The local community is being invited to unleash their creativity and help shape a new community art installation at St Wilfrid’s.

Precious Pebbles encourages people of all ages to decorate a pebble – whether in memory of a loved one, to mark a special place or moment, or simply to share a colourful design or meaningful message. Any design or style is welcome.

The collection will celebrate the stories, connections and experiences that matter most to local people.

Andy Carstairs, our Therapies and Living Well Manager, said: “Whether people choose to paint a name, a picture, a pattern or a few heartfelt words, their pebble will help create a beautiful, shared display of memories, creativity and community spirit.

“The pebble could be a stone brought home from a meaningful trip, found on a local walk, or one that simply feels special. We can’t wait to see all the pebbles displayed together in the final installation, which will be unveiled in our garden in March.”

If you would like to take part but don’t already have a pebble, please don’t take one from the beach, just visit the hospice where we have some recycled ones to give out. You can also decorate a pebble at the Gather community space in the Beacon shopping centre on Monday 16^th February between 9.30am and 1.30pm.

Pebbles should be dropped off at St Wilfrid’s by 28^th February.

Visit stwhospice.org/preciouspebbles or email hospice@stwhospice.org