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A radical new sculpture trail, supported by the popular open access operator Hull Trains, has launched in East Yorkshire.
The ‘Mischief of Rats’ exhibition is a tribute to the Hull band ‘The Rats’. The rockers included guitarist Mick Ronson, who was also famously part of David Bowie’s ‘Spiders from Mars’.
Families will be able to explore Hull and East Yorkshire to find 45 artist decorated giant rat sculptures, including a special ‘Hull Trains Rat’ in St Stephens Shopping Centre.
All proceeds raised will go towards The Daisy Appeal, a charity based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham. The organisation raises much-needed funds to help with the detection of cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Louise Mendham, Service Delivery Director at Hull Trains, said: “Local communities are at the heart of what we do at Hull Trains. We’re delighted that we can support such a unique and exciting project like this one which will also attract thousands of extra people to visit Hull this summer.
“The Daisy Appeal is an inspirational charity and we’re very pleased to play a small part in supporting them with providing cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities. We are proud that we were the first organisation to partner with this great project.”
Previous trails have attracted many thousands of extra visitors, who travelled to the city to see unique and colourful sculptures decorated by a wide variety of artists.
Rick Welton, Co-director of the project, said: “We’re thrilled that Hull Trains have come on board with this initiative. This is our most radical animal sculpture trail yet and we couldn’t do this without the support of brilliant local businesses.
“In the first few days of the rat sculptures appearing on the streets, there’s been a pied piper like stream of children and families queuing up to see each rat and get a selfie! These rats are really making friends!”
Claire Levy, Fundraising Manager for the Daisy Appeal, said: “We’re excited that A Mischief of Rats will be raising substantial funds in such an imaginative and high-profile initiative. The auction proceeds will be vital to improve the life chances of patients living with cancer, heart disease and dementia in our region.”
The Hull Trains themed rat features ice-lollies and was painted by Lucy Loves Design.
The trail runs until 30th August 2025 with families able to find the rats by downloading the ‘Find A Rat’ app.
Hull Trains has plenty of other exciting news to celebrate at the moment too. The operator has been shortlisted for the Environmental, Social and Governance Award at the prestigious RISE Awards. The operator’s video series with TV star Jack Marriner-Brown for English Tourism Week also recently racked up many thousands of views online.
The ‘Mischief of Rats’ exhibition is a tribute to the Hull band ‘The Rats’. The rockers included guitarist Mick Ronson, who was also famously part of David Bowie’s ‘Spiders from Mars’.
Families will be able to explore Hull and East Yorkshire to find 45 artist decorated giant rat sculptures, including a special ‘Hull Trains Rat’ in St Stephens Shopping Centre.
All proceeds raised will go towards The Daisy Appeal, a charity based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham. The organisation raises much-needed funds to help with the detection of cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Louise Mendham, Service Delivery Director at Hull Trains, said: “Local communities are at the heart of what we do at Hull Trains. We’re delighted that we can support such a unique and exciting project like this one which will also attract thousands of extra people to visit Hull this summer.
“The Daisy Appeal is an inspirational charity and we’re very pleased to play a small part in supporting them with providing cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities. We are proud that we were the first organisation to partner with this great project.”
Previous trails have attracted many thousands of extra visitors, who travelled to the city to see unique and colourful sculptures decorated by a wide variety of artists.
Rick Welton, Co-director of the project, said: “We’re thrilled that Hull Trains have come on board with this initiative. This is our most radical animal sculpture trail yet and we couldn’t do this without the support of brilliant local businesses.
“In the first few days of the rat sculptures appearing on the streets, there’s been a pied piper like stream of children and families queuing up to see each rat and get a selfie! These rats are really making friends!”
Claire Levy, Fundraising Manager for the Daisy Appeal, said: “We’re excited that A Mischief of Rats will be raising substantial funds in such an imaginative and high-profile initiative. The auction proceeds will be vital to improve the life chances of patients living with cancer, heart disease and dementia in our region.”
The Hull Trains themed rat features ice-lollies and was painted by Lucy Loves Design.
The trail runs until 30th August 2025 with families able to find the rats by downloading the ‘Find A Rat’ app.
Hull Trains has plenty of other exciting news to celebrate at the moment too. The operator has been shortlisted for the Environmental, Social and Governance Award at the prestigious RISE Awards. The operator’s video series with TV star Jack Marriner-Brown for English Tourism Week also recently racked up many thousands of views online.
