Alloway Railway Tunnel ART - Regeneration Project Calls for Support
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce
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The Alloway Railway Tunnel (ART) charity aims to transform the old, dilapidated tunnel that has been defaced with graffiti into a safe, inspiring place by creating a massive mural. The intention is to reinforce Alloway's and Ayrshire's reputations for culture, heritage and family attractions.
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Top mural artist, Chris Rutterford, leads the project starting with the first of four mural art workshops involving over 850 adults and children. ?
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Chair of the Alloway Railway Tunnel, Ron Ireland says, “Our regeneration project has ambition, imagination and heritage at its heart.? It’s much more than just painting a mural, this community activity is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, learn about your Ayrshire heritage and leave your mark on history.
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“We involved Alloway and Doonfoot primary schools in our first art workshops. The children worked collaboratively to help Chris form the mural.
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“We have also linked with Ayrshire College by providing exciting work experience opportunities for the creative arts students. ?
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“Finally, over the course of seven days, 300 local community organisations and individuals got involved in the painting.?
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“We would like to thank the team at NTS Burns Cottage in Alloway for all their support at this magnificent venue.”?
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Trustees need volunteers from the business community to get involved through sponsorship opportunities, charitable donations or offering business skills that could be valuable to the project. E.g helping to apply for funding, or assisting with administration, social media or event organisation.
If you would like to get involved either individually or in partnership with your business, please contact [email protected]
Learn more about Alloway Railway Tunnel online at https://www.allowaytunnel.org.uk/
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Absolutely inspiring initiative, Ron! ?? As Vincent Van Gogh famously said, "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." Your project truly echoes this sentiment. If heritage and leaving a mark resonate with your group, you might find the upcoming Guinness World Record for Tree Planting initiative intriguing. It's a unique opportunity for communities to unite and make history. Dive in here for more details: https://bit.ly/TreeGuinnessWorldRecord ???