A community in Hassocks has united to replace seven giant gold bows that were believed to have been stolen. The bows form part of the annual Hassocks Goes Gold trail, which takes place in the village High Street every September to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The bows reportedly disappeared between 7 and 9 September, leading organisers to believe they were deliberately removed. Rachel Bartlett-Bundy, who set up the event in memory of her daughter Pearl, who died from Ewing sarcoma aged 10 in 2017, described herself as "heartbroken" by their disappearance.
Following a social media appeal, the community responded quickly. Liz Hollingdale from Downlands Community School arranged for the school's design and technology department to recreate the missing bows, which were then painted gold by volunteers at a get-together hosted by Abigail Look from Love Art Studios.
This year's Giant Gold Bow Trail features 122 bows. Rachel Bartlett-Bundy is also a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Awards, which are scheduled for Tuesday.