Revival!!!! Are these people for real? More like Rhyl's continued destruction!
We have already seen the Grade II Grange Hotel Demolished, The Queens Historic Market Threatened with Demolition, Compulsory purchases of Family Homes, Hotels, Shops and demolished. The sun centre which blocked the view to the sea is being demolished, but is to be replaced with another Carbuncle, and the former Fun Fair is being turned into another bland ,ugly shopping centre and hotel. No move to restore any of it's few remaining buildings, and the new builds already look dated and need demolishing. The plans for Rhyl are never what it's residents want, but they are the last people who get consulted on it's development, so this article should be about logging Rhyl's decline rather than it's Revival!!!! Luckily some of us have been photographing it's continued decline and destruction over the years, and sadly there is no way back for this once wonderful town.
Published date: 20 October 2016 |
Published by: Suzanne Jordan Read more articles by Suzanne Jordan Email reporter
TEN photographers chosen to showcasea town in all its glory have been unveiled at a launch event.
The talented amateur photographers were selected as official Rhyl Instagram champions’ as part of a Love Rhyl project.
The chosen 10 will join the Journal in striving to capture the true essence of the town’s progress by sharing their favourite locations, memories and perspectives of Rhyl over the next six months.
The Instagram champions are Alison Jones, 43; Neil Anthony Johansson, 33; Thomas Davies, 25; Ray Worsnop, 68; Maria Ann ‘Annie’ Bartzsch, 53; Yveline Le Gars Hands, 63; Debbie Rollins, 56; Sandra Bassett, 32; Steven Morris, 45 and John Knight, 66.
The unveiling was held in Rhyl town hall. Representatives from Love Rhyl, which is behind the campaign (Instagram @LoveRhyl) to bring the history of Rhyl to life, attended along with Terry Canty, head of news for the Rhyl Journal, North Wales Pioneer and North Wales Chronicle.
The talented amateur photographers were selected as official Rhyl Instagram champions’ as part of a Love Rhyl project.
The chosen 10 will join the Journal in striving to capture the true essence of the town’s progress by sharing their favourite locations, memories and perspectives of Rhyl over the next six months.
The Instagram champions are Alison Jones, 43; Neil Anthony Johansson, 33; Thomas Davies, 25; Ray Worsnop, 68; Maria Ann ‘Annie’ Bartzsch, 53; Yveline Le Gars Hands, 63; Debbie Rollins, 56; Sandra Bassett, 32; Steven Morris, 45 and John Knight, 66.
The unveiling was held in Rhyl town hall. Representatives from Love Rhyl, which is behind the campaign (Instagram @LoveRhyl) to bring the history of Rhyl to life, attended along with Terry Canty, head of news for the Rhyl Journal, North Wales Pioneer and North Wales Chronicle.
Sian Owen, project manager for the Love Rhyl campaign, said: “We’re heading in to an inspiring time for Rhyl, with new developments progressing all over the town.
“We’ve set this programme up to show what it means to live in the town today, raising the profile of the town as it transforms through the eyes of the people who truly understand Rhyl and its potential.
Our 10 chosen champions have already showcased an impressive array of photographs and they have demonstrated a real passion for the town and a desire to capture its true essence.
“We’re really excited to see their work over the coming months, and we’re sure that they will show that people in Rhyl are enthusiastic and energetic about the town’s future.”
Over the next few months, photography taken by ‘Instragram champions’ will be published in the Journal along with information about the Instagrammer behind it.
Mr Canty said: “This is a very exciting time fo r Rhyl.
“We are delighted to be part of this project and we look forward to showcasing the work of these photographers in the Journal.”
“We’ve set this programme up to show what it means to live in the town today, raising the profile of the town as it transforms through the eyes of the people who truly understand Rhyl and its potential.
Our 10 chosen champions have already showcased an impressive array of photographs and they have demonstrated a real passion for the town and a desire to capture its true essence.
“We’re really excited to see their work over the coming months, and we’re sure that they will show that people in Rhyl are enthusiastic and energetic about the town’s future.”
Over the next few months, photography taken by ‘Instragram champions’ will be published in the Journal along with information about the Instagrammer behind it.
Mr Canty said: “This is a very exciting time fo r Rhyl.
“We are delighted to be part of this project and we look forward to showcasing the work of these photographers in the Journal.”
http://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/168119/team-of-rhyl-snappers-will-chronicle-tale-of-resort-s-revival.aspx
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