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Totes Amazing
The bags bought from Ramsey Library for £5
Leanne Higgins has won a competition to have her design featured on tote bags now on sale in Ramsey.
The competition to find a new logo for the bags was held by Ramsey Commissioners.
Taking inspiration from Ramsey famously being always sunny, the harbour and cherry blossoms outside the Old Courthouse, Leanne’s design can be bought from Ramsey Library for £5.
She said: ‘There is so much to love about Ramsey, it’s ALWAYS sunny, we have THE best indie shops, loads of history and wildlife and it’s just ace. The cherry blossoms outside the old courthouse were my inspo for the initial bag design. Sometimes it is the little things that stick in your mind and conjure up life long memories and stories told by loved ones.
‘I love that Ramsey is becoming a place for public art and I’m proud to be part of it. I’m opening a gallery in no.68 Parliament Street in the next few months, it’s a dream come true, plus I get a lovely view of the Kilgallon family’s flower building!’
Commissioner Juan McGuinness who proposed the initiative added: ‘The Ramsey tote bags proved to be a great success when introduced last year, as both a practical way to reduce reliance on single use plastic bags and as a gift for people connected to the town.
‘I wanted the Commissioners to continue this concept and saw an opportunity to refresh the design and provide opportunities to our local creative community as well so opened up a design competition. I couldn’t be happier with this vibrant colourful representation of the town by an amazing local artist which I am sure will be eye catching to anyone who sees it out in the wild and I can’t wait to spot people sporting it around the island and beyond when out shopping.’
