Art mural on show at Ammanford
A giant art mural created by Amman Valley families has gone on display at Ammanford Children’s Library.
The mural was created at the Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership stand at the Amman Valley Big Day Out, held during the summer.
Children and parents who stopped at the stand were asked to roll their sleeves up and paint a member of their family to celebrate the Family Information Service.
Whilst the children got mucky with paints, the parents had the opportunity of finding all about the services offered by the Children’s Partnership, which include Sure Start, Flying Start and Genesis – all designed to support families and offer opportunities for physical, intellectual and social development.
Janine Patrick, Sure Start development officer, said: “The mural that was created on the day was far too good to be tucked away somewhere were nobody would be able to see it. It was suggested that the Children’s Library may want to put it on display, and we were really pleased when they agreed to hang it where it can be seen and enjoyed.”
The Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership is made up of key statutory and voluntary organisations, including Carmarthenshire County Council.
Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge, executive board member for children and young people, said: “There is a wealth of support services available to help families, and holding events such as this can encourage people to realise that asking for help is a positive step to take.
“I’m glad that whilst spreading our message to Ammanford families, we have been able to create a lasting piece of art that will bring enjoyment to other children and families who visit the local library.”
For further information about the Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership, call 01267 246555, email childreninfo@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, or visit www.carmarthenshirechildrenspartnership.org.uk
Sure Start development officer Janine Patrick, and regional library manager Myrddin Morgan, with a canvas that has been donated to Ammanford Library. The canvas was created by visitors to the Amman Valley Big Day Out. Pic Jeff Connell
The mural was created at the Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership stand at the Amman Valley Big Day Out, held during the summer.
Children and parents who stopped at the stand were asked to roll their sleeves up and paint a member of their family to celebrate the Family Information Service.
Whilst the children got mucky with paints, the parents had the opportunity of finding all about the services offered by the Children’s Partnership, which include Sure Start, Flying Start and Genesis – all designed to support families and offer opportunities for physical, intellectual and social development.
Janine Patrick, Sure Start development officer, said: “The mural that was created on the day was far too good to be tucked away somewhere were nobody would be able to see it. It was suggested that the Children’s Library may want to put it on display, and we were really pleased when they agreed to hang it where it can be seen and enjoyed.”
The Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership is made up of key statutory and voluntary organisations, including Carmarthenshire County Council.
Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge, executive board member for children and young people, said: “There is a wealth of support services available to help families, and holding events such as this can encourage people to realise that asking for help is a positive step to take.
“I’m glad that whilst spreading our message to Ammanford families, we have been able to create a lasting piece of art that will bring enjoyment to other children and families who visit the local library.”
For further information about the Carmarthenshire Children’s Partnership, call 01267 246555, email childreninfo@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, or visit www.carmarthenshirechildrenspartnership.org.uk
Sure Start development officer Janine Patrick, and regional library manager Myrddin Morgan, with a canvas that has been donated to Ammanford Library. The canvas was created by visitors to the Amman Valley Big Day Out. Pic Jeff Connell
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