Photo credit @ Janet Brown

THIS IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT: entirely conceived, organised and funded by the community and for the community.

We're seeking to raise £3500 over a three month period for a new stork mural in the heart of Storrington's town centre at Place Villerest.

This amount is needed to cover the costs of the essential planning process, materials, the professional artist and a helper, UV and anti-vandalism protection plus an interpretation board. This information panel links the mural to the history and the European Stork Village award in May 2025.

Painting of the commercial property wall commenced on Monday 11 May. It was completed in time for the White Stork & Nature Festival which was a wonderful success on Bank Holiday 23 May. Lady Emma-Barnard from Parham, Isabella Tree from Knepp, the GL local business owners and the artist all attended the official opening at 9:30am on Saturday.

We need your help please with further donations. Every little helps and we are most grateful for anything you can spare. 🙏

BACKGROUND:

In 2025 Storrington together with Knepp Wildland became part of the European Stork Villages Network. The old English name for this West Sussex village is Estorchetone, meaning “the town” or “abode of storks”. It's a reminder that these iconic birds were once closely connected with this landscape.

This nature connection is set to be celebrated through this striking new mural which will brighten up our town square and be an inspiration to us all. The Brighton street artist works as @SinnaOne and his design will bring the white stork story vividly into Storrington’s streetscape. It creates a landmark artwork that reflects both local heritage and a future which is hopeful for nature AND for our community.

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NOTE: All funds raised will be hosted by Storrington Community Partnership CIO Reg Charity No. 1123409.

The donations will be recorded as restricted for use only for this purpose. No funds above the targeted amount will be raised.

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