FOR the past few weeks a nationally and internationally-renowned artist has been working on creating a giant mural in Chulmleigh.

Chulmleigh Parish Council has commissioned John Hurford, who lives locally but is an exceptionally talented artist, to create the mural.

Sarah Harvey and John Hurford who are creating the giant mural in Chulmleigh. AQ 2968
Sarah Harvey and John Hurford who are creating the giant mural in Chulmleigh. AQ 2968 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
John Hurford, artist, at work on the giant mural in Chulmleigh. AQ 2989
John Hurford, artist, at work on the giant mural in Chulmleigh. AQ 2989 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Parish Councillors Chris and Ann Stanton, explained: “What we are creating is a high quality environment that meets multiple needs”.

Funding has come from Section 106 monies from housing developments locally.

The artists creating the mural and friends with parish councillors Ann and Chris Stanton, back. AQ 2997
The artists creating the mural and friends with parish councillors Ann and Chris Stanton, back. AQ 2997 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Chulmleigh 'town square' revamp plans.
The Chulmleigh 'town square' revamp plans. (North Devon Council)

The parish council applied for planning permission from North Devon Council to replace the “clutter” of benches and planters, and to include a shelter and a cycle stand. New checkerboard paving has been laid.

The mural adorns the side of a three-storey property, by kind permission of the owner.

The mural adorns the side of a three-storey property in Chulmleigh. AQ 2964
The mural adorns the side of a three-storey property in Chulmleigh. AQ 2964 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

John is being assisted by signwriter Sarah Harvey.