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'Incredible' spray paint artwork now covers walls of Staffordshire leisure centre - with help of over 200 children

A spray paint project has now been completed at Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock.

By Isabella Boneham
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Professional artist Neil Willis has transformed key areas of Cannock Park with vibrant, meaningful artwork.

He has now finished his spray paint artwork project on the walls of Chase Leisure Centre.

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Last month, more than 200 local children helped extend the design on the side wall of the Leisure Centre, adding their own creativity before Neil brought the full piece together with his professional touch.

Children aged three to 16 helped along with a few adults. They all contributed to creating a more vibrant and welcoming space for visitors.

A spray paint project has been completed at Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock. The huge mural created by local children covers most of the walls of the centre. Pictured looking at the mural is local resident Geri Marron and daughter Mabel, aged 3. (Photo: Tim Thursfield/National World)
A spray paint project has been completed at Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock. The huge mural created by local children covers most of the walls of the centre. Pictured looking at the mural is local resident Geri Marron and daughter Mabel, aged 3. (Photo: Tim Thursfield/National World)

Neil has now completed the back wall of the centre with a stunning mural that beautifully captures the history of Cannock Park. 

Cannock Chase Life, managed by the local council, posted on Facebook that the mural is "a real focal point" and "it truly hits you as you walk into the park, bringing colour, character, and a real sense of pride to the space."

It added: "This marks the final phase of the project, following Neil’s repainting of the park pavilion shutters earlier in the year. 

A spray paint project has been completed at Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock. The huge mural created by local children covers most of the walls of the centre. (Photo: Tim Thursfield/National World)
A spray paint project has been completed at Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock. The huge mural created by local children covers most of the walls of the centre. (Photo: Tim Thursfield/National World)

"Together, these artworks have significantly improved the appearance of the park, creating a more welcoming and vibrant environment for everyone to enjoy.

"Pop down and take a look — you won’t miss it!".

The spray paint artwork forms part of the council's ongoing improvement programme for Cannock Park.

You can now walk around the entirety of Chase Leisure Centre and admire all of the spray paint artwork on the walls.