Members of Girlguiding Epsom Division are working alongside internationally renowned street artists, Positive Arts, to create a large-scale community mural in Epsom town centre.

The mural will be a vibrant depiction of significant women from Epsom and Ewell’s cultural and historical past, including Lady Sybil Grant, designer and campaigner, Isabella Beeton, culinary author, Kathleen Riddick, one of the first female musical conductors in the UK and Nora Willis, the first British woman to work in postal delivery during World War I.

Dramatically improving the aesthetics of the area, which previously looked tired and in need of renovation, the community mural is being led by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage team and will be funded via the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

Speaking of the creative collaboration, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee at the council said,

“The members of Girlguiding Epsom Division are doing an outstanding job on this new mural to champion female histories of our borough.

This project also echoes the council’s strategic ambitions within our Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, which seeks to nurture and champion local creative talents while increasing access to creativity for all to enjoy.”

Girlguiding Surrey East Assistant County Commissioner, Mary Zoeller, added:

“We were delighted to be asked by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to take part in this fantastic community project.  This is an exciting and rare opportunity for local Girlguiding members to help create a piece of artwork that will shine a light on some incredible, inspirational women with connections to Epsom. We were thrilled to be part of it.”

Keep an eye on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s social media channels to stay informed about additional community murals that are planned for later this year around the borough.

Girlguiding, Epsom Division: https://www.girlguidingepsom.org.uk/

Girlguiding is the operating name of The Guide Association, previously named The Girl Guides Association. It is the UK's largest girl-only youth organisation. Girlguiding is a charitable organisation.

Positive Arts: https://www.positivearts.co.uk

Positive Arts have been empowering and inspiring people since 1998 with their unique educational and engaging approach to projects and workshops.

Their passion and specialty is public/community murals, they have been involved in many successful projects throughout London and the UK over the last 20 years. 

UK SPF Funding: UK SPF Funding

UK SPF funds were allocated to help places around the country deliver enhanced outcomes, in recognition that even affluent areas contain pockets of deprivation and need assistance