In the last couple of months I have been to several Expo’s around the borough and have been struck at how each one is very different and clearly tailored to the needs of local people – driven by the fact that local organisations are so involved in the planning and implementation.
Mayor of Lambeth with one of the children visiting Herne Hill Expo
Herne Hill Expo was no different in being totally different from anything I had seen before as I joined them after what had clearly been an extremely busy day. Most noticeable was the transformation of the tunnel under the railway where local artists Gethan & Myles working with Herne Hill residents had created a wordscape street art along the floor with views of local children displayed on children’s t-shirts hung on the walls of the tunnel.
Mayor Lambeth with local councillor Jim Dickson
I’d been asked along to present prizes for the best suggestions on how the area could be improved and for the winner of the ‘The Hunt’ which encouraged people to see the local area in a different light. There was a great atmosphere with people not just wanting to hear who had won but eager to discover the suggestions and solutions.
