Harry Redknapp On The Great Tail Trail For Julia’s House
Football manager and local resident Harry Redknapp has given his support to The Great Tail Trail, which is raising vital funds and awareness for Julia’s House children’s hospice charity across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Harry, who is a longstanding patron of Julia’s House, met some of the charity’s staff and visited one of the colourful mermaid tail sculptures located on Branksome beach, to see first-hand the mer-mazing design “I Carrot Believe It!” created by Bournemouth-based artist, Shelley Perry. The vibrant, fruit and veg-inspired tail is sponsored by children’s food brand, Organix.
“Please come and visit the tails on the Great Tail Trail and support this wonderful charity, Julia’s House,” urged Harry as he admired Shelley’s fin-tastic artwork. We were thrilled that Harry was able to join the Julia’s House team at the beach and find out more about The Great Tail Trail,” said Laura Maidment, the charity’s Public Fundraising Manager. “Harry is a terrific patron and always a huge support. Shelley’s beautiful design is one of 88 mermaid tails that can be found on the trail, all helping to raise money that will enable Julia’s House to continue its care for seriously ill children and their families across Dorset.”
45 giant mermaid tails and 43 smaller ‘Tiny Tails’ can be found in popular locations across the BCP region until 1 June, creating a family-friendly art trail which is perfect for Easter holiday exploring.
The Great Tail Trail app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play for £1.99, with all proceeds going to Julia’s House. Use the app to locate and collect all 88 mermaid tails, collect rewards from sculpture sponsors, vote for your favourite designs, track your steps, and share your photos from the trail. You can also pick up a paper map and trail-themed goodies, including tote bags, cards, and paint-your-own-tail kits from Julia’s House charity shops.
After the trail is over, there’s one final chance to see all the mermaid tails when they are brought together for a celebratory Farewell Weekend at the Bournemouth International Centre on 14 & 15 June.
And if you’ve fallen in love with one of the fin-omenal designs and want to make it your own, the giant tails will be auctioned on 20 June to raise vital funds for the life-changing care service provided by Julia’s House children’s hospice.
Find out more at www.greattailtrail.co.uk
Photo credit: Baily Moore Photography
