Oxfordshire youth graffiti bridge with colourful – and legal

Groups of teens had spray paint at the ready to transform Wallingford bridge into a mosaic of colour with some artistic references to the town itself. Local youth work charity TRAIN and the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership brought together young people from the local area together for a fun – and legal – graffiti day on May 31.  READ MORE: Search for Witney Football Club break-in culprits continues, after police update Mani, an artist involved in the project, said it was a positive experience for the younger generation.  Mani said: “We gave young people the opportunity to do something positive for the community and experience a form of art they may not have had the chance to explore before.” “Graffiti is for everyone, and today, many had the opportunity to try their hand at it and create something they could be proud of.” Laurie, a young person who attended the recent workshop agreed the day had been a positive experience.  They said: “Doing the bridge was fun and really creative.”  TRAIN has been serving young people in the community for more than 20 years by providing positive activities, detached youth work, mentoring, and open-access provision. With the support...