Time capsule buried at Chelmsley site

DIGGING DEEP: Youngsters from Woodland Trails see the time capsule
lowered into the soil at Saxon Court.

A SNAPSHOT of life in 2019 has been buried beneath the ground at a Chelmsley Wood housing development.

Drawings by children who attend Woodland Trails Day Nursery were placed inside a sealed cylinder and dug into the soil at the nearby Saxon Courts' gardens.

Newspaper cuttings and letters were also bundled in with the youngsters' pictures.

Decades from now it's hoped that the container will be excavated, giving an insight into current events and everyday life.

The burial took place as part of a public event earlier this month, which also featured music and dance performances.

SCH's chief executive Fiona Hughes said: "It was fantastic that so many people attend the Saxon Court community open day.

"The day was enjoyed by everyone and I’m sure the time capsule will be a fascinating find when opened in 50 years."

Saxon Court, a £7 million complex for the over 55s, was officially opened in December last year.