Hi, I have been unable to join in until now.
Bless you kind Man!- I was referring to the political motive of the anthem. I think its part of a wider independent Jersey agenda. I doubt Clarolyn had much say in it. It was always FW who seemed to promote it.
Claresse, in answer to your question- I think Carolyn has a good list of achievements from a £50,000 budget that employs one person. Has it enriched my understanding of poetry etc. Not specifically, but I'm time and cash poor, with a young family so sitting around in the Arts Centre or going to the Opera is not high on my agenda. However, my toddler and I did enjoy the classic 'art in the street' that we saw in town over the summer. I forget who sponsored it but ultimately it was a gov. project, paid for by the tax payer. It might not do it for everyone, but neither will sculpture, Lou Reed or nationalistic music. But there is probably something there for most people. Incidentally, I work with youth. Many of them go to La Motte where they have access to a broad range of genres, not just music. At the youth club I work in, the young people have been given free access to a range of art and dance forms recently.
I think a lot of what Carolyn has done with the £50,000 is to lay cultural foundations and support on going cultural projects that may not be able to sustain themselves in a small state with contracting visitor numbers. On the whole, I see it as a good thing.
