
These artworks will be showcased in a touring exhibition, launching at South Hill Park Arts Centre on Saturday 27th September. The exhibition will then travel to local schools and community venues throughout the area. A short documentary-style video has also been created to highlight the project journey and the students’ voices.
This inspiring project celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community awareness – and shines a light on an important safety issue facing young people today.
This showcase is the result of a creative community project funded by Abri’s Community Investment team, focusing on two of our local Community Investment Zones: Great Hollands and Priestwood.
At Abri, we’re committed to listening to our communities and responding to their priorities. In November 2023, we developed a Community Investment Plan shaped by local feedback and consultation. One of the key concerns highlighted in both areas was anti-social behaviour, with particular attention on the growing use of e-scooters. In Great Hollands, those who lived there expressed concerns about safety, awareness, and the impact of these devices on public spaces.
To address this, we partnered with South Hill Park Arts Centre to commission local artists to lead a series of creative, community-led workshops. These sessions explored the topic of e-scooters, examining their risks, legal implications, and effects on the wider community, including older residents.
We’re incredibly proud of everyone involved – the artists and facilitators to the young participants. We hope this exhibition continues to inspire reflection and conversation around safety in shared public spaces where our communities can thrive.
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