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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.”
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Sep 19
Rose and Rampion is one of 30 hoots still available to bid on in our online auction which closes this evening.
This stunning design by Kerry Caffyn features the rose window of Arundel Cathedral in the owl’s eyes and uses Sussex’s county flower, a rampion, on the back of the owl.
The most visited of all the owls on the trail, Rose and Rampion is available to bid on until 8:48pm this evening.
Register now to start bidding: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 18
There’s 24 hours to go until The Big Hoot auction closes… ⌚
Register now to ensure your account is approved to bid before 7:30pm tomorrow night when bidding starts to close.
Place your bid now: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 18
Tomorrow will be your last chance to take home one of the 30 remaining hoots as auction lots close from 7:30pm!
Taken by Celestial Guardian, smitten with Owl 9000 or did you fall for Aurora? Get bidding now and you could give your favourite hoot a new nest.
Register your account to start bidding: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 18
The Big Hoot has raised over £92,000 so far for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. 🦉
Now, our uniquely decorated Big Hoots and a selection of Little Hoots are available at auction, with bids starting at £500.
Worried about being outbid? Don`t worry, you’ll be notified when someone bids higher than you.
By bidding in the auction, you’ll be helping Chestnut Tree House to be there for children with life-limiting conditions and their families for years to come. 💛
Register now: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 17
Twit twoo days left to bid on our online auction – don`t miss out on your chance to own a Big Hoot!
Not only will buying one of our parliament of owls mean you get a new feathered friend, but you’ll also be helping @chestnuttreehouse to care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions in East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire.
Bidding on lots will start to close from 7:30pm on Thursday.
Register to place your bid now: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …
chestnutowls
Sep 17
The option to purchase an owl outright has now closed, meaning the only way to get your talons on one of the remaining owls is by bidding in the online auction.
Register now to start bidding: thebighoot.co.uk/auction …