Visit by ACoRP and Paul Salveson to Glossop and Dinting

We were delighted to welcome Dawn Wolrich from ACoRP and Professor Paul Salveson to Glossop Station today! It has been some time since their last visit and it was good to update them with recent projects. There was a particular focus on Art Projects. At Glossop Clare and Sonja explained how Glossop Arts Project worked and showed the current display. They also highlighted ART IN THE WINDOW, prior to its launch on 1st of August. Moving on to Dinting Dawn and Paul were welcomed by Pam from Project Earth who showed them the ceramic murals along with Helen and Anthony two of the murals' creators - in brilliant sunshine!! Paul commented that it was nice to see Dinting looking more welcoming and he and Dawn were able to meet Janet in the Booking Office who does much to help our community work at Dinting. Back on the train to Glossop Dawn and Paul were then able to see the progress of the Embankment Garden. The Poetry Platform's current display was ably explained by Penny Greenwood - Penny was once dubbed Glossop's Poet Laureate by Paul!! The new Awards' poster was admired and Paul commented that MD Alex's photo made him look as if he had a halo!! On for a welcome break and lunch in TWIG cafe where co owner Mike cheerfully greeted everyone. As Dawn and Paul had last seen these premises as the old booking office they were truly impressed at its transformation! Mike is hoping to extend afternoon opening hours in the near future and we will of course publicise this. Then a quick look at the redesigned Howard Street Garden, the new railings, renovated windows and the recently arrived, but not yet on display, tourist information board. This was followed by a nice wander around Glossop highlighting shops, Norfolk Square Gardens  - looking really attractive and colourful - and the Market. And still the sun shone!!
We thank Dawn and Paul very much for their interest and support!! My thanks also to Bunty, Penny, John LeG and Anthony for their help with this visit.