Pulling on the art strings ahead of charity auction
THE Air Ambulance could receive money for old rope thanks to a tree surgeon’s artwork.
Chris Wyatt, managing director and senior arborist at CTS Forestry and Arboriculture, is to auction off the artwork he made using old climbing cords – an image of Sycamore Gap, a famous beauty spot next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
“In my job we accumulate all these old ropes,” said Chris, who is based at Moreton Morrell. “So I thought I’d try and form a landscape picture of this really quite special tree, Sycamore Gap next to Hadrian’s Wall. I used to love drawing when I was younger and I’ve done some sculpture with chainsaws and wood, but this was something I really enjoyed doing, and hopefully we can auction it off to raise money for this vital service.
“Some of the rural locations where we work are out in the middle of nowhere, miles from the roads. If we ever were to have an accident, most likely it will be an air ambulance coming to us. So it’s important that we support such a vital charity because of the level of experience the medical team on board have; not only do they have the essential lifesaving drugs, they have the lifesaving skills.”
The auction’s date and location is yet to be confirmed, but is expected to take place ahead of The Big Rescue Event on 24th June at Compton Verney, also in aid of Air Ambulance.
