Southport’s guerrilla artists have become a sensation with their random acts of kindness across the town this year.
The Southport Hookers are a secret group, whose members meet in a secret location, to plan random acts of public art in a variety of locations.
Families wake up to find beautiful crochet postbox toppers; Christmas themed, Valentine’s themed, Easter themed, Postman Pat and children’s character themed, atop postboxes everywhere.
This extensive yarn-bombing campaign has led to an explosion of smiles from excited children who love seeing them.
The Southport Hookers have created Remembrance themed postbox toppers at locations in Southport
Pictures of their imaginative street art have enjoyed huge responses from people in the Stand up For Southport Facebook group.
Southport Hookers have now been praised for their community work as a Finalist in the Sefton Arts category, sponsored by Fitton Estates, in the 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards.
Collecting the award on the night were: Susan Rhodes, Andrea Navin, Dawn McGrath and Suzanne Goatcher.
Work by the Southport Hookers
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards saw 13 categories on the night at The Grand in Southport, with incredible stories behind all the finalists.
There were over 1,300 nominations for community figures from Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and across Sefton.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards were organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with media partners In Demand Radio.
Work by the Southport Hookers
The night was hosted by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo, with entertainment from Whitney Houston tribute performer Michelle Lawson, soul singer Dave Broe and DJ Baz Todd.
As Sefton celebrates its 50th birthday, VIP guests attending the awards included Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson; Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns; and council Chief Executive Phil Porter.
Also enjoying the evening were boxing world title challenger Martin Murray and Liverpool FC legend Gary Gillespie.
Work by the Southport Hookers
Pictures on the night were taken by Kevin Brown Photography with videography by Zack Downey from ZED Productions.
Fundraising took place on the night with proceeds going to ICU Steps, the intensive care patient support charity.
- For more details about the Pride Of Sefton Awards please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email: [email protected]
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