Stapleford Street Art

08/10/2025

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29/06/2025

Corner of Derby Road and Victoria Street, Stapleford

02/02/2025

Latest Street Art on Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, a visit from the police who once again were happy that permission has been granted.

26/12/2024

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/i-used-graffiti-artist-known-9737374

A construction company agreed to letting people spray paint the hoardings around their workspacee

17/12/2024

04/12/2024

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04/12/2024

Albany Junior School artwork unveiled at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground.

04/12/2024 - Artwork created by budding artists from Albany Junior School in Stapleford was unveiled today at the construction site of the town’s new £7.4m Community Pavilion on Hickings Lane.

Artwork created by budding artists from Albany Junior School in Stapleford was unveiled today at the construction site of the town’s new £7.4m Community Pavilion on Hickings Lane.

Children from Albany’s afterschool club have worked hard to design and paint eight large artboards, totalling 25m in length, with themes of their choice, including the environment, nature, animals, construction, sports, food and technology.

The boards will be on public display on the pavilion’s construction hoarding until the building work is complete in Autumn 2025.

The community pavilion is one of six projects funded by the Government through the £21.1m Stapleford Towns Fund.

Paul SweeneyAlbany Junior School artwork unveiled at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Vice Chair of the Stapleford Towns Fund Board, said:

“It’s a real delight to see the creativity of Albany Junior School children in the artwork they have unveiled today. A huge thank you from the Towns Fund Board for brightening up our pavilion construction site and creating something that will make people smile as they pass by.”

Albany School teacher Barry Harding, said:

“It was great to be involved in this project. The pupils really enjoyed it and worked really hard - they even stayed behind after school and painted in the snow.”

The pavilion will be a state-of-the-art, multi-use building, with a recreation and sports ground, that will replace some of the town’s out-of-date community facilities. It will bring local community groups together under one roof as a central hub for people of all ages to meet, learn, play, dance and keep fit, including:

A new, fully accessible, energy-efficient building
Community café
Multi-use events and learning spaces and community rooms
3G sports pitches and changing rooms
Enhanced and increased onsite car parking spaces and cycle storage
The outdoor facilities will include a large 3G pitch, a smaller multi-use pitch, space on the park for two five-a-side grass pitches or one seven-a-side pitch.

The Steven Gerard Academy, which opened its first Midlands academy in Stapleford in September, will use the Pavilion as its future base for football training and education. Not only will the Academy improve the education, health and wellbeing of children and young people and create job opportunities, it will put Stapleford on the map as a centre of excellence for sport.

Paul added:

“Stapleford’s new Community Pavilion and recreation ground will be a much-needed central hub for children and people of all ages, and we can’t wait for it to open next summer.”

The boards for the project were kindly donated by local builder’s merchant EH Smith.

For more information about this project and the Towns Fund, visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/staplefordtownsfund (Opens in a new window)

04/12/2024

Art by local youngsters from Albany Junior School on Hickings Lane Recreation Ground.

04/12/2024

More art work on Hickings Lane Recreation Ground.

03/11/2024

Excellent art work at the Early Years Playgroup and Pre-School by Anna Wheelhouse Murals.

I had the great pleasure of dropping by to see some of this being done.

03/11/2024

Celebrating Local Art: GEDA Construction Welcomes Graffiti Artists to Hickings Lane Recreation Ground.

Broxtowe has been buzzing with creativity, thanks to an inspired collaboration between GEDA Construction and graffiti artists from near and far. The company, overseeing developments at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, generously granted permission for a group of graffiti artists to transform the construction boarding into a vivid tapestry of art. What was once a functional boundary has now become a striking community canvas, delighting residents and adding an uplifting splash of colour to the area.

Local graffiti artists, joined by talented creatives from Sheffield and Doncaster, worked together to create an art display that has captured the admiration of the community. Passers-by have offered enthusiastic feedback, expressing how these artworks have brought a sense of vitality and joy to the local landscape. “It’s amazing to see something so beautiful in such an unexpected place,” said one resident. Others have shared how the project has inspired them to view the area with fresh eyes, demonstrating the power of public art to shape community spirit and perception.

The significance of this opportunity goes beyond the vibrant colours and bold designs now adorning the space. For some of the artists, the Hickings Lane Recreation Ground holds deep, nostalgic value. Back in the 1980s, the same location was a popular spot for graffiti artists, though painting there came with risks and restrictions. Today, with full permission granted by GEDA Construction, the artists have been able to legally express themselves in the very place where, decades ago, they were discouraged from painting. This permission marks a meaningful turning point, showing how public attitudes towards graffiti have evolved and how community support for creative expression is flourishing.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to GEDA Construction for their openness and commitment to supporting the arts. In allowing these artists to share their work with the community, they have not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the Hickings Lane Recreation Ground but have also sparked a sense of pride and unity among residents. This collaboration is a beautiful reminder of the positive impact that businesses can have when they engage with local creatives, turning spaces into artful expressions of community life.

03/11/2024

A Full Circle for Stapleford's Graffiti Scene: Legal Painting on Hickings Lane.

In the late 1980s and 90s, the graffiti scene in Stapleford was thriving but often misunderstood. Like many others, I was deeply involved in the culture, constantly searching for legal spaces to paint where our art could be appreciated rather than labelled as vandalism. Despite our repeated requests to the local authorities for a designated area to paint, the answer was always the same: no.

Now, in 2024, things have changed for the better. After discussions with GEDA Construction, the company responsible for the development at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, we have finally been granted permission to paint legally on the boards surrounding the site. This is a huge step forward, especially for those of us who have been advocating for legal spaces for years.

The project is particularly exciting because it will involve both local youngsters and graffiti artists who have been painting since the 80s and 90s. This collaboration will bring together generations of talent, allowing seasoned artists to share their experience and skills with the new wave of creative minds. The boards around Hickings Lane will become a vibrant showcase of graffiti art, combining the styles of veteran painters with fresh perspectives from the younger artists.

The acceptance of graffiti as an art form has grown significantly since the 90s. Back then, it was often dismissed as little more than vandalism, but over time, people have come to recognise its value as a dynamic and expressive part of urban culture. Legal spots like the one on Hickings Lane offer artists a chance to express themselves freely, without the fear of breaking the law, and gain recognition for their work in a positive and visible way.

In the coming weeks, the Stapleford community will witness this exciting transformation, as both experienced graffiti artists and local youngsters work together to bring colour and creativity to the development site. It’s more than just an opportunity to paint—this project symbolises how far graffiti has come in being recognised as a legitimate and important art form.

For those of us who have been involved in the scene for decades, this moment is especially meaningful. What was once forbidden is now being embraced, and we look forward to seeing how this collaboration between generations will breathe new life into the area, bringing a celebration of street art to Stapleford.