To enhance the appearance of Nantwich railway station, providing a sense of place and welcoming environment for passengers and the community.
3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership will commission art works for both platform waiting shelters.
Aims
• To improve the appearance of both station platforms
• To give the station a sense of place for the passengers on arrival and departure
• To develop relationships and links with local schools
• To develop relationships with station adopters
• To support local artists and local economy
Objectives
• To create an art installation involving Nantwich Academy Primary Schools and station adopters, connecting different members of the community, and promoting inclusion.
• To engage through art workshops to connect the community in a meaningful way to the railway promoting biodiversity and sustainability of the railway.
• Deliver rail safety messages to children at the local school
• To open up opportunities for local artists, supporting local talent and the economy.
Partners
• Transport for Wales
• Network Rail
• Nantwich Academy Primary School
• Transport for Wales Station Adopters
• Education and Youth Engagement Team at Community Rail Network
• Nantwich in Bloom
Delivery
Over 50 pupils from Years 5 and 6 of Nantwich Academy Primary School took part and were guided by local artist Cathy, from The Art Space, and volunteers from Nantwich in Bloom.
A mix of floral and timber framed buildings, many of which are recognisable in Nantwich, were creatively drawn by the pupils and sent off to a graphic designer to scan, piece together and create a design for the platform shelters. The official unveiling of the artwork took place on 15th July 2024.
