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4 days ago
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Wallaby sculpture trail honours escape mob
A mob of giant wallaby sculptures has hopped its way into the Staffordshire Moorlands as part of a new trail encouraging people to explore the area. They can be found in towns, villages and beauty spots across the Moorlands – in a nod to the animals which famously escaped from a nearby private zoo in the 1930s. There are 10 colourful sculptures located in various well-known places – including Rudyard Lake, Peak Wildlife Park and Biddulph Grange Country Park. All the sculptures are situated outdoors, with car parking available nearby. With the exception of the sculpture at Peak Wildlife Park (available to view between 10:00 BST and 18:00), they are accessible at all hours. Real wallabies were commonly viewed around The Roaches, and although they are rarely seen now, there are occasionally sightings reported. A group of wallabies was said by local historians to have been set free from the private zoo on the Swythamley Estate. They bred, leading to a mob of about 50 of them across the area. "We hope this trail will encourage people to get outside and have fun, and we're excited to see the Moorlands get even more wild about wallabies," said Peak Wildlife Park director James Butler, who invited people to come and visit their captive mob of wallabies. Sarah Bird, creative director of arts organisation Outside, said each of the sculptures told a "unique story" of the people and places of the Moorlands. "We can't wait for everyone to head out to find the sculptures over the summer and, in doing so, explore the landscape and discover the creativity across the district." The sculptures will be in place until 5 September. The full list of sculpture locations… The Hideaway Café, Biddulph Grange Country Park, Biddulph, ST8 7TA Rudyard Lake Visitor Centre and Cafe, Off Lake Road, Rudyard, ST13 8XB Buxton and Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6DP Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, ST13 8SW Manifold Valley Visitor Centre, Hulme End, SK17 0EZ YHA Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ Earl's Drive, Off Red Road, Dimmingsdale, Alton, ST10 4BU Cheadle Market Square, 58 High Street, Cheadle, ST10 1AJ Blythe Bridge Library, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9JR Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, ST13 7QR (outside entrance, entry fee not required to visit the wallaby sculpture) Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Escaped albino wallaby recaptured near Dover How likely is a Nottinghamshire wallaby encounter? Survey shows wild wallaby population likely 1,000 Wayward wallaby spotted in Devon garden Related internet links Outside Arts
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Wallaby sculpture trail honours escape mob in Staffordshire Moorlands
A mob of giant wallaby sculptures has hopped its way into the Staffordshire Moorlands as part of a new trail encouraging people to explore the can be found in towns, villages and beauty spots across the Moorlands – in a nod to the animals which famously escaped from a nearby private zoo in the are 10 colourful sculptures located in various well-known places – including Rudyard Lake, Peak Wildlife Park and Biddulph Grange Country the sculptures are situated outdoors, with car parking available nearby. With the exception of the sculpture at Peak Wildlife Park (available to view between 10:00 BST and 18:00), they are accessible at all wallabies were commonly viewed around The Roaches, and although they are rarely seen now, there are occasionally sightings reported.A group of wallabies was said by local historians to have been set free from the private zoo on the Swythamley bred, leading to a mob of about 50 of them across the area. "We hope this trail will encourage people to get outside and have fun, and we're excited to see the Moorlands get even more wild about wallabies," said Peak Wildlife Park director James Butler, who invited people to come and visit their captive mob of Bird, creative director of arts organisation Outside, said each of the sculptures told a "unique story" of the people and places of the Moorlands."We can't wait for everyone to head out to find the sculptures over the summer and, in doing so, explore the landscape and discover the creativity across the district."The sculptures will be in place until 5 September. The full list of sculpture locations… The Hideaway Café, Biddulph Grange Country Park, Biddulph, ST8 7TARudyard Lake Visitor Centre and Cafe, Off Lake Road, Rudyard, ST13 8XBBuxton and Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6DPTittesworth Water Visitor Centre, Meerbrook, ST13 8SWManifold Valley Visitor Centre, Hulme End, SK17 0EZYHA Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZEarl's Drive, Off Red Road, Dimmingsdale, Alton, ST10 4BUCheadle Market Square, 58 High Street, Cheadle, ST10 1AJBlythe Bridge Library, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9JRPeak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, ST13 7QR (outside entrance, entry fee not required to visit the wallaby sculpture) Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
5 days ago
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Robert Kiddey's sculptures unveiled outside council headquarters
Four Robert Kiddey sculptures have been refurbished and unveiled outside Castle House in Kiddey Stones, made of four large sandstone panels, were originally installed at Wilford Power Station in Nottinghamshire but have been in storage since the stones, designed by Nottingham-born sculptor Robert Kiddey, depict different aspects of electricity leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council Rowan Cozens said the unveiling of the stones was a "very exciting" moment and added it was "vitally important" Kiddey's influence was celebrated. The council said the stones were put on display as part of the launch of two art trails in the celebrates Robert Kiddey, while the other shows objects that have contributed to the history of the area. After the power station was demolished in the 1980s, the stones were moved to Newark Cemetery, where they have been kept out of public view until Veronica Pickering, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire, said: "It is so important that we're able to mark this moment and acknowledge and celebrate the work of Robert Kiddey, and celebrate the vision and craft of Robert Kiddey here in his hometown and his county." 'Mixed feelings' Kiddey, who moved to Newark in 1931 and taught for 50 years, attained international recognition during his of his artworks were exhibited alongside work by Pablo December, Newark and Sherwood District Council's cabinet voted to install the artwork outside its headquarters at an estimated cost of £87,430, as part of the new Kiddey Trail of nine sites to visit to see his work.A consultation revealed more than 57% of respondents rejected the idea, with respondents saying they were a "waste of money" or "morally wrong", while others supported the plan's historical previously said: "I am aware that there are mixed feelings about this project."Speaking at the unveiling, she said: "It's part of our community plan to get our art out into the public realm. "Newark is incredibly rich in its culture, its history, and it's full of artists and sculptors."
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bulls unleashed across Birmingham as part of art trail
A herd of more than 120 bulls has been set loose in a city as part of a free art sculptured creations, inspired by the iconic Bullring bull, have been decorated by local artists and placed in locations across by Birmingham Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art, the interactive Bulls in the City trail includes 40 large fibreglass statues sponsored by local chief executive Paul Bytheway asked trail visitors to consider donating to the charity and said the project was an opportunity to "shout" about its work. Wild at Art has previously installed bear and snow dog statues across majority of larger bulls will be found in the city centre, with four on Harborne High Street and three on Boldmere High features a unique design, such as murals celebrating local history, while others have been transformed to look like dragons or is also a version of Ozzy, the giant mechanical bull featured in the city's opening ceremony for the Commonwealth mini bulls, created by local schools and groups as part of an associated community programme, can be found in Birmingham Hospice shops and other city-centre venues. Mr Bytheway said a positive impact of the project had been to educate the community about the charity's work, which he estimated would cost £19m this year."We are not fully funded by the NHS, and we heavily rely on voluntary income such as fundraising activity, income from our shops and donations to continue funding our services," he said. "Even the smallest amount can make a big impact." West Midlands mayor Richard Parker said the trail paid tribute to the Brummie Bull, which was "a symbol of Birmingham's strength and spirit"."These sculptures will help to boost trade in the city centre and champion the work of local artists while shining a well-deserved spotlight on the tremendous work and dedication of staff at Birmingham Hospice," he added. The trail runs for eight weeks until 14 September, after which the sculptures will be auctioned to raise money for Birmingham are available digitally on a Bulls in the City app or can be collected from locations across the city. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Penguins waddle into Southend-on-Sea for sculpture trail
A trail made up of penguin sculptures has been set up on the arrived in Southend-on-Sea on Friday as part of Waddle-on-Sea to raise money for Havens Hospices. About 100 figures of super-sized and baby penguins have been dotted around the city and neighbouring Leigh-on-Sea until 3 September."The aim is to bring some joy and colour to Southend and ultimately raise money for local hospice care," said Amy Dearing, director of fundraising and marketing at the charity. As part of the trail, 31 super-sized and 72 baby penguin sculptures were mounted on to event is in collaboration with the Wild in Art organisation, and people can buy maps or download an app to take part in the Hospices provides specialist care and support to people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Ms Dearing added: "It is the third art trail between Havens Hospices and Wild in Art."We have very high hopes that we can raise as much money as possible for families that rely on our support. Local businesses sponsored the large penguins, and they were painted by artists. The baby penguins were adopted by local schools and community groups who decorated them ahead of the Dearing said: "It really is bringing the whole community together to support hospice care."We hope people will get behind Waddle-on-Sea, make a donation, enjoy the penguins and help us to secure the future of local hospice care."After the trail, some of the sculptures would be available to purchase at an auction in September. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
