Is there a reason why we have had no opportunity to thank Gill Barron for her work?

Many of you will have marvelled at the fantastic result of Gill's work that we have in Lower Brook Street:

The John Barrow Mural

Featured here on the First of July - where you can watch the videos.

I gather that she is extremely upset.

At this moment she has reacted strongly on her own web site

Looking at the web site that she created to display her work. At the moment she has removed most of the photographs of her work in protest.

However here in Ulverston, I am not aware of any recognition being given to all her hard work.

In contrast there was a  ceremony that was held when she did the previous mural.

I spoke to her on almost a daily basis as she worked in rain and cold conditions to produce this masterpiece - she even moved here temporarily to be able to get the work done.

I gather she wants the matter dropped.

So this is what is being done.

As I see it Gill is clearly upset.

Perhaps, in reality, she's a happy little bunny.

Until she tells us otherwise we can only go on what she tells us on her web sites.

I don't think we're going to learn any more.

The Town Clerk explains that  "She is satisfied with the arrangements made with her."

It would still be good to be given the opportunity to thank her for all her hard work.

The New Mural

People's comment on the new mural designed and painted by Gill Barron with help by local children.

A more complete version with comments from people who happened to be passing.

Great pottery workshops both Thursday and Today Saturday

We were very busy enjoying ourselves in the warmth and out of the rain in The Coach House with a wide age range from 5 year olds to very much older Grans. In all we had about twenty people spaced evenly through the day from 11.15 to 4 in the afternoon.

I'm tempted to wait until all these pots for the railings dry out before firing the earlier pots that were done about two weeks ago. This makes sense as it will fill the kiln up so that it is run more economically.

Hoping to have some photos to put here from Matt who took some earlier on.

The adults as well as the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

Because of the high interest in the Saturday workshop, we will continue them every week in the Coach House until further notice. Please don't get distracted from making lanterns for the Lantern Parade if you are at all tempted - it's a great event. I suspect the pottery may appeal to different people so we'll keep the workshops going for these.

We're also beginning to have ideas and people wanting to do stuff for Lightburn Park - so expect some to start showing up there.