A colourful new Stockport County-themed mural has been created in Edgeley town centre.
Occupying a prime location at the junction of Castle Street and Mercian Way, just metres away from Edgeley Park, this vibrant work of art will be passed by thousands of commuters and pedestrians every day.
During the February half-term break, spray-paint artist Oskar With A K and poet Ruth Awolola worked with a group of twelve local secondary school pupils to write, design and paint the mural.
It pays homage to the popular County chant, ‘The Scarf My Father Wore’, about a much-loved scarf being passed down through generations of Hatters fans.
The painting process began on Friday 16th February, and County defender Ethan Pye came along to lend a hand with the mural, armed with a can of spray paint to help the young people bring their ideas to life.
This exciting addition to Castle Street has been made possible as ‘The Scarf my Father Wore’ project has received £14,800 from the UK Government, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and is a collaboration between the football club and two north-west organisations, GRIT Studios and The Writing Squad.
Alison Warwood, County Community Trust CEO commented: ‘This project shows how art and writing by young people can make a real difference to the local community, and I can’t wait to see the end result.’
John Macaulay from GRIT Studios added: ‘We’re thrilled to be involved in such a collaborative and community-spirited initiative. Our young artists will be helping to create a lasting landmark that will become a focal point in Edgeley for years to come.’
Watch the video below for more information on the project:
