This afternoon I thought it would be nice to attempt to find some of this Hippo's from The Rutland Hippo Trail.
I am sorry but what a waste of time and I am told Art for Rutland is printing 20,000 leaflets for tourists.
Then we come to number 5 the Rutland Radio Hippo stuck inside in case of theft, this was meant to be the graffiti Hippo so I expected something inspiring or a tad controversial no luck there the event was clinically arrange by Rutland County Council Youth Service. Inside a church hall. State sponsored graffiti whatever next. I guess the young people enjoyed the free high from the spray paint used in a confined space.
6 Saddler Court off Lands End Way takes you for a tour of the incomplete industrial, retail and housing park.
No Hippo
7. Lands End Way Hippo still in place an attempt has been made to make it a little more secure.
8. Schofield Road RPC Hippo yes still there the only one secured in accordance to the makers instructions.
If Arts for Rutland had spent less on its launch parties they may have been able to afford to secure the others correctly. Instead of using cheap padlocks that cost as much as one of the bottles of wine consumed at these events.
While I am ranting about Arts will the bums who work for Rutland County Councils, Little Build who show no consideration for Victoria Hall or its contents please lock up at night when you leave for home. The artist exhibiting was most unhappy to be called late at night to tell him the hall doors were open to anyone. I have complained about this lack of concern to RCC in the past are they going to pay for the artists work when it is stolen?
One of nice reasons to live in Oakham is your never far from the nice things about England
