Hop, skip and jump into an art adventure for everyone to enjoy!
Wednesday 15th July – Monday 14th September 2026
Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne is a glorious celebration of everything we love about our region. Its beautiful parks, bustling streets and public spaces will come alive with colour and conversations, as our collection of individually designed and painted Peter Rabbit sculptures bring joy (and a little bit of mischief) to the summer of 2026.
A dedicated trail map and App will help you navigate your way to discovering each sculpture, where you can unlock a series of rewards and fun facts.
Local schools and community groups will also have an exciting opportunity to decorate their own little Peter Rabbit sculpture, which will form its own mini trail and take over venues across Newcastle. This learning programme will help to engage and inspire people to unleash their ideas and creativity.
Following the public trail, the large Peter Rabbits will be auctioned off to raise vital funds and awareness of St Oswald’s Hospice, allowing the charity to continue their vital work with North East families with life-limiting conditions.
@crowneplazancl was taken over by a whole fluffle of excited rabbits – aka our Tales on the Tyne trail sponsors – for our Artist & Sponsor Matching event. 🤝
After an hour of checking out the shortlisted designs (and plenty of nervous debating), our brilliant sponsors took on The Bunny Hop, bouncing their way to claim their favourite @officialpeterrabbit™ design. They absolutely nailed it. Huge thanks to them for being such good sports. 💙
🎨 Our final designs are now confirmed 🖌️ Artists will start painting soon 📅 The trail opens this July
Read more from this unforgettable evening via the link in our bio. 👆
@crowneplazancl was taken over by a whole fluffle of excited rabbits – aka our Tales on the Tyne trail sponsors – for our Artist & Sponsor Matching event. 🤝
After an hour of checking out the shortlisted designs (and plenty of nervous debating), our brilliant sponsors took on The Bunny Hop, bouncing their way to claim their favourite @officialpeterrabbit™ design. They absolutely nailed it. Huge thanks to them for being such good sports. 💙
🎨 Our final designs are now confirmed 🖌️ Artists will start painting soon 📅 The trail opens this July
Read more from this unforgettable evening via the link in our bio. 👆
We know you all love a little sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes here at Tales on the Tyne HQ! A couple of weeks ago, we gathered with our trail Art Curators, James and Victoria, along with the teams from The World of @officialpeterrabbit™ and @wildinart, for the exciting – but incredibly tough – task of shortlisting designs for this year’s trail. 🐰
We were blown away to receive over 450 submissions from artists, each bringing unique ideas, styles and stories. Shortlisting them was no easy task! 🎨
After several hours of careful discussion, we finalised the shortlist. These selected designs will be showcased at a special event at the end of the month, where our trail sponsors will view the artworks and choose their favourites. The chosen artists will then be commissioned to bring their creations to life, ready for the big trail launch in July. Trust us… the designs are stunning, and this is going to be a trail to remember! 🐰💙
All artists have now been contacted to let them know whether their design has been selected for the matching event or not.
If you are an artist and haven’t heard from us, please get in touch at 👉 artists@talesonthetyne.co.uk
We know you all love a little sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes here at Tales on the Tyne HQ! A couple of weeks ago, we gathered with our trail Art Curators, James and Victoria, along with the teams from The World of @officialpeterrabbit™ and @wildinart, for the exciting – but incredibly tough – task of shortlisting designs for this year’s trail. 🐰
We were blown away to receive over 450 submissions from artists, each bringing unique ideas, styles and stories. Shortlisting them was no easy task! 🎨
After several hours of careful discussion, we finalised the shortlist. These selected designs will be showcased at a special event at the end of the month, where our trail sponsors will view the artworks and choose their favourites. The chosen artists will then be commissioned to bring their creations to life, ready for the big trail launch in July. Trust us… the designs are stunning, and this is going to be a trail to remember! 🐰💙
All artists have now been contacted to let them know whether their design has been selected for the matching event or not.
If you are an artist and haven’t heard from us, please get in touch at 👉 artists@talesonthetyne.co.uk
Yesterday was an inspiring day for the schools and groups taking part in our SOLD OUT Community Learning Programme! 🐰
We welcomed them to @quorum_park for a special inspiration session, giving everyone a sneak peek into the exciting project ahead as they prepare to design and decorate their very own Little @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture. 👀
Annie from @wildinart joined us to share creative tips, ideas and plenty of encouragement to help spark imagination back in the classroom. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for… sculpture collection time!
It was wonderful to see each Little Peter Rabbit™ carefully buckled up in cars -seatbelts on, of course -ready to head off for their glow ups. Over the next few weeks, these blank sculptures will be transformed into beautiful, colourful creations before returning to us in July, ready to hop onto the trail. 💙
Good luck to all of our Community Learning Programme schools and groups. We can’t wait to see your amazing designs come to life! 🍀🐇
Yesterday was an inspiring day for the schools and groups taking part in our SOLD OUT Community Learning Programme! 🐰
We welcomed them to @quorum_park for a special inspiration session, giving everyone a sneak peek into the exciting project ahead as they prepare to design and decorate their very own Little @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture. 👀
Annie from @wildinart joined us to share creative tips, ideas and plenty of encouragement to help spark imagination back in the classroom. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for… sculpture collection time!
It was wonderful to see each Little Peter Rabbit™ carefully buckled up in cars -seatbelts on, of course -ready to head off for their glow ups. Over the next few weeks, these blank sculptures will be transformed into beautiful, colourful creations before returning to us in July, ready to hop onto the trail. 💙
Good luck to all of our Community Learning Programme schools and groups. We can’t wait to see your amazing designs come to life! 🍀🐇
With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday 15th March, we know this can be a difficult time for those whose mums, or mother figures, are no longer here to celebrate in person. 💙
If you’d like to do something meaningful to honour your mum, or anyone you love and miss, you might wish to dedicate a leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book bench. 🍂
Your dedication will ensure their name becomes part of a beautiful sculpture featured in this summer’s @officialpeterrabbit ™: Tales on the Tyne art trail. The bench will be displayed for nine weeks at @newcastlecathedral , where you’re welcome to visit it and spend a quiet moment of remembrance. Afterwards, it will return to a permanent home in the gardens of St Oswald’s Hospice.
To add the name of your mum or loved one to a leaf, please visit our website to make your dedication. We hope this gentle act of remembrance brings comfort to you and your family, and offers the added reassurance that your donation will help support the families who rely on the specialist care provided free of charge at @stoswaldsuk 💙
With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday 15th March, we know this can be a difficult time for those whose mums, or mother figures, are no longer here to celebrate in person. 💙
If you’d like to do something meaningful to honour your mum, or anyone you love and miss, you might wish to dedicate a leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book bench. 🍂
Your dedication will ensure their name becomes part of a beautiful sculpture featured in this summer’s @officialpeterrabbit ™: Tales on the Tyne art trail. The bench will be displayed for nine weeks at @newcastlecathedral , where you’re welcome to visit it and spend a quiet moment of remembrance. Afterwards, it will return to a permanent home in the gardens of St Oswald’s Hospice.
To add the name of your mum or loved one to a leaf, please visit our website to make your dedication. We hope this gentle act of remembrance brings comfort to you and your family, and offers the added reassurance that your donation will help support the families who rely on the specialist care provided free of charge at @stoswaldsuk 💙
This #WorldBookDay, we’re hopping into the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter, the author, artist, conservationist and creator of the iconic @officialpeterrabbit, the hero of our art trail this summer. Did you know this July marks the 160th anniversary of Beatrix’s birth? Now that’s something to carrot about. 🐰📚
What better way to mark the day than by sharing a tale or two? That’s exactly what Isobel, one of the young people who uses the Children and Young Adults service at @stoswaldsuk, has been doing, with a little help from Peter Rabbit himself. 💙
We’d love to hear from you…
Do you have a favourite Peter Rabbit™ tale? Or a much-loved character from Beatrix Potter’s magical world?
Pop your favourites in the comments below, we’re all ears.👇
This #WorldBookDay, we’re hopping into the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter, the author, artist, conservationist and creator of the iconic @officialpeterrabbit, the hero of our art trail this summer. Did you know this July marks the 160th anniversary of Beatrix’s birth? Now that’s something to carrot about. 🐰📚
What better way to mark the day than by sharing a tale or two? That’s exactly what Isobel, one of the young people who uses the Children and Young Adults service at @stoswaldsuk, has been doing, with a little help from Peter Rabbit himself. 💙
We’d love to hear from you…
Do you have a favourite Peter Rabbit™ tale? Or a much-loved character from Beatrix Potter’s magical world?
Pop your favourites in the comments below, we’re all ears.👇
There were no Monday blues for Team Tales on the Tyne as we welcomed a very special delivery…a fabulous fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures who hopped into their tem-paw-rary home to plenty of excitement! Now burrowed away safely in our painting space at @quorum_park, they’re eagerly waiting to be paired with the talented artists who’ll bring them to life for this summer’s trail. 💙
A huge thank you to the brilliant Quorum team and our friends at trail sponsors SSCL and @elavon_europe for helping us carefully unload, unpack, and check over every single Peter Rabbit™.
The painting process begins next month (top secret, of course 👀). But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing a few sneak peeks…watch this space! 🎨
There were no Monday blues for Team Tales on the Tyne as we welcomed a very special delivery…a fabulous fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures who hopped into their tem-paw-rary home to plenty of excitement! Now burrowed away safely in our painting space at @quorum_park, they’re eagerly waiting to be paired with the talented artists who’ll bring them to life for this summer’s trail. 💙
A huge thank you to the brilliant Quorum team and our friends at trail sponsors SSCL and @elavon_europe for helping us carefully unload, unpack, and check over every single Peter Rabbit™.
The painting process begins next month (top secret, of course 👀). But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing a few sneak peeks…watch this space! 🎨
By joining the trail and taking advantage of the numerous activation opportunities, you could…
• Build your database of opted in contacts
• Find new and varied audiences
• Access endless media opportunities in the months before and during the trail
• Generate massive social media content and activity
• Raise your profile & brand awareness
• Engage employees and raise team spirits
• Increase footfall to important local attractions and assets • Help you achieve your CSR / B2B / social value ambition
• Help your city and wider region to benefit from significant economic, cultural, social and wellbeing benefits
• Raise vital funding for adults and children with life-limiting conditions accessing hospice care
• Associate your brand with a high-profile and hugely popular event
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Last night was quite something! ✨🐰
@crowneplazancl was taken over by a whole fluffle of excited rabbits – aka our Tales on the Tyne trail sponsors – for our Artist & Sponsor Matching event. 🤝
After an hour of checking out the shortlisted designs (and plenty of nervous debating), our brilliant sponsors took on The Bunny Hop, bouncing their way to claim their favourite @officialpeterrabbit™ design. They absolutely nailed it. Huge thanks to them for being such good sports. 💙
🎨 Our final designs are now confirmed
🖌️ Artists will start painting soon
📅 The trail opens this July
Read more from this unforgettable evening via the link in our bio. 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Mar 27
Last night was quite something! ✨🐰
@crowneplazancl was taken over by a whole fluffle of excited rabbits – aka our Tales on the Tyne trail sponsors – for our Artist & Sponsor Matching event. 🤝
After an hour of checking out the shortlisted designs (and plenty of nervous debating), our brilliant sponsors took on The Bunny Hop, bouncing their way to claim their favourite @officialpeterrabbit™ design. They absolutely nailed it. Huge thanks to them for being such good sports. 💙
🎨 Our final designs are now confirmed
🖌️ Artists will start painting soon
📅 The trail opens this July
Read more from this unforgettable evening via the link in our bio. 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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the shoot v the shot 📸
BTS from our springtime snap session with @officialpeterrabbit, where every picture was totally ear-resistible. 🐰
#StOswaldsHospice | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #BTS | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Mar 21
the shoot v the shot 📸
BTS from our springtime snap session with @officialpeterrabbit, where every picture was totally ear-resistible. 🐰
#StOswaldsHospice | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #BTS | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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Behind the Scenes at Tales on the Tyne HQ 👀
We know you all love a little sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes here at Tales on the Tyne HQ! A couple of weeks ago, we gathered with our trail Art Curators, James and Victoria, along with the teams from The World of @officialpeterrabbit™ and @wildinart, for the exciting – but incredibly tough – task of shortlisting designs for this year’s trail. 🐰
We were blown away to receive over 450 submissions from artists, each bringing unique ideas, styles and stories. Shortlisting them was no easy task! 🎨
After several hours of careful discussion, we finalised the shortlist. These selected designs will be showcased at a special event at the end of the month, where our trail sponsors will view the artworks and choose their favourites. The chosen artists will then be commissioned to bring their creations to life, ready for the big trail launch in July. Trust us… the designs are stunning, and this is going to be a trail to remember! 🐰💙
All artists have now been contacted to let them know whether their design has been selected for the matching event or not.
If you are an artist and haven’t heard from us, please get in touch at 👉 artists@talesonthetyne.co.uk
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk
Mar 17
Behind the Scenes at Tales on the Tyne HQ 👀
We know you all love a little sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes here at Tales on the Tyne HQ! A couple of weeks ago, we gathered with our trail Art Curators, James and Victoria, along with the teams from The World of @officialpeterrabbit™ and @wildinart, for the exciting – but incredibly tough – task of shortlisting designs for this year’s trail. 🐰
We were blown away to receive over 450 submissions from artists, each bringing unique ideas, styles and stories. Shortlisting them was no easy task! 🎨
After several hours of careful discussion, we finalised the shortlist. These selected designs will be showcased at a special event at the end of the month, where our trail sponsors will view the artworks and choose their favourites. The chosen artists will then be commissioned to bring their creations to life, ready for the big trail launch in July. Trust us… the designs are stunning, and this is going to be a trail to remember! 🐰💙
All artists have now been contacted to let them know whether their design has been selected for the matching event or not.
If you are an artist and haven’t heard from us, please get in touch at 👉 artists@talesonthetyne.co.uk
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk …
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Yesterday was an inspiring day for the schools and groups taking part in our SOLD OUT Community Learning Programme! 🐰
We welcomed them to @quorum_park for a special inspiration session, giving everyone a sneak peek into the exciting project ahead as they prepare to design and decorate their very own Little @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture. 👀
Annie from @wildinart joined us to share creative tips, ideas and plenty of encouragement to help spark imagination back in the classroom. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for… sculpture collection time!
It was wonderful to see each Little Peter Rabbit™ carefully buckled up in cars -seatbelts on, of course -ready to head off for their glow ups. Over the next few weeks, these blank sculptures will be transformed into beautiful, colourful creations before returning to us in July, ready to hop onto the trail. 💙
Good luck to all of our Community Learning Programme schools and groups. We can’t wait to see your amazing designs come to life! 🍀🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Mar 13
Yesterday was an inspiring day for the schools and groups taking part in our SOLD OUT Community Learning Programme! 🐰
We welcomed them to @quorum_park for a special inspiration session, giving everyone a sneak peek into the exciting project ahead as they prepare to design and decorate their very own Little @officialpeterrabbit™ sculpture. 👀
Annie from @wildinart joined us to share creative tips, ideas and plenty of encouragement to help spark imagination back in the classroom. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for… sculpture collection time!
It was wonderful to see each Little Peter Rabbit™ carefully buckled up in cars -seatbelts on, of course -ready to head off for their glow ups. Over the next few weeks, these blank sculptures will be transformed into beautiful, colourful creations before returning to us in July, ready to hop onto the trail. 💙
Good luck to all of our Community Learning Programme schools and groups. We can’t wait to see your amazing designs come to life! 🍀🐇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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Spring is in the air at @stoswaldsuk, so we took our little @officialpeterrabbit™ into the lovely gardens to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. 🌺
As you can see, he has had a blooming brilliant time!
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures
Mar 10
Spring is in the air at @stoswaldsuk, so we took our little @officialpeterrabbit™ into the lovely gardens to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. 🌺
As you can see, he has had a blooming brilliant time!
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures …
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With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday 15th March, we know this can be a difficult time for those whose mums, or mother figures, are no longer here to celebrate in person. 💙
If you’d like to do something meaningful to honour your mum, or anyone you love and miss, you might wish to dedicate a leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book bench. 🍂
Your dedication will ensure their name becomes part of a beautiful sculpture featured in this summer’s @officialpeterrabbit ™: Tales on the Tyne art trail. The bench will be displayed for nine weeks at @newcastlecathedral , where you’re welcome to visit it and spend a quiet moment of remembrance. Afterwards, it will return to a permanent home in the gardens of St Oswald’s Hospice.
To add the name of your mum or loved one to a leaf, please visit our website to make your dedication. We hope this gentle act of remembrance brings comfort to you and your family, and offers the added reassurance that your donation will help support the families who rely on the specialist care provided free of charge at @stoswaldsuk 💙
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink @wildinart
Mar 9
With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday 15th March, we know this can be a difficult time for those whose mums, or mother figures, are no longer here to celebrate in person. 💙
If you’d like to do something meaningful to honour your mum, or anyone you love and miss, you might wish to dedicate a leaf in their memory on our Meadow of Memories book bench. 🍂
Your dedication will ensure their name becomes part of a beautiful sculpture featured in this summer’s @officialpeterrabbit ™: Tales on the Tyne art trail. The bench will be displayed for nine weeks at @newcastlecathedral , where you’re welcome to visit it and spend a quiet moment of remembrance. Afterwards, it will return to a permanent home in the gardens of St Oswald’s Hospice.
To add the name of your mum or loved one to a leaf, please visit our website to make your dedication. We hope this gentle act of remembrance brings comfort to you and your family, and offers the added reassurance that your donation will help support the families who rely on the specialist care provided free of charge at @stoswaldsuk 💙
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink @wildinart …
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This #WorldBookDay, we’re hopping into the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter, the author, artist, conservationist and creator of the iconic @officialpeterrabbit, the hero of our art trail this summer. Did you know this July marks the 160th anniversary of Beatrix’s birth? Now that’s something to carrot about. 🐰📚
What better way to mark the day than by sharing a tale or two? That’s exactly what Isobel, one of the young people who uses the Children and Young Adults service at @stoswaldsuk, has been doing, with a little help from Peter Rabbit himself. 💙
We’d love to hear from you…
Do you have a favourite Peter Rabbit™ tale? Or a much-loved character from Beatrix Potter’s magical world?
Pop your favourites in the comments below, we’re all ears.👇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @penguinventures
Mar 5
This #WorldBookDay, we’re hopping into the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter, the author, artist, conservationist and creator of the iconic @officialpeterrabbit, the hero of our art trail this summer. Did you know this July marks the 160th anniversary of Beatrix’s birth? Now that’s something to carrot about. 🐰📚
What better way to mark the day than by sharing a tale or two? That’s exactly what Isobel, one of the young people who uses the Children and Young Adults service at @stoswaldsuk, has been doing, with a little help from Peter Rabbit himself. 💙
We’d love to hear from you…
Do you have a favourite Peter Rabbit™ tale? Or a much-loved character from Beatrix Potter’s magical world?
Pop your favourites in the comments below, we’re all ears.👇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #TalesOnTheTyne | @wildinart | @penguinventures …
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How did you spend your morning? 🐰
There were no Monday blues for Team Tales on the Tyne as we welcomed a very special delivery…a fabulous fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures who hopped into their tem-paw-rary home to plenty of excitement! Now burrowed away safely in our painting space at @quorum_park, they’re eagerly waiting to be paired with the talented artists who’ll bring them to life for this summer’s trail. 💙
A huge thank you to the brilliant Quorum team and our friends at trail sponsors SSCL and @elavon_europe for helping us carefully unload, unpack, and check over every single Peter Rabbit™.
The painting process begins next month (top secret, of course 👀). But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing a few sneak peeks…watch this space! 🎨
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk
Mar 2
How did you spend your morning? 🐰
There were no Monday blues for Team Tales on the Tyne as we welcomed a very special delivery…a fabulous fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures who hopped into their tem-paw-rary home to plenty of excitement! Now burrowed away safely in our painting space at @quorum_park, they’re eagerly waiting to be paired with the talented artists who’ll bring them to life for this summer’s trail. 💙
A huge thank you to the brilliant Quorum team and our friends at trail sponsors SSCL and @elavon_europe for helping us carefully unload, unpack, and check over every single Peter Rabbit™.
The painting process begins next month (top secret, of course 👀). But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing a few sneak peeks…watch this space! 🎨
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #WorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @stoswaldsuk …