A STRIKING collection of giant silk flags created by residents across Greater Manchester is set to transform Ashton Library into a colourful celebration of climate action and the natural world.
The 10 three-metre banners were produced during a series of workshops held in libraries across the region as part of Green Libraries Week.
Participants worked alongside Cabasa Carnival Arts to explore environmental themes through art.
Tameside’s contribution focuses on fungi, while other flags in the touring collection highlight subjects including rivers, pollinators and solar power.
The completed artwork was unveiled at a special preview event on Thursday evening (May 21) at Ashton Library.
The exhibition is open to the public at the library from May 26 until June 20, before travelling across Greater Manchester throughout the rest of the year. The banners will also appear in this year’s Manchester Day parade in July.
The project was funded by Libraries Connected Northwest and led by the Greater Manchester Green Libraries Consortium – a group focused on making libraries more sustainable and encouraging communities to engage with environmental issues.
Tameside Council’s Strategic Director of Housing, Environment & Estates, Julian Jackson, said: “This is an excellent project bringing together creativity and community collaboration to raise awareness of important issues such as climate change and protecting our environment.
“It’s wonderful to see everyone’s involvement as the project and exhibition comes to life.”
It is hoped the exhibition will encourage visitors to think more deeply about the effects of climate change and the importance of protecting the planet’s ecosystems.
For more information, contact information.direct@tameside.gov.uk or call 0161 342 4000.