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10 hours ago
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Kasabian star designs elephant for hospice trail
Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno has designed one of 40 giant elephants that will form an art trail in the band's home city of Leicester. Stomp Round Leicester, which supports LOROS Hospice, is due to run from 14 July to 21 September and will be the biggest public art event the city has ever seen, organisers say. Pizzorno is an artist under the name Daft-apeth when he's not singing with the indie favourites and his design will be kept secret until the trail begins. He visited the charity to meet staff and patients and said the LOROS team "make the most difficult part of your life as easy as possible. It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen". "When I visited LOROS I found it simply breathtaking," he said. "From the receptionists to the physios to the healthcare assistants, everyone works to make families feel cared for and loved. "I've had family members cared for at LOROS and my elephant is a way to say thank you to everyone who works there for helping so many families like mine over the years." LOROS has worked with Wild in Art to create the trail for its 40th anniversary. At the end of the 10-week trail, the 40 Elephant sculptures will be auctioned with proceeds going to the hospice. Clare Bloomfield, from LOROS, said: "Our 5ft elephants are probably one of the bigger canvases Serge has designed. "His art is quirky and fun, and we can't wait to see where his imagination has taken him. "We're also hoping Serge's involvement will open up the trail to lots of people who show their support and make a donation to LOROS Hospice. "Serge really cares about all things Leicester and LOROS is a big part of that." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Artist paints elephant for hospice trail Elephant sculpture trail for hospice birthday LOROS Hospice
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20 hours ago
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Glasgow has a new Scottie dog trail - here's all you need to know
A PACK of giant dogs is taking over Glasgow – but no need to panic. The Scotties in the City art trail for Maggie's cancer charity will see 50 beautiful sculptures brightening up streets across the city and its suburbs in 2026. At the end of the eight-week project, which was officially launched at the Trades Hall in Glasgow on Wednesday (June 18), the artworks will be auctioned off to raise money for Maggie's, who help families going through cancer treatment. (Image: Martin Shields) Hayley Smith, project manager for Scotties in the City at Maggie's, said: 'We hope this fun art trail, in partnership with Wild in Art, will play a key role in boosting the city's social, cultural and economic development and draw in visitors to experience the charm of our city. 'People travel far and wide to see art trails like this and many famous faces – such as Lorraine Kelly and Judy Murray - have bought sculptures from Wild in Art charity auctions in the past.' READ NEXT: 10 pictures that tell story of Glasgow school and its links to Hollywood 'I travelled and worked on the Glasgow ferries and they are much missed' Glasgow drugs trial will use genetics to end 'trial and error' approach to treatments I have incurable blood cancer but my symptoms were mistaken for menopause At the launch, which showcased Glasgow artist Douglas Roulston's sculpture Lochie, the charity put a call out for artists and sponsors to get on board. She added: 'Today's launch is a call out for businesses to get involved in sponsoring a giant Scottie sculpture, and a call out for artists to take part.' An educational programme will run alongside the project. Sixty schools can also apply for their own small Scottie, complete with resources and lessons pack, which they can design and decorate. The smaller sculptures will also form part of the art trail and be returned to the schools at the end. (Image: Martin Shields) Douglas said: 'I am honoured to introduce Lochie, the first big Scottie on the Glasgow trail for Maggie's. 'My artwork is inspired by the dramatic beauty of the Highlands and Islands. I have painted the beautiful landscape of Loch Lomond with Ben Lomond, the golf course, the loch itself and a few signature trees. 'Hidden on Lochie's chest is a heart shaped by the trees – a quiet reminder of strength, love and compassion which also sum up Maggie's and the great work they do in supporting families going through cancer.' Charlie Langhorne, managing director of Wild in Art, added: 'We are thrilled to be working with our friends and partners at Maggies on our first standalone trail in Glasgow. 'We are confident that our Wild in Art Scottie dogs will bring joy to both residents and tourists as they discover the trail and explore the city, and raise awareness and vital funds to support the invaluable work that Maggie's does to help people with cancer and their families.'
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a day ago
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Giant safari sculptures make their return to Norwich
A herd of sculptures is set to take over a city as part of a trail by a local charity. Break, which supports young people across the East of England who have been in care, will launch the 10-week GoGoSafari event in Norwich on 50 sculptures, including gorillas, rhinos, giraffes, lions and elephants are due to be placed across the city - and beyond - before some are auctioned off in October. Senior partnership and project manager Peter Marron said he hoped the event would be enjoyable for people as well as "raising much-needed funds". Break works with children and young people who are either in or have left care, providing opportunities to help them on their way to 2013, sculptures of gorillas, hares, dinosaurs and cows have been seen across Norfolk and artists were involved in the designs of this year's models, with businesses supporting the event. It has been organised in partnership with Wild in Art, the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Norwich BID and Chantry Place. Five of the largest animals will be located at the Millennium Plain, Norwich Cathedral, Tombland and London Street. As well as in Norwich, five sculptures are also due to be installed at other locations in Norfolk, including Holkham Hall and September 2022, the charity auctioned off 60 dinosaur and mammoth sculptures, which had been placed across Norfolk, and raised £427,000. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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3 days ago
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Dorset elephant trail statues sell for more than £170k
A group of 30 painted elephant statues have been sold at auction for more than £170, moulded fibreglass herd spent two months on display at outdoor locations in west Dorset as part of a family were sold by Weldmar Hospicecare, with some of the money going to the statues' manufacturer Wild In anonymous buyer paid the top price of £25,000 for an elephant called Sanctuary, painted with images of wildlife and plants. Weldmar's chief operating officer Matt Smith said: "This project has been such an ambitious project for the team and it's just been so nice to end on such a high."We've got to shift them all today to their new homes and then we'll start thinking about what the next thing is."The charity placed more than 50 elephants, painted by different artists, at locations in Bridport, Lyme Regis and West Bay in which was stationed outside Weldmar's charity shop in Bridport, was painted by Nicola Dennis who said it was inspired by her love of statue, featuring images of Dorset figures ranging from author Thomas Hardy to BBC Radio Solent presenter Steve Harris, fetched £20, firm Wild In Art has created statues for trails around the country, with most of the figures being sold for good Director Charlie Langhorne said: "They end up in gardens, private houses and corporate venues. Some have even been donated back to the hospices."We think we've raised about 27 and a half million pounds so far." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
