A “cultural exchange” project has been set up between a former pit village and two inner-city areas.

It was developed by Dr Lisa McKenzie, a senior lecturer in sociology who lives in Bestwood village in Nottinghamshire.

Dr McKenzie, who describes herself as a “working class academic”, said the project was about young people “building bridges with communities, swapping experiences and helping each other”.

Cast Angling Project, based in the Nottinghamshire village of Newstead, has so far welcomed visitors from east London and Bradford as part of the scheme.