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Β Girlguiding Sussex West enjoy an afternoon with owls
21 February 2024
βTheyβve really enjoyed seeing and handling the owls. Itβs been about raising awareness of the hospice, coming here and seeing what theyβre actually raising money for. There are lots of happy faces and the owl biscuits went down very well!β
Meet our new sponsor, Covers
21 February 2024
βWe were delighted to be involved when Chestnut Tree House announced The Big Hoot and asked if we would make the 30 boxes on which the owl sculptures are to be mounted.”
Meet our new sponsor, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
15 February 2024
βWe are extremely excited to continue our support for this brilliant charity by sponsoring an owl and being part of The Big Hoot.”
Young learners find inspiration for art trail at childrenβs hospice
26 January 2024
βThe fact that the finished statue will be seen by the public is a big deal for pupils because they will be representing their school to the wider community. The fact that the owl will be coming back to school is also important because itβs an opportunity to become part of the schoolβs history. Weβre also planning a school exhibition of all the designs so even the ones that arenβt successful will be recognised.β
Meet our principal partner, Rubix VT
6 November 2023
βAll the charities we support have a connection to children and young people β giving back in the right way is a great passion of mine. Walking into Chestnut Tree House felt very calm, very serene. I know the children who go there are coping with serious challenges, but it feels like the right place to help them.”
Schools flock to join The Big Hoot
30 October 2023
βThis is such a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the charity and our local community,β he says. βIt will inspire our young people to feel more connected to their environment, learn more about their local community and understand the needs of the people within it.β
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Apr 24
Chichester Festival Theatre have joined The Big Hoot!Β π¦
They are a local theatre with a world-class profile where everyone`s invited to be part of the story, on and off the stage.
"Weβre delighted to be part of Chestnut Tree Houseβs fantastic art trail The Big Hoot.
"The Roman goddess Minerva is often shown with an owl as a symbol of wisdom β check out the logo on the Minerva Theatre! β so itβs specially appropriate for Chichester Festival Theatre to be part of the trail.
"Our owl will be created by the brilliant theatre designer and Arundel resident Simon Higlett, and we look forward to welcoming lots of families this summer to enjoy our feathery friend (and perhaps check out all our other family activities too)."
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Apr 23
Giant owls are flying around the country to be painted by talented artists! π¦
One of them has recently nested with @marnie_makes, an independent artist and illustrator based in Worcestershire.
Her work tends to be a whimsical combination of adorable characters, intricate details, and magical settings – inspired by nature and the natural world. π³
It`s clear as a summer`s day that she adores colour, as all her work is vibrant, whimsical, playful, and happy.
Her beautiful, highly detailed art is mainly created by hand using a variety of mediums β gouache, watercolours, acrylics, ink, pen, and pencils, and a mixtures of surfaces. I also work digitally creating prints and other products for Folksy and her website. π¨π
We can`t wait to see the design come to life as we get closer to The Big Hoot trail in July! π
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Apr 22
@pumpkinpatchnursery in Steyning are giving us a sneak peek at their fabulous paint work π¨π
Rumours have it they`re planning something very exciting for the trail this summer! We can`t wait to find out what they`re up to π¦
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Apr 19
We`re proud to have Chichester BID be a BIG part of The Big Hoot!
Chichester BID (Business Improvement District) is a business-led partnership which allows local businesses the power to decide what improvements they want to make in their city centre.
They help accelerate regeneration by providing services, projects and solutions that fall outside the public sector remit.
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Apr 18
Before our owls land on the streets of Chichester and Arundel this July, they are going for a "pamper break" in the living rooms, snugs, and hallways of incredibly talented artists π¨π
@philrwesty is one of the 30 artists who have been picked from nearly 200 amazing entries to paint one of the giant owl statues.
He`s a Brighton-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator, who draws his inspiration from nature.
Although Phil`s design will be kept secret until the trail, we can let slip that Frida Kahlo`s portraits and colourful paintings of Mexico`s wildlife play a strong part π
Stay tu-hooned for sneak beaks as we get closer to the trail π¦
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Apr 17
Paintbrushes at the ready π¨π
@windleshamschool`s charity committee and Form 3 teacher, Lucy Hallam, are about to paint their owl sculpture for The Big Hoot`s Little Hoot! π¦
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