Our Stampede by the Sea art trail is a fun, family friendly, vibrant event featuring almost sixty brightly coloured elephants! From 28th March to 27th May, the herd will be seen in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis, before a final gathering at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester from 14th to 18th June. Itβs all to raise funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Whilst many of the elephants will find their forever homes at a very special auction, and those designed by local schools will be returned to them to keep, you could win your very own Stampede by the Sea sculpture by entering our raffle!
Not only could you win your very own piece of the trail, but every ticket sold will help Weldmar to continue to provide specialist end of life care for local adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
Rainbow has been created by father and daughter team Jay and Minty Stevenson, and can be seen on the trail at Gunz Barbers on East Street in Bridport. This striking design features rainbow stripes, some glitter, and pearly toes!
Tickets are on sale from 28th March to 20th June, 2025.
Get your ticket here and support Weldmar Hospicecare today.
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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`. …
EGG-CITING ELEPHANT ADVENTURES! π
Are you planning on searching for elephants this weekend in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis? If you`re in West Bay with the kids, why not take part in our additional Easter Trail to win a special Stampede sticker? Pop into Trail HQ anytime between 11:30am and 3:30pm from Good Friday to Easter Monday, and pick up an entry form. Find the letters on our large elephants in West Bay, and unscramble them to work our Lord Admiral Trunkston`s favourite snack!
See you there!
EGG-CITING ELEPHANT ADVENTURES! π
Are you planning on searching for elephants this weekend in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis? If you`re in West Bay with the kids, why not take part in our additional Easter Trail to win a special Stampede sticker? Pop into Trail HQ anytime between 11:30am and 3:30pm from Good Friday to Easter Monday, and pick up an entry form. Find the letters on our large elephants in West Bay, and unscramble them to work our Lord Admiral Trunkston`s favourite snack!
See you there! …