STAMPEDE BY THE SEA 2025
A very special herd of elephants will be arriving in Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis in the spring of 2025!
The area will be transformed into vibrant, fun, and free art trail that local families and visitors will never forget. Thirty 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 will also be finding their way into local schools and learning venues, which will become their forever home.
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.
Join our herd.
Stampede by the Sea is a unique opportunity for the local community, schools, the business sector, and artists to come together and create something special. Find out how you and your organisation can get involved.
There are so many benefits to associating your brand with this exciting, unique local project.
β’ Play a part in driving an increase in the local economy
β’ Be seen as a positive local employer that supports the community
β’ Be involved with promoting health and wellbeing, and local education
β’ Offer ‘rewards’ on the trail app to attract new business or increase loyalty
β’ Opportunties for PR and increased social media engagement
β’ Help fund vital end of life care in Dorset, when and where it is needed most
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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The magic of Stampede by the Sea will be in the incredible designs on our herd of elephants in Dorset next spring … and artists have until Sunday 15th September to submit their final designs! π
Whilst we welcome applications from all artists, we particularly want to make sure that Dorset is well represented, so if you are local and would like to be in with a chance of having your design on one of the sculptures on our trail, please do apply – whatever your style and whatever your experience. Successful artists also earn a Β£1,000 honorarium.
Find all the details you need and download our artist pack today!
π¨ https://stampedebythesea.org/artists/ π¨
Good luck.
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art
#stampedebythesea
The magic of Stampede by the Sea will be in the incredible designs on our herd of elephants in Dorset next spring … and artists have until Sunday 15th September to submit their final designs! π
Whilst we welcome applications from all artists, we particularly want to make sure that Dorset is well represented, so if you are local and would like to be in with a chance of having your design on one of the sculptures on our trail, please do apply – whatever your style and whatever your experience. Successful artists also earn a Β£1,000 honorarium.
Find all the details you need and download our artist pack today!
π¨ https://stampedebythesea.org/artists/ π¨
Good luck.
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art
#stampedebythesea …
If your school missed out on applying for our Learning Programme before the end of the summer term, there is limited time available to be part of this very exciting project! Make sure your school is represented on our incredible art trail in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis next spring, and enjoy the benefits of joining our herd! π
https://stampedebythesea.org/learning-programme/
@weldmarhospicecare ππ | @wildinart
#stampedebythesea
If your school missed out on applying for our Learning Programme before the end of the summer term, there is limited time available to be part of this very exciting project! Make sure your school is represented on our incredible art trail in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis next spring, and enjoy the benefits of joining our herd! π
https://stampedebythesea.org/learning-programme/
@weldmarhospicecare ππ | @wildinart
#stampedebythesea …
Our incredible art trail in support of Weldmar Hospicecare starts next March, and one elephant sculpture in particular will be very special – your loved one`s name could be hand painted on our Memory Elephant πβ€οΈ
After the trail, the Memory Elephant will have a forever home at Weldmar`s Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. Make a dedication today at weldmarhospicecare.org
Wild in Art | #stampedebythesea
This is for everybody. Your loved one doesn`t need to have been cared for by Weldmar Hospicecare, but making a dedication to them will help the charity provide specialist care for local adults who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
Our incredible art trail in support of Weldmar Hospicecare starts next March, and one elephant sculpture in particular will be very special – your loved one`s name could be hand painted on our Memory Elephant πβ€οΈ
After the trail, the Memory Elephant will have a forever home at Weldmar`s Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. Make a dedication today at weldmarhospicecare.org
Wild in Art | #stampedebythesea
This is for everybody. Your loved one doesn`t need to have been cared for by Weldmar Hospicecare, but making a dedication to them will help the charity provide specialist care for local adults who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones. …
π¨CALLING ALL ARTISTS!π¨ There are just three weeks to go until until the deadline for our open call for design submissions for our herd of large elephants! Get creative and submit your designs by Midnight on Sunday 15th September, for your chance to paint an elephant and receive an honorarium of Β£1000!
The artist pack, with helpful tips and guidelines, and the templates can be found on our website: https://stampedebythesea.org/artists/
π¨CALLING ALL ARTISTS!π¨ There are just three weeks to go until until the deadline for our open call for design submissions for our herd of large elephants! Get creative and submit your designs by Midnight on Sunday 15th September, for your chance to paint an elephant and receive an honorarium of Β£1000!
The artist pack, with helpful tips and guidelines, and the templates can be found on our website: https://stampedebythesea.org/artists/ …
Bridport Carnival – you were awesome! What a brilliant reception our Hero elephant sculpture had last night, and we are so thrilled to have been awarded FIRST PLACE in the Decorated/Non-motorised category!
Just imagine when we have around fifty of these incredible large and baby elephants waiting to be discovered around Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis next spring! π
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art
#stampedebythesea
Bridport Carnival – you were awesome! What a brilliant reception our Hero elephant sculpture had last night, and we are so thrilled to have been awarded FIRST PLACE in the Decorated/Non-motorised category!
Just imagine when we have around fifty of these incredible large and baby elephants waiting to be discovered around Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis next spring! π
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art
#stampedebythesea …
We can`t wait to line up in the procession at Bridport Carnival this evening! Look out for our Hero elephant, Waves of Emotion, and members of the Weldmar Hospicecare team! It all starts at 7pm π
Wild in Art #stampedebythesea
We can`t wait to line up in the procession at Bridport Carnival this evening! Look out for our Hero elephant, Waves of Emotion, and members of the Weldmar Hospicecare team! It all starts at 7pm π
Wild in Art #stampedebythesea …
Have you spotted Ponty out on his travels this week with First Dorset? He`s travelling on board the Jurassic Coasters, and kids can get an `I Spotted Ponty` sticker if they find him! Plus you can save money with Group Day Tickets at a special price of just Β£10, instead of Β£25, and sharing a photo of Ponty of social media will earn you free tickets for future journeys.
Find out which route Ponty will be on this weekend on our website:
https://stampedebythesea.org/ponty-on-the-bus/
#stampedebythesea #pontyonthebus
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art
Have you spotted Ponty out on his travels this week with First Dorset? He`s travelling on board the Jurassic Coasters, and kids can get an `I Spotted Ponty` sticker if they find him! Plus you can save money with Group Day Tickets at a special price of just Β£10, instead of Β£25, and sharing a photo of Ponty of social media will earn you free tickets for future journeys.
Find out which route Ponty will be on this weekend on our website:
https://stampedebythesea.org/ponty-on-the-bus/
#stampedebythesea #pontyonthebus
Weldmar Hospicecare | Wild in Art …
Today`s the day that Ponty is off on his holidays with First Wessex! He`ll be travelling on the X52 today between Weymouth and Bridport. To help you spot him, a Group Day Dorset Ticket for up to five people is just Β£10, rather than Β£25. Tickets can be purchased on the First Bus app or via the driver, cash or contactless.
Kids who spot Ponty can get a special sticker, and there`s a chance to earn free tickets for future journeys too!
Ponty will be on a different route every day, so find out where he`ll be at www.stampedebythesea.org!
#pontyonthebus #stampedebythesea
@weldmarhospicecare | @wildinart
Today`s the day that Ponty is off on his holidays with First Wessex! He`ll be travelling on the X52 today between Weymouth and Bridport. To help you spot him, a Group Day Dorset Ticket for up to five people is just Β£10, rather than Β£25. Tickets can be purchased on the First Bus app or via the driver, cash or contactless.
Kids who spot Ponty can get a special sticker, and there`s a chance to earn free tickets for future journeys too!
Ponty will be on a different route every day, so find out where he`ll be at www.stampedebythesea.org!
#pontyonthebus #stampedebythesea
@weldmarhospicecare | @wildinart …
EXCITING NEWS!! Next week, Ponty is going on his summer holidays with the help of First Dorset – but can you spot him on board the Jurassic Coaster? ππ
To help you, they`re offering a special discounted Group Day Dorset Ticket for up to five people for Β£10, rather than Β£25. Tickets can be purchased on the First Bus app or via the driver, cash or contactless.
Maps to help follow Ponty can be found at the First Wessex Information Kiosk by Kings Statue in Weymouth, and kids can claim an `I spotted Ponty` sticker if they find him π
Post a picture with #pontyonthebus and you can come to the kiosk to get a free bus ticket for future use!
More details on our website – link in bio.
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea
EXCITING NEWS!! Next week, Ponty is going on his summer holidays with the help of First Dorset – but can you spot him on board the Jurassic Coaster? ππ
To help you, they`re offering a special discounted Group Day Dorset Ticket for up to five people for Β£10, rather than Β£25. Tickets can be purchased on the First Bus app or via the driver, cash or contactless.
Maps to help follow Ponty can be found at the First Wessex Information Kiosk by Kings Statue in Weymouth, and kids can claim an `I spotted Ponty` sticker if they find him π
Post a picture with #pontyonthebus and you can come to the kiosk to get a free bus ticket for future use!
More details on our website – link in bio.
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea …
Why is our Baby Hero elephant sculpture Ponty onboard the Portland Coaster with First Dorset? π€ Look out for something really special happening soon… π
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea
Why is our Baby Hero elephant sculpture Ponty onboard the Portland Coaster with First Dorset? π€ Look out for something really special happening soon… π
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea …
We may be a number of months away from the start of Stampede by the Sea, but we`re already looking for incredible local individuals, or teams from organisations, businesses or clubs, who could be HERD HEROES during the eight weeks of our trail in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis!
Think `Gamesmakers` from London 2012 and you`ll get a good idea of what our Herd Heroes will do. You could be the face of the event, welcoming visitors to the trail and sharing your enthusiasm, helping families navigate to the next amazing sculpture with a smile.
Link in bio.
We may be a number of months away from the start of Stampede by the Sea, but we`re already looking for incredible local individuals, or teams from organisations, businesses or clubs, who could be HERD HEROES during the eight weeks of our trail in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis!
Think `Gamesmakers` from London 2012 and you`ll get a good idea of what our Herd Heroes will do. You could be the face of the event, welcoming visitors to the trail and sharing your enthusiasm, helping families navigate to the next amazing sculpture with a smile.
Link in bio. …
Welcome to Stampede by the Sea, @cumulusoutdoors in Swanage! We`re delighted that they have joined our Learning Programme, and we took Ponty to see them this week.
Schools, community groups, youth centres, and other places and organisations that work with youngsters can be a part of Stampede by the Sea. Not only will you get a Baby Elephant to design, paint and keep (and that will be part of our incredible art trail next spring), but there are lots of really useful learning resources and tools to share with you, including supporting children experiencing grief and loss.
Find out how to get involved on our website – link in bio.
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea
Welcome to Stampede by the Sea, @cumulusoutdoors in Swanage! We`re delighted that they have joined our Learning Programme, and we took Ponty to see them this week.
Schools, community groups, youth centres, and other places and organisations that work with youngsters can be a part of Stampede by the Sea. Not only will you get a Baby Elephant to design, paint and keep (and that will be part of our incredible art trail next spring), but there are lots of really useful learning resources and tools to share with you, including supporting children experiencing grief and loss.
Find out how to get involved on our website – link in bio.
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare | #stampedebythesea …