Thousands of ceramic daffodils are set to be installed at a Cumbrian castle.
Lowther Castle announced the installation this week which will feature 10,000 of the ceramic flowers to be displayed among the long grass in the castle gardens.
The idea takes inspiration from William Wordsworth’s famous poem, ‘Daffodils’ and has been put together by Dockray-based potter Helen Ratcliffe.
Helen Ratcliffe, event organiser, said: “From a fund-raising and practical point of view, Ten Thousand Daffodils presents an incredible challenge – but we believe that these six charities are doing such important work that they deserve all the sweat and tears we can offer. Along with Lowther Castle as our partner venue, we look forward to a truly rewarding adventure.”
The aim of the project is to raise up to £300,000 for six charities, including Another Way, Sunbeams Music Trust, Ullswater Catchment Management CIC and Friends of The Ullswater Way, as well as national charities New Horizon Youth Centre and James’ Place.
Both the installation and the decision to raise money for charity are also based on the hugely successful Poppies installation at the Tower of London, which raised a large amount of money for charity.
The installation will be on display from April 24 to June 24.
