Award-winning herbal pet care company Dorwest Herbs has announced its sponsorship and support for Weldmar Hospice through local initiative ‘Stampede by the Sea’; bringing together Dorset communities, schools and artists this spring.

For eight weeks, a herd of elephant sculptures will line a unique art trail for everyone to enjoy across Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis. ‘Stampede by the Sea’ will feature around 50 sculptures, aiming to highlight the ‘elephant in the room’ when it comes to palliative care. All elephants have been designed by local talented artists and can be located on the trail via the mobile app map.  

Last year, Weldmar Hospice cared for more than 1,500 people across Dorset, all for free from the expert team of nurses, doctors, carers, therapists, counsellors and social workers. Dorwest Herbs’ support, through sculpture sponsorship, will firstly directly fund the Inpatient Unit for 24 hours. At the end of the trail, each elephant will be sold at auction to raise further vital funds.  

Dorwest’s elephant, aptly named ‘Herbie’, will be available to visit from 28th March, designed by local artists and twin sisters Rachael and Philippa Corcutt specialising in children’s illustration. The Dorwest elephant is (of course) dog themed and displays scenes of walks by the coastline. 

MD Jo Boughton-White comments: “It’s a privilege to be a sponsor for Stampede by the Sea, especially as many of our staff have direct experience with Weldmar through their own friends and families.

“The work Weldmar does is incredibly important, so it is fantastic to be able to support and help fund further care, as well as have a bit of fun with our elephant ‘Herbie’ along the way! We can’t wait to visit Herbie and the other elephants as a team.”  

Download the app 'Stampede by the Sea' and visit ‘Herbie’ to scan his QR code to access a special treat when you’re there!