Llanelli youngsters brighten up underpasses
Youngsters in Llanelli have been letting their creative juices flow to brighten up one of the town’s underpasses.
The Dafen underpass had been vandalised over the years, it was covered in unsightly graffiti and had become an eyesore.
So young people from the area decided to use their imagination and do something about it.
Members of Dafen Youth Club and Bryngwyn School spent two days working with a street artist to give the underpass a much-needed makeover.
The project was funded by Tidy Towns, a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative to improve the local environment, run in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
It is hoped the work of art will deter any future vandalism in the area as well as give locals pride in their community.
Refreshments were donated by Dafen Stores, the Co-operative store in Felinfoel and Dafen local member Councillor Tegwyn Devichand.
Councillor Devichand, who also helped the youngsters with the artwork, said: “We had a great time creating this work of art which will give pleasure to everyone who walks by and sees it.”
Council executive board member for Tidy Towns Councillor Clive Scourfield said: “These young people had a chance to show off their artistic talents and reap the rewards from their work being displayed permanently for all to enjoy.
“By working together and taking positive action, we can really make a difference to the area in which we live and improve the quality of life in Carmarthenshire.”
Dafen Youth Club members Naomi Jones and Abigail Davies create a work of art with Councillor Tegwyn Devichand and Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
Dafen Youth Club members Grace Jones and Connor Margedson with youth worker Jayne Lewis, Graffiti artist Lloyd Roberts and Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
The Dafen underpass had been vandalised over the years, it was covered in unsightly graffiti and had become an eyesore.
So young people from the area decided to use their imagination and do something about it.
Members of Dafen Youth Club and Bryngwyn School spent two days working with a street artist to give the underpass a much-needed makeover.
The project was funded by Tidy Towns, a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative to improve the local environment, run in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
It is hoped the work of art will deter any future vandalism in the area as well as give locals pride in their community.
Refreshments were donated by Dafen Stores, the Co-operative store in Felinfoel and Dafen local member Councillor Tegwyn Devichand.
Councillor Devichand, who also helped the youngsters with the artwork, said: “We had a great time creating this work of art which will give pleasure to everyone who walks by and sees it.”
Council executive board member for Tidy Towns Councillor Clive Scourfield said: “These young people had a chance to show off their artistic talents and reap the rewards from their work being displayed permanently for all to enjoy.
“By working together and taking positive action, we can really make a difference to the area in which we live and improve the quality of life in Carmarthenshire.”
Dafen Youth Club members Naomi Jones and Abigail Davies create a work of art with Councillor Tegwyn Devichand and Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
Dafen Youth Club members Grace Jones and Connor Margedson with youth worker Jayne Lewis, Graffiti artist Lloyd Roberts and Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
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