PRIMARY schoolchildren are giving future generations a snapshot of Winsford life in 2024 by helping to bury time capsules in the town.

As part of the £22.5 million regeneration of the town centre, year four pupils from Winsford High Street Primary School provided contents for the capsule buried in the new public square.

The pupils were learning about the project, site safety and construction careers from Kier.

A wide selection of artefacts were selected by the children for inclusion, such as photographs from their school trips, the school emblem and an illustration of the school alongside a letter from head teacher Mark Joule.

Notes about the children's career aspirations, coins, postage stamps, a shopping receipt, and local newspapers were also included.

Sarah Morton, regional director for Kier Construction North & Scotland, said: “We have really enjoyed working with the pupils on these time capsules.

"It’s been fantastic to have the opportunity to teach the children both about the Winsford town centre regeneration and the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry."

Two time capsules were also reburied intact from their original location in Fountain Court under the cenotaph which had been buried by Winsford Town Council in 1987 within Winsford Cross Shopping Centre.

The burying of the time capsules was sponsored by Kier as part of its community engagement activities and the chamber will be marked with a commemorative stone plaque.

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cheshire West and Chester Council cabinet member for inclusive economy, regeneration and digital transformation, said: “When the time comes to bury new time capsules, I hope these time capsules will provide a wonderful snapshot of life in Winsford as it is in 2024 and as it was in 1987 for future residents to discover.

"Thanks to the Winsford High Street Primary School pupils and staff for being part of this occasion, and for their enthusiasm in providing the artefacts and being part of the story of the regeneration of Winsford town centre.

"I would also like to thank Kier Construction for supporting this initiative and for their continued commitment to delivering a better town centre for Winsford, and for giving back to the local community.”