Village pride is on display with the unveiling of mural

A MURAL celebrating Cardenden has been unveiled in the village.

The artwork was commissioned by the village’s Community Development Forum and is now brightening the wall at the entrance of Wallsgreen Park.

The initiative brought together a number of community groups who were helped by local artist Donna Forrester.

She explained: “The Community Development Forum commissioned this collaborative mural with the Youth Forum and asked us to create something that would celebrate Cardenden, then and now.

“There has been input from locals whilst painting was underway too.

“This was an opportunity to bridge gaps and connect with young volunteers using a mix of vibrant illustration and more painterly work. The team have worked hard against challenges that come with working outdoors in Scotland, our driech weather.

“The village can boast some amazing volunteer groups, a rich history of grafters and now an extra piece of community art that tells some of that story in hand painted format.”

Dave Roy, chairperson of Cardenden Community Development Forum Chair, said they continue to be a driving force behind the Cardenden ABCD Village Action Plan.

“When this project was presented to the Forum, we were delighted to get behind it and help with the funding,” he said.

“Donna and the volunteers from the Cardenden Youth Forum led by Community Education Worker Margaret King, have designed and delivered a fantastic wall mural for everyone including visitors to the village to see and enjoy for years to come.

“The Forum is currently working on their next action plan which will continue to make a difference in the village.”

Local councillor Rosemary Liewald applauded the community efforts which had produced the “wonderful” mural.

She added: “The coming together on a project such as this shows the remarkable talents and still that exist across all community groups in Cardenden.”