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Mosaic Mural in Penfold Community Garden
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Mosaic Mural in Penfold Community Garden
We will install a mosaic artwork that will decorate and enhance a garden wall for this community space. Local participants collaborate in the making and design process in accessible workshops.
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This project will provide an eye catching, durable and meaningful artwork for members of this community garden to enjoy through all seasons. Recent high rise building development opposite the garden has changed the familiar view for the visitors here. Through the creation of a colourful and inspiring mosaic, we will encourage the community members to take ownership of their garden again, and create something that complements the new plantings and existing fish pond. Participants from diverse communities and especially over 50s will be engaged in the project and contribute their ideas for motifs in brainstorming sessions. Also through this outreach project, participants will assist in the mosaic making in stimulating and sociable workshops, a valuable group activity which was much missed during the lockdown months.
What we'll deliver:
- Mosaic Artwork installed along garden wall approx 1.5 x 5 metres
- 15 workshops for community participants to enjoy and learn new skills
- 2 brainstorming workshops for community to express their ideas
Why it's a great idea:
The project will bring considerable benefits for over 50s in the area. By collaborating in group workshops this will improve their mental health, increase stimulation and reduce lonlieness and a sense of isolation. Furthermore it will encourage social cohesion from diverse community members working together, especially when deciding together on a group theme for the mosaic. The mural will also enhance the garden space and the plantings that are growing there. At the same time it will improve the view for the elderly residents who live at Penfold Centre. It will also foster a greater pride in the neighbourhood due to the high standard of community artwork created and generate a positive feeling.
Steps to get it done:
- A design/s are finalized after community consultation
- Mosaic complete after 15 workshops and artist help
- Mosaic mural is installed on garden wall
The Penfold Community Garden is the garden of the residents who live at Notting Hill Genesis’s Extra Care housing at 60 Penfold Street. Some years ago following a consultation with the residents and a successful fundraising campaign - the garden had a wonderful makeover. The purpose was to create a more accessible and interesting environment that was inclusive and welcoming and had spaces that facilitated both quiet and social activities. The new garden had additional small manageable raised beds and a walking circuit with appropriate seating to sit and rest. The garden is now looked after by a gardening group made up of local older people.
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Location St John's Wood
About the space
The Penfold Community Garden is in the centre of the Church Street neighbourhood which is now part of a major regeneration project. The area has a very diverse community with different histories and experience which we hope will influence the images that make up the final design of the mural .
Council
City of Westminster
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How will the money be spent?Total £7,982
Costs Breakdown
This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. Before entering fundraising these costs will be confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified by the verifier.
Workshops (Preparation and Facilitation)
£2,700
19%
Mosaic Artwork Prep & Completion
£1,500
13%
Room Hire for Workshops
£1,000
13%
Mosaic Materials
£1,000
6%
Substrates and Framing
£500
5%
Admin and Marketing
£400
3%
Launch Party
£250
Total £7,982
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Penfold Hub
The Penfold Community Hub's purpose is to engage with and support older residents in the Church Street Ward to take part in community health and wellbeing activities. We reach out to those most isolated and provide access to a varied programme of health, social and creative opportunities. (47)
Penfold Community Garden
The Penfold Community Garden is the garden of the residents who live at Notting Hill Genesis’s Extra Care housing at 60 Penfold Street. Some years ago following a consultation with the residents and a successful fundraising campaign - the garden had a wonderful makeover. The purpose was to create a more accessible and interesting environment that was inclusive and welcoming and had spaces that facilitated both quiet and social activities. The new garden had additional small manageable raised beds and a walking circuit with appropriate seating to sit and rest.
The garden is now looked after by a gardening group made up of local older people. Some of the group collectively grow vegetables and herbs for the weekly healthy lunch at the Community Hub and sell the surplus locally to raise funds for more plants and seeds. Others plant and maintain their mini allotments bringing their interests, experience and culture to create a very social and shared experience for all who use the garden.
Over several years the garden has been developed by including ‘talking points ‘planting to encourage discussion, learning and reminiscence. In addition to traditional vegetables and flowers the garden now has figs, olives, vines, pumpkins and corn as well many fruit trees and soft fruits – all creating great tasting opportunities at harvest time.
The garden is supported by many local businesses such as John Lewis and the Marks and Spencer who arrange for groups of staff to volunteer to take on some of the more demanding gardening tasks.
The residents at 60 Penfold Street, with their family and friends, can enjoy and explore their garden – it is an activity which is there every day – all day – but changes in content and colour as the seasons change. Older people from the local community also have some access to the garden and can take part in various workshops and open days throughout the year.
Project Owner: Penfold Community Hub The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: The team responsible for building or installing the project.
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