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British Summer Time
Created by: Mhairi Rankin
Sponsored by: Farleigh Hospice
Location: Chelmer Valley Local Nature
Reserve – University (Bunny Walks)
British Summer Time captures the gentle beauty of the season, with a design rooted in blooming flowers and the quiet strength of nature. This bee is a tribute to the ecosystems that thrive in summer—where pollinators, plants, and people all play a part. With soft, sunlit colours and floral details, it’s a reminder of how everything is connected, and how even the smallest creatures help the world bloom.
Artist
Mhairi Rankin
Mhairi Rankin is a Writtle-based artist, graduated in 2021. She explores human experience, identity, and life’s fragility, capturing overlooked shared stories as intimate moments. Her work invites reflection on existence and the connections that unite us all.
Sponsor
Farleigh Hospice
Farleigh Hospice provides compassionate care for people affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement in mid Essex. We help people live well, create meaningful moments, and stay connected to what matters most. Our care is only possible thanks to the generous support of our local community.
Location
Chelmer Valley Local Nature
Reserve – University (Bunny Walks)
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You could own this bee!
When the Buzz in the City art trail ends, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on our spectacular giant bee sculptures at a live auction – a unique chance to own a piece of art and local history, while raising much-needed funds for Farleigh Hospice.
Mini bees will be returned to the schools, clubs, care homes and community groups who decorated them to keep as a lasting memory of their participation in the art trail.
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