THE large graffiti mural along the banks of the River Teifi at Cardigan has become a familiar sight over the past few weeks to both locals and visitors.

It has been created by Ceredigion Youth Service, along with 17 young people aged between 11-25 and graffiti artist, Lloyd the Graffiti.

Working in partnership with Cardigan Town Council and Jewsons, the young people from Ysgol Aberteifi, Ceredigion Youth Service’s Inspire programme and Area 43 were given the opportunity to work with professional graffiti artist Lloyd the Graffiti.

Gavin Witte, a youth worker for Ceredigion Youth Service who helped carry out the project, said: “This has been a great opportunity for the young people of Cardigan. They have brought their own ideas and enthusiasm along to produce a piece of art that they and the community can be proud of for years to come.”

A total of 80 litres of emulsion and 112 cans of spray paint were used to create the eye-catching mural representing local wildlife as well as commemorating the bi-centenary Albion voyage that departed from the Teifi Valley to Canada in 1819.

Cllr Catrin Miles, cabinet member responsible for learning services, said: “On behalf of the council I’d like to congratulate Ceredigion Youth Service, the young people and everyone who was involved in creating this cheery and colourful masterpiece – not only does it celebrate the local wildlife but also marks an important piece of Cardigan heritage.

“It has completely transformed a very visible area of the Teifi riverside and is already attracting enthusiastic and appreciative comments from local residents and the visitors that come to the Cardigan area from far and wide.”

Cardigan Youth Club runs every Wednesday, between 3.30pm and 6pm. For more information about the work of Ceredigion Youth Service, visit giceredigionys.co.uk.