Local primary school pupils create fantastic sculpture of Banbury’s sun emblem

The year 5 pupils from Orchard Fields Community School worked alongside local artist Abigail Boisot to create the giant sun sculpture.

The creation will be displayed alongside 400 sculptures from professional artists and schoolchildren at the Kingham Lodge gardens.

Inspired by the town’s emblem and history, the pupils crafted the giant sculpture from recycled materials such as cereal packets, bottles, and bottle tops.

Year 5 pupil Nicholas Strachan said: "I felt really excited to see our sculpture in a popular place where everyone can enjoy it!".

The sculpture will be on display until Monday, May 29, and visitors to the gardens can book a free ticket online to view the display.

Pupil Nicole Kowalczyk said: "It was a lot of hard work to make, but it was really fun at the same time. When we went to see the sculpture, I was jumping around because I was so happy! I told everyone there that it was ours because I'm just so proud."

To book a ticket to the sculpture display or for more information, visit https://www.sculptureatkinghamlodge.com/