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The sculptures were revealed by BH Live, the community partner of Julia’s House’s Great Tail Trail. The Great Tail Trail is made up of more than 45 giant mermaid tails and more than 40 tiny tails, which are placed in locations across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. The charity initiative aims to bring some creativity to the towns, while raising money for Julia's House.
Some of the tiny sculptures, designed by Puddle Lane, Ringwood School and St Peter’s Catholic School, are on display at BH Live Active in Littledown. Trail participants can also spot a giant sculpture, designed by Arts University Bournemouth student Beck O’Hara, at the centre. Other community sculptures, created by Merley First School, Christ the King RC Primary School and St Mary’s CE First School & Nursery, can be seen at BH Live Active, Pelhams.
An additional sculpture, designed by Wild In Art artist and professional illustrator Kelly Ma, is on display in the centre's reception. Sir David English Sports Centre is showcasing sculptures from St Walburg’s Catholic Primary School, The Bishop of Winchester Academy and Bournemouth School. BH Live chief executive officer Jon Workman said: "It’s been fantastic to work with Julia’s House Children’s Hospice as the official community partner for the Great Tail Trail.
"We’re so excited for everyone to see the two fantastic pieces created by community artists, and to host sculptures designed by local schools and community groups across our centres. "The trail is a fantastic opportunity to support a local charity, while discovering key landmarks and locations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole." "We invite everyone to attend the farewell weekend at Bournemouth International Centre this summer, so they can see the amazing sculptures all in one place.
" Laura Maidment, public fundraising manager for Julia's House, added: "We hope that everyone who explores the Great Tail Trail enjoys visiting the beautiful mermaid tails which are on display at the Bournemouth International Centre, BH Live Active at Littledown and Pelhams and Sir David English Sports Centre.".
