Who Matters in Temple Quay

a mini festival to bring playfulness and encouragement.

Monday 10th June to Thursday 13th June 2019

12 - 2 pm

by Valentine Bridge, Temple Quay

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Temple Quay is a fast-paced, business-focused environment. The mini festival aimed to create a vibrant space to break that pattern. We wanted to encourage people to explore what drives Temple Quay life and who its people feel matter.

The mini festival reminded people that you that above all you matter. We were delighted that many peopled joined us in one of our activities. Unleashed their creativity and stepped out of the hustle and bustle. The activities included:

A Collaborative sculpture The Tree of Temple Quay

Who or what energizes or drains you in Temple Quay?

Over 71 people shared their reflections with themes about the impact of the Temple Quay environment, the joy of water, and hunger for more greenery, space to walk, sit talk and relax. Many people liked working here.

Artist in Residence

We had two amazing artists Marie and Bev.

Board Games

Play a game of Jenga, noughts and crosses. Bring a friend, colleague or play against a stranger.

Plant potting

This was a big hit with many people stopping to decorate a pot and add a plant to give it to someone who matters.

A few poems that were written for this event:

Temple Quay, this market place
Is there time to make a space

To pause and be still awhile 
Take a break from the work pile

Press “the reset” for our lives
See the questions that arise

Answers sought by one and all
Come only with Questions’ call

In stillness new eyes we’ll find
To ponder life with fresh mind

Beyond stillness there is more
Who we are and what we’re for

Steve Bonnici - 2019

Significance and worth 
In business world
Are we valued 
Much more than gold

Who we are more
Than what we do
What is it 
That’s shaping you

As we rush 
From here to there
Do we make time
To simply care

We grab a bite
Down a drink
In each work-break
No time to think

Now marching 
To works’ Harsh-beat
Rhythms can change
To dancing feet

Could we slow down
Once awhile 
Just to be thankful 
And give a smile

Steve Bonnici - 2019