Talented Leeds artist makes mini Brudenell Social Club to raise cash for The Trussell Trust

Bunty May Marshall has decided to use her passion for sculpting for a good cause by raffling off a model of the Brudenell Social Club.

The 34-year-old has been commissioned several times to make intricate replicas of pubs and venues that are meaningful to people - often where couples met or got married.

Now she has created a tiny version of the famous Hyde Park music venue - right down to the beer bottles and packets of crisps.

Bunty said: "It's a very meaningful venue to a lot of people and especially us. We have witnessed countless gigs there, and forged friendships too.

"Henry, my partner suggested we did a raffle to raise some money for charity - it was a no-brainer.

"I chose the Trussell Trust because I believe that the work they are doing is very relevant to the current situation and is doing a great deal of good, and exactly where it's needed at this time."

She is selling raffle tickets on competition app Raffall.

Tickets cost £2 and the raffle closes at 6pm on Sunday, February 7.

Bunty - who is @buntymaymakes on Instagram, added: "I'm overwhelmed by the response but I understand that during this time people are very nostalgic about times when we could all be together at our favourite venues.

"The sculpture itself is hand crafted from foam board, cardstock and a lot of patience.

"It perfectly recreates the ambience of the Brudenell entrance-way, including gig posters, beer bottles and discarded packets of space raiders.

"I use micro LEDs to recreate the moody ambience of the venue which adds a very realistic touch."

Nathan Clark, owner of the venue, has backed Bunty's charity bid.

He said: "The amazing Bunty May Marshall has spent her Lockdown crafting and has made this incredible miniature model of The Brudenell!

"It's now up for grabs to raise money for the Trussell Trust."

The mini Brudenell will come framed and signed by the artist

Bunty added: "I'm just very pleased that we have raised so much so far for such an important cause, especially as the last 12 months or so have been very tough for a lot of people.

"Food poverty in the UK is a real issue and any money raised will go directly to those who really need it."

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