Paint-in held at community garden

The Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden hosted a "paint-in" on Thursday, January 17.

Artists of all ages worked together to complete a mural at the garden.

The mural was designed by local artist Ms Kim Ryder to reflect the aims and beauty of the garden.

It was sponsored by Gosford Council, through a Community and Cultural Development Grant.

The design of the mural was sketched on ply board sheets.

"Now erected on the side of our container garden shed. it screens it and beautifies the garden and serves to inform and educate about growing healthy food," said garden coordinator Ms Jill Meredith.

"The theme of the day was about community spirit, a family fun day, with local children invited to come and complete the painting.

"The enthusiasm was evident with nearly 50 children of all ages participating.

"We were amazed by the artistic skill displayed, as under Kim's supervision the mural was quickly finished.

"Individual skills were encouraged in free hand paintings that were created on wooden plaque's that will be used as a border for the mural, and a range of exotic lizards, parrots, snails and kookaburras have made a colourful appearance to the doors of our shed.

"Scarecrows were created, decorative yet practical labels now mark our herb beds and a number of colourful banners flutter in the breeze.

"Even the telephone pole got a makeover, now a totem pole bearing the painted hand prints of many of those involved on the day.

"The Community Garden was founded as a project of the Peninsula Environmental Group and, after only six months, is producing organically-grown fruit and veggies and colourful drifts of edible flowers.

"It is also a vehicle to bring the community together.

"We are always happy to have new members join us to learn new skills and make new friends," said Ms Meredith.

Working bees are held on Thursdays at 8:30am

For more information, contact Jill Meredith on 4344 2704.

Media Release, 10 Feb 2013

Jill Meredith, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden