Scheme to tackle anti-social behaviour at Wallingford
Teenagers will work with a street artist
A street art project involving young people in Wallingford is set to is set to transform an anti-social behaviour hot spot on the banks of the River Thames.
During the Easter holidays, local young people will join street artist Andrew (Mani) Manson, aka The Big Orange M and the TRAIN Youth Project to create a design under Winterbrook Bridge.
The scenic Thames Path landmark has been targeted by graffiti for some time.
TRAIN will support the young participants to create a vibrant mural and to look after it once completed. The organisation offers ongoing support and resources to young people from its new their new base in Wallingford.
Alex McSweeney, Youth Work Delivery Manager at TRAIN, said: “TRAIN are excited to be expanding our youth provision in Wallingford. This comes at a great time, as we all aim to engage young people with this new and exciting project, giving young people the opportunity to make a mark on the local community.”
Andrew “Mani” Manson “The Big Orange M”, said: “Graffiti is a wonderful and easily accessible artform. The original works of the 70s and 80s have laid the groundwork for today’s pieces that can be seen across the county and world.”