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Further Info On The Sports Hall Mural
by One Red Shoe

Hand-painted, abstract map mural of Winsford's history and the community centre's activities. Salt is represented by flowing sediment shapes, square crystals and molecular structures along with local buildings.

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170.6 square metres.

 

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Winsford Youth and Community Forum (Previously known as Winsford Youth Forum) was established in 1981. Providing activities, facilities, services and most importantly a place for the local community to enjoy themselves.

winsford community mural

Chatty cups

A great place to meet up for all ages.

coffee morning design

Disco Ball

Discos and Parties under the central glitter ball. Also represents dance classes held here.

disco ball design

Stylised Tree

Much of Winsford was once forest, it still has many oak trees

tree mural

Sir Hugh Starkey

Sixteenth century local landowner and Gentleman Usher to King Henry VIII- part of his estate is now Oulton Park. He restored St Chads in 1543 where this brass effigy of him used to rest.

Sir hugh starkey

Salt Mine, Swirls & Squares

Underground rock salt has shaped Winsford's landscape and economy since it was first mined in 1844. The caverns are also used for the storage of important documents in the national archive.
The square salt crystals are found throughout the mural.

winsford salt mine

River Weaver

river weaver

Salt Molecule

The molecular structure of sodium chloride (NaCl) 1:1 ratio of sodium and chlorine ions

salt molecule

Over United Reformed Church

Known locally as the strawberry gateaux, we added a slice of cake to the building designed by John Douglas the same architect responsible for Chester's Eastgate clock.

over united reformed church

Brunner Guildhall

Along with Verdin, Brunner is the other well known local name. The guildhall was built in 1897, designed by A.E. Powles and gifted to the town by Sir John Brunner as a place for meetings and functions.

brunner guildhall

Oulton Park

A huge local attraction and venue for some New Images activities.

oulton-park.jpg

Crafts

Illustrating a few of the creative arts and crafts activities enjoyed at the centre.

crafts.jpg

Table Tennis Bat

table-tennis.jpg

Pool Balls & Boxing Gloves

pool-boxing.jpg

Music

New Images have a long history of band performances and music lessons

music graphic design

Main Theme

The mural is based loosely around a map design, showing Winsford's different areas as well as history. We interviewed local people and researched the town
. 27 local children assisted us in painting the mural.

winsford community mural

Gymnastics

A flip in action!​

gymnastics mural

Devil

According to illustrated local myth, the devil plucked St Chad's church from its original position and flew off with it- only to be disturbed by the Vale Royal monks ringing their bells, he dropped St Chads to its current location (safely positioned by angels).

Winsford St Chads Devil

Animals, Arrows and Thomas Cromwell

The Royal Forest covered a large area of Winsford, hunting ground to kings, full of game animals.
Vale Royal Abbey was founded here in 1277. As the king's Chief Secretary and Chancellor of The Exchequer, it was Cromwell who ordered the dissolution and final destruction of the abbey in 1538. 

royal forest vale royal

Winsford Library

A prominent local facility since 1974 with connections to New Images.

winsford library

Verdin building

Built in 1895 as a school by local salt industrialist and philanthropist, Joseph Verdin, designed by Manchester architects Woodhouse & Willoughby. Three winged lion finials have been brought to life.

verdin building winsford

Kayaks, Fishing & Wildlife

A popular activity at Winsford Sailing  club along with fishing and bird-spotting - although The Great Crested Grebes aren't usually quite this big.

winsford-flash.jpg

James Clarke VC

Born in Over in 1894, James Clarke went to St John's School. During WW1, aged 24, he earned the Victoria Cross for his outstanding bravery and heroic deeds.

james-clarke-vc.jpg

Sports Balls

Representing a few of the sports at the centre, including pickle ball (not usually played with actual pickles)

balls

Bikes

One of the activities run at Oulton Park

bikes.jpg

Games Controller

Digital activities and gaming.

xbox-controller.jpg

Raffle & Bingo

Popular competitions like raffles, bingo and quizzes are enjoyed here.

raffle-bingo.jpg

Workshop with some children from the youth club

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