Trunks across the Thames 2026
“Trunks across the Thames” art trail will be a vibrant tapestry of community and creativity, weaving together businesses, artists, schools, and local groups in powerful partnerships!
More than just a feast for the eyes, Trunks across the Thames will make a tangible difference. This free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant explosion of colour, creativity, and community spirit โ an unforgettable experience for the whole community!
Coming 13 July until 13 September 2026
Your donations make a BIG difference
More and more people are living with life-limiting conditions and need specialist care like ours to help them have the best quality of life, to the end of life. Our care, delivered at the Hospice and in peopleโs homes, supports the physical, emotional and social needs of every patient and their loved ones.
Our care is free at the point of use, but unlike the NHS, we are not fully government funded. We need ยฃ39,000 each day to care for local families who need our vital support. Our care is only made possible thanks to the generosity of our local community โ every donation, gift in Will, charity shop purchase and events like Trunks across the Thames makes a difference.
We are committed to ensuring we are always a place of hope and dedicated to providing care and support to all those who need us, when and where they need it, today and for generations to come.
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There are so many reasons to be part of Trunks across the Thames
Transform Slough and Windsor
- Elevate your brand
- Boost staff morale
- Generate powerful PR
- Showcase your commitment to your community
- Demonstrate your values
- Champion wellbeing
- Inspire community spirit
- Support your local hospice
A Wild in Art Event
Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular public art events which enrich, entertain, inform and connect communities โ giving people of all ages a voice through art.
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A tribute that lasts.
When the Trunks Across the Thames trail comes to an end, Daisyโs journey doesnโt.
She will return home to the gardens at Thames Hospice, becoming a permanent place of reflection, remembrance and peace.
A place to visit.
A place to pause.
A place to feel close to those we miss.
Your dedication will live on, not just for the summer – but for years to come.
๐ Be part of Daisyโs legacy:
www.thameshospice.org.uk/in-memory-elephant (link also in our BIO)
Trunks across the Thames 2026 – Art Trail by Thames Hospice
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Every name, carefully remembered.
Each dedication to Daisy will be hand-inscribed onto the sculpture, becoming part of a truly one-of-a-kind artwork.
Created by artist Simon Pink, Daisy will carry hundreds of names, each one a story, a memory, a life loved.
As the trail unfolds, Daisy will stand as a powerful reminder of the people who shaped us, stayed with us, and continue to inspire us every day.
This isnโt just an elephant. Itโs a collective tribute from a whole community.
๐ Add a name to Daisy: www.thameshospice.org.uk/in-memory-elephant
#ArtWithHeart #TrunksAcrossTheThames #InMemory
Weโre delighted to have Maidenhead Golf Club involved in Trunks across the Thames as one of our valued sponsors.๐๏ธ๐
Their support highlights the important role hospice care plays within our community. For many families, end-of-life care can feel clinical and overwhelming, but a hospice offers more – a space centred on comfort, compassion and being together. ๐
Having the time and environment for family and friends to visit, connect and support one another can make an immeasurable difference during such a difficult period.
Itโs through the generosity of local partners like this that Thames Hospice can continue providing specialist care to those who need it, free of charge.
Thank you to everyone at Maidenhead Golf Club for being part of the trail and supporting such an important cause. ๐๐
#communitypartnership #trunksacrossthethames #trunksxthames #maidenheadgolfclub #heartofherd
A huge thank you to Craft Coop for bringing so much creativity, care and community spirit to Trunks across the Thames. ๐๐
The team joined us to create a wonderful collection of handmade elephant-themed merchandise, from crochet creations to fabric badges and more, all of which will be available in several of our Thames Hospice shops during the trail this summer.
As a partner that champions local artists, crafts and community workshops, their involvement reflects everything Trunks across the Thames is about – creativity, connection and people coming together for a meaningful cause.
Thank you to everyone at Craft Coop for your support and for helping bring even more personality and joy to this yearโs trail.๐
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Introducing Daisy, our In Memory Elephant, proudly sponsored by Lodge Brothers and beautifully brought to life by artist Simon Pink.๐๐ผ
Daisy is more than part of the herd. Sheโs a space to remember, to honour, and to celebrate the people who mean everything to us.๐
By dedicating a loved oneโs name to Daisy, youโll help create a living, breathing tribute – one that will be seen, shared and remembered by thousands across the trail.
โจ Suggested donation: ยฃ57
๐ Could fund a bereavement support call for a family in need
Because every name tells a story. And every story deserves to be remembered.
๐ Dedicate your loved one: www.thameshospice.org.uk/in-memory-elephant (link also in our BIO)
Trunks across the Thames 2026 – Art Trail by Thames Hospice
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