Be a Little Trail CHAMPION!

Once upon a time, there was a brave young Elmer Explorer (that’s you!)

Your mission is to travel across Tyne and Wear in search of 114 little elephants! All that stands in your way is the answers to 21 questions. Find the answers when you visit each little herd and complete this quiz sheet to be in with the chance of winning an Elmer book signed by author

David McKee and a family day ticket to Seven Stories! Good luck!

1 St Oswald’s Hospice Shop, Whitley BayHow much money does St Oswald’s Hospice have to raise every year to care for local adults, young people, children and babies?

2 Wallsend LibraryWeek 1 of Elmer’s Great North Parade focuses on the theme of Inclusivity and Diversity. One member of the herd, ‘Elmer Unique’, is based on a poem that celebrates our differences! What is the last line of the poem?

3 North Shields Library

One of the North Shields herd is named ‘Kiah’, which has a special meaning in some cultures – but what is it? Find the answer on Kiah’s plaque!

4 Whitley Bay Library

As well as 114 little Elmers, there are also 50 large Elmers across the North East! How many miles would it take to walk around all of the large sculptures? Follow the footprints to find the answer. (When the library is closed, the answer will be in the window).

5 Newcastle City Library

The theme of week 3 of the trail is all about Health and Wellbeing. Which sport is presented on the right ear of little sculpture, ‘Dame Eleanor Elmer’?

6 Stepney Bank StablesAs well as 4 little elephants, Stepney Bank is home to 19 horses! Can you name 3 of the horses here? Ask their staff for hints.

7 Gosforth Civic Theatre

Week 4 of Elmer’s Great North Parade celebrates Arts, Music and Culture. What is the title of the song which features in the design of ‘Faith’?

8 Pet’s Corner, Jesmond Dene

The Elmer books often focus on the environment and sustainability, and many of our little Elmers do too! Can you name 3 of the plastic wrappers which make up the fur of little sculpture, ‘Drastic Plastic: A Mammoth Issue’?

9 Fenwick Toy Department, NewcastleWhat famous half marathon is shown on large sculpture, ‘Run North East’? Hint: In 2018, this event helped St Oswald’s Hospice to fundraise over £160,000.

10 St Thomas’ Church, Newcastle

Can you name the four elements which feature in the design of ‘Eco Elmer’?

11 Eldon Leisure, Newcastle

How many patchwork bees are there on ‘Be The Best You Can Bee’?

12 Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

St Oswald’s Hospice offers many different services to people across the North East, from Berwick to Sunderland. Which of St Oswald’s services is the trail raising money for?

Well done for making it this far, Elmer Explorer, you’re now half way through your adventure!

13 Seven Stories

Can you name all 5 of the senses, which appear on ‘Gilbert the Gibside Elephant’?

14 Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf

Altogether, across all 3 golf courses, how many holes are there at Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf course? Look out for the answer displayed inside

15 Sage Gateshead

Week 5 of Elmer’s Great North Parade celebrates our Local Heroes and History. Name 3 local landmarks, which feature on large sculpture, ‘Are We Nelly Home’?

16 Saltwell Towers, Gateshead

What bird features on the right hand side of little sculpture, ‘Scarlet Macaw’?

17 Gateshead Central Library

Here at St Oswald’s Hospice, we have 38 different gardens for all of our patients and families to enjoy! Can you name 5 of the animals on ‘Elmer Grylls’ that you might see in your garden?

18 The Word, South Shields

Week 9 of Elmer’s Great North Parade focuses on the theme of Legacy. Which Elmer in The Word’s Herd celebrates our history and the legacies we leave behind?

19 The Customs House

How many years have Fox and Shriek, the creators of large sculpture, ‘Trudi’, been production designers for The Customs House pantomimes? Look on Trudi’s plaque to find the answer!

20 Beacon of Light

How many different types of Sunderland away kits can you spot on big sculpture, ‘The Beautiful Game’?’ (Hint, not the red and white ones, those are home kits!)

21 The Bridges

Can you name 3 countries whose flags feature on our little elephant, ‘PYP’?

BONUS QUESTIONTake a selfie with your favourite Elmer and stick it here, or draw your own version!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE AN ELE-FANTASTIC ELMER EXPLORER!

Please see below to find out how to be in with the chance of winning our prize!

Winner will be drawn by 10th November 2019 and be notified by telephone or email.

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Thank you for completing our Little Trail. Fill in your details below and post them to: Lauren Honey, St Oswald’s Hospice, Regent Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 1EE. You will be entered into our prize draw.

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