Shaping North Ayrshire

Bessie On The Bypass

Julie No comments Garnock Valley
Bypass Art Community Group
Bypass Art Community Group

Project code: 1048

Amount applied for

£990

Project Summary

Bypass Art community group will be out and about over the next twelve months to raise awareness and gather support for the Bessie On The Bypass public art project. We are seeking funds to purchase, a gazebo, branded fleeces for our group members and promotional items that will spotlight, highlight and publicise this creative initiative.

Project Description

Bypass Art is passionate about Dalry's history and heritage, and over the years we have been involved in numerous community projects aimed at telling Dalry's story - Community Recital of John Hodgarts Hilltap Toon, The 'Our Town Heritage Board',  Auld Men's Shelter Mural and loads more - but Bessie On The Bypass is a bit different.

The Bessie sculpture will stand tall near the Dalry Bypass,provide a historical gateway into our town, be seen by huge amounts of passing motorists and provide a unique opportunity for the Garnock Valley to highlight and promote the area and encourage footfall into our towns.

To effectively promote this project we are seeking to buy a gazebo so we can set up at community outdoor events and consult with the public about Bessie On The Bypass. We wish to purchase branded fleeces that will demonstrate a visible commitment to our project as we interact with the public. Additionally we aim to acquire promotional items that will spotlight and publicise the Bessie On The Bypass initiative. These items will help us reach a wider audience, spark conversations about the project and inspire community involvement.

Gazebo £300, Branded Fleeces £180, Paper £15, Ink £70, Collection Cans £25, Promotional Items £400 = £990

 

 

Location: We will promote Bessie On The Bypass at various community events in the Garnock Valley.

Proposed on behalf of: Bypass Art

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  • Published 2026-08-14

    Status changed to
    Project complete

    We have attended the local farmers show and scheduled to attend the Garnock Valley Carves, Dalry Car Show and Party In The Park. Public at all these events probably in excess of 1000 people. It made a huge difference. We are able to attend outdoor events because we have a gazebo and our promotional items encourage people to out stall and allow us to promote our project. "Fantastic project." " Would love to see this in the Garnock Valley" ." Great opportunity to signpost the Garnock Valley."