WITH just a week to go until the schools break up, parents’ thoughts are turning to the tricky job of entertaining the kids for six weeks.

With many activities costing a fortune, what better way to spend the day than viewing the biggest public art event ever staged in Bournemouth?

For just £3.50 you can buy the Pride in Bournemouth souvenir guide and follow a trail to view more than 50 colourful and elaborately-decorated lion sculptures scattered around the town.

The event is attracting huge interest from locals and visitors alike and is the perfect way to spend the day.

And it’s certainly not just for kids – everyone can appreciate the high quality artwork and clever designs on display.

While out and about in the fresh air, you can take a look at the sculptures, which are all sponsored by local companies.

When Pride in Bournemouth is over, they will be auctioned off at a special event at the Pavilion Theatre with proceeds being split between charities Julia’s House and the Born Free Foundation.

There are also a number of beautifully-decorated mini lions created at primary schools across the town which are displayed in Beales department store and in the Lion’s Den in the Richmond Gardens shopping centre.

Colourful images and details of all the lions, artists and sponsors are contained in the brochure.

They include the Daily Echo’s Headlion, decorated with headlines and images of our Richmond Hill offices.

Dandelion, Britannia, Mist of Bournemouth and Firestar are among others set to delight all those who follow the trail map.

Pride in Bournemouth is the latest in a series of art events organised across the country by Wild in Art.

Others have included Elephant Parade in London and Go Penguins and Go Superlambananas in Liverpool.

So what are you waiting for? Brochures are available from Daily Echo offices from today and will soon be available from other outlets.