Children and families visiting the Springboard Child Development Centre in Carlisle are being welcomed by bright new bespoke murals, kindly donated by The Herdy Company.
The colourful murals, now displayed in the centre’s waiting room, feature a Herdy alongside some of Carlisle’s best-loved landmarks, including Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Cathedral, The Market Cross and Carlisle Racecourse.
The aim of the artwork is to create a welcoming, cheerful and engaging environment for children and young people attending the centre, helping to brighten visits for families and provide a positive distraction while waiting for appointments.
The Springboard Child Development Centre, on Orton Road, supports children and young people with complex needs. Its specialist multidisciplinary team assesses and supports children who may require additional help to reach developmental milestones.
Bridget Newton-Carruthers, Team Lead for the Children’s Community Nursing Service at Springboard Child Development Centre, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the mural Herdy has kindly donated to our centre. The bright colours and familiar Carlisle landmarks have created such a cheerful and engaging space for the children and families who visit us.
“We’ve already seen lots of smiles and lovely comments from parents and children, and it has made a real difference to the atmosphere in our waiting area.”
The Herdy Company said they were proud to support spaces that care for children and families across Cumbria.
Herdy Co-founder Diane Hannah said: “At Herdy, we’ve always believed in spreading smiles wherever we can, and we’re so pleased to support the wonderful team at Springboard Child Development Centre. We hope the mural helps make visits feel a little less daunting for children and provides a fun and friendly distraction for families spending time at the centre. It’s been a privilege to create something especially for the children of Carlisle and Cumbria.”
This is the third NHS mural kindly donated by Herdy, following previous installations at Westmorland General Hospital and Penrith Urgent Treatment Centre.