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Working collaboratively with young new arrivals to the city, to make a kite and get it airborne in a place where Sheffield meets the Peak District. The team will be working to some basic parameters: Only use four colours The kite will be 1m x 1m wide The kite must be flown accompanied by a picnic The team will consider the kite’s shape, form and fly-ability. Once complete, the team will head to the Peak District to enjoy the kite in its natural environment (the sky) whilst sharing a meal.
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