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New Owl Stamps issued in Africa

Harrods commissions Pollyanna

Advertising campaign for RSPCA

Paintings to help Canal Appeal

Awards

Honorary Degree

Masterclass Challenge

AFC (WNAG) fellowship

Worldwide Nature Group of Artists Conservation Award

International Fund for Animal Welfare Conservation Award

Everywoman award

Wildlife Artist of the Year

Gold Medal (TWASI)

European Woman of Achievement Awards

Millenium Trophy

Greatest East Midlanders

Celebrities

Clive Anderson

Lisa B.

Alexandra Bastedo (Naturewatch)

Alexandra Bastedo (PP Foundation)

Chris Bonnington

Rory Bremner

Bob Champion

Lorraine Chase

Keith Chegwin

Martin Clunes

Billy Connolly

Suzanne Dando

Katie Derham

Princess Elizabeth de Croy

Vanessa Feltz

Liza Goddard

David Gower

Carrie & David Grant

Leslie Grantham

Roy Hattersley (RSPCA)

Roy Hattersley (Awards)

Michael and Sandra Howard

Gloria Hunniford

Eric Knowles

Jan Leeming

Joanna Lumley

Fiona Phillips

Gervaise Phinn

Gaby Roslin

Earl of Scarborough

Jonathan Scott

Penny Smith

Jerry Springer

Sandi Toksvig

Magnus Magnussson

Virginia McKenna ( Foreword)

Virginia McKenna (auction)

Virginia McKenna (cheque)

Virginia McKenna (presentation)

Lee Mead

Michael Parkinson

Susan Penhaligon

Michael Praed

Angela Rippon

Twiggy

Toyah Willcox

Barbara Windsor

Wildilfe Close up

Close Contact

Sketching wild deer for Nature's Calendar

Pollyanna is UK ambassador for South African cheetah relocation project

Pollyanna visits rescued Lions at Shamwari

Highland cow - Gamelea Countryside Training Trust

Tiger cub - African/Asian Conservation Trust

Listed below - a selection of past news articles which have appeared on the web site. Click on the headers to read the full story.

Feb 08 - Adopt a cheetah and win a trip to South Africa

Pollyanna has recently accepted the role of UK ambassador to support a remarkable wild cheetah rescue and relocation programme based in South Africa.

Jan 08 - Honorary Degree

We are delighted to announce that The University of Derby have conferred the honorary degree of master of the University on Pollyanna during their 2008 graduation ceremonies.

Dec 07 - Book Launch 'The Eye of The Tiger'

Pollyanna and Anna-Louise are proud to present their long awaited fourth book which was officially launched at the Christmas Exhibition in Pollyanna’s private gallery in November.

Nov 07 - Pollyanna wins excellence in the community Award
On 13th November Pollyanna was one of the first recipients of a new excellence award from Derbyshire County Council, for her ‘outstanding personal achievement’ which has helped to put Derbyshire on the map.

Nov 07 - Save Derby Playhouse

Pollyanna has added her support to the campaign to save the Derby Playhouse.

Oct 07 - NSPCC Auction

Pollyanna is pleased to have donated a piece of original artwork to the NSPCC’s ‘Painting a better picture for children’ campaign.

Sept 07 - Pollyanna wins Masterclass Challenge

Pollyanna is very pleased to have won the first 'Masterclass Challenge' organised by Wildscape, the UK's only national magazine dedicated to wildlife art.

Sept 07 - The Crystal Ball

Pollyanna was very pleased to be invited to help the Children with Aids charity celebrate their 15th (crystal) anniversary at a Crystal Ball at The Dorchester Hotel, London on 29 September.

Sept 07 -First Joint exhibition for Pollyanna and Anna-Louise

In November 2007 Pollyanna and her daughter and business partner Anna-Louise, an accomplished wildlife photographer, were invited to take part in their first ever joint exhibition at the Beetroot Tree Gallery in Draycott.

Sept 07 - Pollyanna Illustrates Harry Potter story....

……..But not that one!! In fact one of Pollyanna’s paintings of a hamster was used in the current My Weekly Summer special to illustrate the charming story ‘Just Wizard’ about a hamster named Harry Potter!

Aug 07 - Leslie Grantham draws winning Ticket

The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation prize draw was drawn in August by actor Leslie Grantham, best known for his iconic role as 'Dirty Den' in Eastenders.

Aug 07 - Pollyanna visits rescued Lions at Shamwari

Pollyanna returned from a trip to South Africa, where she was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Born Free Foundation's santuary at Shamwari.

Jul 07 - SandbeckPark Exhibition

Pollyanna was pleased to include original work in an exhibition at Sandbeck Hall in South Yorkshire, by kind invitation of the Earl of Scarbrough (pictured below left with Pollyanna at the official press launch for the event)

Jun 07 - Virginia McKenna buys Pollyanna picture at auction

Pollyanna once again enjoyed attending the annual Born Free Pride in the Park gala ball in aid of the Born Free Foundation, as a guest at Virginia McKenna’s table.

Jun 07 - Pollyanna unveils Living Planet Triptych

Pollyanna also unveiled a brand new triptych ‘Living Planet’ – one of the most dramatic and ambitious works she has ever created

May 07 - The Freedom Ball

Pollyanna was pleased to be a guest at a glamorous Born Free Foundation event recently – their Freedom Ball, held in a sumptuously decorated marquee on London’s South bank.

May 07 - AFC Journal now Online

A new Flag Expedition Journal, capturing Pollyanna's expedition to Bhutan, has been published on the AFC website.

May 07 - The Blush Ball

In her role as a guardian of Breast Cancer Haven, Pollyanna was delighted to one again attend their major annual event, the Blush Ball, held in the Natural History Museum in London.

Apr 07 - Virginia McKenna Writes Foreword for Eye of the Tiger

We are pleased to announce that actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna, founder of The Born Free Foundation, has written the foreword to Pollyanna's forthcoming book ‘The Eye of the Tiger’.

Mar 07 - Nature's Calendar

An edition of Nature's Calendar featuring Pollyanna sketching red deer live for the cameras was broadcast on BBC2 on Friday 2nd March 2007.

Feb 07 - Pollyanna to Undertake WNAG flag expedition

Pollyanna is delighted to announce that she has been granted a fellowship from Canada based society The Worldwide Nature Artists Group in support of her next expedition into the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Pollyanna is the first woman ever to be granted a fellowship by the group – and the first artist to be selected from outside Canada or North America.

Jan 07 - Magnus Magnussson 1929 - 2007

Pollyanna was very saddened to hear of the recent death of Magnus Magnusson. The RSPB commissioned Pollyanna to paint an original work to be presented to Magnus to celebrate their centenary year in 1989.

Nov 06 - DTI Award

Pollyanna's daughter and business partner Anna-Louise has been honoured with the Department of Trade and Investment's Women in Business Achievement Award.

Oct 06 - Wildilfe Art Society International Exhibition

In her role as patron, Pollyanna was pleased to attend the opening of the wildlife art society’s annual exhibition.

Sept 06 - New Owl Stamps issued in Africa

Pollyanna is delighted that twelve of her paintings of owls have been selected by The Democratic Republic of the Congo to appear on one of their latest stamp issues.

Sept 06 - RSPCA Shelter Appeal

Pollyanna is lending her support to the RSPCA Sheffield Branch Animal Shelter appeal, alongside Lord Roy Hattersley

Aug 06 - Paintings Stolen

We are appealing for any information which will help in the return of two of Pollyanna's original paintings which have been stolen from a gallery in Lincolnshire.

July 06 - Toyah picks the Winner

The winning ticket of the 2006 Pollyanna Pickering Foundation grand prize draw was drawn by singer and actress Toyah Willcox

Jun 06 David Shepherd Birthday Celebrations

Pollyanna was delighted to be invited to join fellow wildlife artist David Shepherd in celebrating his 75th birthday at the Dorchester Hotel in London in June.

May 06 - Harrods Bear - 21st Anniversary

Following the immense popularity of her designs for a range of gift ware to celebrate the 20th Anniversary bear, Harrods has once again commissioned Pollyanna to paint this year's bear 'Alexander', for the 21st anniversary series of collectables.

Apr 06 - Pollyanna Becomes Patron of Badger Trust

Pollyanna has become the first patron of a national charity which promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats.

Apr 06 - Pollyanna becomes Guardian of Breast Cancer Haven
Pollyanna is pleased to have accepted the post of Guardian to this charity which offers support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mar 06 - Advertising campaign for RSPCA

The RSPCA have commissioned Pollyanna to supply two pieces of artwork for their dramatic and high-profile national advertising campaign to call for the protection of badgers.

Feb 06 - Foundation Art Competition Winners

We are very pleased to announce the winners of the first Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Wildlife Art Competition.

Jan 06 - Pollyanna becomes patron of The Wildlife Art Society International

Pollyanna is honoured to have accepted the post of patron of this prestigious Art Society.

Dec 05- Amazing Grace Limited Edition Release

To commemorate winning the Worldwide Nature Group of Artists Conservation Award, Pollyanna is proud to announce the release of a limited edition print 'Amazing Grace'.

Dec 05 - Tiger canvas auctioned for CIWF

Pollyanna was thrilled when one of her tiger canvases 'Cool Waters' raised £3400.00 at a glittering event attending by celebrities including Angela Rippon.

Nov 05 - Anna-Louise wins Photographic Gold Medal


Pollyanna's daughter and business partner Anna-Louise has taken the Gold Medal for the Best Photograph in Show at The Wildlife Art Society International's 2005 exhibition.

Oct 05 - Pollyanna honoured with Worldwide Nature Group of Artists Conservation Award

Pollyanna has been honoured with an International award in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to conservation, by this prestigious wildlife art society, based in Canada.

Sep 05 - Cash in the Attic

Viewers of a celebrity edition of the popular antiques programme will have spotted Pollyanna attending a special Born Free Foundation Auction.

Sept 05 - Harrods Commissions Pollyanna

The world's most famous department store has comissioned Pollyanna to paint a series of designs to commemorate a very special launch!

Aug 05 - Worldwide Artists Nature Group

Pollyanna is honoured to have been invited to become a signature member of this exclusive society of world-class nature artists. Based in Canada, WNAG are dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world.

Aug 05 - Pollyanna become patron to Gamelea Countryside Training Trust

Pollyanna has accepted the post of patron to a remarkable charity which provides employment and training for adults with learning disabilities, and which is currently threatened with closure.

Jul 05 - Martin Clunes draws winning Ticket

The winner of the 2005 Pollyanna Pickering Foundation grand prize draw had a double surprise when their ticket was drawn - it was actor Martin Clunes who made the 'phone call to tell them the good news!

Jul 05 - Pollyanna honored by International Fund for Animal Welfare


Pollyanna attended the House of Lords in July to collect a top International Award for her conservation work.

Jun 05 - FABLE Gala evening

Pollyanna was delighted to act as co-host at a glamorous gala evening to celebrate the tenth anniversary of charity F.A.B.L.E. (For a Better Life with Epilepsy) of which she is patron.

May 05 - Anna-Louise lectures in Dubai

Pollyanna's daughter and business partner Anna-Louise was honoured to be invited to speak at the Executive Secretary, PA and Office Manager Forum, a prestigious international five-day conference held annually in the United Arab Emirates.

Apr 05 - Pollyanna backs organ donation campaign

Pollyanna is pleased to have given her support to a campaign to encourage people to sign up for the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Mar 05 - Born Free at 21

Pollyanna was delighted to join the Born Free Foundation to celebrate their Twenty-first Birthday at an evening at Royal Geographic Society in London.

Feb 05 - Coolest Canine Awards

Pollyanna was delighted to be a guest at the Drontal 'Coolest canine' gala awards ceremony.

Jan 05 - Royal Seal of Approval for new campaign

The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation is honoured that Princess Elizabeth de Croy has officially launched its major fund-raising campaign for 2005.

Dec 04 - Pollyanna wins Everywoman award

Pollyanna has been named winner of the Hera category at the prestigious 2004 NatWest everywoman Awards at the sparkling Awards ceremony held at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

Nov 04 - Brush with Wildlife

Pollyanna is delighted to announce that her long-awaited third book 'A Brush With Wildlife' is now available. The book tells the story of the wildlife sanctuary which Pollyanna ran from her home for fifteen years.

Nov 04 - Harrods Westi designs now online

A selection of Pollyanna's exclusive designs for Harrods - the world's most famous department store - are available to buy online now.

Oct 04 - Compassion in World Farming Dinner
Pollyanna was pleased to be one of the special guests at the CIWF gala dinner at the end of October.

Sept 04 - Gold Medal for Wolf Study
Pollyanna has once again been recognised by The Wildlife Art Society International who presented her with the top award to be bestowed at their annual exhibition, for the second year running.


Sept 04 - Cheque presented to Born Free

A cheque of £3650.00 has already been to Virginia McKenna, founder of Born Free to help fund their work with the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Project.

Sep 04 First Day Covers

Pollyanna is honoured to have been commissioned by Naturewatch to paint two first day cover envelopes to celebrate the release of the Royal Mail's recent set of photographic stamps featuring woodland animals.

Jul 04 - Bob Champion selects winner

The Winning Ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering foundaion Company of Wolves Prize Draw was drawn in a special ceremony by sporting legend Bob Champion.

May 04 - Pollyanna x-changes the arctic for the television studio

Viewers of CBBC's flagship programme X-Change will have seen Pollyanna talking about her expeditions to the High Arctic earlier this week

May 04 - Wildlife Artist of the Year

Pollyanna is honoured to have scooped a coveted first prize in the prestigious Wildlife Artist of the Year awards.

Apr 04 - Twiggy writes foreword for A Brush with Wildlife

The preface for Pollyanna's forthcoming book 'A Brush with Willdife' has been written by Twiggy Lawson.

Mar 04 - Anna-Louise is Personal Assistant of the Year

Pollyanna's daughter Anna-Louise is delighted to have been honoured with title of 'Personal Assistant of the Year 2004'.

Feb 04 - Wildife Defence Fund Limited Edition

Bill Jordan's Wildlife Defence Fund is proud to announce the release of an exclusive new limited edition print 'Amazing Grace'.

Jan 04 - Celebrity Launch for Pollyanna's Campaign

Three famous faces from stage and screen took time out of their hectic schedules recently to lend their support to the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation's next fund-raising campaign.

Nov 03 - Gold Medal for Tranquility

2003 ended on a high note for Pollyanna when she was presented with the top award to be bestowed at The Wildlife Art Society's International exhibition.

Oct 03 - Pollyanna is voted one of the ten Greatest East Midlanders

Pollyanna was very pleased - as well as somewhat surprised! - to find herself voted onto the final short list of the ten greatest East Midlanders of all time.

Sept 03 - New Logo for USA Yorki Rescue

Pollyanna has designed the new logo for United Yorki Rescue, the national American rescue organisation for Yorkshire Terriers.

Aug 03 - Rhinoark cheque presentation

Pollyanna Pickering Foundation representative Andrew Hind has presented a cheque to Rhino Ark Chairman Colin Church and the Chief Warden of Aberdare National Park Daniel Onsembe, on behalf of the Foundation.

Aug 03 - Pollyanna Opens New Flagship Shop
In the Summer of 2003, Pollyanna was delighted to officially open the new Pollyanna Pickering... absolutely animals shop.

Jul 03 Stamps for the Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo have used twelve of Pollyanna's most popular paintings of domestic cats on a series of postage stamps.

May 03 - European Woman of Achievement Awards

Pollyanna was recently honoured at a lavish international awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor house.

Apr 03 - Secret World Book
Pollyanna is delighted to be one of several celebrity contributors to the forthcoming book 'Secret World' which tells the story of the remarkable wildlife rescue centre run by Pauline Kidner in Somerset.

Mar 03 - Pollyanna becomes a patron of Naturewatch

Having been on Naturewatch's list of official supporters for over a year, Pollyanna was honoured when this excellent campaigning organisation asked her to become a patron, alongside Princess Elizabeth de Croy, TV presenter Chris Packham, and Actress Alexandra Bastedo

Feb 03 - First Pollyanna Pickering Stamps Issued

Pollyanna has been honoured with a commission from the African Republic of Benin to paint a series of 12 'Owls of the World' for a set of commemorative stamps

Dec 02 - Pollyanna is public's favourite

At the recent annual exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society, the general public were invited to vote for their favourite piece of work. Pollyanna was delighted when the three paintings she had on exhibition gathered between them the most overall votes for all the work on show by a single artist.

Nov 02 - New Danbury Mint Plates to be Issued.

Danbury Mint, Britain's leading publishers of fine artcollectibles and sculptures are proud to announce the issue of their first series of plates to feature Pollyanna's paintings.

Sept 02 -Bill Jordan Wildlife Defence Fund

Pollyanna has accepted the honorary post of Vice President of a wildlife charity committed to the welfareof animals world-wide.

Jul 02 - "On Top of the World" Book Launch

Pollyanna's long-awaited second collaboration with her daughter Anna-Louise was officially launched at her Summer Exhibition in June.

Jun 02 - Pollyanna signs The Pledge!
Pollyanna has given her backing to a regional road safety campaign.

May 02 - Pollyanna backs Compasssionate Shopping Guide

The new Naturewatch Compassionate shopping Guide is now on sale. Pollyanna has joined many ofNaturewatch's celebrity supporters in endosing the guide.

Feb 02 -Harrods commissions Pollyanna

Harrods, the world's most famous department store have commissioned Pollyanna to design an exclusive range of gift ware.

Jan 02 - Fine Art of Business

Pollyanna is no stranger to receiving awards for her acclaimed paintings of endangered species - but at the end of last year she was recognised for another aspect of her work. Pollyanna was honored to be one of just six finalists chosen from hundreds of entries for the Midlands Businesswoman of the Year Award.


Aug 01 -Pollyanna becomes a Trustee of theAfrican/Asian Conservation Trust

Pollyanna is continuing in her quest to help save endangered species around the world by accepting a post as trustee of the African Asian Conservation Trust.

Jul 01 - The Temple of the Jaguar King exhibition

For nine days during the Summer, Pollyanna’s private gallery was transformed into a little piece of Central America - nearly 50 brand new originals were displayed for the first time among thick foliage, brightly colored parrots - and an indoor pond complete with lurking crocodile and rising mist!

Jun 01 - Pollyanna Pickering Foundation launch

On the 1st June 2001, Pollyanna was proud to officiallylaunch her own charitable organisation, the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation.

May 01 - Pollyanna returns from India - Alive!

Pollyanna's latest working safari into India was a huge adventure - and included the closest encounter with a big cat she has yet experienced

Mar 01 - Paintings to help Canal Appeal

Pollyanna has given her name to to a £35m restoration plan for the Derby and Sandiacre canal. Three of her paintings have been reproduced as collectors prints - and the society hopes to raise £50,000 through the work.

Dec 00 - Pollyanna awarded Millenium Trophy

Pollyanna has been selected by the Wildlife Society of Artists to receive their special Millennium Trophy for Wildlife Art.