A flower-inspired mural has been revealed in Wiltshire after a community group decided to brighten up their street.
Calne Clean Up Crew commissioned artist Sam Elliott to transform Honeymead and showcase the “beauty of wildflowers”.
Cllr Tim Havenith from Calne Town Council described it as an "absolute pleasure" to be involved.
Cath Crofts, a founder of Calne Clean Up Crew, explained: "We were approached by residents of Honeymead who loved the town murals and wanted one of their own!
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“After consultations with the residents and no objections, funding was secured, and a date was set!
“We are so pleased to have been able to brighten up this area for the residents, thank you for asking us."
The Honeymead Wildflower Haven mural was created with the assistance of artists Penny Errill and Sandi Sayer, as well as volunteers Tegan Godwin-Deveney and Cllr Havenith.
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Housing association GreenSquareAccord (GSA) provided funding for the project.
Melissa Shephard, a housing officer at the association, said: “This project originated as a request from GSA customers to brighten up their street.
“That has certainly been achieved.
“The mural looks fantastic, and it has been amazing to see how the community has been included in process of creating this piece of public.
“GSA were delighted to award £1000 from our Community Investment Fund to Calne-based artists to support this project.”
Cllr Havenith noted: "It was an absolute pleasure to be part of the team that brought this beautiful mural to life at Honeymead."
He added: "A heartfelt thanks to the Calne Clean Up Crew and their passionate volunteers for all they do for our town, from routine litter picking, supporting local events, and creating stunning artwork such as this new mural."
Recent additions to Calne's public art scene include two murals commemorating the 250th anniversary of Joseph Priestley's discovery of oxygen at Bowood House while living in Calne.
These projects have been uploaded on an interactive map, available from the Calne Heritage and Amenities Organisation website.
Locals are hoping that the art will help to enhance the town's visual appeal and create a sense of community pride.
According to Calne Clean Up Crew, residents who saw the artists working on the mural were enthusiastic about its progress and design and offered encouragement to those involved.
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