The Kendal pebble snake is being moved to a new home where it will be put on display.

The Covid-19 snake trail runs along the Riverside walk, and now contains an estimated 200 stones since its beginning in March. The display will be moved to a new location next month where it will be preserved.

Morrisons has offered a space on its site to display the snake, and B&Q are providing cement to secure the stones.

A local builder has also offered his service free of charge for the move.

The display is expected to be created on August 26.

Jill Pemberton, who started the Kendal snake, said: “It would be a very happy event in an otherwise confusing time.

“A lot of the stones had been going missing, and some had been taken over the months. The children were a bit upset by them.

“The two heads I made even disappeared as well, I am making another one now.

“Morrisons’ liaison officer helped us arrange this and offered us the space for the pebbles.

“We saw that other people had done similar things across the country, so in March I thought we could make one for Kendal and it grew from there.

“I just put out the head, and a few friends put down the first few stones. It just expanded. It was a good thing to do together, without being together.

“The children really enjoyed it. It would be great to have it displayed permanently.”

Kirsty Ireland, Morrisons liaison officer, said: “Morrisons are really pleased to be able to support our community by providing a permanent home for Kendal’s pebble snakes. It will serve as a reminder of the things that raised our spirits during lockdown, and of the vast appreciation we have for all of our key workers.

“We also hope to make a special pebble to add to the snake, to commemorate those lost, and affected by this pandemic. Big thanks to B&Q for their kind donation of materials, and Dave Atkinson, our tradesperson, helping with installation.”

During the pandemic, many people found that painting pebbles was a safe way to do something positive and happy together.

The Covid-19 Snake trail is one of many around the country and most were painted by children and families.

Members of the public are excited for the display and stones can still be added.