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Learning Programme
A herd of mini Elmers will take over Tyne and Wear – you can be part of it!
Artists
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What is Elmer's Great North Parade?
From August – November 2019, Tyne and Wear will welcome a spectacular art trail which will be tons of fun! Elmer’s Great North Parade will feature over 70 individually designed elephants based on the much loved children’s character, Elmer the patchwork elephant. Schools and youth groups are also invited to get creative by helping to decorate a ‘little herd’ of smaller Elmer sculptures.
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Elmer’s Great North Parade supports St Oswald’s Children’s Hospice. Discover how you can make a difference to the children and young people they care for.
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21 August 2019 Across Tyne and WearFrom August – November 2019, Tyne and Wear will welcome a spectacular art trail which will be tons of fun! Elmer’s Great North Parade will feature over 70 large and 100 small individually designed elephants based on the much loved children’s character, Elmer the patchwork elephant.
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Elmer's Farewell Weekend
09 November 2019Join us for a weekend of ele-fantastic fun as we wave off our beautiful elephants in style. All our little and big Elmers will be there to enjoy the party and say goodbye to their ele-fans before they are sold at auction or returned to their schools.
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The Big Elmer Auction
12 November 2019This is your chance to own your very own large Elmer, as our herd go under the hammer at Sage Gateshead to raise funds for St Oswald's Children’s Hospice.
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