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David, Jo and Diane
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the city and is the first artist to complete her bear design in her recognisable style.
Other artists involved include Morag Myerscough, Thereza Rowe, William Luz and Nicolas Burrows, with more to be announced at the end of April.
The hundred Little Bears are being designed and painted by South Yorkshire schools which are all avidly raising £750 to take part. With so many colourful bears to spot, be sure to give them a big bear hug if you see them. Once the exhibition is over, all the bears will be auctioned off in October to raise money towards transforming the Cancer and Leukaemia Ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
The ward treats children with cancer and blood disorders from babies through to 19 years old from South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and as far south as Northampton.
Some may stay for a few days during chemotherapy while others could spend anything up to a year on the ward.
The renovated ward would mean, no matter how long a child stays, they would all experience a home-from-home atmosphere to provide comfort to patients and their families during those difficult times.
The main aim is to create a calming sanctuary on the ward where children and their families can remain together with increased space, privacy and natural light, plus maximised views over the neighbouring Weston Park. Some of the investment planned is to move the playroom and school room onto the ward, create an adolescent room for the teenage
patients, and add parent facilities and bathrooms.
This means when families need a shower for example, they will be able to use new en-suite facilities and remain on the same ward which is not possible at the moment. More space means parents can get a good night’s sleep alongside their child. To help exceed their target of £610,000, The Children’s Hospital Charity are grateful for the many local businesses and organisations that have sponsored the Big Bears, including one of exhibition’s main sponsors, Sheffield BID (Business Improvement District).
Sheffield BID sponsored the Herd in 2016 and are proud to throw their support behind the cause again with the Bears. “The BID has always, and will continue, to support great events that can help deliver economic growth in Sheffield city centre. In addition to raising much-needed funds for the charity, the trail also benefits the city centre’s traders – driving footfall, supporting the local economy and contributing to the vibrancy of the city centre. “The elephants helped to attract over 180,000 additional visitors to the city centre, so when we found out that the sculpture trail was coming back with the Bears of Sheffield we were keen to be involved again,” Sheffield BID Manager, Diane Jarvis says.
To get involved with the this beary special cause, keep your eyes peeled on their social media channels: Twitter @BearsofSheff, Facebook @bearsofsheffield and Instagram @bearsofsheffield
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As springtime rears its head, the bountiful offering of activities and events at The Porterbrook Care Home in Sheffield is starting to bloom ready for an exciting season ahead.
There is never any shortage of creative activities and entertainment to fill the days at The Porterbrook, but now that the better weather is on the horizon the plentiful gardens can be fully utilised with lots of new ideas planned.
This spring will see the return of the popular gardening club where residents are encouraged to get back to nature, enjoy the fresh air and stay active.
There will be the chance to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs which may then be used in the residents’ meals. Some may prefer to cultivate the flowerpots to decorate the gardens with. The annual sow and grow sunflower competition also returns to see which resident can nurture the tallest, brightest and healthiest flower. At The Porterbrook, they care for a range of people, particularly those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Being out in the garden has a wealth of health and well-being benefits.
A garden stimulates all senses, from the touch of soil to the sight of bright coloured plants, the smell of freshly-cut grass to the sound of birdsong – and even the taste of the fresh fruit and veg they have helped to grow.
at The Porterbrook
There are always jobs to be done in a garden, so these activities also provide routine and focus in a calming environment, with residents feeling valued and helpful as well as keeping physically active. For those who prefer to observe the beauty of nature, this year the staff will be installing a new bird feeder and bath and compiling a book of birds which residents will be encouraged to identify if they visit the garden. With Easter a main event in spring, there will also be a range of seasonal activities happening inside the residential home aimed at bringing back childhood memories of traditional Easter celebrations. Residents will visit a local church for an Easter service, be joined by local schoolchildren for crafts, and make their own Easter cards, bonnets and painted pottery for family and friends.
For more information about The Porterbrook, call Sheilagh on 0114 266 0808 or visit
www.theporterbrookcare.com
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