Arts Exchange at the Bank was a project from Chopwell Regeneration CIO designed to give Chopwell residents, especially the lonely or isolated, a chance to get involved in one of four different arts-based activities so that they can develop new skills, discover their creative selves, and enjoy some like-minded company.

The aims of the project were to:

• Improve the wellbeing of residents

• Develop a sense of place and connected communities

• Encourage people to pass their knowledge to others

• Develop people’s creative imaginations