The mural which is set to run along buildings on the north side of Humber Street will be painted by children over a two-week period during June and July and remain in place for three months. From periwinkles to minke whales, all manner of creatures will be depicted for all to enjoy.

The marine arts event forms part of a project led by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Primary schools from Hull and York have been twinned with rural schools in the Howardian Hills AONB. Twenty primary schools are involved with the twinning project, established in 2010. Activities have highlighted the historic, natural and cultural diversity of Hull, York and the Howardian Hills. Over 500 children have been orienteering, built dens at Castle Howard Arboretum Trust, played detective in a history tour of Hull’s old town, spent time with the monks at Ampleforth Abbey and interviewed stall holders in Trinity Market.

The project has been funded by LEADER and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Volunteers from both Hull and the AONB have provided help which has been essential for the success of the project.

Further information

For more information about the days please contact Helen Holford on 01482 441 013, email: helen.holford@ywt.org.uk.

For more details, please contact Jess Bersey at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, 1 St George’s Place, York, YO24 1GN, email: jess.bersey@ywt.org.uk.