Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby

Two Easter sculpture trails from Discover: Eggsplore have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.

Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby

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Two Easter sculpture trails have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.

The trails, called Discover: Eggsplore, featured ceramic sculptures displayed across businesses and venues during the Easter holidays.

Organised by Schiewe Ceramics and York Mumbler, the sculptures were later sold to raise funds for youth organisations.

The total amount raised was divided between Door 84, based on Lowther Street in York, and the Haxby & Wigginton Youth & Community Association.

Sarah Schiewe, artist and founder of Schiewe Ceramics, said: "It was incredible to create the Discover sculpture trails in York and Haxby, but even more rewarding to know that the project could also make a difference to local young people.

"Supporting youth provision was really important to us, particularly for older children and teenagers, who often have limited access to dedicated spaces, activities and resources."

The trails aimed to bring families into high street businesses while supporting the community.

Emily Pickard from York Mumbler said: "I've loved Mumbler being a part of Discover Eggsplore as it brought so many families to the great local businesses on our high street and to be able to complete the project with a donation to these two local charities was just wonderful."