Trail Map. 20 July - 27 September Presenting Partners: A Wild in Art event delivered in partnership with Birmingham Children s Hospital Charity

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1 PANTONE 5115 U C:75 M:100 Y:70 K:15 RGB: 92, 41, 70 PANTONE 389 U C:20 M:0 Y:85 K:0 RGB: 213, 224, 77 C:7 M:9 Y:24 K:0 RGB: 236, 224, 196 Trail Map 20 July - 27 September 2015 Presenting Partners: A Wild in Art event delivered in partnership with Children s Hospital Charity

2 A Message from Children s Hospital For over 150 years Children s Hospital has been an integral and treasured part of the city s landscape. Treating one in five children from the ten districts of every year, it is an institution that has touched everybody in at some point in their lives and this is why it is the beneficiary of The Big Hoot I am so excited at the thought of hundreds of vibrant owls swooping into to fill it with colour. The innovative Big Hoot offers families a free and fun day out, exploring areas of our city they may never have visited before, with the added bonus of helping them to stay active. This is important to us, because at Children s Hospital, we believe leading an active lifestyle is one of the best things you can do for your family s health, and we are committed to doing all we can to promote it. We thank everybody who has supported this important project. We simply could not have done it without you. Sarah-Jane Marsh Chief Executive, Children s Hospital 53 The Big Hoot A Celebration of Creativity in Across the region, behind closed doors, an invasion was being planned. Businesses, artists and communities knew the secret - and of course the children were getting ready too. Then, one by one, they came. A street corner here, a shopping centre there, until the people awoke one morning and found them - over 210 owls with a story to tell... With 89 giant owls to see - each one individually created by artists from and beyond - and over 120 owlets created as part of The Little Hoot education programme, this owl spotting experience is inspiring fun for everyone and is completely FREE. Follow the trail from the city centre to Sutton Coldfield, Winson Green to Kings Heath and many places in between and enjoy beautiful open spaces, inspiring buildings and s cultural heritage along the way. Enjoy cartoon owls; night owls; wise owls; celebrity owls; jewellery owls; the Owl and the Pussycat ; owls from the pyramids of Egypt, Amazonian Rainforests and outer space; owls that celebrate s landmark architecture, history, people, places, cultural diversity and more All the giant owls have been generously sponsored by companies and organisations and at the end of the trail, they will be auctioned to raise money for Children s Hospital. We hope you have fun discovering all the owls and now...let the owl-spotting begin!!! A Message from Wild in Art We very much hope that The Big Hoot offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to discover s rich cultural and creative offer, whilst at the same time raising significant funds for our partner Children s Hospital. The success of The Big Hoot has been completely dependent on the generous participation and exceptional contribution of many people and communities across the region. The incredible level of support from businesses is unprecedented and we are indebted to so many companies and organisations who have embraced this project. We would particularly like to extend sincere thanks to all the many talented artists and schools who have taken the owl sculpture as a blank canvas and expressed a myriad of stories in such creative and innovative ways. We hope that you take these special owls under your wing and do share your photographs and stories with us. Sally-Ann Wilkinson and Charlie Langhorne Directors

3 Dates for your diary October The Big Hoot Farewell Weekend This will be your last chance to see all the owls before they fly off to be auctioned to raise funds for Children s Hospital. 15 October The Big Hoot Auction Find out more at The Big Hoot App Use The Big Hoot app to track down all the owls and owlets and scan the QR code at each location to find them and release special offers. You can also use the app to upload your pictures to Facebook and Instagram or tweet them to your friends remember to use #thebighoot2015 The Big Hoot app is free and available on the App Store and on Google Play. Presenting Partners LDC is very proud to be continuing its long-standing relationship with Children s Hospital and Wild In Art by supporting The Big Hoot as Presenting Partner. As the UK s leading regional private equity house investing in some of the Midlands brightest and most ambitious enterprises, we are fully committed to supporting the region through our community activities. LDC s long standing association with Birchfield Harriers and sponsorship of the Junior Development programme forms part of our ongoing pledge to support local promising British talent and as part of that LDC have supported the owl Fleet and Free for Birchfield Harriers to recognise their achievement. We hope that you enjoy the trail and discover all that has to offer. We are especially proud to be sponsoring Selfie and One Giant Hoot for Owlkind which can be found in central and please don t forget to visit Alexander Stadium where you ll see Fleet and Free. Fort Dunlop is an iconic landmark. Succeeding a history of manufacturing, Fort Dunlop is now a Grade A office building, a hub of innovation and creativity, and home to over 40 businesses many in the digital, creative and media industries. Close to city centre, Fort Dunlop offers modern, quality office space, a range of retail and leisure outlets and eateries, a hotel and unique event spaces for hire, including the largest decked rooftop in Europe. Fort Dunlop is a longstanding supporter of Children s Hospital and proud to be part of an event which brings colourful art and community engagement to. The Big Hoot is such a fantastic campaign that has already built a lot of excitement and momentum, both at Fort Dunlop and across the city. We re so proud to be a Presenting Partner and are looking forward to welcoming visitors on The Big Hoot trail throughout the summer. Thank You Special thanks to our sponsors, partners and funders for your invaluable contribution and support in enabling this event to take place. Community Partners: Parliament Partner: Presenting Partners: Media Partners: Supported by: Official Supplier: Education Partner: Andy Lyndon Director, LDC Libby Witherden Head of Marketing and Events at Fort Dunlop See all The Big Hoot sponsors and partners at

4 The Big Hoot Trail Map 1. Big Brown Inky Owl Artist: Kate Leonard Sponsor: JQ BID Location: Jewellery Quarter Station 2. Jewellery Owl Artist: Sue Guthrie Sponsor: City University Location: Golden Square, Jewellery Quarter 3. Bejewelled Owl Artist: Claire Scully Sponsor: JQ BID Location: St Paul s Square, Jewellery Quarter 4. Nature s Growth Artist: Goosensei Sponsor: Irwin Mitchell Location: Church Street Square 5. Priceless Artist: Sarah Taylor Silverwood Sponsor: Lloyds Bank Location: Cathedral Square 6. One Giant Hoot for Owlkind Artist: Vicky Scott Sponsor: LDC Location: Cathedral Square 7. Wise Owl Artist: Georgia Henn and Simon Elman Sponsor: Eversheds Location: Cathedral Square 8. Skyclad Artist: Mac1 Sponsor: PwC Location: St Philip s Place 9. Delivered by Owl Artist: Helen Dodsworth Sponsor: Citypress Location: St Philip s Place 10. Owl by Night Artist: Sophie Handy Sponsor: Wragge Lawrence Graham Location: St Philip s Place 11. Under the Glow of Moonlight Artist: Kristina Butigan Sponsor: Catalyst Corporate Finance Location: Temple Row 12. Clash Artist: Damien Jeffery Sponsor: KPMG Location: Cathedral Square 13. Bluey Artist: Natalie Guy Sponsor: Harrow Green Location: Great Western Arcade 14. Dr Whoot Artist: Stephen McKay Sponsor: London Midland Location: Snow Hill Station 15. The Graduate Artist: Deven Bhurke Sponsor: Wesleyan Location: Colmore Square 16. Tessellated Triangles Artist: Deven Bhurke Sponsor: Shoosmiths LLP Location: Colmore Square 17. Leo Artist: Ruth Green Sponsor: Pinsent Masons Location: Colmore Square 18. The Children s Hospital Owl Artist: Adam Pryce Sponsor: NoVate Direct Legal Solutions Location: Steelhouse Lane 19. Florence Nightin owl Artist: Deven Bhurke Sponsor: Children s Hospital NHS Trust Location: Outside Children s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane 20. Dotty Artist: David Graham Sponsor: CrossCountry Location: Old Square roundabout 21. Happy Birthday FEED! Artist: Thomas McIlroy, John Moore, Alice Milner, Jay Tomlins and Jordan Hannon Sponsor: Metropolitan College (BMET) Location: BMET, Matthew Boulton Campus, Jennens Road 22. The Green Owl Artist: Julia Zeller-Jacques Sponsor: Forest Holidays Location: Eastside City Park 23. The Big Hoot Design OWB Painted by Glenn Anderson Sponsor: OWB Location: Eastside City Park 24. Through New Eyes Artist: David Hand Sponsor: The Custard Factory Location: Gibb Square, The Custard Factory 25. Yellow Artist: Glenn Anderson Sponsor: The Custard Factory Location: On the roof at The Custard Factory 26. Beorma Artist: Jodie Silverman (from a design by Betty Underwood a pupil from Camp Hill School for Girls) Sponsor: The Schools of King Edward VI in Location: St Martin in the Bull Ring Church 27. Selfie Artist: Martin Band Sponsor: LDC Location: Green Wall, St Martin s Square, Bullring 28. Skyline 2015 Artist: Nick Murley Sponsor: Bullring Location: Central Street, Bullring 29.The Owl and the Pussycat Artist: Darel Seow Sponsor: Children s Hospital Charity Location: Level 3 balcony inside Bullring 30. FreeRadiOwl Artist: Free Radio Productions Sponsor: Free Radio Location: Level 3 balcony inside Bullring 31. Re-Tail Artist: Temper Sponsor: Retail Location: Junction of New Street and High Street 32. Starlight Artist: Caroline Jariwala working with Children in Care Funded by: Adoption and Fostering Service Location: High Street 33. I See A Darkness Artist: Ben Javens Sponsor: Great Western Arcade Location: Moor Street Link adjacent to Worcester Street 34. Nightingale Design by: Miah Gill Painted by: Glenn Anderson Sponsor: Lloyds Bank Location: New Street 35. Ozzy s Owl Artist: Ozzy Osbourne and Graham Frank Wright Sponsor: Retail Location: New Street 36. Swirly Whirly Owl-land Artist: Rachel Blackwell Sponsor: Hortons Location: Burlington Arcade 37. Owl Aboard! Artist: Milan Topalović Sponsor: CrossCountry Location: New Street Station (North West Corner Entrance) 38. Stop - rewind and come again! Artist: Glenn Anderson Sponsor: Fort Dunlop Location: John Bright Street 39. Peacock Artist: Jane Anderson Sponsor: The Mailbox Location: The Mailbox 40. Mr Architect Artist: Sam Pierpoint Sponsor: The Cube Location: The Cube (Level 5 Atrium) 41. Owl-livia Artist: Charlie Langhorne Sponsor: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill Location: The Cube Rooftop Terrace - Level You Can Call Me Owl Artist: Stephen McKay Sponsor: Brindleyplace Location: Central Square, Brindleyplace 43. The Oozells Owl Artist: Jodie Silverman Sponsor: Deutsche Bank Location: Central Square, Brindleyplace 44. Midnight Moths Artist: Alyn Smith Sponsor: Harrow Green Location: Oozells Square, Brindleyplace 45. Percy Pertemps Artist: Cathy Simpson Sponsor: Pertemps Network Location: The ICC (canalside) 46. Owlfred Artist: Kristian Movahed Sponsor: Mail and Post Location: The Mall at the ICC 47. Welcome to Artist: Laura Hallett Sponsor: Pertemps Network Location: ICC entrance 48. Owlbert Artist: Meghan Allbright Sponsor: University College Location: Centenary Square, near the amphitheatre 49. Wise Old Owl Artist: Kieron Reilly and Lynsey Brecknell Sponsor: Gateley Plc Location: Centenary Square 50. Jack Artist: Martin Band Sponsor: JLT Specialty Limited Location: Centenary Square, near the Hall of Memory 51. TropicOwl Artist: Jenny Leonard Sponsor: Twycross Zoo Location: Centenary Square, near the amphitheatre 52. The Ship Artist: Neil Morris Sponsor: Listers Location: Chamberlain Square 53. Our Happy Hospit-owl Artist: Cathy Simpson Sponsor: Children s Hospital Charity Location: Chamberlain Square 54. New Street Flyer Artist: Mik Richardson Sponsor: New Street Station, Network Rail Location: Victoria Square 55. Tick-Tock Artist: Illona Clark Sponsor: Greater Chambers of Commerce Location: Victoria Square 56. Unity within Diversity Artist: Somia Jamal Sponsor: Airport Location: Victoria Square 57. Active Owl Artist: Craig Earp Funded by: Wellbeing Service Location: Victoria Square 58. Alf the Penguin Owl Artist: Deven Bhurke Sponsor: The National SEA LIFE Centre Location: Victoria Square (lower level)

5 59. Bob the Bat Artist: Ruth Green Sponsor: Wild in Art Location: Gas Street Basin 60. Tea T-Owl Artist: Amy Crabtree Sponsor: Wild in Art Location: Junction of Corporation Street and James Watt Queensway 61. The Sutton Coldfield Owl Artist: Scarlett Byfield Sponsor: Metropolitan College (BMET) Location: BMET Sutton Coldfield Campus, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield 62. Serenity Artist: Neil Morris Sponsor: Dignity Plc Location: Holy Trinity Parish Church Gardens, Sutton Coldfield 63. Spotting and Jotting in Artist: Matt Sewell Sponsor: Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID Location: Outside Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Sutton Coldfield 64. Ahoy Matey Artist: Deven Bhurke Sponsor: The Gracechurch Centre Location: The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield 65. A Word to the Wise Artist: Elizabeth Forrest Sponsor: The West Brom Location: The Mall, The Parade, Sutton Coldfield 66. Hedwig Owl Artist: Michelle Heron Sponsor: Sutton Coldfield Town Centre BID Location: Maney Corner, Road, Sutton Coldfield 67. Love Owl Artist: Nisha Grover Sponsor: BEST WESTERN PREMIER Moor Hall Hotel and Spa Location: BEST WESTERN PREMIER Moor Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield - entrance via Weeford Road 68. Rainforest Artist: Anna Dunn Sponsor: Twycross Zoo Location: Twycross Zoo, Atherstone 69. Perry Chocobow Swanet Artist: Lawrence Roper working with Witton Lodge Community Association Funded by: City Council and NewRiver Retail Location: Central Square Shopping Centre, High Street, Erdington 70. Fleet and Free Artist: Joshua Billingham Sponsor: Birchfield Harriers Supported by: LDC Location: Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr 71. The Handsworth Park Owl and the Pussycat Artist: Scylla Magda working with Handsworth Park Association Funded by: City Council and Arts Council England Location: Handsworth Park, Holly Road, Handsworth 72. Octavia Artist: Faith Pearson working with Octavius Learning and Development Partnership Funded by: City Council, Veolia Environmental Trust and Baron Davenport s Charity Location: Soho House, Soho Avenue 73. The Birchfield Sable Artist: Jane Anderson working with Black Voices UK Funded by: Aston Villa Football Club, City Council and Awards for All Location: Aston Park, Trinity Road, Aston 74. Midnight Hoot Artist: Jayne Deeley Sponsor: Fort Dunlop Location: Fort Dunlop (forecourt) 75. Night Owl Artist: Michelle Turton Sponsor: Fort Dunlop Location: Fort Dunlop (atrium) 76. Oliver Artist: Sophie Handy and Claire Witcomb working with Nechells POD Funded by: City Council and Nechells POD Location: The POD, Oliver Street, Nechells 77. Saltley Stories Artist: Martin McNally and Sharonjeet Galsinh working with Reel Access and Norton Hall Funded by: City Council and Awards for All Location: Ward End Park, Washwood Heath Road 78. Fitcap Wisey Artist: Mr the Beef (Inkygoodness) working with FITCAP Funded by: City Council and Airport Location: Blakesley Hall Gardens, Blakesley Road 79. Showldon Artist: Milan Topalović working with St Thomas Church and Community Project Funded by: City Council and Airport Location: Sheldon Country Park, Old Rectory Farm, Ragley Drive 80. Papa Winson Artist: Colin Gabbidon working with Ladywood Arts Forum Funded by City Council and Awards for All Location: Summerfield Park, Winson Green 81. Poddy Artist: Fozia Malik working with Our Community CIC Funded by: City Council and Wild in Art Location: Ward End Library 82. Blodeuwedd Artist: Guy McKinley Sponsor: Wild in Art Location: Kings Heath Park, Kings Heath 83. Owl of Athena Artist: Karoline Rerrie Sponsor: Wild in Art Location: Kings Heath Library, Kings Heath 84. The Owl and the Pussycat Went to Sea Artist: Mik Richardson Sponsor: Kings Heath BID Location: Kings Heath Village Square, Kings Heath 85. Buttons Artist: Michelle Heron Sponsor: Cadbury World Location: Cadbury World, Bournville 86. Twit Choo-Choo Design by: Joseph Hewston Painted by: Glenn Anderson Sponsor: CrossCountry Location: University Station Plaza, Edgbaston 87. The Bone Ranger Artist: Anne Guest Sponsor: University of Location: West Gate 88. Hootankhamoon Artist: Dale E Evans Sponsor: University of Location: The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clocktower, University of, Edgbaston 89. G owl d Artist: Temper Sponsor: Edward s Trust Supported by: Wild in Art Location: Museum and Art Gallery The Little Hoot Owlets 1. Museum and Art Gallery 2. Library of, Centenary Square 3. BBC, The Mailbox 4. St Martin in the Bull Ring Church 5. The Custard Factory 6. Soho House 7. Aston Hall 8. Central Square Shopping Centre, Erdington 9. Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield 10. The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield 11. Blakesley Hall Museum 12. Sheldon Country Park 13. Airport 14. Sarehole Mill Museum 15. Wildlife Conservation Centre 16. Woodgate Valley Country Park 17. Lickey Hills Country Park 18. Kings Heath individual shops on the High Street Big Hoot Little Hoot

6 V Y S E S T One square represents approximately 3 minutes walk S T V SHEEP COTE ST WA R STO N E LN S U M M E R H I L L S T I N C E N T ST G R O S V E NO R S T W E S T R Y L A N D S T S A N D P I TS Barclaycard Arena C L E M E N T S T Five Ways Leisure Centre B R OA D S T Jewellery Quarter 1 Warstone Lane K I N G E D WA R D S Broad Street 2 Vyse Street F R E D E R I C K S TN E W H A L L H I L L R D Ikon Gallery Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Frederick Street The Pen Museum Argent Centre Brindleyplace Police G R A H A M S T B ROAD S T G R A N V I L L E S T G R E AT H A M P TO N PA R A D E C A R O L I N H A L L S T E S T B R I D G E S T S T JEWELLERY QUARTER G A S S T B E R K L E Y S T N E W H A L L S T G E O R G E S T B R O O K S T C O X S T CITY CENTRE GARDENS 59 The REP GAS STREET BASIN RBSA Gallery C H A R LOT T E S T 2 Coffin Works St Paul s Church St Paul s Square HOL L I DAY S T M A RY A N N S T L I O N E L S T C O M M E R C I A L S T C O N S T I T U T I ON L I V E RY S T LU D GAT E H I L L G R E AT C H A R L E S S T Q U E E N S WAY H I L L S T H I L L S U F F O L K S T Q U E E N S WAY Harvey Nichols S E V E R N S T B LU C H E R S T C O R N WA L L S T H E N R I E TTA S T C H U R CH S T E D M U N D S T P I N F O L D S T S U M M E R L N B E N NE T T S H I L L W AT E R LO O S T J O H N B R I G H T S T N E W S T H I L L S T Holloway Circus C O L M O R E R O W T E M P L E S T S U M M E R L N B A R W I C K S T New Alexandra Theatre LW R LO VE DAY S T BIRMINGHAM & FAZELEY CANAL S H A D W E L L S T P R I N C I P S T St Chad s Cathedral Snow Hill Station S TAT I O N S T C A N N O N S T S T C HADS QUE E N S W AY C H E R R Y S T C O R P O R AT I O N S T S M A L L B R O O K Q WAY H U R S T S T House of Fraser T E MP L E R O W New Street New Street Station Interchange Hippodrome 2015 Interconnect: The city information partnership between City Council, Centro, Marketing and s Business Improvement Districts The O2 Academy Five Ways Centenary Square The Cube 3 St Paul s Station entrance open 7am 7pm BT Footbridge Tower Victoria Square Town Hall Paradise Circus Interchange 3 The Mailbox ST GEORGE COLMORE BUSINESS DISTRICT 38 Snow Hill Interchange Cathedral Cathedral Square 37 ST CHAD B U L L S T U N New Street 33 Chinatown I O N S T S T E E L H O U S E L N P E R S H O R E S T N E W TO W N R O W Children s Hospital Law Courts The Square Martineau Place H I G H S T C O R P O R AT I O N S T DA L E E N D C A R R S L A N E St Martin in the Bullring Debenhams Bull Ring Markets Arcadian GUNSMITHS QUARTER U P P E R D E A N S T B AG OT S T Lancaster Circus Children s A&E Police J A M E S C O R P O R AT I O N S T W AT T Q U E E N S WAY T H E P R I O RY Q WAY A L B E RT Bullring S T M O O R S T Q U E E N S WAY M O O R ST D I G B E T H M OAT L N Wholesale Market Aston University Main Building Bull Street/Priory Queensway Interchange Markets PA R K S T Moor Street Interchange Moor Street Station Pavilions SOUTHSIDE 4 A S TO N S T M E R ID E N S T H O LT S T Aston University ASTON TRIANGLE 21 EASTSIDE CITY D I G B ET H B R A D F O R D S T R REA Science Park Aston J E N N E N S R D Thinktank Science Museum N E W C A N A L S T B O R D E S L E Y S T Coach Station C H E A P L I S T E R S T W O O D C O C K S T H I G H S T D A RTM O U T H M I D D L E WAY FA Z E L E Y S T Digbeth High Street DIGBETH BRANCH CANAL C U R ZO N S T TYPHOO BASIN D E R I T E N D Ashted Circus Millennium Point EASTSIDE Fazeley Street DIGBETH IRISH QUARTER Minerva Works F LO O D GAT E S T Custard Factory Big Hoot Little Hoot These maps are a guide and all owl locations are correct at the time of print. More detailed maps are available on The Big Hoot app or please check for the latest location updates.

7 The North C I T Y R OA D Summerfield Community Centre 80 SUMMERFIELD Lidl D U D L E Y R D A LC K N I E L D P O RT R D S T M I C H A E L S R D S O H O AV E 72 6 S O H O H IL L Soho House HANDSWORTH 71 PERRY HALL A Alexander Stadium PERRY M 6 A C ASTON 7 73 A S TO N E X P Y Aston Parish Church Summerfield Park, Winson Green Soho House V I C A R AG E Handsworth Leisure Centre Handsworth Park Alexander Stadium R E D E R I C K R D Aston Park S YC A M O R E M O O R H A L L D R I V E M O O R H A L L D R I V E MOOR HALL GOLF COURSE Sutton Park Visitor Centre SUTTON Sutton Coldfield B R A S S I N GTO N AV E B R A S S I N GTO N AV E Town Hall A The Gracechurch Centre Sutton Coldfield Police Station L I C H F I E L D R D 61 Metropolitan College A A M I D L A N D D R I V E B I S H O P S R D A H O L L A N D R D BEST WESTERN PREMIER Moor Hall Hotel & Spa (via Weeford Road) Sutton Park Metropolitan College Campus Sutton Owlfield C O L E S H I L L S T Holy Trinity Parish Church Gardens Church Empire Cinema Manley Corner B A R N A B A S R D H I G H S T Central Square Shopping Centre 69 8 M E LV I N A R D Travelodge Fort Dunlop E A S T D R F O RT P K W Y M 6 G L E N PA R K R D N A N S E N R D L I M E T R E E R D Nansen Primary School WA R D END PA R K R D BOATING LAKE WA S H W O O D H EATH R D WARD END R U P E RT S T 76 O L I V E R S T N E C H E L L S P K W Y Erdington Fort Dunlop Ward End Park The Pod, Nechells

8 S A R E H O L E R D The South A M 5 M 5 A Q U I N T O N R D W WOODGATE VALLEY COUNTRY A 3 8 B Barnt Green B COFTON Lickey Hills Country Park Longbridge B W O O D B R O O K E R D T H O R N R D L I N D E N R D Bournville Centre for the Visual Arts BOURNVILLE M A P L E R D S YC A M O R E R D R I V E R B O U R N Cadbury World N E W F O S S E WAY 86 WORCES T E R & B IRMINGHAM CANAL University 87 W E S TGAT E S W C A M P U S Munrow Sports Centre U N I V E R S I T Y R D W R I N G R OA D S O U T H T E R R A C E R D University of Lapworth Museum of Geology A P E T S H O R E R D TALLY-HO GROUNDS 15 Wildlife Conservation Park A 3 8 C L A P G AT E L N Woodgate Valley Country Park Lickey Hills Country Park M 4 2 Cadbury World University of Wildlife Conservation Park HIGHBURY F I N D L AY R D 83 H I G H S T A S WA N S H U R S T L N B Hall Green S T R AT F O R D R D A 3 4 MARLBOROUGH HOUSE COMMUNITY B L A K E S L E Y R D S T U A RT S R D B O WAT E R AV E CH U R C H R D R A G L E Y D R SHELDON COUNTRY 13 Airport B I C K E N H I L L L N BICKENHILL PLANTATION The NEC AV E N U E R D H I G H B U RY R D KINGS HEATH All Saints 18 BLAKESLEY HALL MUSEUM A 4 5 King Edwards VI Camp Hill School for Boys Kings Heath B Sarehole Mill Museum Blakesley Hall Sheldon Country Park, Old Rectory Farm Airport Outside AT H E R S TO N E R D Norton-juxta Twycross 68 B U RTO N R D Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo, Atherstone Twycross

9 Big Hoot Community As you are out and about tracking down the owls, look out for over 120 smaller owlet sculptures. The Little Hoot is a citywide education programme which has engaged young people from nursery, primary, secondary and special schools together with a college and four community groups. Over 25,000 children have spent many months experiencing and enjoying the magic of the visual arts while undertaking their own fundraising activities for Children s Hospital. All their individually designed owlet sculptures are displayed in parliaments in 18 venues across the city. (Please see map overleaf). The enthusiasm and commitment of teachers and pupils to be at the core of this unique cultural experience has already propelled it into being Britain s biggest school public art event of the year. City Council Culture Commissioning Service - with match-funding by businesses and grants - have supported 10 arts projects to enable communities to participate in this special event. Located in the heart of s neighbourhoods, teams of residents from local children and young people to adults of all ages have taken part in workshops led by experienced artists to explore, celebrate and share the cultural heritage of the city s residents through the decoration of Big Hoot owl sculptures. Some projects have focused on local history, others looked to the future, or explored the more recent past - such as the inspiring consequences of the demolishment of Perry Common in the late 1980s/ early 90s. One team worked with award-winning a cappella quintet, Black Voices, while another took inspiration from Soho House, once the home of influential industrialist, Matthew Boulton, and a meeting place for some of the greatest minds of the 18th century. Swoop on into the neighbourhoods of Birchfield, Bordesley Green, Handsworth, Nechells, Erdington, Soho, Ward End, Winson Green and Yardley to discover lots of interesting facts, including Charlie Chaplin s connection to the city! A very big thank you to everyone who has embraced this project - your collective creativity is nothing short of owl-some! Funded by: 69 For The Little Hoot Trail Map go to Find out more about these projects at

10 Get involved and Raise Funds for Children s Hospital Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful charitable supporters they have enabled us to fund a whole range of projects that make us a world-class Children s Hospital that the whole region depends on. Big Hoot Trail Trek Why not get sponsored to visit every owl on The Big Hoot Trail? You could take on a timed trek and record yourself with a photo at each owl and post to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #thebighoot2015. There is always so much more that we can and want to do for our amazing hospital and never ones to rest on our laurels, this year we are raising money for a range of vital projects such as Magnolia House, a brand new facility for families facing the toughest time imaginable and completing our Let Us Play Appeal that intends to create bright and spacious playrooms that will make each child s stay in hospital a little better. If you would like to help us to achieve something extra special this year then please support The Big Hoot by getting sponsored to complete the trail, visit one of our shops or help us find a home for these amazing sculptures at the auction. Here are some owlsome ideas to get you started Wise Old Owl Quiz We all know owls are the wisest of birds. Test your wise owls by holding a quiz at work, school or even at your local pub. Big Hoot Bake Most people love a piece of cake and a bake sale over lunch or at home is one of the most popular ways to raise funds. You could theme your sale with owl shaped biscuits or decorations and see how creative children, parents and staff can be! Selling tea, coffee and hot chocolate or holding a Big Hoot raffle will also help boost your profits. Text HOOT to to donate 2 today to Children s Hospital Charity You will be charged 2 plus a message charge at your standard network rate. Children s Hospital Charity will receive 100% of the donation regardless of your network. To find out more about the impact your donation will make, please visit: Find out more about how you can support Children s Hospital at

11 Have a Hoot - Owl Spotting Itineraries Owl Spotting by Tram Big Hoot Owls 61 city centre owls and 1 at Soho House Little Hoot Owlets 5 city centre clusters and 1 at Soho House Route Midland Metro. Every 6-8 minutes Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm. Every 15 minutes on Sundays. Time needed 2 hours Cost Metro all day ticket adult 5.40, child 3.90, family (6 people including one or two adults and at least one child) Ticket valid Monday to Friday after 9.30am and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. Buy tickets on the Metro. Start/finish Any Metro stop between Snow Hill and Wolverhampton St George. A short walk is required from each stop to the owl locations. You can also combine bike and Metro. Brompton folding bikes can be carried at any time and are available to hire near Snow Hill (Colmore Row). Owl Spotting by Bike Owl Spotting by Bus Big Hoot Owls 11 Little Hoot Owlets 4 Route Outer Circle No. 11 bus. Every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm. Every minutes during evenings and weekends. Time needed 6 hours - 1 day, although the route can be done in smaller sections over shorter periods of time. Cost National Express Day Saver adult 4.20, child 2.20; family/group (6 people, including one or two adults with children aged 5-15) 8. Buy tickets on the bus. Start/finish At any point on the route. The No.11 (outer circle) bus route is one of the longest in the UK at 27 miles. There are regular buses in both clockwise (11C) and anti-clockwise directions (11A). Approximate travel times between stops:»» Erdington to Ward End: 10 minutes»» Ward End to Yardley (Oaklands Rec): 10 minutes»» Yardley to Kings Heath: 25 minutes»» Kings Heath to Harborne: 20 minutes»» Harborne to Dudley Road (Summerfield Park): 20 minutes»» Dudley Road to Soho Road (Soho Hose and Handsworth Park): 10 minutes»» Soho Road to Perry Barr (One Stop Shopping Centre): 10 minutes»» Perry Barr to Erdington: 15 minutes Follow The Big Hoot by bus, train, tram, bike and on foot. Here are a few accessible routes developed by Network West Midlands. Big Hoot Owls 12 Little Hoot Owlets 4 A short walk is required from each bus stop to the owl locations, with a longer walk (10 minutes) to Ward End Park and Handsworth Park. Route University and Kings Heath cycle tour Distance 11 miles (18km) Time needed At least 4 hours Owl Spotting by Train Cost Free (additional charge for bike hire). You can hire bikes from Cycle Chain (canal boat off Brindleyplace) or Brompton Docks (Moor Street and Snow Hill/Colmore Row). Start/finish New Street Station, Stephenson Street»» Back streets to Gas Street Basin ( and Worcester Canal)»» Canal towpaths towards University of and Bournville Station (connects with Harborne route at University)»» Quiet streets Maryvale Road, across Pershore Road and Hunt s Road to Rea Valley Cycle Route»» Rea Valley Cycle Route to Cartland Road»» Busy road uphill on Cartland Road to Vicarage Road (Kings Heath Park and All Saints)»» Busy road Kings Heath High Street to Library»» Park routes Highbury Park to Holders Lane and Cannon Hill Park»» Cycle track (NCN Route 5) to Belgrave Middleway crossing»» On road (NCN Route 5) to city centre and New Street Station, Gooch Street, Sherlock Street, Hurst Street and Hill Street Big Hoot Owls 61 city centre owls and 12 in other locations. Little Hoot Owlets 5 city centre clusters and 4 in other locations. Route Cross-City line. Every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm. Every 30 minutes on Sundays. Time needed 4 hours - half day, although it can be done in smaller sections over a shorter time. Cost Day Tripper (after 9.30am, plus all day weekends and Bank Holidays) adult 6.40, child (5-15) 4.30; family (one or two adults plus at least one child (aged 5-15) 11. Buy tickets from station ticket offices or ticket machines. Start/finish Any station between Redditch, New Street and Lichfield. A short walk is required from each station to the owl locations. You can also combine bike and train. Bikes can be carried on the Cross-City line on off-peak trains (no need to book) and Brompton folding bikes can be carried at any time. Thanks to our sponsors who are here to help you on your owl spotting journey around the city: For your local journey planning visit or call (bus and metro only).

12 The Big Hoot Merchandise Visit The Owltlet in the Great Western Arcade and the Fundraising Hub at Children s Hospital to get your hands on a wide range of Big Hoot merchandise. From adorable collectable owl figurines and paint your own owl sets to mugs and T-shirts, you are sure to find the perfect memento of the summer The Big Hoot owls took over. Find out more about merchandise, bulk purchases and unique branded items at: and Owl You Need is Love! The owls are works of art, created by professional artists and the people of, so please look after them. At the end of the trail and following their time on the streets, the owls will fly off to auction to raise money for Children s Hospital. If you find an owl that has been damaged, please call: The Big Hoot would also like to thank: Mahendra Chauhan, Business and Operations Manager, City Centre Management; Lydia Miller, Culture Officer, City Council; Keith Bray, Control Centre, Highways - Services. Design by OWB and Four9Design; illustrations by Milan Topalović; city centre map supplied by Marketing ; printed by Galloways Printers; photography by Chloe Minton, Monika Lanowy, Nisha Parmar. Wild in Art While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct and accurate, The Big Hoot, Children s Hospital, Children s Hospital Charity and Wild in Art cannot accept any responsibility in respect of errors, omissions, cancelled events, injured owls or owls that have flown off to roost. Due to the public nature of this event, owls may be moved between locations. Some owls will be roosting inside and opening restrictions may apply. You are advised to check in advance.