Barton is number one
Barton residents have teamed up with The Lowry’s community outreach project, Walkabout to celebrate the ‘firsts’ that have taken place in the area.
Barton is home to so many ‘firsts’ that local residents have decided to mark the fact. Joining forces with The Lowry on Walkabout, Barton locals have designed, located and sprinkled number 1s all over the place.
Made from a variety of materials the giant number ones will turn heads. The numbers mark where the first motorised fire engine in the UK was used and the site of the first council run primary school in Salford, Lewis Street Primary School. They can also be found at the first airport in Greater Manchester and Salford’s first-ever composting toilet, on the allotments, just off Tindall Street.
The project will culminate in Barton Born and Bred, a free celebration at Patricroft Methodist School on Sun 5 April from 1-4.30pm. It will include a performance by Barton Theatre Company, live music, a showcase of film/ photography, graffiti and refreshments.
Walkabout aims to use creative activity to develop opportunities for participation and social engagement among Salford’s communities. This is the third area of Salford that The Lowry’s outreach team have worked with local people, developing creative approaches to community issues.
Graeme Urlwin, Walkabout Project Manager, explained
“Our experiences in Little Hulton and Ordsall over the last three years have really set the foundations for a successful Walkabout project in Eccles. The Barton Firsts are a great example of a community creating pride in its area, celebrating the achievements that local people have made”
More information on how to get involved in Walkabout is available soon on www.walkabout.org.uk.
Walkabout receives support from Barton Fairshare and Salford City Council.
Posted on Tuesday, 17 March 2009 under Press