A Bear Full of Care Created by: Hannah Jayne Lewin Sponsored by: Leeds Children’s Hospital Description A Bear Full Of Care is inspired by ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as sometimes there are things we can’t go over, or under, we simply have to go through. The Bear’s artwork shows the kindness and care shown to the children of our region who are facing their own bears in terms of health challenges. Artist Information Hannah’s artwork shows the kindness and care shown to the children of our region who are facing their own bears in terms of health challenges. “From a smiling face to a warm hug, from providing physical medical attention to all sorts of play therapy, I wanted to capture the compassion and empathy shown to children and their families”. Sponsor Information Leeds Children’s Hospital is one of the UK’s largest specialist children’s hospitals offering a wide range of treatment and care for children from birth to young adulthood. Its aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Leeds and further afield by providing outstanding care and that’s what Leeds does every day. Want to support Leeds Children’s Hospital in a unique way? We are looking for kind individuals or businesses to buy this Bear for the Hospital, so it can bring joy to children, young people and families for years to come. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
A Beautiful Day Out Created by: Caroline Daly Sponsored by: CEG Description Inspired by playfulness and adventure. This design evokes the feelings I remember as a child, of being happy and free surrounded by nature, enjoying time outdoors with friends, in all weather and in all seasons. The colourful path is inspired by the way children place stickers everywhere, leaving little colourful markings around as they play. Artist Information Caroline has a love for geometric pattern and nature. She creates detailed hand drawn illustrations on paper, willow lanterns for parades, and paints large-scale artwork. carolinedaly.co.uk Sponsor Information The Temple district is delighted to welcome and support Leeds Hospitals Charity and Leeds Bear Hunt. We hope you enjoy your trail of discovery within this exciting, vibrant and fast-growing community, which is home to the historic Temple Works. templeleeds.com DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
A Walk on the Wild Side Created by: Rachael & Phillippa Corcutt Sponsored by: First Direct Arena Description Adventure into the wild, with this colourful bear made to look like two of our most loved and iconic animals, the majestic zebra and the leopard. Inspired by the beauty of the animal kingdom, this bear highlights the importance of conservation and caring for our planet and protecting animals from extinction. Featuring an array of tropical plants, as well a beautiful flowers inspired by some of Leeds best loved gardens, this design celebrates nature and its importance in our lives. Sponsor Information First Direct – the bank that’s there for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week since 1989. Leeds is our hometown, and we love to support the local community and get involved with charities that are close to our heart. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Ah’ Bubbles Created by: Jina Gelder Sponsored by: Grayling North Description Ah’ Bubbles aims to capture some of the stunning architecture, culture and history of Leeds through a colourful eye catching design. The golf leaf accents shine in the sun and the colourful graphic design pops like fizzy water, which was invented in Leeds in 1767! White roses are symbolic of Yorkshire and the stars and owls are found on the Leeds crest. Artist Information Jina Gelder is a wildlife artist based in the North East who paints lively wildlife art and produces a range of gifts and homeware. Sponsor Information Grayling North are an integrated comms agency with a small, local team but the backdrop of over 500 global colleagues. We’re the only agency in the North that offers a breadth of services across Corporate PR, Public Affairs, Creative, Consumer PR, Brand Marketing and Digital, but deliver on the ground for brands, businesses and causes. Our network of offices around the UK sets us apart and gives us access unique diversity of thought, geographies and insights that our clients can’t find elsewhere. We’re incredibly pleased to be supporting such a creative activation and to help Leeds Children’s Hospital raise such vital funds. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Adventure Bear Created by: Pudsey Grammar School The Adventure Bear depicts all of the different weather elements that the family from ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ have to endure on their journey from the swishy grass to the schwelchy mud. As well as striving for adventure, our Bear Cub also has a caring side to it which includes an ambulance and a medical satchel to symbolise all of the amazing care provided to unwell children from the medical staff at Leeds Children’s Hospital. NIKO Created by: Summerfield Primary School We wanted to create something bright and colourful that will stand out in the city and will bring a smile to everyone’s face. We have included our school logo as well, so that when our children visit Niko in town they will be able to spot him easily. Rosie Created by: GirlGuiding DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Puzzle Bear Created by: Adel Primary School We are caring, we are equal, we are unique individuals. Like pieces of a big puzzle, we all fit together because we hold the same values at heart. RESPECT, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY and KINDNESS MATTERS. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Rocco Created by: Richmond House Schools The inspiration for Rocco, the Richmond House Bear comes from a desire to protect bears alongside a need to care for our immediate and extended environment. Every child from Reception to Y6 has made their mark on Rocco. The key areas of our environment which can be seen on the bear’s anatomy are: • The countryside as seen on the bear’s flank • The ocean and sky on the legs • The bear’s head represents the sun The wider environment of outer space. BrandOn Bear Sponsored by: Involution Meet ‘BrandOn Bear’, an exceptional character – endowed with unique charisma and unrivalled expertise. This creative bear cub represents who we are and what we do at Involution. From vibrant print and exceptional embroidery to an un-bear-lievable selection of branded merchandise, BrandOn bear lives and breaths every aspect of our business. In a collaborative effort across our departments brand on ber came to life through teamwork and innovation led by our very own talented visionaries Laura and Ange. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Flora Created by: Hilary Sanderson Sponsored by: Victoria Leeds Description Flora has been created by spreading blasts of spray colours onto the original blank canvas (the Bear). Hilary has then used an acrylic pen to transform it into patterns and flowers. For finer detail, metallic paints have been added on top, and the face has a light coating of glitter for a bit of extra sparkle. Artist information Hilary is proud to have designed work for several Wild in Art trails across the country. She gains satisfaction from doing work that will be appreciated and loved by a wide audience. Sponsor information Victoria Leeds is one of the largest, most vibrant shopping and lifestyle destinations in Yorkshire. Situated in the heart of Leeds City Centre, the destination comprises of Victoria Quarter, Victoria Gate and Sidney Street, which connects impressive historic architecture with modern shopping and dining environments. It is home to more than 85 top fashion and beauty boutiques and premium high street favourites. Supporting the community is close to the heart of Victoria Leeds so we are thrilled to be part of such a dynamic trail that raises great awareness and funds for such a fantastic cause. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Apollo Created by: Fieldhead Carr Primary School Apollo was inspired by the Artist Keith Haring. The children developed a visual message that tells the story of our school. In their words ‘at FHC everyone is loved, everyone is valued for their uniqueness’ If you read along his nose you can see this code in picture form! We had a competition to create heart images- each one uses different ‘favourite’ colour to represent the important people in the child’s life. The rest of us helped with the dots! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Stan Created by: Stanningley Primary School At the heart of our bear, and school, are rainbows! The design was inspired from children’s ideas throughout school, from Reception to Year 6. We tried to incorporate as many different ideas as possible into the design then Year 1, with the help of talented members of staff, brought the bear to life. We are ever so proud of Stan and can’t wait to go on a bear hunt to find him then welcome him back to Stanningley Primary School. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Meadow Mike Created by: Meadowfield Primary Schools Our Bear is a kind and resilient bear and is as red as our uniform. We chose daisies because it is the logo for our school. Our bear is a caring bear because he was made by the considerate children at our school. Our bear is also brave and adventurous, he brings joy everywhere he goes. A big special thank-you to Tesco Seacroft and Seagull Reuse for all donations made. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Crewso Created by: Norton Infant School. Part of XP Trust The inspiration for our bear cub is the spirit of Crew. Crew is the foundation to success at Norton Infant School and within the XP Trust, encouraging integrity, activism and leadership. Through Crew we support members of our community and inspire our children to be the best they can be, growing healthy hearts and minds. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
ARThur Created by: Morley Victoria Primary School Morley Victoria went on a bear hunt – We ‘swished’ through Nursery/Reception handprints onto Year 1’s Lowry artwork, then rushed through Year 2’s Great Fire of London scene. Before Year 3 ‘stumble tripped’ over a chameleon. Year 4 ‘tiptoed’ through a big, dark city skyline. Next, we ‘sploshed’ with Year 5 coastal artwork, until ‘uh uh’ we entered World War 2 with Year 6. In the end we caught a big one with his wet nose, big furry ears and big goggly eyes. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Gus Created by: St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School The children were asked to design a picture to represent our school and what our school means to them. The words and pictures covering Gus perfectly explain who we are and what we do here. Our ethos and values are shown in these paintings. We are proud of the rich diversity of cultures that make our school so unique and special. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Jack And Jill Created by: Jack and Jill’s Nursery School Our vision at Jack and Jill’s Nursery school is to ensure our children ‘feel valued and to know that they are making a lasting impression’. All of our children have added a piece of their creativity from our youngest of babies to our oldest of school children. Our bear represents everything that our children are – empowered, independent, imaginative and above all, proud to be from Thirsk. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Balance Bear Created by: Amelia Fry Sponsored by: Leeds City Council Description Balance bear has two sides, the first focusing on the vibrant culture and atmosphere of the city and the other reflecting the beauty and peace of the countryside on Leeds’ doorstep. When we make the most of both the energy of the city and the peaceful countryside around us, our lives feel more balanced and we find ourselves better equipped to face life’s challenges, hence the name ‘Balance Bear’. The design reflects the style of my popular paper cut artworks. Artist Information Amelia Fry is a designer and crafter based in Leeds, who has experience in a wide range of design work including surface pattern design, wedding and event stationary, murals, etc. Sponsor Information Since 2012, Leeds has had a vision to be a child friendly city and we had one simple question: ‘What’s it like to be a child growing up in Leeds and how do we make it better’? As part of the Child Friendly Leeds 10th birthday celebrations, we reviewed feedback from over 80,000 children and young people to identify their current top issues and priorities. This has formed the Child Friendly Leeds 12 wishes! For more information on the wishes visit http://www.leeds.gov.uk/childfriendlyleeds DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Care Bear Created by: St Paul’s Catholic Primary School VA Meet the Care Bear! Designed and decorated by all of the pupils of St Pauls Catholic Primary School, VA. His foundations are based around the theological virtues of faith, hope and love. Care Bear is dedicated to improving and aiding children’s mental health in Leeds. He carries many loving suggestions and tips everywhere he goes, sharing them with everyone he meets along his journey. Care Bear will continue his educational journey for many years to come by being part of the mental health lessons taught across our school. Barney Created by: Drighlington Primary School Nature theme inspired by our school’s passion for caring for the environment. Honey Bear Created by: St Margaret’s Primary School C of E One child from each class at St Margaret’s Primary have won in completing a design for our Honey Bear. In Keystage 1 they used ‘Elmer’ as inspiration. In Keystage 2 they looked at the meaning behind ‘we’re going on a Bear Hunt’ and used this in their designs as well as famous landmarks in Leeds. The children all drew their own designs and adults helped with the painting. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bartholomew Created by: Cherubs Kindergarten Our children were inspired by the books “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” and “Elmer the Elephant”! We like to make sure each child knows they are their own individual person and despite our differences, we are still all equal. The design was inspired by the determination our children have, and how we all support each other. The handprints represent the support the children have for one another, as well as life-long friendships the children make throughout the years at nursery. Bungle Bear Created by: Gledhow Primary School Bungle bear represents our love of adventure and learning. The rainbow reflects that we are unique and equal no matter who we are and that our differences are celebrated and encouraged. The paint palette shows that we have creative minds and artistic talents. The handprints depict the unity of our amazing school community and how we work together to foster a love for learning. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Grylls Created by: Fulneck School Fulneck School’s bear cub was designed by one of our talented Year 6 pupils. She was inspired by the theme of courage to use bright, bold colours; including the school community by having pupils from across the school add the paw prints. Her design was chosen by our school community from the many submissions. Our cubs name, Grylls was also chosen by our school pupils, named after Bear Grylls who has inspired many of our pupils to challenge themselves and develop new skills. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Gordan Created by: Best Family Childcare Nursery Our journey began once the bear arrived in our Nursery Family; a little lost, no name and no identity. Rich language and curious ideas buzzed around who the bear was (it’s being); who it was becoming; and who it belonged to. The physicality of writing was championed as our Nursery Family afforded wonderful mark making experiences with “Gordan”; and how these can be nurtured and support growing identities. Gordan is not just a name; it is also a person who is very special in our Nursery Heart. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Be Kind to Others Created by: Designed by Hanah Ann Jomon, painted by Hannah Jayne Lewin This Bear Cub was designed by our bear-illiant Leeds Children’s Hospital design winner, Hanah. 10 year old Hanah was born prematurely at 28 weeks and weighted just 2.2lbs. At 3 years old Hanah was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and has been cared for at Leeds Children’s Hospital for the past two years after her family re-located from the MIddle East. Hanah has to visit the hospital regularly for treatment to help control her pain and inflamation and prevent damage, but loves spending time with the staff who make her laugh and smile and are always on hand to help. Hanah wowed the judges with her vibrant and creative design which she said: “Represents our society, the different colours reprsent people with different attitudes. I am asking them to be kind to others, then our society can become colourful and filled with prosperity and kindness.” Souyma, Hanah’s mum told us: “Hanah was so happy and excited when she found out she won the competition, one of her favourite hobbies is drawing! Hanah is now keen to fundraise for hte charity going forward to help other children like her!” DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Jack Created by: Donna Newman Jack is honoured to be cloaked in the Union Jack. You could be the proud owner of Jack, by bidding in our auction which is taking place on 28th September 2023. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bear-lieve in Magic! Sponsored by: Longs of Leeds Description Bear-lieve in Magic is designed like a magician with a secret bear card hidden in his pocket! I hope this iconic design will be a strong recognisable character for the trail that children will love. He is complete with a wand, cards, handkerchiefs and a red bow tie. Hope he brings some magic to the trail! Artist Information Jenny is a community driven commission artist who pursues collaborative art projects that being people together. Sponsor Information Longs of Leeds has been an established Yorkshire family business since 1918 – we are proud to support our local community and especially those who need it most. We thank all the doctors and nurses for their amazing selfless work and wish all in hospital the very best! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
The King Created by: Donna Newman Sponsored by: Leeds Hospitals Charity As Elvis once sung, ‘Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear’. In a tribute to the king of rock and roll, the artist has cleverly transformed the sculpture into a bearicature of the famous singer and actor complete with an Elvis-style quiff and sideburns. He is featured wearing his iconic American Eagle jumpsuit encrusted with rhinestones and an elaborately decorated gold belt. He loves the limelight so why not take a selfie with The King? Grizzly Stardust Created by: Christine Jopling Sponsored by: Leeds Hospitals Charity David Bowie had a thing about space. He wrote about it, sang about it and dressed like an alien. Grizzly Stardust is a celebration of the man who explored, created and innovated, who constantly reinvented himself whilst remaining true to himself. A boundary-pushing, change-embracing ambassador of fearlessness. He liked a bit of glitter, too. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bernard Created by: Whingate Primary School The child is at the centre of what we do at Whingate. Our carefully planned whole school curriculum is underpinned by our 6 ‘CLAUDE’ principles. CLAUDE the dog has now become our school mascot: Communicate, Live Healthily, Accept and Respect, Understand the Wider World, Dream Big and Explore. These are all represented by our children’s designs on our bear. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bluebell Bear Created by: Gledhow Primary School Bluebell bear depicts that no matter who you are we can get through the tough obstacles in life. This is represented, by the use of calming colours and lush flow of grass. Each flower and insects encourages us to go on a new adventure. Bluebell bear shows that we value the importance of looking after and caring for our environment. We want our planet to remain beautiful. Our bear reflects this beauty and encourages others to look after it. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Buddy Created by: The Grammar School at Leeds, Primary School ‘We Care’ is a central part of our Primary School ethos. The bear cub has provided us with another chance to demonstrate this as we have used it to help raise funds for the amazing work of Leeds Hospitals Charity. Inspired by the idea of caring, we designed Buddy with a collage of hearts that all overlap and join. The project also allowed every child to take part and collaborate, from Nursery up to Year 6. The Art Ambassadors were responsible for drawing and painting the forest. Every child in school made a flower or creature and we used decoupage to add them to the background. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
The hands of families, Leeds Created by: Leeds Bright Horizons First Direct Leeds Nursery The bear has the children’s/adults handprints in bright colours along with the peoples initials. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Raffle Created by: Hannah Jayne Lewin Do you fancy a chance of owning this Bear? This Bear could be yours if you have the winning raffle ticket. Raffle tickets can be purchased for £2 from the Bear Cave or the Leeds Hospitals Charity Shop. The Bear Created by: Helen Oxenbury Helen Oxenbury, illustrator of the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has very kindly painted this Bear Cub which will be available in Leeds Bear Hunt Auction. Bear my Soul Created by: Thomas Wolski Thomas Wolski is a contemporary artist whose media involves both the traditional and contemporary art-marking skills of painting, illustration and photography. Thomas speaks in images, and has a remarkable visual memory. His talent lies in the ability to translate them with crisp precision and ease. What makes his pieces a work of art is the throught process behind them; his disconcerting yet good-humoured view of the world mixed with an innder desire to razzle-dazzle. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Leeds NightlIfe Created by: Cathy Simpson Sponsored by: YPO Description The inspiration for this piece is the diversity and range of wildlife which becomes active around dusk in Leeds. All the creatures can be found somewhere locally, despite this being an urban setting, and celebrate the power of the natural world to survive within an artificial one. The skyline depicts modern and historic Leeds architecture, providing a backdrop of continuity against the vibrancy of life. The owls are particularly prominent – to reflect their role in the Leeds Coat of Arms. Artist Information Cathy is a professional illustrator, caricaturist, and teacher. Sponsor Information You may have seen YPO on the glue sticks in your classroom, our purple lorries or even on the back of your exercise books. But we do so much more. For 50 years we’ve been inspiring early years settings and schools to help children flourish and shape our future generations. That’s why we’re beyond proud to be a part of Leeds Bear Hunt and to raise funds for Leeds Children’s Hospital. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bear Play Created by: Jenny Leonard Sponsored by: LeedsBID Description Bear-Play is a colourful geometric cubist design of bear faces using the shape of the bear to draw lines around the sculpture and be bright and bold on the trail. The artist uses bold posca ink lines and a limited colour pallette each side to make the bear stand out and work well as a stand alone piece. Artist Information Jenny Leonard is a community driven commission artist who is always pursuing collaborative art projects that bring people together. Sponsor Information LeedsBID is the Business Improvement District for the city, transforming Leeds for the better by making bold new things happen. Working creatively and collaboratively to animate places and spaces, LeedsBID brings standout events, new activities, and attractions, providing that additional appeal for all who come to Leeds while helping put the city on the map. LeedsBID is delighted to be presenting partner of the Leeds Bear Hunt, helping bring this engaging, playful and colourful trail to life. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bear-tanical Sponsored by: Trinity Leeds Description Bear-tanical is a celebration of the beautiful green spaces in Leeds both present day and historical. Bear-tanical is inspired by Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens, also known as Headingley Zoo and later Leeds Royal Gardens which was open between 1840 and 1858 in Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Artist Information Lizzie Rose is a freelance artist, creative workshop facilitator and youth arts practitioner. Sponsor Information We’re proud to support the Leeds Bear Hunt and Leeds Hospitals Charity by hosting a roar-some bear sculpture at Trinity Leeds. Our Bear-tanical Bear was created by artist Lizzie Chapman and celebrates the city’s beautiful green spaces. This is one of 35 bear sculptures throughout Leeds as part of the free public art trail. We’re proud to support such a worthy cause and continue to provide valuable spaces for the community to come together. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bear-tanical Sponsored by: Trinity Leeds Description Bear-tanical is a celebration of the beautiful green spaces in Leeds both present day and historical. Bear-tanical is inspired by Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens, also known as Headingley Zoo and later Leeds Royal Gardens which was open between 1840 and 1858 in Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Artist Information Lizzie Rose is a freelance artist, creative workshop facilitator and youth arts practitioner. Sponsor Information We’re proud to support the Leeds Bear Hunt and Leeds Hospitals Charity by hosting a roar-some bear sculpture at Trinity Leeds. Our Bear-tanical Bear was created by artist Lizzie Chapman and celebrates the city’s beautiful green spaces. This is one of 35 bear sculptures throughout Leeds as part of the free public art trail. We’re proud to support such a worthy cause and continue to provide valuable spaces for the community to come together. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Buddy (because everyone needs a friend) Created by: Robin Hood Primary School On World Book Day, after a presentation in class about the Leeds Bear Hunt, the children designed what they wanted the bear cub to look like. There were many designs like our school logo, rainbows, the alphabet, numbers and thought-provoking ideas too. The finished design is a combination of ideas from all our children, from Nursery to Year 6, each class spending half a day working on the actual bear cub from painting it, to making parts like leaves and mosaics. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bernie the Burmantofts Bear Created by: Burmantofts Community Nursery The adventure began with a bear hunt, the children couldn’t believe their eyes. Bernie the bear found his way into the playground after travelling so far and wide. He looked rather pale from his journey and needed some brightening up. Some paints and some glitter were all that it took and Bernie began to look better. “It’s a rainbow bear” the children said. Their paintbrushes had brought him to life. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
The hands of families, Hamilton Created by: Leeds Bright Horizons First Direct Hamilton Nursery The brown bear has the children’s/adults handprints in bright colours along with the peoples initials. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Billy Brembear Sponsored by: Leeds Hosptials Charity Description Billy BremBear wears his retro Leeds United football kit, with a variation on the Top Man (90’s sponsor) re-designed into a Top Bear logo for a bit of fun. One side of Billy is the home kit, the other side the away kit – which includes a bear themed Yorkshire Rose. Artist information Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. Sponsor information Billy BremBear wears his retro Leeds United football kit, with a variation on the Top Man (90’s sponsor) re-designed into a Top Bear logo for a bit of fun. One side of Billy is the home kit, the other side the away kit – which includes a bear themed Yorkshire Rose. Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Billy Brembear Sponsored by: Leeds Hosptials Charity Description Billy BremBear wears his retro Leeds United football kit, with a variation on the Top Man (90’s sponsor) re-designed into a Top Bear logo for a bit of fun. One side of Billy is the home kit, the other side the away kit – which includes a bear themed Yorkshire Rose. Artist information Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. Sponsor information Billy BremBear wears his retro Leeds United football kit, with a variation on the Top Man (90’s sponsor) re-designed into a Top Bear logo for a bit of fun. One side of Billy is the home kit, the other side the away kit – which includes a bear themed Yorkshire Rose. Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bloom Created by: Caroline Dowsett Sponsored by: OTB Description The design of Bloom encourages a message of joy and togetherness. A reminder that together we can grow to encourage positivity. Artist Information Caroline is an artist, painter and maker. Her work is full of movement, and she works with a variety of colourful palettes in a bold, playful approach to convey messages of joy. Sponsor Information We’re more used to going on brand discoveries than Bear Hunts! But when we’re not splash sploshing through innovation and marketing strategies and squelch squelching through creative ideas, we’re bursting with pride to be sponsoring Leeds Bear Hunt and working with hugely talented artist, Caroline Dowsett, to raise money for Leeds Children’s Hospital. Everyone at ThinkOTB knows that the hospital makes a profound difference to the lives of poorly children and their families. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Bramble Created by: Churwell Primary School Our bear, Bramble, is a whole school collaboration, inspired through our school focus on Forest School and positive wellbeing; promoting resilience, self-esteem, and independence through a connection to nature. The unique fingerprints from every class represents the changing of the seasons, together with signs and symbols of nature that children connect with in Forest Schools sessions. Brought to life with designs and artwork from our pupils, including their very own Churwell rainbow coloured scarf; the colours reflect inclusivity and diversity. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Willow Created by: White Laith Primary School We wanted our bear to represent our school so we have included the sunshine of our school logo and the greenery and blossom from our favourite tree in the school grounds. We also looked at work by the artist Edward Tingatinga. His artwork features brightly coloured patterns and spots – we included this idea so that every child in school could add their own spots. We thought it made our design joyful because, as one child said, White Laith brings us joy! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Espen Created by: Cookridge Holy Trinity Primary School After a school wide design process, the school council narrowed down our final design. Although geometric shapes were a popular choice, the school council chose to combine 6 designs with the theme of nature. Our bear showcases God’s work in creating 4 seasons, animals and all the wonders of the Earth. The name Espen means ‘God bear’ and what better way to show off God’s creation than on our very own bear cub. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Hank the REACH Bear Cub Created by: Rothwell Primary School Hank was designed by William in Year 3. Hank is wearing a Rothwell Primary School jumper with our school logo. He also has our school REACH values along his back – Respect, Enjoy, Achieve, Collaborate, Healthy. Working together to create our bear cub was a great example of how we can demonstrate our ‘collaborate’ value. William included a rainbow leg to say thank you to Leeds Children’s Hospitals for the wonderful work they do. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Carnival Created by: Lynne Hollingsworth Sponsored by: Victoria Leeds Description Carnival celebrates the Leeds West Indian Carnival with its feathery, colourful design. It is painted in bright colours with glitter, metallic and iridescent paints. The Leeds West Indian Carnival is one of Yorkshire’s brightest highlights. It always showcases the best of Caribbean cultures and is a celebration for all. Artist information Lynne is a British contemporary artist, designer and illustrator who has painted professionally for over 20 years. She has personally exhibited for King Charles II. Sponsor information Victoria Leeds is one of the largest, most vibrant shopping and lifestyle destinations in Yorkshire. Situated in the heart of Leeds City Centre, the destination comprises of Victoria Quarter, Victoria Gate and Sidney Street, which connects impressive historic architecture with modern shopping and dining environments. It is home to more than 85 top fashion and beauty boutiques and premium high street favourites. Supporting the community is close to the heart of Victoria Leeds so we are thrilled to be part of such a dynamic trail that raises great awareness and funds for such a fantastic cause. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Carnival Created by: Lynne Hollingsworth Sponsored by: Victoria Leeds Description Carnival celebrates the Leeds West Indian Carnival with its feathery, colourful design. It is painted in bright colours with glitter, metallic and iridescent paints. The Leeds West Indian Carnival is one of Yorkshire’s brightest highlights. It always showcases the best of Caribbean cultures and is a celebration for all. Artist information Lynne is a British contemporary artist, designer and illustrator who has painted professionally for over 20 years. She has personally exhibited for King Charles II. Sponsor information Victoria Leeds is one of the largest, most vibrant shopping and lifestyle destinations in Yorkshire. Situated in the heart of Leeds City Centre, the destination comprises of Victoria Quarter, Victoria Gate and Sidney Street, which connects impressive historic architecture with modern shopping and dining environments. It is home to more than 85 top fashion and beauty boutiques and premium high street favourites. Supporting the community is close to the heart of Victoria Leeds so we are thrilled to be part of such a dynamic trail that raises great awareness and funds for such a fantastic cause. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Catch Created by: CATCH Leeds in collaboration with Josh Burke from Citu & Louisa Bold and bright just like our colourful HQ in Harehills, Catch is an expression of the young people who are the heart of everything we do. Each patchwork piece symbolises a young person, their individuality and uniqueness and together we make our CATCH family. Embedded within our family, and shown in the patchwork, are the values we hold. Our vision is to help young people to become a productive part of society, make healthy choices and develop skills, confidence and knowledge. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Clarence The Climate Bear Created by: Mary and Janice Sponsored by: Citu Description “We wanted to capture the essence of nature in Leeds in a fun and colourful design and portray how Citu plays a role in helping people lead a more sustainable life.” Artist information The colour palette and illustration are inspired by the plants and wildlife we are surrounded by in Leeds, which wraps around the Bear to portray the flow of nature and human life, and how both are intrinsically intertwined. Sponsor information Citu’s objective is simple – we are a purpose led business that exist to tackle the climate crisis. We do this by building low carbon homes and creating sustainable places which lead bold regeneration in overlooked and forgotten parts of the city. You can find our flagship development, the Climate Innovation District on the River Aire – and everyone is welcome! Enjoy a beer at our riverside bar, a game of basketball or visit our show home to think about the lifestyle you could lead living in a Citu home. We’re delighted to support Leeds Children’s Hospital and all that they do whilst encouraging people to discover Leeds’ places and celebrate the history and culture of the city. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Cub Scout Created by: Jess Perrin Sponsored by: Leeds Hosptials Charity Description Cub Scout is ready for an adventure! Donned in his explorer’s uniform and neckerchief, he can’t wait to collect more badges for his hard work. This design is inspired by the Scout Association and features the Leeds specific neckerchief. Be sure to snap lots of photos of him – you never know when he’ll be off on his next expedition! Artist information Jess is an illustrator and designer. She loves to create both digital and traditional work with a strong narrative. Her love for character creation can be seen throughout her work. Sponsor information Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to make a real difference for patients, families and staff. When it’s your loved one in hospital, you want the very best care, equipment, and research to be available. Our NHS staff already do an incredible job caring for patients and your donation can help them to do even more. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
River Created by: Meanwood CE Primary School Inspiration taken from our surrounding area, Meanwood Park. We are blessed with a local environment full of nature and wonder, which is reflected in our Bear Cub. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Eric the Numeric Bear Created by: Bradford Grammar School Eric the Numeric Bear was created by students and staff at Bradford Grammar School. Inspired by the artist Jasper Johns, every student in the senior school was invited to participate in decorating numbers relating to their year group. A dedicated team of Year 7 students helped paint and collage each number onto the bear surface. Eric has been on display in our school library creating much interest and excitement. Eric was named by Tanisha, Lorna and Isabelle from year 9. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Hope Created by: Westbrook Lane Primary School The inspiration for our design was ‘The Tin Forest’ by Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson. It is about a man who lives in a wild, desolate place. However, ‘where there is a dream, hope can grow.’ With hard work, he transforms it into a living forest, full of birds, animals and new growth. The Art Ambassadors were responsible for drawing and painting the forest. Every child in school made a flower or creature and we used decoupage to add them to the background. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Nile Created by: Kippax Ash Tree Primary School We would like to introduce to you Nile the Bear Cub. Nile is named after a very special pupil of Kippax Ash Tree who had a heart too big for this world. Our Nile died 2 years ago but he lives on in the smiles of our children. If you look carefully at Nile the cub you will see all the places Nile and children of Kippax Ash Tree love and that make them smile like Nile. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
God’s Own Country Created by: Helen Naylor Sponsored by: Leeds Bradford Airport Description God’s Own Country is inspired by, and celebrates, Helen’s home county, featuring the iconic County White Rose and local Yorkshire landscapes, landmarks and wildlife. Artist information Helen is a professionally trained artist/illustrator from Yorkshire. She has a passion for teaching and loves sharing her skills and crafts with others. Sponsor information In 2023, 10 major airlines will offer scheduled and charter services to 80 destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport – the most ever! 4.4m passengers will pass through the terminal; a number which is expected to grow to over 7m by 2030. Whilst we embark on this journey of growth, we want to strengthen our connections with the Yorkshire community that surrounds us, and support fantastic local charities, like Leeds Hospitals Charity. Leeds Bear Hunt represents the perfect opportunity to do this. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Gummie Created by: Graham Hearfield Sponsored by: Heart Yorkshire Description When I started thinking about the subject of “bears”, I had a flashback to my childhood, and the simple joy of sharing a bag of Gummie Bear sweets with my dad. I love the idea of taking one of those little, squishy, colourful things, and blowing it up to a giant scale. I hope my super-sized Gummie Bear will bring a smile to all those big and little kids out there. Artist information Graham is Head of Design (and co-founder) at Us Studio in Leeds. As a father of two young boys he’s really looking forward to squelching and sploshing his way around the Bear Hunt with his family this summer! Sponsor information Heart Yorkshire is proud to support Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Bear Hunt. Heart Yorkshire is the home of Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden every weekday morning, turning up the feel good on FM, DAB, online at heart.co.uk or by saying ‘play Heart’ to your smart speaker. Then Dixie and Emma get Yorkshire home with the best feel good music and chat from 4pm. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Hero Created by: Donna Newman Sponsored by: Leeds Hospitals Charity Description The face of the trail, ‘Hero’ was the very first bear designed and painted. He was created to engage with the local community and encapsulates everything about the trail. The design features the characters from We’re Going on a Bear Hunt engaged in the trail through an illustrated map of Leeds. Artist Information Donna is a professional mural artist and painter. She is the artist behind Eden Designs, specialising in bespoke, hand-painted murals, and community-based art collaborations. Sponsor Information Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to make a real difference for patients, families and staff. When it’s your loved one in hospital, you want the very best care, equipment, and research to be available. Our NHS staff already do an incredible job caring for patients and your donation can help them to do even more. Want to support Leeds Children’s Hospital in a unique way? We are looking for kind individuals or businesses to buy this Bear for the Hospital, so it can bring joy to children, young people and families for years to come. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Honey Bear Created by: Moorfield School and Nursery in Ilkley, for girls and boys aged 2-11 years old. Moorfield School has worked with local artist, Asmaa Locker, to adorn Honey Bear with beautiful flowers- many of which wouldn’t survive if it wasn’t for bees. Moorfield children want to raise the awareness of bees in order to keep our ecosystem alive by pollinating and helping plants grow, breed and produce food. Nursery to Senior Six drew honey bees to be placed amongst the flowers so they can pollinate and also produce honey for our hungry bear to enjoy as a part of his balanced diet! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Lucas Created by: People In Action, Arts and Crafts groups People In Action work to improve the lives learning disabled and autistic people. Our two arts and crafts groups, based at The Old Fire Station on Gipton Approach, designed and painted Lucas. Members were inspired by themes of nature, outdoors, colour, space and inclusion. The group leader amalgamated their designs and the group then decorated him. He is named Lucas to represent kindness, inclusion, happiness and celebrating difference. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Hope Created by Hawksworth C of E Primary Our bear Hope, who was designed by one of our Year 6 pupils – Fletcher – portrays the current issues of Climate Change and Global Warming. He hoped that by highlighting this important issue as part of the Leeds Bear Hunt, it would bring to the attention of passers-by, the ways in which we can improve the world and help to reduce the effects. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
I Wish I’d Been a Leeds Rhino Created by: Matt Cockayne Sponsored by: Caddick Description I wish I’d Been a Leeds Rhino! aspires to be strong, courageous, and brave like the team he watches at Headingley Stadium. Artist Information Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. Sponsor Information SOYO Leeds, owned by Caddick Group is delighted to support the Leeds Bear Hunt in raising vital funds for Leeds Children’s Hospital. With over 40 years of experience and encompassing several companies in the built environment sector, Caddick Group is the proud parent company of: Caddick Developments, Caddick Land, Caddick Construction, Moda, Oakgate, and of course, our very own home rugby team, the Leeds Rhinos. As SOYO becomes the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter, we continue to be inspired by the work Leeds Hospitals Charity does for the local community and for those living with Motor Neurone Disease. We couldn’t be prouder to be involved in this initiative whilst raising the flag for our very own Team Rhinos! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
I Wish I’d Been a Leeds Rhino Created by: Matt Cockayne Sponsored by: Caddick Description I wish I’d Been a Leeds Rhino! aspires to be strong, courageous, and brave like the team he watches at Headingley Stadium. Artist Information Matt is an artist-illustrator, who takes inspiration from the local area and ingrains it into his work. His art features many iconic products and places. Sponsor Information SOYO Leeds, owned by Caddick Group is delighted to support the Leeds Bear Hunt in raising vital funds for Leeds Children’s Hospital. With over 40 years of experience and encompassing several companies in the built environment sector, Caddick Group is the proud parent company of: Caddick Developments, Caddick Land, Caddick Construction, Moda, Oakgate, and of course, our very own home rugby team, the Leeds Rhinos. As SOYO becomes the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter, we continue to be inspired by the work Leeds Hospitals Charity does for the local community and for those living with Motor Neurone Disease. We couldn’t be prouder to be involved in this initiative whilst raising the flag for our very own Team Rhinos! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Tetley Created by: Moorlands School Moorlands, the oldest prep school in Leeds, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. We decorated our bear cub the intrepid, ‘Moorlands Way’ with contributions from every child in school, be that handprints from our Squirrels, Foxes and Reception classes, or adding a pattern in purple and gold – our school colours – in Key Stages One and Two. As Moorlands is housed in Francis William Tetley’s former home – Foxhill, what better name than Tetley for our cub?! Care’ Bear Created by: St Peter’s C of E Primary School Our school motto is ‘We Care’ and these two words are the foundation of everything we do at St Peter’s. Every child created a design for our bear cub and we chose ideas from several pupils to create a whole school design. There are stars from our school logo, the world represents different countries and cultures in our school community, and we have used our school colours and motto. Every child in school has painted some part of the bear. Woody Created by: Menston Primary School At Menston Primary School, outdoor learning and children’s wellbeing are at the heart of all that we do. Our bear cub lives up to our school motto ‘Making Our World A Better Place’ and is a collage of ideas from our design competition winners. Wearing a coat, printed by every child in the school using leaves from our class trees, and a scarf inspired by our school wellbeing programme, Coram SCARF’s values of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Meditations on Nature Created by: Martha Williams Sponsored by: Aire Park Description Meditations on Nature was created directly from life in Leeds’ own Alhambra Gardens. Inspired by the We’re Going on a Bear Hunt story, Martha went on a wander through her local green spaces with a sketchbook. Artist Information Martha Williams is an Illustrator, inspired by the natural world. Her work is joyous, colourful and created in a mindful way. While she was working, she listened to the story, “it’s brave, joyous and the characters overcome every obstacle. I wanted to reflect this, as personally I’ve used artwork as a positive outlet to overcome difficult situations. Art can help people go through life successfully. Sponsor Information Aire Park is a new mixed-use district of eclectic retail, premium offices and high-level living, surrounding Leeds’ long-awaited city park. The development will transform this former industrial site into an exciting new part of the city, expanding the city-centre and improving quality of access through the communities to the south. Aire Park is a proud sponsor of the Leeds Bear. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Meditations on Nature Created by: Martha Williams Sponsored by: Aire Park Description Meditations on Nature was created directly from life in Leeds’ own Alhambra Gardens. Inspired by the We’re Going on a Bear Hunt story, Martha went on a wander through her local green spaces with a sketchbook. Artist Information Martha Williams is an Illustrator, inspired by the natural world. Her work is joyous, colourful and created in a mindful way. While she was working, she listened to the story, “it’s brave, joyous and the characters overcome every obstacle. I wanted to reflect this, as personally I’ve used artwork as a positive outlet to overcome difficult situations. Art can help people go through life successfully. Sponsor Information Aire Park is a new mixed-use district of eclectic retail, premium offices and high-level living, surrounding Leeds’ long-awaited city park. The development will transform this former industrial site into an exciting new part of the city, expanding the city-centre and improving quality of access through the communities to the south. Aire Park is a proud sponsor of the Leeds Bear. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Milky Way Created by: Rawdon Littlemoor School “One day Rawdon Littlemoor will go to the Milky Way!” – Trixie Turner, Year 4. Rawdon Littlemoor provides solid ground for our children’s feet, but they are all encouraged to reach for the stars! Our bear depicts the importance of ambition, to think about our futures and to work hard to make our dreams a reality. His feet stand amongst the flowers of earth, but his body reflects a stellar sky. His antlers? – Remind us that we are Rawdon Littlemoor! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Mother Paw’d Created by: Jess Perrin Sponsored by: Leeds Hospitals Charity Description Mother Paw’d is inspired by technology and the advancement of computers throughout the years. This intricate design was created by mapping out the wiring and nodes with lots of stencil shapes and masking tape, which created a bold and clean result. Featuring brightly coloured wiring on a rich, navy background, Mother Paw’d stands out in any location. Artist information Jess is an illustrator and designer. She loves to create both digital and traditional work with a strong narrative. Her love for character creation can be seen throughout her work. Sponsor information Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to make a real difference for patients, families and staff. When it’s your loved one in hospital, you want the very best care, equipment, and research to be available. Our NHS staff already do an incredible job caring for patients and your donation can help them to do even more. Can you support them today? DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Nettie Created by: Christine Jopling Sponsored by: Leeds Hospitals Charity Description ‘Nettie Honeybear’ is a tribute to all those football-loving women who have triumphed over adversity and proved that there is a place for women on the football pitch. In 1894, Nettie Honeyball pioneered the British Ladies Football Club, showing that women are not ‘ornamental and useless’. In the 1920s, the famous Preston factory team – Dick, Kerr Ladies FC – was pulling in record crowds, until the FA banned women’s football. Today, England’s Lionesses have proved that women’s football can ‘Bring it Home’! Artist Information Christine is an illustrator based in Pudsey, Leeds. She is renowned for her wobbly-lined ink and watercolour style but is increasingly creating boldly coloured graphic canvases. Sponsor Information Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to make a real difference for patients, families and staff. When it’s your loved one in hospital, you want the very best care, equipment, and research to be available. Our NHS staff already do an incredible job caring for patients and your donation can help them to do even more. Can you support them today? DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Polar Created by: Graham Hearfield Sponsored by: Us. Studio Description Sea ice is essential habitat for polar bears, but across the Arctic, it’s disappearing fast. Due to rising temperatures—caused by our climate crisis—sea ice concentrations have declined in every decade since the start of satellite records (in 1979) by an average of 12.6%. The remaining ice is younger, thinner, melts earlier in spring and re-freezes later in autumn. This severely affects polar bear’s survival chances. We’ve visually represented this loss by removing a 12.6% piece from our bear. Artist Information Us. Studio Sponsor information Us. Studio is a creative agency. We’re optimistic for the future and believe we can make a positive impact on the world through creativity. A team of imagemakers, designers, filmmakers and brand builders, we collaborate with a diverse range of clients: from global brands to independent businesses. We apply designthinking to help them grow, transform and communicate. We’re proud to work alongside Leeds Hospitals Charity, and to have helped bring the Leeds Bear Hunt campaign to life. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Sir Bearalot Created by: Boy Oh Boy Designs Sponsored by: Royal Armouries Description Inspired by Leeds’ famous Royal Armouries, this knight in shining armour – Sir Bear-A-Lot – could give Lancelot a run for his money! Acrylic spray paint and POSCA pens demonstrate the light and shadow effects to mimic the 3D overlay of metal segments, making up this stunningly painted armoured bear. Artist Information Caroline Boyd is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She founded Boy Oh Boy Designs, a boutique studio that partners with you to bring joy to you and your business. Sponsor Information he Royal Armouries in Leeds holds one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world. Explore six galleries with over 4,500 items on display from ancient times to the present day. See treasures from around the globe and find out how history, art and culture have been shaped by arms and armour. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Sir Bearalot Created by: Boy Oh Boy Designs Sponsored by: Royal Armouries Description Inspired by Leeds’ famous Royal Armouries, this knight in shining armour – Sir Bear-A-Lot – could give Lancelot a run for his money! Acrylic spray paint and POSCA pens demonstrate the light and shadow effects to mimic the 3D overlay of metal segments, making up this stunningly painted armoured bear. Artist Information Caroline Boyd is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She founded Boy Oh Boy Designs, a boutique studio that partners with you to bring joy to you and your business. Sponsor Information he Royal Armouries in Leeds holds one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world. Explore six galleries with over 4,500 items on display from ancient times to the present day. See treasures from around the globe and find out how history, art and culture have been shaped by arms and armour. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Frankie Created by: Emma Hardaker Sponsored by: Soyo by Caddick Description ‘The bright and colourful patterns have been inspired by the wallpapers and interior design found inside the Quarry Hill flats from its 40 years of occupation before its demolishment in the late 1970s.’ Artist information Caddick Group’s resident artist, EV (Emma) Hardaker, created the unique design for Frankie the Bear. EV Hardaker has worked with found photos and documentation of the flats to create a new and unique set of patterns that are inspired by the flats. EV is known for her punchy palettes and bold, abstract style. Her passion is working in the public realm. Sponsor information The Caddick Group is delighted to welcome our bear, Frankie, to SOYO. Frankie is named after a character in Donna Douglas’ novel, Nurses of Steeple Street. The nurses looked after the residents of the Quarry Hill flats, which used to be based on this site. Here at SOYO Leeds we work closely with our neighbours to create exciting activities to attract families to the area making it one of best places in Leeds to live, work and play. We are proud to be part of the Leeds Bear Hunt in support of such a brilliant local charity. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Squiggle Bear Created by: Benjamin James Holden — BJ The Bear Sponsored by: MEPC, Wellington Place Description Squiggle Bear is painted in Benjamin’s own fun, colourful, bold, and abstract way. He uses form and colour to bring joy and feel good, making an inclusive, accessible, and joyous sculpture for everyone. Artist Information Ben has used nods to Pop Art, cartoons and old comic books to, “give Squiggle Bear its character and sense of fun. I hope you enjoy!” Ben is an artist, designer, printmaker, and musician from Bradford. Sponsor Information Wellington Place is a vibrant, friendly neighbourhood with picnic seating and open spaces, landscaped gardens and a great mix of independent and well-known eateries. Our year-round programme of events is expertly designed to help people achieve a healthy work-life balance. From book clubs to summer markets, there’s plenty on offer. Wellbeing and community are paramount at Wellington Place – which is why we have sponsored a Bear. We are proud to support Leeds Children’s Hospital and help raise awareness of the fantastic work they do for the Leeds community. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
The Great Yorkshire Bear Created by: Karis Viola Lambert Sponsored by: Leigh Day Description The Great Yorkshire Bear is adorned with a pattern of the historical white Yorkshire Rose to represent the beauty of this region and the pride in our roots. Artist Information As she was born and bred in Yorkshire, Karis wanted to design a Bear that celebrates this fantastic county. Karis is a professional artist and curator, who specialises in fine line work She makes paintings, illustrations, comics, murals, window art and installation pieces. Sponsor Information This Bear is sponsored by Leigh Day, an inclusive law firm working for people across the UK, and globally, who have been injured, discriminated against, or had their human rights abused. Our mission is justice for all. We are proud to be working with the Leeds Hospitals Charity because, much like the characters in the We’re Going on a Bear Hunt story, Leigh Day represents bravery and very much supports children and families in hospital. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
We Are Leeds! Created by: Ekaterina Sheath Sponsored by: Merrion Centre Description “I wanted to ensure that the people who make up our city were the focus of my design. Each character is based on a person who walked past me while I was drawing on location in Leeds. People are going for a stroll, catching up with friends and spending time with family.” Artist Information A core value in my work is diversity and equality. We are Leeds! Sponsor Information Looking for somewhere to take a ‘bear-pit stop’ whilst taking part in this Summer’s Leeds Bear Hunt? From family friendly dining venues to bowling and drift-karting… there’s something for everyone at the Merrion Centre! DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Welcome to Leeds Created by: Rabbithole Design Sponsored by: Welcome to Leeds Description Welcome to Leeds’ is a positive and warm message for people when they arrive into Leeds city centre – and a reflection of the friendliness it’s known for. The idea is to create a trail of messages on the bear which showcases people’s welcoming messages with overlapping stickers that are really vibrant and encourage people to get closer to read them. To get the messages, we created a campaign which encourages people to submit their story onto a website so we have a range of voices to include on the sculpture. Artist Information Rabbithole is a creative studio based in Leeds and Glasgow specialising in brand strategy, identity design & web. Sponsor Information Welcome to Leeds is the official guide to the wider Leeds story, celebrating all that is great about the city. Brought to the city by LeedsBID, the digital platform showcases the world class events, organisations and people in Leeds through storytelling, podcasts, features, films, events and more. With focuses on architecture, culture, events, families, food, retail and sport, people can discover everything the city has to offer. Supporting the Leeds Bear Hunt is a great way to help showcase the city’s vibrancy, creativity and community while amplifying the appeal of Leeds. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Welcome to Leeds Station Created by: Albert Lackey (with Rachel Lackey) Sponsored by: Northern Trains Description Albert, a lifelong train enthusiast, aged 11, depicts the evolution of Leeds Railway Station’s architecture and locomotives from 1938 to present, one decade per section. From oldest to newest: A4 Pacific (the same model as the Mallard), Merchant Navy, 111 Britannia and Deltic (pictured together to mark the end of steam), Pacer, Class 91, 158, 185 and 800 (or Azuma). The youngest four locomotives still run from Leeds. Can you spot them? Artist Information Albert painted the Bear with his mum, Rachel. Sponsor Information Northern Trains are the largest rail company in the North of England, serving over 500 stations including key hub locations including Manchester, Liverpool, York, Leeds and many more. Tony Baxter, Regional Director at Northern, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Leeds Bear Hunt this year. It’s a great community event that lets people explore everything the city of Leeds has to offer.” “Leeds Children’s Hospital plays a vital role in our community and many of the hospital staff use our services to commute to work. We’re proud to support our key workers and NHS staff.” DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
X-Bear Created by: Marta Zubieta Sponsored by: Leeds City Council Description X-Bear is my tribute to a scientific discovery that changed health history made in Leeds! The x-ray is one of the most important scientific progressions of the 21st century and it was made in Leeds. William Henry Bragg and his son William Lawrence Bragg discovered the structure of crystals using x-ray technology at the University of Leeds. This helped to pave the way for all kinds of new discoveries in the years to come, including work on the structure of DNA. Artist Information Marta is a Spanish artist, muralist and illustrator. Her work explores pop culture, social media, psychedelia, and nature. Sponsor Information Since 2012, Leeds has had a vision to be a child friendly city and we had one simple question ‘What’s it like to be a child growing up in Leeds and how do we make it better’? As part of the Child Friendly Leeds 10th birthday celebrations, we reviewed feedback from over 80,000 children and young people to identify their current top issues and priorities. This has formed the Child Friendly Leeds 12 wishes! For more information on the wishes visit http://www.leeds.gov.uk/childfriendlyleeds DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
You Can Be Anything You Want To Be. You Can Do Anything You Want To Do. Created by: Hew Ma Sponsored by: RE: at Leeds City College Artist Information This design is a strong message to inspire and encourage anyone to be what they want to be. Take the time to find yourself, love yourself and grow the way you need to survive. Hew says: “Please can we uplift, motivate, support and be kind to each other more so we can grow to be better humans.” Sponsor Information RE: is part of Leeds City College, based at our Mabgate campus. We are experts in upcycling, refurbishing, and reimagining with the aim of reducing waste and increasing sustainable living in the city. Through education and upcycling projects we teach new skills and create new furniture and products from old materials. DO SOMETHING BEAR-RILLIANT TEXT ‘BEAR’ TO 70145. THANK YOU
Wave goodbye on the streets of Leeds as the bears Parade their way down in a magnificent spectacle for their last glimpse of the city.
The parade will start on Briggate at 5 pm and the bears will march one by one, walking alongside everyone who helped put the event together as well as the children from the hospital whom your donations and continued support impact the most. Don’t miss your final chance to bid your favourite Bear sculpture goodbye at Leeds Bear Hunt Farewell Weekend event.
This will be your last chance to see all the Bears before the auction to raise money for Leeds Children’s Hospital. Take selfies, snapshots and a last lingering look at all of your favourites. This is also another opportunity to get your paws on a wide range of official Leeds Bear Hunt merchandise to remind you of the summer the Bears took over Leeds www.register.enthuse.com
The auction is the final event for Leeds Bear Hunt where the sculptures will be auctioned off under the spotlight to raise funds for Leeds Hospitals Charity, so we can support Leeds Children’s Hospital to provide the highest level of of clinical care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. All 35 sculptures will go under the hammer in a bidding spectacular. There will also be a live online auction running in sync with the ‘in the room’ bids, which is guaranteed to build the excitement and healthy competition to snap up one of these unique Bear sculptures. Join in our online auction www.lbh.wildinartauctions.com
Together we can really make a difference and help the children of Leeds enjoy many more ‘Beautiful Days’ by tackling inequalities and changing health outcomes for children, for generations to come www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/donate
PLEASE SUPPORT: TEXT ‘BEAR’ to 70145.
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