Whifflers needed to support Salisbury Giant in 2024
Volunteers are being sought to get the huge puppet into the city
Volunteers are needed to help carry The Salisbury Giant puppet through the city's streets for a number of events this spring
Christopher, as he's called, dates back more than 500 years and stands 12ft tall.
People in the city are being called on to step up and make sure he, and companion Hob-Nob, can attend things like the St George's Day celebrations.
Helpers - or to give them their proper name, whifflers - are needed for the following events:
- Sunday 28th April 2024 - St Georgeâs Day â procession from The Guildhall to St Thomasâs Church (and return), and then take part in the St Georgeâs Day festivities
- Saturday 11th May 2024 - Mayor-Making â procession from The Guildhall to St Thomasâs Church (and return)
- Saturday 11th May 2024 â After Mayor-Making - Sarum Morrisâs Day of Dance in the centre of the City and in the Cathedral Close
- Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Patchâs Parade â the opening event at Salisbury International Arts Festival
There's also a need for help the day before each event, to get the puppets to and from their new home at Salisbury Arts Centre.
If anyone can help, you're asked to contact Paul Sample on 07718 185 039 or email paulsample61gmail.com