Hospice dolphins go under the hammer this week

Tuesday, 11 October 2022 at 07:25

An auction's due to take place this week to sell off dozens of uniquely painted sculptures to raise funds for Isle of Man Hospice.

The dolphins have been appearing at different venues across the island since last May but they're about to go to their forever homes.

The auction, which takes place tomorrow night (Wednesday) at the Villa Marina, will be conductd by Charles Hanson from Bargain Hunt.

The funds raised will towards providing end-of-life and palliative care on the island.

You can book your free tickets to the auction here.

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