£50k Olympic cycling statue in Hadleigh 'a waste of money'

9:00am Thursday 28th June 2012 in Castle Point By Luke Lambert

Controversial subject – the cycling sculpture Controversial subject – the cycling sculpture

A PLANNED £50,000 sculpture to mark the Olympics in Hadleigh has been described as a “waste of money” and “not pretty”.

Residents turned out to complain about the five metre-high steel sculpture, which depicts a bike rider travelling downhill.

It has been designed to symbolise the Olympic mountain bike competition being held at Hadleigh Farm in August and will be put up on the Victoria House roundabout, which links Kiln Road, Rayleigh Road, Benfleet Road and London Road in Hadleigh.

However, it is not to everyone’s taste. Rob Perryman, 79, from Sandown Road, in Thundersley, spoke out at a Castle Point community meeting on Monday night.

He said: “What annoys me is how money is getting spent on so many things, but issues that have been in Castle Point for years are not getting fixed.

“There is a narrow footpath that runs alongside Rayleigh Road and the lamp post is badly positioned, making it dangerous.

“I have been struck by the wing mirror of a car before. I have been trying to get the council to do something about it for three years, but nothing has been done.

“How can £50,000 be spent on a sculpture when issues like this haven’t been looked at.”

Colin Henwood, 63, from Prittle Close in Benfleet, added: “My view is that it would be a waste of money and it’s not pretty. We have got the Olympic statue outside Morrisons in Hadleigh and that is nice. To me, that is something to remember the Games by, so why do we need another?

“A committee hall is needed. The whole idea of the Olympics is to leave a legacy and what better way than helping the community? Some money should be spent on helping existing areas.”

The sculpture has been paid for by the Government’s Olympic Executive as part of a art project connected to all boroughs hosting Olympic events.

It will be moved to the site after the Games.

Pam Challis, leader of Castle Point Council, said the Games coming to the area had already led to added investment. She said: “There are regenerations planned for sites in Castle Point, such as Hadleigh Hall and the town centre, so the people of Castle Point will soon be treated to these regnerations as well as the Olympic monument. It’s an exciting time for Castle Point.”

Councillors are set to make a final decision on the sculpture at a planning meeting at the council offices in Kiln Road, Thundersley, next Tuesday.

Comments (56)

9:14am Thu 28 Jun 12

Terry2says says...

50k for this sshitt, it aint worth 2 bob.. 50k could be given to the hospice, or buy another baby incubator etc etc, im sure you have thoughts and suggestions. The sculpture looks like its been done by a 9 year old. Councillors know how to waste money don't they ? People are sick to death listening and reading about the Olympics.
50k for this sshitt, it aint worth 2 bob.. 50k could be given to the hospice, or buy another baby incubator etc etc, im sure you have thoughts and suggestions. The sculpture looks like its been done by a 9 year old. Councillors know how to waste money don't they ? People are sick to death listening and reading about the Olympics. Terry2says

9:24am Thu 28 Jun 12

Leighdweller says...

I think that it's pretty good, but I question the £50k pricetag and can't help but agree that they money could be better spent.

That said, I think that applies to the Limpics in general.
I think that it's pretty good, but I question the £50k pricetag and can't help but agree that they money could be better spent. That said, I think that applies to the Limpics in general. Leighdweller

9:26am Thu 28 Jun 12

SARFENDMAN says...

Not sure if it's the artist (double/triple vision?) or those who commissioned it should have gone to Specsavers.
Not sure if it's the artist (double/triple vision?) or those who commissioned it should have gone to Specsavers. SARFENDMAN

9:29am Thu 28 Jun 12

HadleighBoy says...

I think you have ot get things in perspective it looks according to the article that the residents of Castle Point have not paid fo rthe statue as it is being paid for by a specific pot of Olympic money. SO althought the statue may be C**p the money is never going to be used to replace a lamp post. This is not right and the Olympic legacy should be decided by the residents. However hopefully if Catle Point council get it right but I am not holding my breath perhaps as has been suggested we can really capitalise on the Cycle track and keep people visiting and using it, but to do this we really need to make sure that it is not neglected and that we can promote its use to the mountain bike community for competitions and perhaps we could then becoem a regular fixture on their schedule.
I think you have ot get things in perspective it looks according to the article that the residents of Castle Point have not paid fo rthe statue as it is being paid for by a specific pot of Olympic money. SO althought the statue may be C**p the money is never going to be used to replace a lamp post. This is not right and the Olympic legacy should be decided by the residents. However hopefully if Catle Point council get it right but I am not holding my breath perhaps as has been suggested we can really capitalise on the Cycle track and keep people visiting and using it, but to do this we really need to make sure that it is not neglected and that we can promote its use to the mountain bike community for competitions and perhaps we could then becoem a regular fixture on their schedule. HadleighBoy

9:31am Thu 28 Jun 12

APR says...

How utterly ridiculous.

Someone obviously getting a nice "backhander".
How utterly ridiculous. Someone obviously getting a nice "backhander". APR

9:42am Thu 28 Jun 12

Soouthchurch59 says...

Tricycle!
Tricycle! Soouthchurch59

9:42am Thu 28 Jun 12

Sweet P says...

Surely the proposed regenerationof Hadleigh has nothing to do with Olympics.The money for the bike statue is still paid for by us whichever fund it comes out of. A new community hall at Endway would be a lasting and useful memorial. Could be used by all ages and much needed.
Surely the proposed regenerationof Hadleigh has nothing to do with Olympics.The money for the bike statue is still paid for by us whichever fund it comes out of. A new community hall at Endway would be a lasting and useful memorial. Could be used by all ages and much needed. Sweet P

9:43am Thu 28 Jun 12

Discouraged says...

I thought we were in hard times, so a council spending £50,000 on this with money obtained from compulsory council tax payments is taking the P.
I thought we were in hard times, so a council spending £50,000 on this with money obtained from compulsory council tax payments is taking the P. Discouraged

9:46am Thu 28 Jun 12

HadleighBoy says...

Discouraged wrote:
I thought we were in hard times, so a council spending £50,000 on this with money obtained from compulsory council tax payments is taking the P.
The council has not paid for it. As the article states it is a goverment pot of money that has. So although I agree that it is not really the best way to spend the funds due to the way this country is run the money has to be used as stated or it dissappears into the goverments coffers and god knows what happens to it then.
[quote][p][bold]Discouraged[/bold] wrote: I thought we were in hard times, so a council spending £50,000 on this with money obtained from compulsory council tax payments is taking the P.[/p][/quote]The council has not paid for it. As the article states it is a goverment pot of money that has. So although I agree that it is not really the best way to spend the funds due to the way this country is run the money has to be used as stated or it dissappears into the goverments coffers and god knows what happens to it then. HadleighBoy

10:19am Thu 28 Jun 12

anon anon says...

i like it
i like it anon anon

10:25am Thu 28 Jun 12

Richy don't shine shoes no more says...

I really need to get along to one of these council meetings, they sound a riot.
I really need to get along to one of these council meetings, they sound a riot. Richy don't shine shoes no more

10:43am Thu 28 Jun 12

saddo99 says...

Is it one person on three bikes or three people on a bike with 6 wheels? Or maybe Shoebury Cyclist going home along the seafront.I wouldn't worry about it,s suitability. It,s metal, the thieves will have it away in no time!
Is it one person on three bikes or three people on a bike with 6 wheels? Or maybe Shoebury Cyclist going home along the seafront.I wouldn't worry about it,s suitability. It,s metal, the thieves will have it away in no time! saddo99

10:43am Thu 28 Jun 12

Shoeburylass says...

If we quibbled over every single penny that ever got spent, we'd have nothing at all. There's always a worthier cause..

However, it's important to commemorate the fact that the town has been chosen to host an Olympic event. It is an honour and will bring people and viewers from all over the world to Hadleigh.

The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area, and I think it's a fair amount to spend on a permanent sculpture (which I actually think is quite attractive).
If we quibbled over every single penny that ever got spent, we'd have nothing at all. There's always a worthier cause.. However, it's important to commemorate the fact that the town has been chosen to host an Olympic event. It is an honour and will bring people and viewers from all over the world to Hadleigh. The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area, and I think it's a fair amount to spend on a permanent sculpture (which I actually think is quite attractive). Shoeburylass

10:43am Thu 28 Jun 12

streetboy75 says...

I agree, money better spent for other things, but i do think CPC should make a big thing of the games, it wont happen again.
but to many people have nothing better to do then moan all the time, and the funny thing is its always the old people that moan.
I agree, money better spent for other things, but i do think CPC should make a big thing of the games, it wont happen again. but to many people have nothing better to do then moan all the time, and the funny thing is its always the old people that moan. streetboy75

10:57am Thu 28 Jun 12

bazaarhorse says...

Recession my R's A poster would have been enough.
Recession my R's A poster would have been enough. bazaarhorse

10:58am Thu 28 Jun 12

v.randy says...

Southends record of costly art/installation (remember Pier Hill) is awful.
Next to this article in The Echo we learn that our economy is in
down fall.
One of the reasons this nation is in the s**t is because there are still numerous quangos with large pots of money desparate to do something with it..and quickly.
I think you'd be surprised to find that this rubbish actual only cost a few 1000's to make it's the Designers?,Project managers, team of installers and quango bosses that have sucked up 90% of YOUR £50,000 tax payers money
Southends record of costly art/installation (remember Pier Hill) is awful. Next to this article in The Echo we learn that our economy is in down fall. One of the reasons this nation is in the s**t is because there are still numerous quangos with large pots of money desparate to do something with it..and quickly. I think you'd be surprised to find that this rubbish actual only cost a few 1000's to make it's the Designers?,Project managers, team of installers and quango bosses that have sucked up 90% of YOUR £50,000 tax payers money v.randy

11:38am Thu 28 Jun 12

muffindamule says...

anon anon wrote:
i like it
You have just blown your cover Ms. Challis !
[quote][p][bold]anon anon[/bold] wrote: i like it[/p][/quote]You have just blown your cover Ms. Challis ! muffindamule

11:38am Thu 28 Jun 12

APR says...

Shoeburylass wrote.........

"...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...."

Please give us details.
Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details. APR

11:45am Thu 28 Jun 12

anon anon says...

Shoeburylass wrote:
If we quibbled over every single penny that ever got spent, we'd have nothing at all. There's always a worthier cause.. However, it's important to commemorate the fact that the town has been chosen to host an Olympic event. It is an honour and will bring people and viewers from all over the world to Hadleigh. The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area, and I think it's a fair amount to spend on a permanent sculpture (which I actually think is quite attractive).
agree.....
[quote][p][bold]Shoeburylass[/bold] wrote: If we quibbled over every single penny that ever got spent, we'd have nothing at all. There's always a worthier cause.. However, it's important to commemorate the fact that the town has been chosen to host an Olympic event. It is an honour and will bring people and viewers from all over the world to Hadleigh. The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area, and I think it's a fair amount to spend on a permanent sculpture (which I actually think is quite attractive).[/p][/quote]agree..... anon anon

11:48am Thu 28 Jun 12

Andycal 172D says...

Can't we just stick Lefty Cyclist on a plinth instead?
Can't we just stick Lefty Cyclist on a plinth instead? Andycal 172D

12:04pm Thu 28 Jun 12

bignosechaff says...

Why not just spend £50,000 on a piece of equipment for the childrens ward at Southend hospital or some appropriate like that. Someone at the council need investigating I think!!
Why not just spend £50,000 on a piece of equipment for the childrens ward at Southend hospital or some appropriate like that. Someone at the council need investigating I think!! bignosechaff

12:08pm Thu 28 Jun 12

bignosechaff says...

Almost as bad as the millenium clock in Sarf end. It cost a fortune, never worked and looked horrible too. Someone in the council should have been fired for that joke!
Almost as bad as the millenium clock in Sarf end. It cost a fortune, never worked and looked horrible too. Someone in the council should have been fired for that joke! bignosechaff

12:36pm Thu 28 Jun 12

emcee says...

Looks like something you would stick outside a cororate building depicting a badly designed company logo.
Looks like something you would stick outside a cororate building depicting a badly designed company logo. emcee

12:57pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Alekhine says...

No handle bars or brakes - yep, looks OK.
No handle bars or brakes - yep, looks OK. Alekhine

1:05pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Monkeytennis1 says...

The only Gold medal winner here is the Artist who made such a worthless piece of tat!!
£50,000!!! Good god CPC needs to be taken to task for what can only be described as an obscene waste of money
Sooner this Olympic farce is over the better and to say the event will generate more revenue for the area than the cost of this monument, are you for real??
The only Gold medal winner here is the Artist who made such a worthless piece of tat!! £50,000!!! Good god CPC needs to be taken to task for what can only be described as an obscene waste of money Sooner this Olympic farce is over the better and to say the event will generate more revenue for the area than the cost of this monument, are you for real?? Monkeytennis1

1:12pm Thu 28 Jun 12

lukey82 says...

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1:16pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Tom from Southend says...

I like it, its different. Anything to brighten up what is a very bland area. Good work.
I like it, its different. Anything to brighten up what is a very bland area. Good work. Tom from Southend

2:03pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Sir Moanalot says...

Looks nice. Good job the country isn't in the middle of a metal theft epidemic though. £10 says it's gone by September.
Looks nice. Good job the country isn't in the middle of a metal theft epidemic though. £10 says it's gone by September. Sir Moanalot

2:27pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Gay Ray says...

Sir Moanalot wrote:
Looks nice. Good job the country isn't in the middle of a metal theft epidemic though. £10 says it's gone by September.
If you're looking for even money you'll have to be more specific on the month.
[quote][p][bold]Sir Moanalot[/bold] wrote: Looks nice. Good job the country isn't in the middle of a metal theft epidemic though. £10 says it's gone by September.[/p][/quote]If you're looking for even money you'll have to be more specific on the month. Gay Ray

2:36pm Thu 28 Jun 12

andy:) says...

Andycal 172D wrote:
Can't we just stick Lefty Cyclist on a plinth instead?
Here here..

And cyclists could come from miles around to offer praise..and we could have hourly sacrifices of mototists :)
[quote][p][bold]Andycal 172D[/bold] wrote: Can't we just stick Lefty Cyclist on a plinth instead?[/p][/quote]Here here.. And cyclists could come from miles around to offer praise..and we could have hourly sacrifices of mototists :) andy:)

2:53pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Curbishly says...

There are some very stupid people on here. They must have read the article with a very closed mind and jumped to so many conclusions they appear laughable.
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The ECHO know how to wind the more gullible up and they come frothing on here like a pack of rabid hyenas.
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The statue was paid for by the Olympic Committee - NOT the council.
.
The article mentions just two people an Old man of 79 who clearly is resistant to change and some twerp who doesn't know what he is talking about. How many community halls in Hadleigh? Seven - go and count them.
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The ECHO gives the opinions of two elderly men and says "Residents turn out to complain" - Rubbish, rubbish and lies.
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There are some very stupid people on here. They must have read the article with a very closed mind and jumped to so many conclusions they appear laughable. . The ECHO know how to wind the more gullible up and they come frothing on here like a pack of rabid hyenas. . The statue was paid for by the Olympic Committee - NOT the council. . The article mentions just two people an Old man of 79 who clearly is resistant to change and some twerp who doesn't know what he is talking about. How many community halls in Hadleigh? Seven - go and count them. . The ECHO gives the opinions of two elderly men and says "Residents turn out to complain" - Rubbish, rubbish and lies. . Curbishly

3:14pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Shoeburylass says...

APR wrote:
Shoeburylass wrote.........

"...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...."

Please give us details.
Well apart from the people that will be coming down for the actual events, many of whom will be staying in local hotels or renting rooms, using public transport, eating locally etc... the course will be open to the public after the Olympics have finished, which will hopefully bring mountain bike enthusiasts to the area for years to come. £50k really isn't that much money in the big scheme of things.
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.[/p][/quote]Well apart from the people that will be coming down for the actual events, many of whom will be staying in local hotels or renting rooms, using public transport, eating locally etc... the course will be open to the public after the Olympics have finished, which will hopefully bring mountain bike enthusiasts to the area for years to come. £50k really isn't that much money in the big scheme of things. Shoeburylass

3:51pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Alekhine says...

Shoeburylass wrote:
APR wrote: Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.
Well apart from the people that will be coming down for the actual events, many of whom will be staying in local hotels or renting rooms, using public transport, eating locally etc... the course will be open to the public after the Olympics have finished, which will hopefully bring mountain bike enthusiasts to the area for years to come. £50k really isn't that much money in the big scheme of things.
But all that will happen anyway without this monument to vanity. Its a good job we are not in an austerity situation.
[quote][p][bold]Shoeburylass[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.[/p][/quote]Well apart from the people that will be coming down for the actual events, many of whom will be staying in local hotels or renting rooms, using public transport, eating locally etc... the course will be open to the public after the Olympics have finished, which will hopefully bring mountain bike enthusiasts to the area for years to come. £50k really isn't that much money in the big scheme of things.[/p][/quote]But all that will happen anyway without this monument to vanity. Its a good job we are not in an austerity situation. Alekhine

6:48pm Thu 28 Jun 12

billericay boy says...

This is saying to me. Someone nicked me bike and just left me tyres.
This is saying to me. Someone nicked me bike and just left me tyres. billericay boy

6:58pm Thu 28 Jun 12

billericay boy says...

Or it could mean any resedents of hadleigh wishing to get tickets. On your bike.
Or it could mean any resedents of hadleigh wishing to get tickets. On your bike. billericay boy

7:15pm Thu 28 Jun 12

John T Pharro says...

Well at least Hadleigh will be seen as Councillor Castle said "in all it's glory". All Canvey gets is to be used as a car park and even the station to be used as the park and drive is at Leigh in another borough and the Benfleet like the rest of the Borough will be grid locked.
Advice on the road signs "plan your route for the Olympics". How please?
Of course like most I am glad the Olympics are in the UK, but we seem to get nothing but grief to date and I still don't see what the legacy for Castle Point is.
Well at least Hadleigh will be seen as Councillor Castle said "in all it's glory". All Canvey gets is to be used as a car park and even the station to be used as the park and drive is at Leigh in another borough and the Benfleet like the rest of the Borough will be grid locked. Advice on the road signs "plan your route for the Olympics". How please? Of course like most I am glad the Olympics are in the UK, but we seem to get nothing but grief to date and I still don't see what the legacy for Castle Point is. John T Pharro

8:06pm Thu 28 Jun 12

GentleGiant says...

This is not for the locals at all.

The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area.

The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent!
This is not for the locals at all. The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area. The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent! GentleGiant

8:14pm Thu 28 Jun 12

jolllyboy says...

A bit tall but nott too bad. Still our money as taxpayers if money came from Govt. Move it to the site after the games = vandalism.
A bit tall but nott too bad. Still our money as taxpayers if money came from Govt. Move it to the site after the games = vandalism. jolllyboy

11:20pm Thu 28 Jun 12

marshman says...

APR wrote:
Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.
Extra money from enforcement of silly parking restrictions?

I think it looks like one of those little men who turn the sails of a windmill in a strong breeze.
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.[/p][/quote]Extra money from enforcement of silly parking restrictions? I think it looks like one of those little men who turn the sails of a windmill in a strong breeze. marshman

6:33am Fri 29 Jun 12

John T Pharro says...

marshman wrote:
APR wrote:
Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.
Extra money from enforcement of silly parking restrictions?

I think it looks like one of those little men who turn the sails of a windmill in a strong breeze.
Is it a dog at the bottom with a leg in it's mouth?
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: Shoeburylass wrote......... "...The event will bring in far more than £50k in revenue to the area...." Please give us details.[/p][/quote]Extra money from enforcement of silly parking restrictions? I think it looks like one of those little men who turn the sails of a windmill in a strong breeze.[/p][/quote]Is it a dog at the bottom with a leg in it's mouth? John T Pharro

8:59am Fri 29 Jun 12

Sim0n says...

SARFENDMAN wrote:
Not sure if it's the artist (double/triple vision?) or those who commissioned it should have gone to Specsavers.
Not Tripple vision
it shows a race of cyclists but the wheels of the 3 bikes are the 6 Olympic rings
:-)
[quote][p][bold]SARFENDMAN[/bold] wrote: Not sure if it's the artist (double/triple vision?) or those who commissioned it should have gone to Specsavers.[/p][/quote]Not Tripple vision it shows a race of cyclists but the wheels of the 3 bikes are the 6 Olympic rings :-) Sim0n

10:30am Fri 29 Jun 12

pussycats says...

SimOn: There are only FIVE olympic rings!
SimOn: There are only FIVE olympic rings! pussycats

12:03pm Fri 29 Jun 12

the peppermint apes rock! says...

Its absurd that Castle Point Council waste so much money on so called art such as this when hard working and honest boys like my sons band have to struggle to get by! The Peppermint Apes are doing so much for this town. Recently playing with Razorlight and HARD FI!!

www.facebook.com/the
peppermintapes

Come on and give these boys some likes. Also played with Dappy of Ndub
Its absurd that Castle Point Council waste so much money on so called art such as this when hard working and honest boys like my sons band have to struggle to get by! The Peppermint Apes are doing so much for this town. Recently playing with Razorlight and HARD FI!! www.facebook.com/the peppermintapes Come on and give these boys some likes. Also played with Dappy of Ndub the peppermint apes rock!

1:19pm Fri 29 Jun 12

saarfender says...

Why does that statue make me think of Bugs Bunny?
Why does that statue make me think of Bugs Bunny? saarfender

1:46pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Cayenne2404 says...

GentleGiant wrote:
This is not for the locals at all.

The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area.

The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent!
I actually would've liked to see a piece of art created by a local primary school! They could've competed to design it and had someone else build it.
Everything could always be better in hindsight, but this one really could have!
[quote][p][bold]GentleGiant[/bold] wrote: This is not for the locals at all. The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area. The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent![/p][/quote]I actually would've liked to see a piece of art created by a local primary school! They could've competed to design it and had someone else build it. Everything could always be better in hindsight, but this one really could have! Cayenne2404

1:56pm Fri 29 Jun 12

you're_scaring_me_now says...

the peppermint apes rock! wrote:
Its absurd that Castle Point Council waste so much money on so called art such as this when hard working and honest boys like my sons band have to struggle to get by! The Peppermint Apes are doing so much for this town. Recently playing with Razorlight and HARD FI!!

www.facebook.com/the

peppermintapes

Come on and give these boys some likes. Also played with Dappy of Ndub
Oh dear. Where to start?

As has been said numerous times by other posters, this sculpture has been paid for by the Government's Olympic Executive not by the County Council.

Also this is not the time or the place to make spam comments about your sons (more than likely) mediocre run-of-the mill bland indie band.
[quote][p][bold]the peppermint apes rock![/bold] wrote: Its absurd that Castle Point Council waste so much money on so called art such as this when hard working and honest boys like my sons band have to struggle to get by! The Peppermint Apes are doing so much for this town. Recently playing with Razorlight and HARD FI!! www.facebook.com/the peppermintapes Come on and give these boys some likes. Also played with Dappy of Ndub[/p][/quote]Oh dear. Where to start? As has been said numerous times by other posters, this sculpture has been paid for by the Government's Olympic Executive not by the County Council. Also this is not the time or the place to make spam comments about your sons (more than likely) mediocre run-of-the mill bland indie band. you're_scaring_me_now

4:45pm Fri 29 Jun 12

Alekhine says...

pussycats wrote:
SimOn: There are only FIVE olympic rings!
The middle one's a unicycle.
[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote: SimOn: There are only FIVE olympic rings![/p][/quote]The middle one's a unicycle. Alekhine

5:11pm Fri 29 Jun 12

emcee says...

Cayenne2404 wrote:
GentleGiant wrote:
This is not for the locals at all.

The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area.

The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent!
I actually would've liked to see a piece of art created by a local primary school! They could've competed to design it and had someone else build it.
Everything could always be better in hindsight, but this one really could have!
Just like the millenium clock in Southend...NO THANK YOU.
Why do we have to litter our town with "artwork" by children. Most of it is rubbish (although looking at this "sculpture" most council commissions are rubbish, full stop). Most children's "artwork" should be kept in the family, stuck to the fridge door (where mum and dad can drool over it all they like) just don't impose it on me.
[quote][p][bold]Cayenne2404[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]GentleGiant[/bold] wrote: This is not for the locals at all. The only thing locals will see is chaos and restrictions on movement around the area. The statue looks like the local primary school designed it - no hang on that would have meant something half decent![/p][/quote]I actually would've liked to see a piece of art created by a local primary school! They could've competed to design it and had someone else build it. Everything could always be better in hindsight, but this one really could have![/p][/quote]Just like the millenium clock in Southend...NO THANK YOU. Why do we have to litter our town with "artwork" by children. Most of it is rubbish (although looking at this "sculpture" most council commissions are rubbish, full stop). Most children's "artwork" should be kept in the family, stuck to the fridge door (where mum and dad can drool over it all they like) just don't impose it on me. emcee

5:48pm Fri 29 Jun 12

psorias says...

Ha Ha When I first looked at the sculpture I thought it was a handcuffed criminal running over a pile of giant handcuffs
Ha Ha When I first looked at the sculpture I thought it was a handcuffed criminal running over a pile of giant handcuffs psorias

6:43pm Fri 29 Jun 12

UK Fan says...

I am impressed by how many qualified art critics we have here.

You know, art is not something that can be measured but at least this piece has fulfilled one of its purposes, it is controversial.

Btw, I quite like it. A bit like a stop motion impression of a cyclist, befitting. Also what's the problem with getting something for free?

On a different note, why didn't you put your proposal forward. Such works are usually tendered.
I am impressed by how many qualified art critics we have here. You know, art is not something that can be measured but at least this piece has fulfilled one of its purposes, it is controversial. Btw, I quite like it. A bit like a stop motion impression of a cyclist, befitting. Also what's the problem with getting something for free? On a different note, why didn't you put your proposal forward. Such works are usually tendered. UK Fan

12:54am Sat 30 Jun 12

stephen castle says...

I tend to resist adding comments to Echo articles - not least because they seem to get Mr Pharro excited! but I thought it worth correcting the article and pointing out that the picture is not the sculpture in question.

This is a picture of a sculpture commissioned and paid for by Morrisons as part of their development.

The sculpture discussed in the article is a 3d rendition of the Mountain Bike Pictogram designed by London 2012 (there is one for each sport and they are used on badges and posters) It has been paid for as part of the government "dressing" of Hadleigh as an Olympic venue.

Many other local authorities have chosen to dress their communities but have paid for it themselves.

The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games.

Much of the rest of Hadleighs dressing has been designed by Hadleigh children and Essex artists.
I tend to resist adding comments to Echo articles - not least because they seem to get Mr Pharro excited! but I thought it worth correcting the article and pointing out that the picture is not the sculpture in question. This is a picture of a sculpture commissioned and paid for by Morrisons as part of their development. The sculpture discussed in the article is a 3d rendition of the Mountain Bike Pictogram designed by London 2012 (there is one for each sport and they are used on badges and posters) It has been paid for as part of the government "dressing" of Hadleigh as an Olympic venue. Many other local authorities have chosen to dress their communities but have paid for it themselves. The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games. Much of the rest of Hadleighs dressing has been designed by Hadleigh children and Essex artists. stephen castle

10:08am Sat 30 Jun 12

APR says...

Isn't there already something similar to this outside Morrisons ?

This is a three day event, so I imagine most of the competitors will only be in Hadleigh for a day or two. Depending on the number of heats and finals.

I would also guess that there will be on-site catering for competitors. The majority of the viewing public, being local.

I wouldn't mind betting that while this event is on, you could drive through Hadleigh without knowing there was an Olympic event taking place. Apart from an influx of Police and traffic wardens.
Isn't there already something similar to this outside Morrisons ? This is a three day event, so I imagine most of the competitors will only be in Hadleigh for a day or two. Depending on the number of heats and finals. I would also guess that there will be on-site catering for competitors. The majority of the viewing public, being local. I wouldn't mind betting that while this event is on, you could drive through Hadleigh without knowing there was an Olympic event taking place. Apart from an influx of Police and traffic wardens. APR

2:46pm Tue 3 Jul 12

andy:) says...

stephen castle wrote:
I tend to resist adding comments to Echo articles - not least because they seem to get Mr Pharro excited! but I thought it worth correcting the article and pointing out that the picture is not the sculpture in question.

This is a picture of a sculpture commissioned and paid for by Morrisons as part of their development.

The sculpture discussed in the article is a 3d rendition of the Mountain Bike Pictogram designed by London 2012 (there is one for each sport and they are used on badges and posters) It has been paid for as part of the government "dressing" of Hadleigh as an Olympic venue.

Many other local authorities have chosen to dress their communities but have paid for it themselves.

The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games.

Much of the rest of Hadleighs dressing has been designed by Hadleigh children and Essex artists.
" The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games. "

Where it will be instantly vanadalised by local Schoolchildren :)
[quote][p][bold]stephen castle[/bold] wrote: I tend to resist adding comments to Echo articles - not least because they seem to get Mr Pharro excited! but I thought it worth correcting the article and pointing out that the picture is not the sculpture in question. This is a picture of a sculpture commissioned and paid for by Morrisons as part of their development. The sculpture discussed in the article is a 3d rendition of the Mountain Bike Pictogram designed by London 2012 (there is one for each sport and they are used on badges and posters) It has been paid for as part of the government "dressing" of Hadleigh as an Olympic venue. Many other local authorities have chosen to dress their communities but have paid for it themselves. The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games. Much of the rest of Hadleighs dressing has been designed by Hadleigh children and Essex artists.[/p][/quote]" The statue in question is designed to be temporarily located on the Victoria House corner roundabout and eventually relocated to the Mountain Bike venue after the games. " Where it will be instantly vanadalised by local Schoolchildren :) andy:)

5:19pm Tue 3 Jul 12

whataday says...

But what are we actually doing in Castle Point when the Games/olympic flame journey are on.
Saw excellent coverage re olympic flame on Anglia TV yesterday showing communities celebrating in all sorts of ways. I haven't heard of anything in the whole of Castle Point yet
If anybody knows of any events going on then please ask Echo to publicise them or put them on this website
I personally would like to get involved with celebrating the Olympics locally but haven't been able to find anything to celebrate!
But what are we actually doing in Castle Point when the Games/olympic flame journey are on. Saw excellent coverage re olympic flame on Anglia TV yesterday showing communities celebrating in all sorts of ways. I haven't heard of anything in the whole of Castle Point yet If anybody knows of any events going on then please ask Echo to publicise them or put them on this website I personally would like to get involved with celebrating the Olympics locally but haven't been able to find anything to celebrate! whataday

9:41am Wed 4 Jul 12

Sweet P says...

Curbishly wrote:
There are some very stupid people on here. They must have read the article with a very closed mind and jumped to so many conclusions they appear laughable.
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The ECHO know how to wind the more gullible up and they come frothing on here like a pack of rabid hyenas.
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The statue was paid for by the Olympic Committee - NOT the council.
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The article mentions just two people an Old man of 79 who clearly is resistant to change and some twerp who doesn't know what he is talking about. How many community halls in Hadleigh? Seven - go and count them.
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The ECHO gives the opinions of two elderly men and says "Residents turn out to complain" - Rubbish, rubbish and lies.
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Seven community halls in HADLEIGH ? Where? can you let us know!
[quote][p][bold]Curbishly[/bold] wrote: There are some very stupid people on here. They must have read the article with a very closed mind and jumped to so many conclusions they appear laughable. . The ECHO know how to wind the more gullible up and they come frothing on here like a pack of rabid hyenas. . The statue was paid for by the Olympic Committee - NOT the council. . The article mentions just two people an Old man of 79 who clearly is resistant to change and some twerp who doesn't know what he is talking about. How many community halls in Hadleigh? Seven - go and count them. . The ECHO gives the opinions of two elderly men and says "Residents turn out to complain" - Rubbish, rubbish and lies. .[/p][/quote]Seven community halls in HADLEIGH ? Where? can you let us know! Sweet P

12:20pm Wed 4 Jul 12

Realworld says...

No need to worry - give it a couple of weeks and some east Europeans will have cut it down and taken to a scrap yard..
No need to worry - give it a couple of weeks and some east Europeans will have cut it down and taken to a scrap yard.. Realworld

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