Enjoy Milford on Sea: Poppy Hunt on Sunday & last chance to bid for a Michael Turner Poppy

Milford on Sea's internationally renowned stainless steel sculptor, Michael Turner holds his New Forest Poppy Hunt & Poppy Auction annually to recognise Remembrance Day.

Poppy Auction: The Poppy Auction is already underway and runs until Monday 11th November 2024.

Poppy Hunt: The eagerly awaited Poppy Hunt is happening this Sunday 10th November 2024.

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Poppy Hunt: How to Find a Poppy

Since 2014, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he then leaves in various local and New Forest places for people to find.

Michael will post the first clue onto his Instagram account below from around 7am until 6pm on Sunday 10th November 2024. www.instagram.com/michaelturnerstudios.

The clues will then continue throughout the morning, and everyone, including the kids, can have fun solving the clues and trying to find the poppies.

Each poppy is incredibly special and a beautiful piece of art, and the lucky finder will have something to treasure.

To simply donate to the Michael Turner Poppy Hunt please click here.

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Poppy Auction

1.To Bid for one of 11 hand-made Michael Turner Poppies, please click here.

2. The bidding is now underway and will end at 23.59pm on the 11th November 2024. The highest 11 bidders will then be contacted to let them know they have won.

Funds raised go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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Remembrance Sunday & Monday in Milford on Sea, please click here.

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About Michael Turner

Michael lives in Milford on Sea, and his magnificent stainless steel metal art is now highly recognised, and desired, both within the UK and internationally.

Photo by Carrie Bugg Photography
www.carriebuggphotography.co.uk

During his formative years, his talent became apparent. He had an innate understanding and ability to capture the form and beauty of nature by creating bugs and insects, created simply from the most basic of materials including nuts, bolts and sheet metal found in his fathers’ garage.

Having finished school in 1992, he chose to go to Bournemouth Art College to develop his creative and artistic skills. He then went on to University, where he graduated with honours.

Michael established his first local workshop at the age of 22, deciding to work in stainless steel, and in particular, recycled materials.

In 2011, Michael created a full-sized Arabian Horse which was sold through a major gallery in London. This was to be the start of a whole new era where his work reached a global clientele who were both discerning and appreciative of great contemporary art.

Prior to Lockdown in 2020, Michael had exhibited numerous pieces in the Art Gallery in Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. As a result, many of Michael's spectacular large bespoke pieces now sit in homes and gardens across the world.

In 2021, Michael installed a two metre high gorilla sitting on a crate cage, which had been purchased by the renowned Michelin starred chef and TV personality, Gordon Ramsey for his Bread Street Kitchen Restaurant in Central London.

While many of Michael's large commission pieces can sell for tens of thousands of pounds, he also take great pleasure in creating smaller pieces to provide everyone the opportunity to own a handmade piece of art, which in time could also prove to be a wise investment.

Since 2014, to recognise Remembrance Day, and as a mark of respect for those that have fallen in past conflicts, Michael has made bespoke metal poppies which he leaves in various local places for people to find.

Each year, Poppy Hunt clues are posted online, and the lucky finder has something to treasure. He also runs an online Poppy Auction featuring bespoke poppy sculptures to raise further funds for the Royal British Legion.

He has also been an ardent supporter of Milford on Sea Primary School and other village good causes, donating hand-made pieces for them to raise funds.

You can see more of Michael's exceptional work by clicking here.

To read more about Michael's background, please click here.

To find out more about what Michael could make for you, please just contact him below.