Barratt Homes commemorates Ramsgate's RAF history at event
Kent housebuilder Barratt Homes recently held an event to launch its Discount Market Sale and unveil its new spitfire sculpture at its Ramsgate development, Spitfire Green.
Spitfire Green, named as such because of the towns historic ties to the RAF, is a short distance from the former RAF Manston.
Dignitaries from Homes England and Thanet District Council celebrated the RAF history in the area at the aforementioned event, the spitfire sculpture was unveiled and attendees were taught about its creation.
The sculpture, created by Crabb Sculpture Studio, is 2 metres high with a 6ft wingspan and sees two wood carved spitfires fixed to a steel stand at the centre of the development.
Matthew Crabb of Matthew Crabb Sculpture Studio comments: “Creating the sculpture for Spitfire Green was a great project for me and got my creative flair flowing. I have previously commissioned similar designs for the British Legion, so carving spitfires is something I really enjoy doing.
''This sculpture has been made with the highest quality materials, including raw cedar wood, finished with a treatment which will see the sculpture last for over 70 years, so it is now engrossed in Ramsgate’s history.
''The rawness of the sculpture conveys authenticity, which I believe represents the development very well. Thank you to Barratt Kent for inviting me down on the day to celebrate the installation of the sculpture.”
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Of course Barratt was also celebrating the launch of its Discount Market Sale, an initiative that aims to provide affordable housing in the district of Thanet.
Apartments in the scheme are available at a discounted value of 20% for those who live or work in the district of Thanet, was previously a resident in Thanet and has a close family member who resides in the district, or those who need to live in Thanet to support a family member.
Stephen Baldry, Senior Specialist Disposals South for Homes England comments: “It was wonderful to be invited down to the Spitfire Green development by Barratt Kent. We are aware of a number of developments in the Kent area and Spitfire Green demonstrates the history of the county and is an example of high-quality affordable homes being delivered in Thanet.
''The spitfire sculpture was great for stakeholders from all different backgrounds to come together to celebrate the unveiling. Homes England look forward to seeing the delivery of homes and the new community that is set to prevail at Spitfire Green over the next few years.”
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