OxTrail herd to congregate at Westgate Oxford this Weekend
Westgate Oxford has announced that it will host 50 OxTrail oxen on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September, ahead of the charity auction on 13th September in support of Sobell House Hospice.
This summer, 138 brightly painted oxen have been exhibited across Oxfordshire, with visitors invited to collect a map and discover all the large and mini oxen sculptures on display across the county.
Throughout this period, Westgate Oxford has been home to the Hub Shop, where guests were able to collect printed trail maps and memorabilia. The centre has also hosted four oxen, named Oxford’s Starry Night, Crystal, Looking for Alice and Prehistoric Ox.
Now, after seven weeks of the OxTrail, 50 oxen will congregate for two full days on Leiden Square, giving guests the chance to see the array of designs created and painted by artists including David Mellor and Korky Paul as well as local schools and businesses.
All money raised during the auction will be donated to Sobell House Hospice, a local charity which supports people experiencing palliative care, alongside their families.
Brendan Hattam, centre director at Westgate Oxford, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have played our part in the OxTrail this summer, by hosting the hub shop and four oxen, all in an effort to support Sobell House Hospice.
“The charity is one that we’re proud to support, and we’re delighted to be hosting part of the herd in Leiden Square this weekend. It is going to be a fantastic sight, so we encourage Oxford locals and those travelling from further afield to come down and see the array of large and small oxen before they’re auctioned off!”
Beth Marsh, a spokesperson for Sobell House Hospice, commented: “We have been so thrilled to work closely with Westgate Oxford throughout OxTrail, from providing the space for artists to paint their oxen, to hosting oxen and our OxTrail hub shop during the trail itself, and now hosting our Farewell Weekend where people can say goodbye to the herd.
“We are so grateful for all the support from Westgate Oxford and the difference that this has made to the success of OxTrail, helping us to raise thousands of pounds which will go towards providing care for people facing life-limiting illnesses across Oxfordshire and supporting their loved ones.”
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