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The talented young people of Bolton who are inspiring hope
Young artists are using their talent to bring hope.
Children from across the borough have proudly displayed artwork inspiring hope in the town centre.
Many Catholic schools across Bolton have created art inspired by Pope Francis' announcement that 2025 would be a jubilee year with the theme of hope.
The late pope said "hope does not disappoint" and asked followers to be "pilgrims of hope".
Jenni Willis, head teacher of St Teresa's RC Primary in Little Lever, said that the children were "very proud" of their art.
Children from across the borough created artwork to inspire hope (Image: St Teresa's RC Primary School)Have a story? Get in touch at
She said: "They are very proud of their artwork and hope it makes the people of Bolton feel happy and full of hope!
"They are 'trying to do a little thing that might make a big difference to someone somewhere!'
"Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee year with the theme of hope.
The artwork was inspired by Pope Francis' proclamation that 2025 is to be a jubilee year of hope (Image: St Teresa's RC Primary School) "He said 'Hope does not disappoint' and in a troubled world, asked us to be pilgrims of hope and shine a little light throughout the world."
She said that some of the artwork includes an anchor - which is part of the jubilee year's logo - and some are inspired by famous quotes such as being a light in darkness.
Children from St Teresa's RC Primary School proudly display their artwork (Image: St Teresa's RC Primary School) READ MORE: Turton group donates mental health books to The Orchards
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The art is currently displayed in the windows of the Market Place, for shoppers to see on their way to the shops.
Thornleigh Salesian College also created 3D artwork for their "shop of hope" including cans of hope and bags of hope.
Ms Willis said that the project aims to "share a little bit of hope" with people across the borough as they pass the children's work.
