Stop & Examine
TransPennine Express (TPE) is taking part in this autumn’s Snowdogs Support Life art trail, to help raise awareness and essential funds for The Kirkwood hospice as it continues its work to help and support those living with a life-limiting illness in Kirklees.
The operator has commissioned the ‘Kirklees Rocket’ Snowdog sculpture from local artist Chris Leaper, who paid homage to the expansive rail links that connect Huddersfield with the rest of the UK.
The sculpture has been handpainted and will join the art trail this September, alongside more than 60 unique Snowdog designs. The Snowdogs will be on display across Kirklees for visitors to visit and admire.
Organised by The Kirkwood in partnership with Wild in Art and Snowman Enterprises Ltd, Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees is inspired by the much-loved animated film The Snowman - and its sequel The Snowdog, which this year celebrates ten years since it was first broadcast on Channel 4. TPE Commercial Director Darren Higgins said: “We are thrilled to be sponsoring a sculpture as part of the upcoming Snowdogs Support Life art trail.
“We are proud to serve communities across Kirklees and are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the art trail onto our trains this September.” Duncan Batty, Director of Income Generation and Marketing with The Kirkwood, added: “Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees is a truly unique and exciting event for our local area, and we are expecting lots of people to be out on the trail this autumn. There’s no better way to explore parts of the trail than by rail.”
The trail will take place across Kirklees from 2 September for eight weeks from September , and will cover key calling points on the TPE network including Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley and Slaithwaite. Visit www.snowdogskirklees.org.