A new trail has been unveiled as a celebration of community, art, and local heritage in Sutton Bridge.
The Perch Here project has been devised to improve the links between the riverside, bridge, moorings, and the village centre.
It’s been created by Transported Art utilising a Coastal Communities Fund grant and funding from Lincolnshire County Council.
Councillor Tom Dyer, executive support councillor for economy, environment and planning, said: “This is a great new development for Sutton Bridge which is the gateway to Lincolnshire.
“There has been so much community involvement in the project and the installations already look at home here. It’s a real celebration of the area, its history and its future.
“The riverside trail is on the route of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, and we’re keen that local businesses use the opportunities that new visitors will bring.”
For the installations, a series of creative community workshops were held which led to the commissioning of Boston-born master craftsman and artist Peter Tree.
Working alongside Peter were the Boston and South Holland Woodcarvers and volunteers and staff at Long Sutton Youth Shed, with 260 participants from The Suttons villages sharing their ideas and enthusiasm during the process.
At the launch, a musical procession saw Peter’s whimsical and anecdotal designs for the trail features revealed to much delight.
A county council spokesman said: “The trail is a testimony to how communities can be involved in the creation of unique arts experiences, from the consultation sessions on the village green, to the carving taster sessions at the Youth Shed, silk painting workshops with community groups and schools, working with the community carvers and the ‘treasures’ donated to create the treasure chest piece.
For more information about the trail visit: www.visitlincolnshire.com/things-to-do/perch-here-trail/
