Short Tails, Big Auction!
On 3 October 2024, from 7:00pm we will be auctioning the large hares and tortoises from The Short Tail Trail online.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to share in the legacy of the trail so please be as generous as you can when bidding. Proceeds from the auction will help towards the costs of £19,000 each day to run Keech Hospice Care, to help us continue making the difference when it matters the most to children and adults living with life-limiting conditions.
In 2021, The Big Trunk Trail raised an amazing £231,500 for Keech Hospice Care! This helped us to care for 1,847 adults and children and 742 relatives.
If you want to own one of the Short Tail Trail sculptures and share in the legacy, you can bid online, and place your bids ahead of the auction or on the night itself.
Telephone Bids can be placed between 9am and 9pm on Wednesday 2 October, and between 9am and the end of the online auction on Thursday 3 October. Call 07717 830365.
The Short Tail Trail Auction
Thursday 3 October 2024, 7pm
Online
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🎉 It`s been 24 hours since the final auction hammer dropped at The Short Tail Trail auction, and what an incredible night it was!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who placed a bid and gave one of our stunning sculptures a forever home 🏡🎨. To the talented artists who brought so much colour and energy to Luton for the second time, we appreciate you! 🎨🌈
We also want to thank our amazing partners and sponsors—without you, we wouldn’t be able to bring this incredible @wildinart event to our community for free. 💖🙌
To our incredible volunteers, thank you for gifting us your time, and to our hardworking colleagues, your tireless efforts made this event possible. 💪👏
Lastly, we do this for our care team, who provide care and support to people in our community with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. You make the difference when it matters the most ❤️🌟.
Thank you, everyone! 🙏 Together, we made something truly special. 💙
#ShortTailTrail #LutonArt #ThankYou #Community #WildInArt #MakingTheDifference
🎉 It`s been 24 hours since the final auction hammer dropped at The Short Tail Trail auction, and what an incredible night it was!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who placed a bid and gave one of our stunning sculptures a forever home 🏡🎨. To the talented artists who brought so much colour and energy to Luton for the second time, we appreciate you! 🎨🌈
We also want to thank our amazing partners and sponsors—without you, we wouldn’t be able to bring this incredible @wildinart event to our community for free. 💖🙌
To our incredible volunteers, thank you for gifting us your time, and to our hardworking colleagues, your tireless efforts made this event possible. 💪👏
Lastly, we do this for our care team, who provide care and support to people in our community with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. You make the difference when it matters the most ❤️🌟.
Thank you, everyone! 🙏 Together, we made something truly special. 💙
#ShortTailTrail #LutonArt #ThankYou #Community #WildInArt #MakingTheDifference …
🏆More Winners Are Rolling In🏆
Congratulations to the winner of Hare We Go!
Artist: @olaffalafel
Sponsor: @lutonsixthform
It’s your LAST chance to place your bids before the auction closes. Don’t miss out!
Register to bid online with the link in our bio🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare
🏆More Winners Are Rolling In🏆
Congratulations to the winner of Hare We Go!
Artist: @olaffalafel
Sponsor: @lutonsixthform
It’s your LAST chance to place your bids before the auction closes. Don’t miss out!
Register to bid online with the link in our bio🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare …
🌟We Have a Winner🌟
Congratulations to the winner of Gus the Galapagos Tortoise!
Artist: @amybourbonart
Sponsor: @treaclefactory
Want to be next? Register to bid online with the link in our bio🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare
🌟We Have a Winner🌟
Congratulations to the winner of Gus the Galapagos Tortoise!
Artist: @amybourbonart
Sponsor: @treaclefactory
Want to be next? Register to bid online with the link in our bio🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare …
🐇Hatty Just Sold🐇
Congratulations to the winner of this beautiful piece!
Artist: @harrison.illustration
Sponsor: @keechhospicecare
There`s still time to secure your favorite sculpture – hurry before it`s gone!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare
🐇Hatty Just Sold🐇
Congratulations to the winner of this beautiful piece!
Artist: @harrison.illustration
Sponsor: @keechhospicecare
There`s still time to secure your favorite sculpture – hurry before it`s gone!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare …
👏 Another Sculpture SOLD👏
Well done to the winner of I Dream of Luton!
Artist: @natalie_jenkins_art
Sponsor: Love Luton
There are still amazing sculptures up for grabs – don’t miss your chance to bid!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare
👏 Another Sculpture SOLD👏
Well done to the winner of I Dream of Luton!
Artist: @natalie_jenkins_art
Sponsor: Love Luton
There are still amazing sculptures up for grabs – don’t miss your chance to bid!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare …
🎉Congratulations to Our First Winner🎉
A huge congratulations for placing the winning bid on Shellvis🏆 Your support for @keechhospicecare makes a world of difference.
Artist: @paintingtheroom
Sponsor: @lutonrising
Want to be next? There`s still time to bid on more stunning sculptures – place your bid now!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare
🎉Congratulations to Our First Winner🎉
A huge congratulations for placing the winning bid on Shellvis🏆 Your support for @keechhospicecare makes a world of difference.
Artist: @paintingtheroom
Sponsor: @lutonrising
Want to be next? There`s still time to bid on more stunning sculptures – place your bid now!
Register to bid with the link in our bio 🔗
@wildinart, love.luton, @lutonrising, @treaclefactory, @lutonpointofficial, @lutonbid, @uniofbeds #HopOnBoard #TakeAShelfie #LoveLuton #ShortTailTrail #ArtAuction #SupportHospiceCare …