Come and get your favo-rat!

BAG YOURSELF A WHIMSICAL RODENT AS A MISCHIEF OF RATS SCULPTURES GO UNDER THE HAMMER

- By DEBORAH HALL

PEOPLE will get their opportunity to bid on some of the fabulous rat sculptures that have populated the Hull and East Yorkshire area since May. Following a hugely successful summer, the A Mischief of Rats charity auction will take centre stage on Saturday, September 20 at Princes Quay event space.

It promises an exciting finale to the giant sculpture trail. From a total of 45 towering rat sculptures exhibited across the county, 21 will be auctioned to eager bidders, while the remaining pieces have already found homes thanks to generous sponsors, this solid backing ensuring a strong platform for fundraising success.

Midway through the summer holidays, the trail has drawn an impressive crowd of over 230,000 visitors - from local families to art lovers and tourists - who have delighted in discovering the striking and whimsical rat sculptures. The trail officially closes on August 31, when the sculptures will be carefully gathered and transported to the artists' studio in preparation for the auction.