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Community Alleyway Art Project
Unveiling on 28th October at 10.00am
Sitting in the heart of Oxford, Cowley is a multi cultural community, a bustling and eclectic mix of cultures.
Here lies a small strip of land that is well used by the community providing access to Lark Rise School, cut through to Florence Park and short cut to the local shops and access to the City Centre.
Since the spring a few volunteers have planted, pruned and watered an array of plants and flowers that have transformed the area into a vibrant, uplifting and welcoming space that is being enjoyed by young and old in the community.
It has been nothing short of miraculous how this small space has affected so many people and I quote, “brightened their day”, “lifted their spirits”, “made them smile” and “improved their mental health”. This small area has inspired people to plant in their own gardens/containers and take an interest in what’s growing and how they can get involved.
The "flower power" has also had another benefit by eradicating littering, stopping loitering and anti social activities.
We have been so lucky with the weather, the week was unusually hot and sunny and Lisa our artist got a great start. Our mural is now complete with a little addition to the adjacent wall. Come along and join us on Saturday 28th October. At 10.00am we are having a grand unveiling on the 28th October allowing you to see the Mural in all its glory and giving us the opportunity to thank everyone for your help and support. See you there....

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4 days ago
Dawn Weller
4 days agoGood morning everyone, there was a typo in the address where you can purchase the calendars. The correct information is www.boundarybrookcommunityprojects.co.uk Within the next few days, we will have a selection of products for sale all featuring designs from the mural. Keep checking back into the site to be the first to get the Flower Lane goodies. Proceeds from the calendars to support Oxford Hospitals Charity arts programme.
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10 days ago
Dawn Weller
10 days agoFrom Friday afternoon, 1st December, you can also pick up your calendar locally at Missing Bean Coffee Roastery, 66 - 72 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Pay online and pick up inside.
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10 days ago
Dawn Weller
10 days agoIt may be quiet in Flower Lane now the planting has finished for the winter but behind the scenes, we have been busy. As a celebration of our wonderful mural, we have produced a 2024 Flower Lane calendar. Designed by “Lisa Made It”, it's a perfect gift for your loved ones or keep it for yourself. Purchase online at www.boundarybrookcommunityproject.co.uk or collect from Lofgrens Nordic Style shop at 101 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RG. All proceeds to Oxford Hospitals Charity - for their arts program - artlink.
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Lesley Williams
Nov 9, 2023
thank you - I just LOVE it - well done on the project
£10.00
Gail & family
Oct 26, 2023
Thanks for all your amazing hard work Dawn and Leslie!
£25.00
Anonymous
Oct 20, 2023
Thanks for making OX4 beautiful!
£25.00
Anonymous
Oct 20, 2023
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Anonymous
Oct 19, 2023
£50.00
Pip, Laurence and Dylan
Oct 17, 2023
Looks fab - many thanks!
£20.00
Bironzo family
Oct 14, 2023
We absolutely love this project. So uplifting and beautiful! Thank you for bringing joy and respect to an otherwise dark little alleyway. We are so grateful for your amazing work!
£20.00
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