A dance company that has been offering artistic opportunities to people in Cornwall for 25 years has started a new group in Liskeard.

The Shallal Dance Theatre’s weekly community group is open to everyone of all ages and backgrounds.

The sessions are informal, fun and accessible, says creative director Jo Willis.

‘We are really pleased and excited to start this new group in Liskeard,’ she said.

‘Funding from FEAST enabled us to visit centres in the spring to share our work and meet people. This new group builds on those contacts.’

Participant Jo Lumber, who now volunteers with the group, supporting others, says that ‘Shallal makes life better’.

Jo now performs with Shallal Dance Theatre and is an associate writer and artist.

The Shallal dance sessions run on Thursdays at the Liskerrett Centre, in Varley Lane. For further details visit www.shallal.org.uk