Writing on the wall at Leeds hospice could be from Kaiser Chiefs or the PM

A stellar cast as diverse as Kaiser Chiefs and the Prime Minister will help to celebrate the 40th anniversary of St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds.
PIC: James HardistyPIC: James Hardisty
PIC: James Hardisty

The rock band, whose members hail from north of the city, have contributed postcard-sized artworks for an exhibition which will raise funds for the centre.

Theresa May, the comedian John Bishop and the Yorkshire landscape artist Ashley Jackson are also taking part.

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The art is being sold in a blind auction on eBay, which runs until November 2, with the names of the originators concealed.

An anniversary arts festival, including a photographic exhibition, will run alongside, at The Grammar School in Leeds, from tomorrow to Sunday.

Pete Watson, senior events fundraiser for the hospice, said: “We want people to bid on their favourite art, or the piece they think a celebrity has created.

“Contributors’ names will be used to promote the project but who created which individual piece of artwork will be a secret.

“So it’s all down to bidding for what might be a high-value postcard, which is what makes this project so exciting.”

A percentage of the sales will be donated to the hospice.