We wanted to create a buzz about the start of the project so decided to hold a community event.  It is very important to us to gather people ideas and concerns so we decided to hold the event twice once on a Saturday and once after school on a weekday so everyone could have a chance of being able to come along.

The event was made up of a number of activity tables that people could visit and join in with in no particular order.  This was a great opportunity to collect peoples ideas, stories and get the word out about our project.  The activities that people took part in were –

MAPPING THE TRAIL

• Draw on our maps where you think the trail should lead
• Where should the artworks be placed?
• Tell us or draw what the art installations should be
• Identify any areas of Errol that need some attention

STORY TELLING CORNER

• An opportunity to share your stories
• Tell us all about Errol and your experiences of living here
• Do you know anything about the local industries, heritage, folk law?

JOIN IN

• An opportunity to get hands on with this project
• Create your own clay figure to become part of the arts trail
• Vote on how these figures should be displayed

FRIENDS OF ERROL ART TRAIL

• Find out how you can be involved in the project beyond today
• Sign up to receive up dates of how the project is progressing
• Donate some materials to the project
• Get involved in some of the workshops
• Share your knowledge or skills