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BBC News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Fake roadworks direct people to Guernsey art show
A street in Guernsey has been transformed as part of a one-day art project, called Diversion, used fake roadworks to redirect people towards Mansell Street, and into the Art for Guernsey gallery building, in St Peter Port Walls were painted by local and international artists for visitors to enjoy along the Ummels, founder of Art for Guernsey, said they wanted to "bring new life" to the Old Quarter. Mr Ummels said: "We have 14 international artists and 16 local artists working hand in hand to beautify the street and put this show on."Sadly some people have been surprised on their way to work, but we have been here to welcome them and explain it's only a joke for the day."So far lots of people have liked it, and it has been a way to put a smile on faces."One of those involved with the project was Belfast street artist Leo Boyd, who said the work was well-received. Mr Boyd said: "This street had become derelict and abandoned, so being able to come back from Belfast and see it four days ago before we started was a bit of a surprise," he said."Since then we've completely changed everything, and how people look at the street."We're getting a lot of positive comments from people who say Guernsey needs it, and so does this street."
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Struggling Guernsey street 'needs to attract niche shops'
A struggling shopping street in Guernsey's capital needs to attract niche retailers in order to revive its fortunes, one of town's constables has Mitchell, senior constable for St Peter Port, said politicians and the public needed to "think globally" in order to "come up with some ideas" for regenerating Mill said she favoured using the street for retail, cafes and restaurants, as well as housing, similar to European capitals such as Amsterdam or said: "We've got to attract back the sort of niche shops that are going to make a difference to islanders and get them back into town." The street recently had its iconic sign refitted after a two-month restoration. David Ummels founded fine art gallery Art for Guernsey on Mill St in said: "Originally, we felt it was the wrong place to be - and that's exactly why we came."Mr Ummels said it was a "well documented fact that culture and art bring footfall" - adding that gallery brought 30,000 people a year to the said he wanted more engagement from public authorities as they had not been "very present".However, he felt there were some "quick wins", which would help make the street more attractive, including "anchor tenants" to act as a catalyst for the street's success.
