Tales on the Tyne – Farewell to the Fluffle Event

Date: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026
When: Shifts available are All Day (9-5.30pm) or Morning (8.30-1pm) or Afternoon (12.30-5.30pm)

Where: Newcastle Civic Centre

About the Event: After a summer of delighting trail-goers, our fluffle of Peter Rabbits is preparing for a memorable final send-off.

Farewell Weekend is visitors’ last chance to say goodbye to their favourite sculptures before they are auctioned and begin life in their forever homes.

The event brings the whole fluffle together in one place, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy the artists’ incredible work while raising funds and awareness for St Oswald’s Hospice.

This family-friendly event will feature all 43 big and 53 little Peter Rabbits at Newcastle Civic Centre, with a few surprise appearances too.

Check out the website for more information - Farewell Weekend - Tales On The Tyne

Interested in volunteering?

Roles include:

• Marshalling – guide visitors around the venue and help keep everyone safe.
• Stall support– help on hospice stalls and chat with visitors.
• Raffle ticket sales – sell raffle tickets to help raise vital funds for St Oswald’s Hospice.
• Refreshments – serve drinks and treats while keeping the area tidy and safe.

Volunteers will also help visitors learn about St Oswald’s Hospice and discover ways to continue supporting its work after the Art Trail ends.

Please let us know if you can volunteer at this amazing weekend, or if you know anyone who might like to get involved - Whether they would like to become a registered volunteer or help with just this event, we'd love to hear from them via

fundraisingvol@stoswaldsuk.org

Skills

• A chance to directly support the fundraising success of the Art Trail
• A warm collaboration with like-minded individuals
• The satisfaction of  seeing the fluffle enjoyed by the public
• Opportunities to develop event skills  
• Have the opportunity, if you wish, to volunteer with others in a friendly supportive environment.