Brighton and Hove Albion join backers for Shaun the Sheep art trail

Shaun by the Sea, organised by hospice charity Martlets in partnership with Wild in Art, will see more than 40 individually designed sculptures put on display around Brighton and Hove’s streets, parks and other public areas this autumn.

The Seagulls have been announced as the latest company to sponsor the art trail, joining Brighton and Hove Buses, restaurant Donatello, The Grand hotel and Fatboy Slim’s Big Beach Cafe.

The Seagulls have joined a range of baa-rilliant businesses in sponsoring the art trail (Image: Martlets)

Claire Kidd, head of individual giving and community at Martlets, said: “We are delighted to have scored the support of the baa-rilliant Brighton and Hove Albion as one of our team of many sponsors who are helping Shaun the Sheep visit Brighton and Hove later this year.

“Like Martlets, Brighton and Hove Albion are at the heart of our city’s community and this ewe-nique partnership will help support life-changing hospice care in our community.”

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There are a few spaces left for businesses to sponsor the installation, with interested companies urged to contact sponsors@shaunbythesea.co.uk.

The sculptures will go on display from September 9 to November 5, when they will be auctioned off to raise money for Martlets.