Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal auction

Remember the Gromit Unleashed trail that took place over the summer in Bristol?  Last night the 80 Gromits went to auction and a staggering £2.3 million was raised for Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal.  The top pooch was Gromit Lightyear, designed by Pixar, who sold for £65k, and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children will benefit from the generosity of those bidding.

"Cracking good job, Gromit!"

Gromit Roger

Another Gromit I met on my travels over the summer was Gromit Roger, who was designed by the animation director of Disney's Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Richard Williams.

On the Gromit trail

A Gromit has been Unleashed at Fishponds Library

Yes, that lovable dog from the Aardman Animation films has been unleashed on Bristol in spectacular fashion. EIGHTY giant sculptures of Gromit - decorated by invited artists - can be found on the streets of our fair city and surrounding areas so, if you're visiting Bristol this summer, make sure you participate in the Gromit Unleashed trail and try to spot as many of them as you can.

This particular culprit can be found in Fishponds Library and was decorated by the children of Chester Park Infant School. I think they've done a fantastic job! (And how apt that a Gromit who was decorated with pictures from books winds up in a library.)

The trail runs from July 1st to September 8th, so check it out whilst you're enjoying our unheard-of heatwave this summer!