Dig in to brighten up Maryport!

Everyone is welcome at a Community Day in Maryport which aims to bring some Spring colour to the town with painting and planting.

The event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May 2024, from 11am to 3pm. The activities are funded by Cumberland Council and Historic England's Heritage Action Zone.

Down on the new Boardwalk, volunteers can get involved in planting the raised beds with seeds specially chosen to withstand the coastal environment. There will also be a litter pick of the area, combined with a bit of beachcombing.

In the new Pocket Park, at the junction of John Street and Crosby Street, Maryport artist Bethany Gray is creating new street art on the rear wall to complement the mural behind it on the wall of the Butcher's Arms pub. This will have an outdoorsy park theme.

There will also be a gardening workshop as the new planters are filled with blooms for the Summer provided by one of the council's building contractors, Thomas Armstrong Ltd.

Those who want to get involved in the planting are advised to get there for 11am, with the street art continuing into the afternoon.

Meanwhile, litter picking equipment will be available for anyone who fancies a wander around the town centre, harbourside or promenade, and there will also be a display in the Pocket Park of the latest news about the town's regeneration projects, and the chance to speak to members of the Council team.

Leader of Cumberland Council, Councillor Mark Fryer, said:

"We know how proud Maryport folk are of their town and I hope that plenty of people will come and join us on Bank Holiday Monday. Get your hands dirty, show us your painting skills and give the town a bit of a spruce up!"

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