In the early morning sun yesterday, 32 strands of colourful bunting were installed on the mast using a 40-tonne capacity crane.
Megs Bailey has spent nine months leading the project.
‘It’s been such a long project and I feel quite overcome seeing it all come together,’ she said.
‘Everybody has worked so hard, it’s not a one-man band. All the community that got involved with us pulled together for this and everyone without exception has said how much they have enjoyed it.
‘They have said how much it has renewed their love of sewing and how they have met with family, friends and neighbours to make their bunting. It’s just wonderful.’
Fabric collection began last June and more than 170 groups and individuals have made bunting, including schools, charities and midwives. There have been contributions from Sark as well.
The bunting has been made from numerous materials, including old duvets and clothes. It is based on a ‘make do and mend’ theme inspired by the Occupation.
‘It’s been a real community effort from the whole Bailiwick,’ said Mrs Bailey.
Installation yesterday took about two hours, with Mrs Bailey carefully organising bags of bunting for the correct layout, which will allow people who have contributed to identify their strands.
‘It’s the same set up with the crane as when we do the Christmas lights,’ said Andy Richmond, boatyard manager at Marine & General, who was in charge of the installation.
‘It’s been easy today because there’s no wind.
‘The flags are very strong and well made. They should hold up well.’
Every piece of bunting and tape was double-stitched to help make it durable.
The bunting is expected to fly until September.
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