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Art on the Fence is a new, local concept to promote and sell affordable, original art to the wider community in the heart of Colwyn Bay while providing regular street entertainment.
There is an abundance of artistic talent in the area. This concept is an ideal opportunity for local amateur and professional artists to get together to showcase their work in a fun way.
A joint promotion with Dan’s Den - both a local charity shop and the instigator of many community initiatives - and Bay of Colwyn Town Management, Art on the Fence took place every Wednesday during the summer months on Station Road, Colwyn Bay.
Each participating artist received six foot fencing and displayed their work on both sides. Artists brought their own chairs and weatherproof plastic sheeting. Many demonstrated their craft on site.
Artists were expected to book at least four sessions throughout the period but had the option of booking all eight sessions. It cost just £20 to participate for the whole period. Their fee was ringfenced alongside other budgets to help promote Art on the Fence events.
Art on the Fence won the Business and Economy category of the Wales Action for Market Towns Awards.
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink has taken place every year over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend since 2002 and was conceived to help the area recover from the impact of foot and mouth disease in 2001. It is now celebrating its 10th year.
The event showcases Yorkshire food production, real ales, local chefs, the importance of Dales agriculture, alongside entertainment from local brass and jazz bands, morris and sword dancers and activities for children. Most of the produce comes from within 50 miles of Leyburn.
Local volunteers organise and steward the festival making it a real community achievement. Every effort is made to ensure that the event appeals to all members of the family.
Children under 16, who attend free of charge, are especially catered for, with interactive displays in the Farming for Food area and vintage fairground attractions. The event has been so successful that the organisers have
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