Get all the latest news below…
A bird’s eye view of The Big Hoot
25 July 2024
Last week, sponsors of the trail enjoyed a bird’s eye view as they toured the sculptures from the top deck of a vintage 1960s Southdowns bus.
Meet the artist: MrASingh
20 June 2024
“For me, the best part of being involved in The Big Hoot will be seeing the joy and inspiration it brings to people while helping raise money for charity. I’m proud to say that my sculptures have raised £170,000 for charity so far, and that is an extraordinary feeling.”
What The Big Hoot will do for the high street
21 May 2024
“These trails cause quite a stir where they appear and give people another reason to come into the city centre. It’s colourful, it’s interesting, it’s artistic, quirky, and fun for all the family. Why wouldn’t you want to be part of that?”
Girlguiding Sussex West enjoy an afternoon with owls
21 February 2024
“They’ve really enjoyed seeing and handling the owls. It’s been about raising awareness of the hospice, coming here and seeing what they’re actually raising money for. There are lots of happy faces and the owl biscuits went down very well!”
Meet our new sponsor, Covers
21 February 2024
“We 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
“We are extremely excited to continue our support for this brilliant charity by sponsoring an owl and being part of The Big Hoot.”
Join the conversation
#ChestnutOwls
chestnutowls
177
chestnutowls
Oct 16
Fancy getting your hands on a hamper full of goodies, including wine from our sponsor Wiston Estate?
If you joined us on the trail and can spare ten minutes, we`d love to hear what you thought about The Big Hoot.
Fill in our survey at thebighoot.co.uk by 29 October to be entered into our prize draw.
Thank you for taking part in the trail and helping us have a hoot of a summer! 🦉 …
chestnutowls
Sep 30
You have until 8pm tonight to place your final bids on any of the last remaining owls. This will be your last chance to secure an owl before the auction closes.
Place your bids now: thebighoot.co.uk/live-auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 26
A handful of our hoots are still looking for their new home, so it`s not twoo late to get your talons on one.
Bidding has reopened for a limited time only, ending Monday 30 September at 8pm.
Every hoot purchased will help Chestnut Tree House children`s hospice continue providing vital care to children with life-limiting conditions. Your support will help add life to shortened years 💛
Place your or make an offer for an owl: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 19
The Big Hoot online auction has now closed!
Thank you to everyone who placed a bid on any of the owls and congratulations to you lucky bidders who now have your own feathered friends to take home.
We hope you had a hoot taking part in tonight’s online auction in support of @chestnuttreehouse children’s hospice 🦉 …
chestnutowls
Sep 19
There’s still time for you to bid on the owl which was voted the most popular on the trail app – A Sky to Remember.
This beautiful owl was inspired by the artist’s niece, Elsie, who died aged just ten days old at @chestnuttreehouse.
The design is an abstract interpretation of the aurora borealis, with constellations of stars on the wings. Since Elsie’s death, stars have become an important way for the family to remember her.
If you’d like to bid on A Sky to Remember you have until 8:57pm to place your bid before the auction closes.
Place your bid now: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 19
There are 30 Big and Little Hoots still available for you to bid on in the online auction.
Lots will start to close from 7:30pm this evening so you have one hour left to register and place your bids! ⏳
Place your bid now: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …