TOMATOJACK Arts in Berkeley is taking part in a creative fundraising event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Severn Vale Art Trail. Visitors to the TomatoJack Arts Gallery and Studio during the trail will be invited to try their hand at cutting and laying mosaic tiles for a donation to Meningitis Now, with the added bonus of a chance to win the completed mosaic.
Lynda Knott of TomatoJack Arts said: "We have been inspired by the BBC Arts Get Creative campaign to encourage everyone to get a little more creativity in their lives and thought the 10th anniversary of the Severn Vale Art Trial was an ideal time to do this. The first weekend of the trail coincides with the Sam Virgo Memorial Walk on Saturday, May 2 for Meningitis Now, and we thought it would be the perfect charity to support with this event.'"The 10 mile sponsored walk from Thornbury to Berkeley, which raises thousands of pounds each year for Meningitis Now, is in Memory of Sam Virgo from Berkeley, who died aged 2 in March 2008 from Meningitis. Sam's mum Sue Virgo and fellow fundraisers Lisa Higgins, Claire Spiers and Michelle Hankins laid the first tiles on the mosaic which is designed around the meander of the River Severn.
For more information on the walk call Sue on 01453 511724, email samswalk@outlook.com or facebook ‘Sam Virgo Memorial Walk’. To donate visit sam.virgo.muchloved.com
To take part in the mosaic visit the TomatoJack Arts Studio, WhiteHart Court, High St Berkeley during the Severn Vale Arts Trail, April 30 to 10 May, open 10-5pm every day. The trail extends from Almondsbury to Coaley, along both sides of the A38, with 60 artists taking part over the 11 days of the trail.
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