Last Wednesday evening (16th November) the good people of the Ramsgate Society voted overwhelmingly for their prestigious Town Image Award to be given to the Great Wall of Ramsgate.
In accepting the award, Gerry O’Donnell, chairman of the ‘Wall’, warmly thanked the Society’s members. He gave credit to all the artists, sponsors and supporters of the project as well as the thousands of visitors who have come from afar to view the Wall. He said it was impossible to say how many people have viewed the Wall in total but he reckoned that the figure must run into tens of thousands. “I think that the impression that the Wall has given residents and visitors alike is that Ramsgate is a vibrant, art-loving and forward-looking community.
He told the gathering that he is now raising funds for the Wall’s continuing evolution and also for the new project The Great Lights of Ramsgate which will be the creation and erection of Light Sculptures around the Royal Harbour and Town. “We are putting Ramsgate firmly on the map as an exciting and outward looking community.”
Last Monday (Monday 21st) many of the artists, sponsors and interested public gathered at the Wall to celebrate the Award and to be photographed.. (Hon. mention for the Ellington and Hereson School for cutting out the letters for the Wall as seen in the picture.)
Anyone wishing to help with artwork, muscle or funds, or all three, please contact Gerry on 0788 4277 898 or email thegreatwalloframsgate@btconnect.com)
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