00:05And the hunt begins!
00:08Eleanor has partnered with Dartford Borough Council and Wild in Art
00:14to introduce the first ever borough-wide public art trial
00:19and the biggest community project of its kind by a local hospice.
00:25Inspired by the book and television adaptation of We're Going On A Bear Hunt,
00:31around 80 bear sculptures have been placed across Dartford and Bluewater,
00:38designed by local artists, schools and community groups.
00:44It was chosen to make sure that we were able to inspire so many young people and adults.
00:49We know that loads of adults remember those stories from their childhood
00:53and it's a great way to be able to inspire so many people and tell a story
00:58but also tell that story of hospice care and Eleanor to many more people.
01:02We just want people to enjoy themselves.
01:04There's so much stuff going on in society that's kind of bearing down on people,
01:08if you pardon the pun.
01:08We just want to lift some of that and give people a smile.
01:11What's crazier than seeing 31 massive big bears all over a town like Dartford?
01:16So that's what it's about, community, involving people.
01:19The bear that's been unveiled today, inspired by the Dartford figure, Sir Peter Blake,
01:25is just one of the many that people can find across Dartford this summer.
01:33And then we have this one, inspired by a chocolate sundae,
01:37where the bear has stuck its face in a dessert and got a cherry on its nose.
01:43A former member of the Kent Messenger and professional photographer
01:47has even gotten involved in the plans.
01:51I've always been involved and when they approached me to be involved and be the imaging partner
01:55I thought it's something you really can't say no to.
01:59A it's a fantastic project.
02:00B it was really great for me to work with Joe, the artist who just did an amazing job.
02:05And also you're doing something good.
02:07So it was an absolute no brainer for me.
02:10With more than 250,000 visitors expected,
02:15the bears can look forward to a lot of company before the trial ends on the 13th of September.
02:22But I think this sums it up best.
02:29Henry Luck for KMTV in Dartford.
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