We cleaned up...and decorated too!

Sep 2019

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What an epic weekend for the Sheaf & Porter Rivers Trust and so many people to thank!

Thanks a blueion to the Friday evening River painting squad who did such a magical job of painting the River Sheaf on Exchange Street so that hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds could engage with the river on Saturday afternoon :) It was truly magical to see this and to see the reactions of people when they discovered they were standing over the river Sheaf as it runs through the World famous Megatron culvert!

Thanks a squidillion to all the hundreds of people who got involved in engaging with the "River", by drawing on it or stopping to chat with us and show your support for our cause :)

I only wish we had, somehow, tried to track the uptake as I counted at least 10 different languages being spoken and we had everyone from children to homeless people engaging with it. We are discussing exploring a way to make it a permanent feature across the city, way-marking the rivers so that people can engage with them and have a relationship with them that has been lost since the 1800's. Imagine conversations, referencing locations as being "next to the river" or "just over the river" even when the river remains hidden, and the splash of colour throughout the city. This would also help to push the idea of daylighting them where possible and hopefully generate a greater social and environmental conscious where the rivers are concerned.

Anyone, wishing to support us in our vision or help in other ways please don't hesitate to get in touch with us or at least share the word and keep an eye on our page for similar future projects.

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