Snugburys Ice Cream farm in Nantwich has unveiled their latest giant straw sculpture – Paddington Bear!
The giant 45ft high sculpture is the largest of the firm’s creations which are famously seen from the A51 Chester Road at Hurleston.
Once again Snugburys teamed up with local artist Mike Harper, of nearby Harbrook Engineering, to make the creation.
A Snugburys spokesperson said: “We are incredibly excited to introduce our latest sculpture Paddington Bear.
“This is our largest straw feature to date, standing at a very impressive 45 feet tall!
“He is made from straw, larch shingles and a metal frame.
“The very impressive frame work is made by the incredibly talented Mike Harper from Harbrook engineering.
“The Snugburys team have been busy straw stuffing and Sarah from @twigtwisters has done some fabulous willow weaving including the hat and suitcase.
“It has taken over 1,500 hours of work from welding, straw stuffing, willow weaving, painting and cladding, and it has been a true labour of love – and sleepless nights!”
With each new sculpture, the firm chooses a charity for donations and this year it is MPS charity.
They added: “Very sadly our family friend’s little boy Freddie was diagnosed with this cruel rare disease called MPS syndrome also known as childhood dementia.
“We hope to raise as much as we can.
“We wish to thank everyone who has helped with this project as we could not have done it without you.”
Paddington replaces the long-standing Bee sculpture which has been in place for a number of years.
Previous sculptures include a cyclist, the Millennium Wheel, Big Ben, and a Meerkat!
(Image courtesy of Snugburys)
Deffo worth the wait! I may be 41 but couldn’t wait to text my family when I drove past. Well done Snugburys, back on top 👌🏻
I have to say that, although every Snugburys sculpture has been good in the past, this one is excellent… full marks to everyone involved.
We might even get away with calling in for ice cream soon WITHOUT the grandchildren! 🙂
That’s really good, I’m looking forward to seeing it. I have to say, though, that Snugburys seem to be underperforming somewhat. With their site and its potential, a visit there could be so much more than just an ice cream and a walk around the sculpture.
Admittedly, we’ve not been for a while, but last time, it wasn’t exactly what you’d call much of a leisure activity.
Missing one marmalade sandwich, just hope there is a range of marmalades and marmalade ice cream also on sale, a crime to let that idea pass
WOW fantastic. Bumble bee has been a feature for such a long time. Looking forward to seeing Paddington. Can’t wait. Well done Snugburys for bringing such artwork to the area.
You do know there are volunteers doing this now, why not join rather than state the obvious, litter picking is easy sorted, and a team of gardeners would help enormously it’s called cost of living mate, we no longer have much in the coffers now
Now we are expecting some visiting tourists to se this fantastic creation can we please mow the verges, fix the potholes PROPERLY ,clear the litter and generally tidy up our town.