With flags in the spotlight countrywide, late August has been a hectic time for the Flag Institute. In 30+ radio and press interviews, President Malcolm Farrow and Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram have been discussing how flags reflect history, community and identity across the UK. Meanwhile CEO Leigh Wetherall has issued a press release urging ‘individuals, […]
New Girvan flag unveiled
A hoisting ceremony on Saturday 2 August unveiled the overwhelming winner of the recent Girvan flag competition. Winter Ingram of Sacred Heart Primary designed a flag with a black Ailsa Craig and green waves for the river Girvan and the sea, reflecting the town’s maritime heritage and civic identity Around half of voters chose her […]
Design a flag for Cumbria
Design a community flag for Cumbria! Many English counties already have community flags, but Cumbria doesn’t – yet! An official county flag was created in 1974 for use by councils and public buildings. However, a community flag for Cumbria will belong to everyone. It will celebrate Cumbria’s heritage and culture, raise its profile nationally, express […]
Design a flag for Girvan
Design a flag for Girvan – that’s the challenge laid down by this South Ayrshire town. After spotting the Caithness flag during a chance visit, a member of Girvan’s lifeboat crew came up with the idea. And now over a dozen schools, councils and community groups – led by Girvan Arts Festival – have come together […]
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