STAMPEDE BY THE SEA 2025
A very special herd of elephants will be arriving in Bridport, West Bay, and Lyme Regis on 28th March, 2025 for eight weeks!
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.
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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.
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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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An incredible art trail coming to Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis in spring 2025, supporting Weldmar Hospicecare https://linktr.ee/stampedebythesea
From 28th March to 27th May, Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis will be transformed into an incredible, family friendly art trail featuring around sixty incredible decorated elephants! Stampede by the Sea is raising funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare, and we’re looking for individuals to be part of our special team of volunteers 🙌
The volunteer roles are:
🐘 TRAIL HERD HERO
You will help to maintain and clean the elephants, and report any problems or damage. You’ll also need to answer questions about the trail or Weldmar Hospicecare, or direct people on where to find the answers they need on the app or website. Shifts will be from 10-12 and 1-3 daily, and you will be working in pairs.
🐘 POP UP SHOP VOLUNTEER
Based at the Salt House in West Bay, the pop-up shop will be open from 10-4pm each day. Your responsibilities will include handling cash and using a till, presenting and handling stock, greeting the public, selling maps and merchandise, and representing Weldmar Hospicecare. You will be working alongside a member of Weldmar staff.
🐘 FAREWELL AND AUCTION SUPPORT
Following the trail, we will have our Farewell Event and Auction at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. We would love to continue working with you at these events if you are interested. They take place between 14th and 19th June.
For more details, and to apply, visit:
https://www.weldmarhospicecare.org/jobs/stampede-by-the-sea-herd-hero-volunteers/
From 28th March to 27th May, Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis will be transformed into an incredible, family friendly art trail featuring around sixty incredible decorated elephants! Stampede by the Sea is raising funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare, and we’re looking for individuals to be part of our special team of volunteers 🙌
The volunteer roles are:
🐘 TRAIL HERD HERO
You will help to maintain and clean the elephants, and report any problems or damage. You’ll also need to answer questions about the trail or Weldmar Hospicecare, or direct people on where to find the answers they need on the app or website. Shifts will be from 10-12 and 1-3 daily, and you will be working in pairs.
🐘 POP UP SHOP VOLUNTEER
Based at the Salt House in West Bay, the pop-up shop will be open from 10-4pm each day. Your responsibilities will include handling cash and using a till, presenting and handling stock, greeting the public, selling maps and merchandise, and representing Weldmar Hospicecare. You will be working alongside a member of Weldmar staff.
🐘 FAREWELL AND AUCTION SUPPORT
Following the trail, we will have our Farewell Event and Auction at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. We would love to continue working with you at these events if you are interested. They take place between 14th and 19th June.
For more details, and to apply, visit:
https://www.weldmarhospicecare.org/jobs/stampede-by-the-sea-herd-hero-volunteers/ …
Stampede by the Sea arrives in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis on 28th March – if you want to find out more about the amazing charity being supported by the trail, @weldmarhospicecare, pop into Morrisons in Bridport today. Fran, Weldmar`s Community Outreach Coordinator, is there. Pick up a copy of the brand new Weldmar Magazine, or any leaflets about Weldmar`s services, volunteering, or how to support them.
www.stampedebythesea.org
#stampedebythesea
Stampede by the Sea arrives in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis on 28th March – if you want to find out more about the amazing charity being supported by the trail, @weldmarhospicecare, pop into Morrisons in Bridport today. Fran, Weldmar`s Community Outreach Coordinator, is there. Pick up a copy of the brand new Weldmar Magazine, or any leaflets about Weldmar`s services, volunteering, or how to support them.
www.stampedebythesea.org
#stampedebythesea …
Ponty, our Mini Herd Hero, paid a special visit to @lymebayholidays recently, and met the team! They`ve joined the Stampede by the Sea herd as a Sculpture Sponsor. We can`t wait to reveal the amazing design on their chosen elephant when Stampede by the Sea begins on Friday 28th March!
Keep up with all the latest Stampede news in our weekly newsletter – sign up at: https://stampedebythesea.org/contact/
Ponty, our Mini Herd Hero, paid a special visit to @lymebayholidays recently, and met the team! They`ve joined the Stampede by the Sea herd as a Sculpture Sponsor. We can`t wait to reveal the amazing design on their chosen elephant when Stampede by the Sea begins on Friday 28th March!
Keep up with all the latest Stampede news in our weekly newsletter – sign up at: https://stampedebythesea.org/contact/ …
WOW!!! All of the schools who have taken part in our Learning Programme have brilliant designs on their elephants, which you`ll see on the Stampede by the Sea trail, and also done a number of other educational and fundraising activities. We were invited to Conifers School in Weymouth recently, and were blown away by the number of elephant themed creations in their exhibition!! Every child in the school was involved.
Our Learning Programme is proudly supported by @wessex.internet
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare
#stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org
WOW!!! All of the schools who have taken part in our Learning Programme have brilliant designs on their elephants, which you`ll see on the Stampede by the Sea trail, and also done a number of other educational and fundraising activities. We were invited to Conifers School in Weymouth recently, and were blown away by the number of elephant themed creations in their exhibition!! Every child in the school was involved.
Our Learning Programme is proudly supported by @wessex.internet
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare
#stampedebythesea
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THANK YOU – SHIELD SIGHTS
Every week, as we countdown to the start of Stampede by the Sea, we`re highlighting the fact that our brilliant sculpture sponsors have effectively paid for a whole day of care at @weldmarhospicecare`s Inpatient Unit.
Managing Director of Shield Sights, James White, has had recent personal experience with the charity, as his mum was cared for by Weldmar following her diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, and explains more here.
James and his team have selected the elephant `Postcards of Dorset` by Brie Purse as their sculpture on the trail – we can`t wait to see it!
@wildinart | #stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org
THANK YOU – SHIELD SIGHTS
Every week, as we countdown to the start of Stampede by the Sea, we`re highlighting the fact that our brilliant sculpture sponsors have effectively paid for a whole day of care at @weldmarhospicecare`s Inpatient Unit.
Managing Director of Shield Sights, James White, has had recent personal experience with the charity, as his mum was cared for by Weldmar following her diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, and explains more here.
James and his team have selected the elephant `Postcards of Dorset` by Brie Purse as their sculpture on the trail – we can`t wait to see it!
@wildinart | #stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org …
THANK YOU – @summer_lodge
By bring one of our brilliant sculpture sponsors, Summer Lodge Hotel has essentially provided a complete day of care at Weldmar Hospicecare`s Inpatient Unit.
General manager Jack Mackenzie says, "It is our complete pleasure to be able to support the wonderful organisation that is Weldmar Hospicecare. We are always humbled by the amazing dedication and selfless commitment to others demonstrated by the entire team. They are an inspiration to us all."
We can`t wait to see the design of the elephant that Summer Lodge Hotel has sponsored, which is called `Jumble` 🐘
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare
#stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org
THANK YOU – @summer_lodge
By bring one of our brilliant sculpture sponsors, Summer Lodge Hotel has essentially provided a complete day of care at Weldmar Hospicecare`s Inpatient Unit.
General manager Jack Mackenzie says, "It is our complete pleasure to be able to support the wonderful organisation that is Weldmar Hospicecare. We are always humbled by the amazing dedication and selfless commitment to others demonstrated by the entire team. They are an inspiration to us all."
We can`t wait to see the design of the elephant that Summer Lodge Hotel has sponsored, which is called `Jumble` 🐘
@wildinart | @weldmarhospicecare
#stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org …
We`re trumpeting towards the launch of Stampede by the Sea on 28th March in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis – all to raise funds and awareness for the brilliant Weldmar Hospicecare! Here`s just a very quick sneak preview of some of the artwork you`ll see on our elephant sculptures…
@wildinart | #stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org
We`re trumpeting towards the launch of Stampede by the Sea on 28th March in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis – all to raise funds and awareness for the brilliant Weldmar Hospicecare! Here`s just a very quick sneak preview of some of the artwork you`ll see on our elephant sculptures…
@wildinart | #stampedebythesea
www.stampedebythesea.org …
HIVE BEACH CAFE
Every week, we`re highlighting one of our amazing Stampede by the Sea sponsors, whose involvement in our art trail effectively means they are paying for an entire day`s care at @weldmarhospicecare`s Inpatient Unit. Today, we`re featuring the wonderful @hivebeachcafe.
Maisy Attrill, Projects Manager at Hive Beach Cafe, said: "We`re delighted to be a part of Weldmar`s Stampede by the Sea campaign during the course of this year. Weldmar`s amazing work has touched the lives of so many members of our team. They provide a crucial service which we are proud to be supporting in this way throughout the whole of 2025."
THANK YOU to all the team at the Hive Beach Cafe – we can`t wait to see the elephant sculpture you have sponsored on the trail from 28th March!
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
@wildinart
HIVE BEACH CAFE
Every week, we`re highlighting one of our amazing Stampede by the Sea sponsors, whose involvement in our art trail effectively means they are paying for an entire day`s care at @weldmarhospicecare`s Inpatient Unit. Today, we`re featuring the wonderful @hivebeachcafe.
Maisy Attrill, Projects Manager at Hive Beach Cafe, said: "We`re delighted to be a part of Weldmar`s Stampede by the Sea campaign during the course of this year. Weldmar`s amazing work has touched the lives of so many members of our team. They provide a crucial service which we are proud to be supporting in this way throughout the whole of 2025."
THANK YOU to all the team at the Hive Beach Cafe – we can`t wait to see the elephant sculpture you have sponsored on the trail from 28th March!
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
@wildinart …
DON`T MISS A SINGLE STOMP! 🐘
Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis. Get our elephantastic newsletter every Monday morning, with exclusive news and content about Dorset`s biggest ever open air, family friendly art exhibition!
Sign up: https://stampedebythesea.org/contact/
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DON`T MISS A SINGLE STOMP! 🐘
Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis. Get our elephantastic newsletter every Monday morning, with exclusive news and content about Dorset`s biggest ever open air, family friendly art exhibition!
Sign up: https://stampedebythesea.org/contact/
@weldmarhospicecare | @wildinart
#stampedebythesea …
THANK YOU – SAFFERY
2025 is going to be such an exciting year in Dorset, with a herd of incredible elephant sculptures arriving on the Jurassic Coast on 28th March! Stampede by the Sea is raising funds and awareness for @weldmarhospicecare, and every week we`re highlighting a sponsor who has effectively paid for an entire day`s care for all patients at their Inpatient Unit. Today, that is Saffery – market leaders in accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services – and we took Ponty to see the team!
Casidhe Beleri, Partner, says: "Stampede by the Sea is about more than art; it’s about bringing the community together to support Weldmar’s invaluable work. We’re thrilled to welcome this little elephant as an ambassador for the event, and we look forward to seeing the full herd take shape in a few months’ time."
It`s not too late to join Stampede by the Sea as a sponsor or partner – just take a look at our website and call us to open a conversation.
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea
@wildinart
THANK YOU – SAFFERY
2025 is going to be such an exciting year in Dorset, with a herd of incredible elephant sculptures arriving on the Jurassic Coast on 28th March! Stampede by the Sea is raising funds and awareness for @weldmarhospicecare, and every week we`re highlighting a sponsor who has effectively paid for an entire day`s care for all patients at their Inpatient Unit. Today, that is Saffery – market leaders in accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services – and we took Ponty to see the team!
Casidhe Beleri, Partner, says: "Stampede by the Sea is about more than art; it’s about bringing the community together to support Weldmar’s invaluable work. We’re thrilled to welcome this little elephant as an ambassador for the event, and we look forward to seeing the full herd take shape in a few months’ time."
It`s not too late to join Stampede by the Sea as a sponsor or partner – just take a look at our website and call us to open a conversation.
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea
@wildinart …
When Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March, we`ll be opening a pop up headquarters where you can get a trail map, ask questions and buy a range of merchandise, with every single penny going to @weldmarhospicecare . Would you, or someone you know, be interested in making knitted or crocheted elephants, like this, to sell in our shop? 👆
Every penny raised by Stampede by the Sea will help Weldmar to provide specialist care for local adults who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
Find out more about this here:
https://stampedebythesea.org/calling-all-crafters/
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
@wildinart
When Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March, we`ll be opening a pop up headquarters where you can get a trail map, ask questions and buy a range of merchandise, with every single penny going to @weldmarhospicecare . Would you, or someone you know, be interested in making knitted or crocheted elephants, like this, to sell in our shop? 👆
Every penny raised by Stampede by the Sea will help Weldmar to provide specialist care for local adults who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
Find out more about this here:
https://stampedebythesea.org/calling-all-crafters/
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
@wildinart …
Here`s a little Christmas gift! We`re keeping the designs of our elephants under wraps until Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March, but here are some sneaky peeks at some of what our shortlisted artists are working on!
When the trail begins, we`ll have thirty huge sculptures forming an amazing trail around Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis, raising vital funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Find out more about it on our website – it`s going to be fun, family friendly, and provide not only a boost to the charity, but also to the local area out of season 👊
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
Wild in Art
Here`s a little Christmas gift! We`re keeping the designs of our elephants under wraps until Stampede by the Sea begins on 28th March, but here are some sneaky peeks at some of what our shortlisted artists are working on!
When the trail begins, we`ll have thirty huge sculptures forming an amazing trail around Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis, raising vital funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Find out more about it on our website – it`s going to be fun, family friendly, and provide not only a boost to the charity, but also to the local area out of season 👊
#stampedebythesea www.stampedebythesea.org
Wild in Art …