Day 1 – Bishop’s Castle to Longden

Day 1 – Bishop’s Castle to Longden

And so it begins… What a day. What a wonderful day. 40 people gathered outside my house in Bishop’s Castle and Rachel, my wife, read out the dedication – the intention for the day. I couldn’t read it as I knew I would start to cry. Then about...
Spreading the Word

Spreading the Word

Clarion’s been spreading the word He’s been out and about in Shropshire, encouraging people to act on climate issues and to join him on his pilgrimage to Cop 26. His last adventure before the start of the pilgrimage on Saturday 10th Oct was to Theatre...
Clarion on a test run

Clarion on a test run

Clarion’s been on a test run Clarion has been on the move both on his palanquin and on a trolley designed by Bamber in case of windy days or lack of help to carry him. We wanted to make sure he’s prepared for all eventualities en route and found that...
Making Clarion

Making Clarion

Making Clarion Clarion is a sculpture of a male polar bear created by Bamber Hawes. He, (the bear not Bamber), stands 10ft (3.1M) tall on his hind legs in an enquiring, bewildered stance. His skeleton is made of a few fine bamboo poles bolted together and fixed to his...