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BBC News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dorset charity elephant sculpture damaged day after trail starts
An elephant sculpture that forms part of a charity trail of almost 60 has been found damaged a day after going on elephant in West Bay, Dorset, was found with a number of holes smashed along its head on charity art trail, Stampede by the Sea, said "as an event organised by, and raising money for, local charity Weldmar Hospicecare, this is really sad".The free trail, in place until 27 May, is followed by a map or app around Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis. The charity added it was "disappointing" to find the damage after "so much positivity with the launch of the trail."Featuring 31 large and 28 smaller elephants it has been created by the specialist end of life care charity and public art trail producer Wild in the trail has ended its large artist-decorated sculptures are set to be auctioned at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester in June to raise money for the of the elephants been painted by Royal Academy artist Phillip Sutton, 96, who is partially features a cartoon of Radio Solent's Dorset Breakfast host, Steve Harris, by cartoonist Lyndon Wall.A map of the trail can be found on the Stampede by the Sea website. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
The Guardian
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
An earthquake in Myanmar and elephants by the sea: photos of the day
The lights from residential housing blocks illuminate snowdrifts. Photograph:A worker adjusts colourful lanterns for the preparations for Buddha's birthday celebrations on 5 May at Jogye temple. Photograph: Lee Jin-man/AP Spectators look on as a wall of fire is ignited at the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The show is set to be the largest aviation event in the southern hemisphere, featuring industry trade days and a public airshow. Photograph:Cheese carriers and traders display their products during the opening of the cheese market season. The cheese market in Alkmaar has existed since 1593 and is the oldest and largest in the Netherlands. Photograph: Jeroen Jumelet/EPA People inspect the damage to a collapsed building in Bangkok after a powerful earthquake in central Myanmar. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters Tourists look at a map near to the Vatican. Photograph:Pagodas are damaged by an earthquake. Photograph: Aung Shine Oo/AP Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike. Photograph: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters A worshipper attends the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City. Photograph: Jamal Awad/EPA A man walks his dog near to the art trail Stampede by the Sea in West Bay. The trail showcases thirty striking and colourful elephants, designed and painted by local artists. The exhibition will conclude with an auction of the artwork raising funds for Weldmar Hospicecare charity. Photograph:Protesters demand the departure of the Transitional Presidential Council due to insecurity and gang violence. While authorities, including the National Palace and several ministries, have left downtown to escape the armed gang attacks as the mobilisation continues. Photograph: Patrice Noel/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock Passengers onboard ships wait to travel to their villages ahead of Eid al-Fitr, at Sadarghat Launch Terminal. Photograph: Monirul Alam/EPA Locals walk past apartment buildings decorated with murals. Yakutsk, six time zones east of Moscow, is the main city of Sakha, which is one of the coldest inhabited regions on earth. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Models present creations during China fashion week. Photograph: Wang Zhao/AFP/Getty Images Thai rescue teams provide aid at a collapsed building in Bangkok's Chatuchak area. Photograph:Motorists drive past a damaged building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar. Photograph: Reuters
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Stampede by the Sea: Elephant sculpture trail unveiled in Dorset
A public art trail featuring individually designed elephant sculptures painted by different artists has been unveiled in by the Sea is a collaboration between local charity Weldmar Hospicecare and public art trail producer Wild in than 50 elephants are on display around Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis for eight event aims to raise money and awareness for the charity. One of the elephants been painted by Royal Academy artist Phillip Sutton, 96, who is partially features a cartoon of Radio Solent's Dorset Breakfast host, Steve Harris, by cartoonist Lyndon Wall, who draws primarily for the West Dorset Magazine, said: "The suggestion from the magazine was to draw lots of cartoons, covering all aspects of Dorset - famous people, places and things that were newsworthy as well."A map of the trail can be found on the Stampede by the Sea artist-decorated sculptures will be auctioned at the end of the trail. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Artist Phillip Sutton creates work for Stampede by the Sea trail
A partially-sighted Royal Academy artist has created the first of more than 50 elephant sculptures for a spring arts trail on the Dorset Sutton, 95, produced and painted Ponty for the Stampede by the Sea trail, which will see the baby elephants placed at locations across Bridport, West Bay and Lyme renowned British artist, known for his vibrant use of colour and expressive style, said creating the statue "was a joy", adding: "I shall miss Ponty when he goes."The art trail is intended to raise funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare in Dorchester, which provides specialised end-of-life care for adults with life-limiting illnesses. 'Personal experience' Now in his 10th decade, Sutton continues to make significant contributions to the art world despite being partially sighted. His long career has seen numerous solo exhibitions worldwide and works held in public collections such as The Tate. Each elephant sculpture will be auctioned off by Duke's Auctions at the end of the trail, with proceeds directly supporting the hospice's designs of the other elephants are yet to be unveiled but it has been revealed that Radio Solent's Dorset Breakfast host, Steve Harris, appears on one by cartoonist Lyndon charity is looking for local businesses to apply to sponsor an elephant, with many of the smaller elephants going to local said: "I named the elephant Ponty after the French philosopher [Maurice Merleau-Ponty] as I found him quite inspirational. "Art is such a personal experience and we express ourselves by how we dress and how we behave but I try to leave my beliefs and politics behind when I paint."When I paint, I express my personality through my art. Working on Ponty for Weldmar's Stampede By The Sea was a joy and I shall miss Ponty when he goes."April Whitehead, from Weldmar Hospicecare, said the trail aimed to "bring the community together through creativity and compassion". You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
