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to Light the North
Local charity Clan Cancer Support is looking to Light the North this Autumn with an art sculpture trail. The sculpture trail will draw people to explore communities across the north-east and the northern isles to see 50 2.5m tall lighthouses designed by some of the UK’s most talented artists.
The trail starts on 9th August for ten weeks and also features 76 smaller lighthouses designed by schools and community groups. At the end of the trail, the 50 large lighthouses will be displayed and auctioned off to raise funds for the charity.
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Fiona Fernie, Clan’s Head of Income Generation and Business Development, said, “We’re delighted to bring Light the North to so many communities throughout the north-east and Northern Isles. We’ve often heard our clients and people affected by cancer describe Clan as a ‘light in the dark’ during their cancer journey, making the symbology of lighthouses the perfect fit for our sculpture trail.”
Set to be one of the first major events in the north-east since the start of the pandemic, the team at Light the North hope that the trail can bring people together and allow people to rediscover communities across the region.
Fiona continued, “I think we’re all ready to get out and explore after a tough year, and we want Light the North to not only help to raise funds for Clan but to bring us all a little closer together. The trail takes you on the journey throughout the communities that Clan serves and celebrates fantastic artwork by professional artists from across the UK and local school children. The lighthouse trail is a great way to get out there to support a cherished local charity and reconnect with the wonderful people and communities we have across the north-east and Northern Isles.”
Light the North will shine a light across the north-east and Northern Isles helping to spread awareness and funds for Clan’s professional cancer support services. You can keep up to date with the trail by visiting: www.lightthenorth.co.uk
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