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Borth Millennium Sea Wall Mosaic |
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| In 1998 a community project was proposed to create a series of ceramic mosaics upon Borth's concrete sea wall. The idea was raised during an open discussion about what Borth might do to commemorate the Millennium. Borth's Community Council had been made aware of Ceredigion grants that were available and wanted to pursue the issue. It was quickly established that such an undertaking was possible and that it was an acceptable idea. Six Local community groups were identified and approached wit regard to their possible paticipation and all six responded with immediate enthusiasm. These groups were: Borth Senior Citizens, Borth W.I., Welcome Club (Clwb Croeso), Borth, Borth School (Ysgol Craig-yr-Wylfa), 2nd Borth Scout Group & Gwerin y Coed (Borth Elfins). | |
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It was obvious from the start that the project would galvanize many community groups and individual members of the local community. After success with the initial grant application it became clear that in order to produce a series of mosaics it was not going to be enough so Borth Community Council quickly doubled the account. Since then over £10,200 has been raised and more groups including Ysgol Feithrin, parents, teenagers, family groups and the Countryside Council for Wales, Ynyslas Information Centre have involved themselves with this project. |
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| Suitable community artists living in Wales were considered and Pod Clare was the unanimous choice for this project. It was her task to co-ordinate all working groups and ensure that a consistent style and quality be maintained within each of the separate mosaics. Lists of historical events, legends, natural history and local themes that were significant to Borth and its environs were compiled. These subjects were short-listed and chosen by the groups to be depicted as a broken time-line along the sea wall . In the future, if the project were ever extended, a broken time-line allows the possibility of adding subjects that were not chosen or hitherto unknown. | |
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During the Millennium year 2000-2001 over 370 enthusiastic people from all sections of Borth's lively community, including summer visitors, spent happy hours participating in this project, the youngest being two, the eldest ninety three. From conception to final [positioning upon the se wall there have been positive reactions, this has been a community project to be proud of. |
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anyone out there who would like to get involved then please telephone me on 01970 871 608 (evenings only). |
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Steve Smith (Project Co-ordinator)
Steve Smith Graphic Designer Design Studio Old College University of Wales Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 2AX tel: 01970 622097 fax: 01970 622066 |
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