Cyclo Cross Race a Success

Over 100 competitors competed in 6 categories around the mainly grassy course on Sunday.

The race held on the lower slopes of the now remediated former colliery of Sutton Manor, braved sunny to rainy conditions on gravel and in mud.From junior under 9s to seniors and veterans, competitors across over 6 categories competed as part of the Northwest Cyclo Cross League.

For more information on racing,results and photos

http://www.nwcca.org.uk/2010/11/lady-of-the-manor-cross-nw-league-round-8-6-nov-2010/

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Its Goes Down Like a Dream

........Allegedly!

Dream Scupture Seen from Above

http://maps.ovi.com/#|53.4099059|-2.7227586|60|0|0

Click on Satellite view!

Latest News: Cyclo Cross Event here Saturday 6th November 2010 12 Kids, Youth 1 p.m.

Adults 1.30pm!

http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/29395/Lady-of-the-Manor-Cross-No-1North-West-League-Round-8

Reminding you how it was made

See the story of how the dream came to be http://vimeo.com/12737491 (40mins)

Dreamy Apple Pie

Ever wondered what else you might see or gather at Sutton Manor besides the dream sculpture?

Apple pie made from apples that hang from trees along the peripheries of the site. To make this you will... ...need short pastry roled

out into a pie dish and sugar or honey to sweeten the apples.

masses of spring flowers from the apple trees follow a harsh winter!

Besides the fantastic range of flora there's the edible fruits.Blackberries and Apples!

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Why Evans Concrete are most proud of Dream

http://www.britishprecast.org/podcasts/dream.php

article from http://www.britishprecast.org/

"Jaume Plensa wins 2009 Creativity in Concrete Award for Dream
2nd October 2009
Images (l-r) Jaume Plensa receives his award from Martin Clarke and Garry McBride,...

... He spoke about the inspiration behind Dream and how he came to be involved in the project.

... Garry McBride, Chairman of bespoke precast concrete specialists Evans Concrete, also spoke at the event, explaining how his company turned Dream into reality.

Jaume said “By artists and manufacturers working together they open their minds up to new possibilities and that’s when something succeeds – just like Dream. Ideas without materials simply can’t exist.”

“We are thrilled that Jaume chose concrete for Dream, the first time he has featured our material, and we are delighted to make this award,” said Martin Clarke of British Precast. “Dream stands out, quite literally, this year and is a beacon of optimism for the precast industry as well as for the North West region and the local community. Congratulations also to Evans Concrete, one of our most progressive and exciting member companies, for their dedication and skill.”
Garry McBride added “Dream is probably the finest achievement in the company’s history and it also has to be one of the highlights of my own professional career. The skill and attention to detail that were necessary to design and manufacture the individual pieces of concrete which form this sculpture needed to be of the highest quality. I am proud to say that I believe that we have succeeded in creating an iconic sculpture which will remain as a permanent showcase to our skills and traditions. I am therefore particularly delighted that British Precast has chosen Jaume as the recipient of this special award.”

Dream Sculpture on Twitter

After just a few short weeks the sculpture gets bored of twitter?!
http://twitter.com/sthelensdream