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Short tails… BIG AUCTION
15 July 2024
The trail comes to its conclusion on October 3rd with a fantastic auction which will be held at Stockwood Discovery Centre, where bidders will have the opportunity to take a sculpture home to keep forever. Register your interest now!
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And they’re off…The Short Tail Trail begins!
6 July 2024
90 hare and tortoise sculptures, all painted by professional artists and local community groups, landed in Luton for the start of the Keech Hospice Care Short Tail Trail.
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Short tails…BIG VIP LAUNCH!
3 July 2024
The Luton Point hosted the VIP Launch for the Short Tail Trail yesterday evening as our partners, sponsors, schools, community groups and friends came together as one for a last glimpse of the 90 incredible sculptures before they head out into the wild.
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VIP Launch: Short tails…BIG Names!
1 July 2024
With just a few short days left now until the beginning of the Short Tail Trail in Luton, we’re excited to be welcoming people from across Luton and Bedfordshire to The Point (formerly The Mall) for our VIP Launch.
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A Huge Congratulations to Ruth!
We`re thrilled to announce that Ruth is the lucky winner of our The Short Tail Trail Stargazer sculpture, Starry Eyes, in our recent raffle! 🌠✨
Thanks to everyone who took part, we raised over £2,500 – enough to provide care from a clinical nurse specialist for an entire week! Your support truly makes the difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. 💖
Every raffle ticket sold helps us continue our vital work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your generosity. On behalf of all of us at Keech Hospice Care, thank you!
#KeechRaffle #FundraisingSuccess #ThankYou #MakingTheDifference #StarryEyes
A Huge Congratulations to Ruth!
We`re thrilled to announce that Ruth is the lucky winner of our The Short Tail Trail Stargazer sculpture, Starry Eyes, in our recent raffle! 🌠✨
Thanks to everyone who took part, we raised over £2,500 – enough to provide care from a clinical nurse specialist for an entire week! Your support truly makes the difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. 💖
Every raffle ticket sold helps us continue our vital work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your generosity. On behalf of all of us at Keech Hospice Care, thank you!
#KeechRaffle #FundraisingSuccess #ThankYou #MakingTheDifference #StarryEyes …
🎉 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 …