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Walsall's New Deal is working with the Friends of Leamore Park and Walsall Council to create a public art feature for Leamore Park and is asking local people to come forward to contribute their ideas to the project. The Friend's of Leamore Park have taken on the role of steering group for the project. Artist Tim Ward of Circling the Square has been commissioned to set up and deliver a series of workshops with local people who live around the park. The workshops have involved a large variety of local groups such as the three local schools that adjoin the park, the Pinfold Day Centre, Youth Groups, St Johns Arts Club and open sessions for local people in the area. The enthusiasm and interest shown from the community has been truly outstanding as local people of all ages have put together ideas for an arts piece that emphasises the local heritage of the area. Tim has now produced six different designs, which will be available to the community for consultation, with the final design being made and installed in the park in the New Year. The following consultation events are opportunities for the community to vote for their favourite piece. An exhibition featuring the proposals will be available at the following venues from the 17th to the 21st November:
Ray Walters Chair of the Friends group said; "The sculpture will provide a focal point for the park so we are very keen to involve as many people as possible in the processes leading to the installation of this artwork in our park". Cllr. Louise Harrison said the views of residents were vital for the success of the scheme. She said: "This looks like a really great and exciting project. Tim Ward is a really experienced artist who has worked on some great schemes in Walsall. "It's great that Bloxwich people are being asked what they think about this project. After all, they will be the users of the park. "We are really proud of our parks and this scheme I'm sure will build pride." Editors notes: The project is funded by Walsall's New Deal for Communities £20,000. Ends..... Photo opportunities: Please contact Andy Bradley or Sally Gamston on 01922 712858. More information please contact: Andy Bradley; Communications Manager on 01922 712858 / m: 07950 705413 bradleya@walsall.gov.uk or Sally Gamston; Communications Assistant on 01922 712858 / m: 07843 346119 gamstons@walsall.gov.uk For more information about the New Deal Leamore Park Developments please contact Mike Brice or the New Deal Communications Team on 01922 712858. For more information about the Walsall Council Creative Development Team please contact; Dan Slee Walsall Council Press 09122 650000 For more information about the Artist please contact Tim Ward on 0208 505 5120 For more information about New Deal area Environmental initiatives, please contact Steve Pooni at Walsall's New Deal on 01922 712858. Editors notes: Walsall's New Deal for Communities is a regeneration initiative working in the areas of Blakenall, Bloxwich and Leamore. The initiative received a £52 million Government grant from the Department for Communities and Local Government (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) to be spent on sustainable regeneration spread over a ten year period that commenced 2001. |
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