An arts charity is urging people to festoon their fences and garland their gates in sending Greetings from Lowestoft to everyone taking part in the First Light Festival parade.
As part of their latest community arts project, Suffolk Artlink is running a series of workshops in the London Road Heritage Action Zone area, inviting people to create their own unique postcards and bunting to celebrate Lowestoft.
Greetings from Lowestoft is part of the London Road Heritage Action Zone funded by Historic England and East Suffolk Council.
The postcards are collaged using an assortment of materials including vintage images of Lowestoft - and as such, they illustrate both the historic and contemporary attractions of the town as a successful seaside resort.
The bunting, made from recycled materials in blues and greens, reflects the sea, the enormous skies and the festival spirit of First Light.
A free public workshop in the community room at the Kirkley Centre in south Lowestoft will be held on May 11 from 10am to 12.30pm is available for anyone wishing to come and make their own postcard and bunting.
Run by artists Caitlin and Genevieve, there’s no need to book, just drop in and join in the fun.
Helen Johnson, culture and heritage programme manager for East Suffolk Council, said: "We would love to see as many people as possible getting involved by creating their own bunting and postcards to help celebrate Lowestoft and greet everyone taking part in the First Light Festival parade.
"This is a chance to make a colourful and cultural statement, honouring the town’s rich heritage, its ongoing regeneration and its unique identity."
Activity Guides, demonstrating different methods for making the bunting are available from several pick up points in the area.
You can find a list of all the pick up points at www.suffolkartlink.org.uk/projects/greetings-from-lowestoft/ and the Bunting Activity Guide is available download at www.suffolkartlink.org.uk/session-type/diy-sessions/
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