Are you ready for an elephantastic time?
A very special herd of elephants has arrived inΒ Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis! See them until 27th May!
The area has been transformed into vibrant, fun, and free art trail that local families and visitors will never forget. More than thirty large striking and colourful elephants will be waiting to be discovered, each designed and painted by talented artists. The trail will conclude with each sculpture being auctioned for charity. Baby elephants – our Mini Herd – have also found their way into local shops and businesses in the area.
Stampede by the Sea is raising funds for Weldmar Hospicecare, who provide specialist end of life care for local adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
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Stampede by the Sea is LIVE! An exciting eight week art trail featuring almost sixty elephants across Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis, followed by a Farewell Event exhibition, and concluding with your opportunity to give an elephant a forever home at our Auction.
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HOW THE HERD WILL HELP
Last year, 247 people received care from Weldmar Hospicecare in Bridport, West Bay, Lyme Regis and the surrounding area, and more than 1,500 in total across Dorset.
Weldmar’s compassionate approach treats every person as an individual, and their team includes nurses, doctors, carers, therapists, counsellors, social workers and more, who are there during every step of one of life’s most difficult journeys.
All of Weldmar’s care is provided for free. Stampede by the Sea will not only help raise vital funds to continue these services, but increase the awareness of how they help – a subject which is often ‘the elephant in the room’.
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A WILD IN ART EVENT
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities β giving people of all ages a voice through art.
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SCULPTURE #16: SANCTUARY
Located in pride of place outside the @weldmarhospicecare charity shop on East Street in Bridport, Sanctuary was designed by local artist @nicoladennisart and is sponsored by @mapperton_estate.
Nicola says: "Sanctuary was inspired by the artist`s love of nature and the patterns that it weaves throughout her life. The importance of preserving our natural world has never been greater. By providing new and restoring old habitats we can offer sanctuary to all kinds of life, from the tiniest insects to the largest elephants. The design shows the complexity of nature`s symbiosis."
If you collect Sanctuary on the Stampede by the Sea app, you can take advantage of savings on annual memberships at Mapperton, for an individual, couple, or even the whole a family! Tap in the four digit code you`ll find at Sanctuary to find out how to claim your reward.
SCULPTURE #16: SANCTUARY
Located in pride of place outside the @weldmarhospicecare charity shop on East Street in Bridport, Sanctuary was designed by local artist @nicoladennisart and is sponsored by @mapperton_estate.
Nicola says: "Sanctuary was inspired by the artist`s love of nature and the patterns that it weaves throughout her life. The importance of preserving our natural world has never been greater. By providing new and restoring old habitats we can offer sanctuary to all kinds of life, from the tiniest insects to the largest elephants. The design shows the complexity of nature`s symbiosis."
If you collect Sanctuary on the Stampede by the Sea app, you can take advantage of savings on annual memberships at Mapperton, for an individual, couple, or even the whole a family! Tap in the four digit code you`ll find at Sanctuary to find out how to claim your reward. …
WOULD YOU VOLUNTEER WITH US?
We have some amazing people volunteering for Stampede by the Sea. Just as with anything Weldmar Hospicecare does, individuals who give their time play a crucial role in helping things happen.
We have some `Herd Hero` shifts available in Bridport towards the end of the trail. This role involves providing the sculptures with a clean and a little TLC if needed, and reporting any problems or damage. Youβll also answer questions about the trail or Weldmar Hospicecare, or direct people on where to find the answers they need on the app or website. Working in pairs, the shifts are 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
We`d love to hear from you if you`d be interested in finding out more. Please click the contact button to get in touch.
WOULD YOU VOLUNTEER WITH US?
We have some amazing people volunteering for Stampede by the Sea. Just as with anything Weldmar Hospicecare does, individuals who give their time play a crucial role in helping things happen.
We have some `Herd Hero` shifts available in Bridport towards the end of the trail. This role involves providing the sculptures with a clean and a little TLC if needed, and reporting any problems or damage. Youβll also answer questions about the trail or Weldmar Hospicecare, or direct people on where to find the answers they need on the app or website. Working in pairs, the shifts are 10am-12pm and 1-3pm.
We`d love to hear from you if you`d be interested in finding out more. Please click the contact button to get in touch. …
We`ve really enjoyed our Paint and Prosecco Parties at the Salt House, and we have one more to go! Tickets are still available to join us in West Bay on Thursday 1st May, for fun, fizz, and painting elephants! Your elephant, drinks, nibbles, and a donation to @weldmarhospicecare are all included in the price, and paints are supplied by Dorset`s own Farrow and Ball!
Tickets are available via our website – link in bio. Choose Events from our menu.
We`ve really enjoyed our Paint and Prosecco Parties at the Salt House, and we have one more to go! Tickets are still available to join us in West Bay on Thursday 1st May, for fun, fizz, and painting elephants! Your elephant, drinks, nibbles, and a donation to @weldmarhospicecare are all included in the price, and paints are supplied by Dorset`s own Farrow and Ball!
Tickets are available via our website – link in bio. Choose Events from our menu. …
SCULPTURE #7: THE POWER OF PLANKTON
Located alongside the iconic beach huts in West Bay, The Power of Plankton has been created for Stampede by the Sea by Bridport based artist, Terry Whitworth and is sponsored by @inthebagpr.
Terry says: "This design celebrates the diverse, colourful and beautiful microscopic organisms that live in our oceans. There are an estimated half a million species, essential to other life on Earth. Highly sensitive to the slightest changes in their environment, they must be protected at all costs. They of course share an awesome beauty with one of the Earthβs largest mammals."
Collect The Power of Plankton on the Stampede by the Sea app, and you could win a family ticket to Weymouth Sealife Adventure Park, courtesy of In The Bag PR! Just tap in the four digit code you`ll find at the sculpture, and find details of the reward.
The Power of Plankton will join all of the elephants in our herd at our Farewell Event at Dorchester Corn Exchange this June, and you can bid for it at our Auction on June 19th.
Find out more about the sculpture and artist on our website, as well as how to get tickets to our Farewell Event and register your interest in the Auction.
www.stampedebythesea.org
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SCULPTURE #7: THE POWER OF PLANKTON
Located alongside the iconic beach huts in West Bay, The Power of Plankton has been created for Stampede by the Sea by Bridport based artist, Terry Whitworth and is sponsored by @inthebagpr.
Terry says: "This design celebrates the diverse, colourful and beautiful microscopic organisms that live in our oceans. There are an estimated half a million species, essential to other life on Earth. Highly sensitive to the slightest changes in their environment, they must be protected at all costs. They of course share an awesome beauty with one of the Earthβs largest mammals."
Collect The Power of Plankton on the Stampede by the Sea app, and you could win a family ticket to Weymouth Sealife Adventure Park, courtesy of In The Bag PR! Just tap in the four digit code you`ll find at the sculpture, and find details of the reward.
The Power of Plankton will join all of the elephants in our herd at our Farewell Event at Dorchester Corn Exchange this June, and you can bid for it at our Auction on June 19th.
Find out more about the sculpture and artist on our website, as well as how to get tickets to our Farewell Event and register your interest in the Auction.
www.stampedebythesea.org
#stampedebythesea …
#A wise person once said, "There`s no such thing as bad weather. There`s only the wrong clothes." Come and join the Stampede by the Sea fun this Easter weekend!
π Find all 59 elephant sculptures across Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis – download the Stampede by the Sea app or pick up a map from Trail HQ in West Bay, the Weldmar Hospicecare shops in Bridport or Lyme, or the Hive Beach Cafe in Burton Bradstock.
π¨βπ©βπ¦βπ¦ Bring the kids to West Bay to take part in our Easter Hunt, and they can win a special Stampede sticker if they work out what Lord Admiral Trunkston`s favourite snack is!
π¨βπ¨ Meet artist Lyndon Wall at the Weldmar shop in Lyme today from 11am to 2pm, with his creation Round and About Dorset in Cartoons, and signing copies of his book of locally themed cartoons.
Our Trail HQ is open daily from 10am to 4pm and we look forward to seeing you!
www.stampedebythesea.org
#stampedebythesea
#A wise person once said, "There`s no such thing as bad weather. There`s only the wrong clothes." Come and join the Stampede by the Sea fun this Easter weekend!
π Find all 59 elephant sculptures across Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis – download the Stampede by the Sea app or pick up a map from Trail HQ in West Bay, the Weldmar Hospicecare shops in Bridport or Lyme, or the Hive Beach Cafe in Burton Bradstock.
π¨βπ©βπ¦βπ¦ Bring the kids to West Bay to take part in our Easter Hunt, and they can win a special Stampede sticker if they work out what Lord Admiral Trunkston`s favourite snack is!
π¨βπ¨ Meet artist Lyndon Wall at the Weldmar shop in Lyme today from 11am to 2pm, with his creation Round and About Dorset in Cartoons, and signing copies of his book of locally themed cartoons.
Our Trail HQ is open daily from 10am to 4pm and we look forward to seeing you!
www.stampedebythesea.org
#stampedebythesea …
Stampede by the Sea … DONE! These trail goers didn`t let the weather beat them, and collected every elephant sculpture today! π
What an effort! πππ
Stampede by the Sea … DONE! These trail goers didn`t let the weather beat them, and collected every elephant sculpture today! π
What an effort! πππ …
Here are ten of our favourite recent photos shared by you on the Stampede By The Sea app! π€³ Are you planning on searching for elephants over the Easter weekend?
Which elephant will be your favourite? π
Download the app, plan your route, and collect all the elephants by tapping in their four digit code along the way! Don`t forget to check out the great rewards you can claim, too! You can also share your photos from your Stampede by the Sea adventures.
Don`t forget, the trail is all about raising funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare – find out more about how the charity supports local families experiencing life limiting illness at each sculpture.
π± https://stampedebythesea.org/app/ π±
Here are ten of our favourite recent photos shared by you on the Stampede By The Sea app! π€³ Are you planning on searching for elephants over the Easter weekend?
Which elephant will be your favourite? π
Download the app, plan your route, and collect all the elephants by tapping in their four digit code along the way! Don`t forget to check out the great rewards you can claim, too! You can also share your photos from your Stampede by the Sea adventures.
Don`t forget, the trail is all about raising funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare – find out more about how the charity supports local families experiencing life limiting illness at each sculpture.
π± https://stampedebythesea.org/app/ π± …
Have you seen Round and About Dorset in Cartoons yet? This member of our Mini Herd is located at the Weldmar Hospicecare charity shop in Lyme Regis. He was created by artist Lyndon Wall, who produces the cartoons on the front cover of The West Dorset Magazine – our Media Partner. Lyndon will be at the shop this Easter Saturday, 11am to 2pm, signing copies of his book `Upsydown: Cartoons of Dorset Life`.
Have you seen Round and About Dorset in Cartoons yet? This member of our Mini Herd is located at the Weldmar Hospicecare charity shop in Lyme Regis. He was created by artist Lyndon Wall, who produces the cartoons on the front cover of The West Dorset Magazine – our Media Partner. Lyndon will be at the shop this Easter Saturday, 11am to 2pm, signing copies of his book `Upsydown: Cartoons of Dorset Life`. …