The hospice charity behind a city-wide art trail is encouraging the community to come together to raise funds for life-changing hospice care.

#BrightonFlock day, which takes place today, will see a range of events and activities take place across the city to raise funds for Martlets.

It coincides with the Shaun by the Sea art trail, which has seen dozens of sculptures of much-loved children’s character Shaun the Sheep scattered across Brighton and Hove.

Events taking place today include workshops at Mayberry Garden Centre in Portslade, where the public can make their own Shaun the Sheep models, as well as bake sales, a sheep-themed dress-up day, selfie challenges and trail walking activities.

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Community fundraiser for Martlets Henna Edwards said: “Thank you to all our flock-stars who are organising some ewenique fundraising activities across Brighton and Hove, the Deans and the Havens.

“Our baa-rilliant community has been fundraising and donating throughout our trail so far. If you would like to help Martlets keep caring, you can visit our website to get all the resources you need to raise funds for hospice care in our community.”

Donations to Martlets can be made by visiting www.shaunbythesea.co.uk/donate.