Join the fluffle as a Tales on the Tyne volunteer!
Could you spare some time to volunteer to be part of summer 2026’s most exciting mass participation art trail?
We are on the lookout for volunteers to take on key roles to support the trail and St Oswald’s Hospice.
From 15th July to 14th September 2026, Newcastle and North Tyneside will play host to to 43 large and 53 little Peter Rabbit™ sculptures, located in parks, streets and public buildings.
The trail is organised by and raising funds for St Oswald’s Hospice and the charity hope that the North East community will get on board in making it a huge success, just like its predecessors Great North Snowdogs, Elmer’s Great North Parade and Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne.
Just like at St Oswald’s Hospice, volunteers will be a vital part of the trail team. They will be key in leading the experience and warmly welcoming the thousands of people expected to visit Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne over the summer holidays. In return, volunteers will gain first-hand experience of the project. And of course, they will have the chance to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to one of the biggest events in the region this summer!
Sound good? We are on the lookout for sociable, enthusiastic volunteers to be a part of our fluffle – this is a unique opportunity to support your local hospice, showcase your home town and meet lots of interesting people!
As a trail volunteer, you will be out and about at trail events in Newcastle and North Tyneside, ready to welcome, inform and assist any visitors you may meet. We are also looking for volunteers to support our Trail HQ at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice in Ouseburn, Newcastle where you will help in the efficient daily running of this multi-purpose hub of all things Tales on the Tyne, by selling merchandise, assisting trail participants and representing St Oswald’s Hospice to our local community.
Welcome visitors, share trail information, help families use the app, give directions, and support merchandise sales. Perfect for people who love being at the heart of the action
You must be aged 18 or over to volunteer for this role. No prior experience is necessary, you just need to enjoy meeting people, have a friendly and helpful attitude, and lots of enthusiasm!
Attend events across Newcastle and North Tyneside, engage with the public, and help spread excitement and support fundraising activities.
You must be aged 18 or over to volunteer for this role. No prior experience is necessary, you just need to enjoy meeting people, have a friendly and helpful attitude, and lots of enthusiasm!
A special message hopped into our inbox this week and brought a very big smile to our faces! 💙
After being inspired by the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail, Faye created this hop-tastic @officialpeterrabbit sand sculpture at @our.whitley.bay`s Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition. 🐰🏖️
Using shells to create Peter`s iconic blue jacket and topping it off with a carrot, we think she`s done an amazing job bringing our mischievous bunny friend to life in the sand! 👏
A huge thank you to Faye and her family for sharing these lovely photos with us. We hope you love her sandy Peter Rabbit as much as we do! 💙
Have you got any trail photos, memories or Peter Rabbit-inspired creations of your own?
Share them in the comments below. We love seeing your adventures and the inspiration you`ve found along the trail! 📸
A special message hopped into our inbox this week and brought a very big smile to our faces! 💙
After being inspired by the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail, Faye created this hop-tastic @officialpeterrabbit sand sculpture at @our.whitley.bay`s Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition. 🐰🏖️
Using shells to create Peter`s iconic blue jacket and topping it off with a carrot, we think she`s done an amazing job bringing our mischievous bunny friend to life in the sand! 👏
A huge thank you to Faye and her family for sharing these lovely photos with us. We hope you love her sandy Peter Rabbit as much as we do! 💙
Have you got any trail photos, memories or Peter Rabbit-inspired creations of your own?
Share them in the comments below. We love seeing your adventures and the inspiration you`ve found along the trail! 📸
We’re over halfway through the #TalesOnTheTyne trail! 🐰
Together, you’ve now unlocked over 220,000 @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures and clocked up nearly 4 million steps along the way. 👏
Can we reach a quarter of a million unlocks by next week? Get out and explore the trail to help us hit the next big milestone! 🎉
Meanwhile, there’s been a big shake-up in our leaderboard, with one sculpture making serious moves and hopping into second place in the ‘Most Voted’category. Have you backed your favourite yet? Cast your votes in the app and help your fave sculpture climb the rankings. 👀
Don’t forget, Farewell Weekend tickets are now on sale. If you’d like one last chance to see all your favourite sculptures together before they hop off to their forever homes, be sure to book your tickets by clicking the link in our bio. 🎟️
We’re over halfway through the #TalesOnTheTyne trail! 🐰
Together, you’ve now unlocked over 220,000 @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures and clocked up nearly 4 million steps along the way. 👏
Can we reach a quarter of a million unlocks by next week? Get out and explore the trail to help us hit the next big milestone! 🎉
Meanwhile, there’s been a big shake-up in our leaderboard, with one sculpture making serious moves and hopping into second place in the ‘Most Voted’category. Have you backed your favourite yet? Cast your votes in the app and help your fave sculpture climb the rankings. 👀
Don’t forget, Farewell Weekend tickets are now on sale. If you’d like one last chance to see all your favourite sculptures together before they hop off to their forever homes, be sure to book your tickets by clicking the link in our bio. 🎟️
Trail-goers assemble! We have a very imPAWtant question for you!⁉️
At #TalesOnTheTyne HQ, the fluffle are very special to us and we are strictly forbidden to have a favourite – it would be like choosing between our children! 😮
But YOU certainly can! We’d love to know which @officialpeterrabbit sculpture is your favourite and why? 🐰
Trail-goers assemble! We have a very imPAWtant question for you!⁉️
At #TalesOnTheTyne HQ, the fluffle are very special to us and we are strictly forbidden to have a favourite – it would be like choosing between our children! 😮
But YOU certainly can! We’d love to know which @officialpeterrabbit sculpture is your favourite and why? 🐰
Drum roll please… we have an exciting announcement to share! 🥁
We might only be half way through the trail, but already our team are busy planning a very special send off for the fluffle – and of course, you are invited!
Tickets for our Farewell Weekend at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October are now on sale. Simply choose your preferred date and timeslot and join us to say goodbye to your favourite Peter Rabbit™ inspired sculpture. All 43 large and 53 little creations will come together in one place, one last time, before many are sold at auction to raise funds for @stoswaldsuk 💙
The event is suitable for all the family. Under 3’s go free and a quiet hour and family tickets are also available. As well as saying farewell to the fluffle, there will be lots of things to enjoy, and you being there will ensure we can give our beautiful bunnies the send-off the deserve.
Visit the link in our bio to find out more and book now. 👆
Drum roll please… we have an exciting announcement to share! 🥁
We might only be half way through the trail, but already our team are busy planning a very special send off for the fluffle – and of course, you are invited!
Tickets for our Farewell Weekend at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October are now on sale. Simply choose your preferred date and timeslot and join us to say goodbye to your favourite Peter Rabbit™ inspired sculpture. All 43 large and 53 little creations will come together in one place, one last time, before many are sold at auction to raise funds for @stoswaldsuk 💙
The event is suitable for all the family. Under 3’s go free and a quiet hour and family tickets are also available. As well as saying farewell to the fluffle, there will be lots of things to enjoy, and you being there will ensure we can give our beautiful bunnies the send-off the deserve.
Visit the link in our bio to find out more and book now. 👆
Whether you`ve found a favourite sculpture or simply want a keepsake from this year`s trail, our merchandise is a lovely way to remember your adventure.
Choose from tote bags, tea towels, mugs and aprons featuring all 41 @officialpeterrabbit large sculptures 🐰💙
Available at Trail HQ (@thespacebystoswaldshospice, Ouseburn) and our charity shops in Jesmond @boutiquebystoswalds, Gosforth and Whitley Bay.
Whether you`ve found a favourite sculpture or simply want a keepsake from this year`s trail, our merchandise is a lovely way to remember your adventure.
Choose from tote bags, tea towels, mugs and aprons featuring all 41 @officialpeterrabbit large sculptures 🐰💙
Available at Trail HQ (@thespacebystoswaldshospice, Ouseburn) and our charity shops in Jesmond @boutiquebystoswalds, Gosforth and Whitley Bay.
Can you believe that we’re nearly 5 weeks into the trail and together, you’ve unlocked nearly 200,000 @officialpeterrabbit sculptures and collectively walked over 3 million steps! As we get close to the half way point, watch out for an exciting update later this week…👀🐰
Check out our latest #TopOfTheHops round-up, which includes the sculptures with the most unlocks, the most votes, total rewards and milestones collected and more!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our trail sponsors and partners whose support has allowed us to make the magic happen. These spectacular stats, the buzz around the city, the smiles on people’s faces and all of the positive comments we have received have been made possible thanks to their involvement. 💙
And of course, if you have been using our trail app, the rewards, competitions and offers you unlock have been kindly donated by these sponsors too. Don’t forget to check out what’s on offer when you unlock a sculpture in the app. 📲
Can you believe that we’re nearly 5 weeks into the trail and together, you’ve unlocked nearly 200,000 @officialpeterrabbit sculptures and collectively walked over 3 million steps! As we get close to the half way point, watch out for an exciting update later this week…👀🐰
Check out our latest #TopOfTheHops round-up, which includes the sculptures with the most unlocks, the most votes, total rewards and milestones collected and more!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our trail sponsors and partners whose support has allowed us to make the magic happen. These spectacular stats, the buzz around the city, the smiles on people’s faces and all of the positive comments we have received have been made possible thanks to their involvement. 💙
And of course, if you have been using our trail app, the rewards, competitions and offers you unlock have been kindly donated by these sponsors too. Don’t forget to check out what’s on offer when you unlock a sculpture in the app. 📲
Come and say goodbye to our fabulous fluffle at a special weekend of celebration at Newcastle’s Civic Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October before they find their forever homes at auction!
Join the conversation#TalesOnTheTyne
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Hop to it! Find 96 @officialpeterrabbit sculptures in Newcastle & North Tyneside. Supporting @stoswaldsuk 💙
📍Trail HQ: @thespacebystoswaldshospice
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35mm vs IMAX: Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne edition 🐰🎞️
One slide? We simply couldn’t burrow it down to one.
So here’s some of our fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit sculptures, in all their hoppy glory. ✨
As Nolan intended…absolute cinema. 🎬🍿
#TalesOnTheTyne | #IMAX | #35mm | #TheOdyssey | #WorldPhotographyDay | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk
Aug 19
35mm vs IMAX: Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne edition 🐰🎞️
One slide? We simply couldn’t burrow it down to one.
So here’s some of our fluffle of @officialpeterrabbit sculptures, in all their hoppy glory. ✨
As Nolan intended…absolute cinema. 🎬🍿
#TalesOnTheTyne | #IMAX | #35mm | #TheOdyssey | #WorldPhotographyDay | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk …
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A special message hopped into our inbox this week and brought a very big smile to our faces! 💙
After being inspired by the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail, Faye created this hop-tastic @officialpeterrabbit sand sculpture at @our.whitley.bay`s Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition. 🐰🏖️
Using shells to create Peter`s iconic blue jacket and topping it off with a carrot, we think she`s done an amazing job bringing our mischievous bunny friend to life in the sand! 👏
A huge thank you to Faye and her family for sharing these lovely photos with us. We hope you love her sandy Peter Rabbit as much as we do! 💙
Have you got any trail photos, memories or Peter Rabbit-inspired creations of your own?
Share them in the comments below. We love seeing your adventures and the inspiration you`ve found along the trail! 📸
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Aug 18
A special message hopped into our inbox this week and brought a very big smile to our faces! 💙
After being inspired by the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail, Faye created this hop-tastic @officialpeterrabbit sand sculpture at @our.whitley.bay`s Whitley Bay Sandcastle Competition. 🐰🏖️
Using shells to create Peter`s iconic blue jacket and topping it off with a carrot, we think she`s done an amazing job bringing our mischievous bunny friend to life in the sand! 👏
A huge thank you to Faye and her family for sharing these lovely photos with us. We hope you love her sandy Peter Rabbit as much as we do! 💙
Have you got any trail photos, memories or Peter Rabbit-inspired creations of your own?
Share them in the comments below. We love seeing your adventures and the inspiration you`ve found along the trail! 📸
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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We’re over halfway through the #TalesOnTheTyne trail! 🐰
Together, you’ve now unlocked over 220,000 @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures and clocked up nearly 4 million steps along the way. 👏
Can we reach a quarter of a million unlocks by next week? Get out and explore the trail to help us hit the next big milestone! 🎉
Meanwhile, there’s been a big shake-up in our leaderboard, with one sculpture making serious moves and hopping into second place in the ‘Most Voted’category. Have you backed your favourite yet? Cast your votes in the app and help your fave sculpture climb the rankings. 👀
Don’t forget, Farewell Weekend tickets are now on sale. If you’d like one last chance to see all your favourite sculptures together before they hop off to their forever homes, be sure to book your tickets by clicking the link in our bio. 🎟️
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TopOfTheHops | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk
Aug 17
We’re over halfway through the #TalesOnTheTyne trail! 🐰
Together, you’ve now unlocked over 220,000 @officialpeterrabbit™ sculptures and clocked up nearly 4 million steps along the way. 👏
Can we reach a quarter of a million unlocks by next week? Get out and explore the trail to help us hit the next big milestone! 🎉
Meanwhile, there’s been a big shake-up in our leaderboard, with one sculpture making serious moves and hopping into second place in the ‘Most Voted’category. Have you backed your favourite yet? Cast your votes in the app and help your fave sculpture climb the rankings. 👀
Don’t forget, Farewell Weekend tickets are now on sale. If you’d like one last chance to see all your favourite sculptures together before they hop off to their forever homes, be sure to book your tickets by clicking the link in our bio. 🎟️
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TopOfTheHops | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk …
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Trail-goers assemble! We have a very imPAWtant question for you!⁉️
At #TalesOnTheTyne HQ, the fluffle are very special to us and we are strictly forbidden to have a favourite – it would be like choosing between our children! 😮
But YOU certainly can! We’d love to know which @officialpeterrabbit sculpture is your favourite and why? 🐰
Hop to it! Drop your answers below 👇
📸: Photos from our Tales on the Tyne App gallery.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk
Aug 14
Trail-goers assemble! We have a very imPAWtant question for you!⁉️
At #TalesOnTheTyne HQ, the fluffle are very special to us and we are strictly forbidden to have a favourite – it would be like choosing between our children! 😮
But YOU certainly can! We’d love to know which @officialpeterrabbit sculpture is your favourite and why? 🐰
Hop to it! Drop your answers below 👇
📸: Photos from our Tales on the Tyne App gallery.
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk …
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The eclipse was pretty spectacular 🌒
But @officialpeterrabbit has spotted something even more exciting in the sky 👀☁️
Together, you’ve unlocked over 200,000 sculptures in the trail app! 🐰📲
We’re now over 4 weeks into the trail, and our trail-goers are officially hopping above and beyond! 🙌
Thank you for every unlock, every hop and every adventure so far. You’re simply pawsome! 🐾💙
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TalesOnTheTyne | #SolarEclipse | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk
Aug 13
The eclipse was pretty spectacular 🌒
But @officialpeterrabbit has spotted something even more exciting in the sky 👀☁️
Together, you’ve unlocked over 200,000 sculptures in the trail app! 🐰📲
We’re now over 4 weeks into the trail, and our trail-goers are officially hopping above and beyond! 🙌
Thank you for every unlock, every hop and every adventure so far. You’re simply pawsome! 🐾💙
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TalesOnTheTyne | #SolarEclipse | @wildinart | @penguinventures | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk …
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Drum roll please… we have an exciting announcement to share! 🥁
We might only be half way through the trail, but already our team are busy planning a very special send off for the fluffle – and of course, you are invited!
Tickets for our Farewell Weekend at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October are now on sale. Simply choose your preferred date and timeslot and join us to say goodbye to your favourite Peter Rabbit™ inspired sculpture. All 43 large and 53 little creations will come together in one place, one last time, before many are sold at auction to raise funds for @stoswaldsuk 💙
The event is suitable for all the family. Under 3’s go free and a quiet hour and family tickets are also available. As well as saying farewell to the fluffle, there will be lots of things to enjoy, and you being there will ensure we can give our beautiful bunnies the send-off the deserve.
Visit the link in our bio to find out more and book now. 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @penguinventures | @officialpeterrabbit
Aug 12
Drum roll please… we have an exciting announcement to share! 🥁
We might only be half way through the trail, but already our team are busy planning a very special send off for the fluffle – and of course, you are invited!
Tickets for our Farewell Weekend at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October are now on sale. Simply choose your preferred date and timeslot and join us to say goodbye to your favourite Peter Rabbit™ inspired sculpture. All 43 large and 53 little creations will come together in one place, one last time, before many are sold at auction to raise funds for @stoswaldsuk 💙
The event is suitable for all the family. Under 3’s go free and a quiet hour and family tickets are also available. As well as saying farewell to the fluffle, there will be lots of things to enjoy, and you being there will ensure we can give our beautiful bunnies the send-off the deserve.
Visit the link in our bio to find out more and book now. 👆
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @penguinventures | @officialpeterrabbit …
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Take a little piece of Tales on the Tyne home 🐇
Whether you`ve found a favourite sculpture or simply want a keepsake from this year`s trail, our merchandise is a lovely way to remember your adventure.
Choose from tote bags, tea towels, mugs and aprons featuring all 41 @officialpeterrabbit large sculptures 🐰💙
Available at Trail HQ (@thespacebystoswaldshospice, Ouseburn) and our charity shops in Jesmond @boutiquebystoswalds, Gosforth and Whitley Bay.
Comment below which is your favourite sculpture 👇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures
Aug 11
Take a little piece of Tales on the Tyne home 🐇
Whether you`ve found a favourite sculpture or simply want a keepsake from this year`s trail, our merchandise is a lovely way to remember your adventure.
Choose from tote bags, tea towels, mugs and aprons featuring all 41 @officialpeterrabbit large sculptures 🐰💙
Available at Trail HQ (@thespacebystoswaldshospice, Ouseburn) and our charity shops in Jesmond @boutiquebystoswalds, Gosforth and Whitley Bay.
Comment below which is your favourite sculpture 👇
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #40YearsOfCare | #SOH40 | #MuchMoreThanYouThink | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | #PeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @stoswaldsuk | @penguinventures …
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Can you believe that we’re nearly 5 weeks into the trail and together, you’ve unlocked nearly 200,000 @officialpeterrabbit sculptures and collectively walked over 3 million steps! As we get close to the half way point, watch out for an exciting update later this week…👀🐰
Check out our latest #TopOfTheHops round-up, which includes the sculptures with the most unlocks, the most votes, total rewards and milestones collected and more!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our trail sponsors and partners whose support has allowed us to make the magic happen. These spectacular stats, the buzz around the city, the smiles on people’s faces and all of the positive comments we have received have been made possible thanks to their involvement. 💙
And of course, if you have been using our trail app, the rewards, competitions and offers you unlock have been kindly donated by these sponsors too. Don’t forget to check out what’s on offer when you unlock a sculpture in the app. 📲
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk
Aug 10
Can you believe that we’re nearly 5 weeks into the trail and together, you’ve unlocked nearly 200,000 @officialpeterrabbit sculptures and collectively walked over 3 million steps! As we get close to the half way point, watch out for an exciting update later this week…👀🐰
Check out our latest #TopOfTheHops round-up, which includes the sculptures with the most unlocks, the most votes, total rewards and milestones collected and more!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our trail sponsors and partners whose support has allowed us to make the magic happen. These spectacular stats, the buzz around the city, the smiles on people’s faces and all of the positive comments we have received have been made possible thanks to their involvement. 💙
And of course, if you have been using our trail app, the rewards, competitions and offers you unlock have been kindly donated by these sponsors too. Don’t forget to check out what’s on offer when you unlock a sculpture in the app. 📲
#StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #TalesOnTheTyne | #TheWorldOfPeterRabbit | @wildinart | @penguinrandomhouse | @penguinventures | @stoswaldsuk …