Quacking mural for young patients at Telford hospital - with video
Telford's popular Let's Go Quackers art trail project is now putting smiles on the faces of young patients at the town's Princess Royal Hospital with the unveiling of a new mural.
The original trail, made up of a collection of ten giant painted ducks brought tens of thousands of people out in Ironbridge and Southwater earlier this year.
As a spin-off, the organisers have now created a lasting artwork featuring a painting of the Dr Duck display as a gift to the children’s unit where it has pride of place on the corridor wall. It was unveiled at a special event at the hospital on Tuesday.
Dr Duck was designed by Charlton School pupil James Harwood, 13, whose idea was developed into an exhibit by artist Nicky Meechan.
Julie said: "It was a lovely event. Everyone seemed to like the new mural, which I would described as an injection of fun on the wall. It features bright colours, and the nursing staff were thrilled with it.
"Let's Go Quackers has really got a life of its own. Although the ducks have been auctioned, some of them have returned to Southwater. And this mural will be a lasting public display for people at the hospital to enjoy.
"The project has been an incredible experience which has brought the community, brought friends and businesses together and footfall to the town. It has also brought tens of thousands of smiles to faces and everybody deserves to smile.
"It has made me very proud to be involved. All I can say is watch this space for 2019."
Julie was also full of praise for staff at Telford & Wrekin Council for their support of the art trail.
Guests at the unveiling ceremony included the borough's mayor Councillor Raj Mehta and representatives from mural sponsor Telford-based building supplier MKM. Other sponsors are Telford based Runtime UK which donated the plaque and varnish supplier Urban Hygiene Ltd, of Doncaster.
