In a bid to emulate the success of fabulous Gromit Unleashed trail in Bristol, around 30 decorated dragons will be unleashed on the public at various locations across Taunton Deane. Most dragons will be located in Somerset’s county town of Taunton while others will also be emerging from their lairs in Wellington, Wiveliscombe and other communities. The aim of the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail is to r
aise money for good causes in the area, create footfall in the towns by attracting shoppers, visitors and tourists and provide some summer fun for families. The project is being run by a team including volunteers, Taunton Deane councillors, along with representatives of Tone Leisure, the County Gazette, Deane DLO and local businesses. Somerset Community Foundation will be helping to administrate money raised from the project, which will be distributed to community projects in Taunton Deane. Businesses are being invited to support the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail by sponsoring a Dragon. Sponsorship packages range in price from £1,000 to £3,000. Once the trail has been completed, the Dragons will go on display between September 29 and October 11 as part of the Quartz Arts Festival held annually at Queen’s College in Taunton. They will then be auctioned in the school’s Queen’s Hall on October 12 to raise money for community projects in Taunton Deane.
“Community events such as these are so important in bringing together the people of Somerset and offering families and local businesses the opportunity to be involved in their community.
