Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is holding a sand sculpture competition on Weymouth Beach and is inviting families to create life-size marine giants from sand.
The event, which will take place on Sunday, September 21, from 11am-3pm, will give budding sand sculptors a chance to learn about our marine giants, while getting advice and expertise from famous local sand sculptor and competition judge, Mark Anderson, from Sandworld in Weymouth.
Melissa Spiers from the DWT, said: “This is a chance to appreciate just how big our sharks, dolphins, jellyfish and whales really are, learn about them and get creative outdoors.”
Families will have marine experts to tell them about the blue whale – the biggest animal in the world, why marine giants can get so big, and the basking shark, the second largest shark in the world, growing up to 10 metres. Prizes include family passes to Sandworld, a snorkel set from 109 Watersports, and a limited edition interactive DVD of British Sea life from Underwater Explorers.
Teams can enter for £3, and meet DWT staff at 11am by the Esplanade clock, weather permitting. Prizes will be awarded at 3pm. Bring a bucket and spade. Call 01305 206191 or visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/sand-sculp ture-competition
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