02 2024
Anna-Louise recently spent a lovely day visiting Dame Virgina McKennna at her home in Surrey. Virginia is a wildlife campaigner, actress and author, well known for starring as conservationist Joy Adamson in the 1966 film…
To honour the memory of our beloved cheetah Pollyanna – named by The Born Free Foundation in honour of their much loved patron – we have given a grant of £3,000.00 for improvements to…
01 2024
Wildlife cameraman and TV personality Hamza Yassin joined Anna-Louise, President of The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation, to draw the winning ticket in our Winter prize draw. Hamza is a British wildlife cameraman and presenter, known for…
12 2023
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise shared a magical day in Lapland in December creating amazing memories for children and their families who had their special wish to meet Santa granted by the wonderful charity…
11 2023
Between a percentage of sales from the November exhibition in Pollyanna’s gallery, donations and the sales of prize draw tickets, The Foundation is proud to have given a grant of £5000.00 to purchase materials…
In her role as a patron of the Born Free Foundation Anna-Louise was pleased to attend Beyond Zoos – an inspiring evening of discussion exploring the moral, ethical, conservation, educational and economic questions posed by…
10 2023
Wow! We were blown away by the response to the brand new range of fabrics featuring Pollyanna’s artwork which launched on the Crafting TV Channel Sewing Street in October last year. The channel produced eight…
08 2023
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise was delighted to be invited to travel to Alaska last Summer with the Artist’s for Conservation Group in the role of expedition photographer. The expedition was aranged to celebrate…
Anna-Louise joined presenter Andy Love (left) and crafting guru Lynda Chapman on the Hobbymaker channel in a very special show to celebrate the tenth anniversary of bringing Pollyanna’s artwork to crafting television. This landmark was…
05 2023
Inside Derby Podcast Anna-Louise was delighted to be the special guest on the Fiftieth Episode of the Inside Derby Podcast – a series of unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders and other interesting people from…
02 2023
We are very excited to announce that the hugely popular Pollyanna Pickering Crafting TV shows will have a new home in 2023! The first show, scheduled for 26th February will feature a brand new collection…
01 2023
Anna-Louise was delighted to officially present the Pollyanna Pickering Endangered Species Award bestowed by Artists for Conservation to the winner, wildlife artist Carrie Cook who is based in Austin Texas. The trophy takes the form…
We would like to say a big Thank you to everyone who visited the Spirit of Scotland Exhibition in Pollyanna’s gallery in November 2022. Between the sales of prize draw tickets, donations and a percentage…
Much loved TV personality Anthea Turner joined Anna-Louise, President of The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation, to draw the winning ticket in our Winter prize draw. Anthea is a well-known TV personality who has been in the…
12 2022
Over the festive period a classic appearance by Pollyanna on Create and Craft was selected for inclusion on “Funniest Ever Christmas TV Cock-ups” Channel Five’s fabulously funny Yuletide special, featuring blunders and bloopers from the…
It is with the deepest sadness that we have to share the news of our beloved cheetah Pollyanna’s passing at the Ensessa Kotteh sanctuary in Ethiopia. A much-loved cheetah by all who knew her, Pollyanna…
11 2022
Anna-Louise was honoured to be invited to represent The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation at The Variety Club Awards. The fundraising and awards event honours those who have made outstanding contributions to theatre, music, television, fashion and…
Anna-Louise was very touched to be approached by the editor of the prestigious glossy county magazine Derbyshire Life to be interviewed about Pollyanna’s life and legacy. Nature and Nurture the five page feature about “one…
09 2022
In her role as a patron of the Born Free Foundation Anna-Louise was pleased to have the opportunity to visit the Born Free Forever exhibition when it arrived on the Bristol Downs. In honour of…
Anna-Louise was also delighted to attend the Born Free Foundation’s first, in-person event in three years when Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking in Surrey hosted their gala evening – Roar! – The Mane Event. Anna-Louise…
06 2022
The inaugural Pollyanna Pickering Endangered Species Award was won by Douglass Lockyer at a ceremony held by the international wildlife art group Artists for Conservation (AFC) at a gala ceremony. The world’s leading international wildlife…
04 2022
In her role as Patron of The Wildlife Art Society International Anna-Louise was delighted to be able to attend the final day of their exhibition in June to present their annual awards at the Nature…
We are very proud to announce the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation’s latest major Project. £6000.00 raised at the winter exhibition in Pollyanna’s private gallery will be used to fund a ground breaking publication of Best Practice…
12 2021
One of Pollyanna’s iconic paintings of a robin is featured in the latest collection of work by poet Adrienne Winter. Adrienne told us “I wanted to use the picture to illustrate the little poem which…
We were delighted that the ever popular singer, songwriter and television presenter Peter Andre agreed to select the winning ticket in our Winter 2021 prize draw. The lucky winner of an original pen and ink…
It isn’t every day that you find yourself having dinner with a royal brother-in law, a legendary newsreader, a winner of the Great British Bake Off, and a miniature horse! However Anna-Louise was delighted to…
11 2021
Anna-Louise was honoured to be invited to represent The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation at The Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards last November. The awards are a uniquely uplifting celebration of the often unseen heroism in…
09 2021
TV Presenter, writer and intrepid adventurer Ben Fogle joined Anna-Louise, President of The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation, to draw the winning ticket in our Summer prize draw. Ben Fogle is a Presenter, Writer and Adventurer. His…
Pollyanna painted The Golden Triptych to celebrate the dawning of a new millennium in the year 2000 . This year will mark the 21st anniversary of the creation of this remarkable piece and we are…
We are proud and honoured to announce that the world’s leading international wildlife art group Artists for Conservation (AFC), have announced the inauguration of the Pollyanna Pickering Endangered Species Award. An international non-profit organisation based…
08 2021
We are pleased to announce that three brand new calendars for 2022 celebrating Pollyanna’s artwork are now available online. The owl calendar features a stunning painting of…
It was wonderful to be able to welcome visitors back to Pollyanna’s gallery for the postponed ‘Brush With Pandas’ exhibition – and all the more so because following the event we were able to contribute…
Anna-Louise is honoured and proud to have formally accepted the role of patron to The Born Free Foundation – a role Pollyanna held for many years. Born Free work tirelessly to ensure that all animals,…
07 2021
Everyone who kindly befriended our rescued cheetah Pollyanna before the 30th July last year was entered in to a prize draw to win one of three signed copies of the book A Cheetah’s Tale by…
In her role as Patron of The Wildlife Art Society International Anna-Louise was delighted to be able to attend the final day of their annual exhibition to present their awards – in a specially socially…
06 2021
As lockdown restrictions eased earlier this year, Anna-Louise was delighted to be able to return to the Create and Craft television studios in person for the launch of the latest craft kit collections to feature…
We are pleased to confirm that the long awaited ‘Brush With Pandas’ exhibition will be going ahead in Pollyanna’ private gallery despite the fact that social restrictions have not been fully lifted as hoped. Please…
05 2021
Anna-Louise is delighted to have joined Peak Communities for the latest edition of their podcast! It is now live – click here : Spotify Podcast to hear her chatting to the presenters about her expeditions…
03 2021
We are very grateful that HRH Princess Michael of Kent has given her support to the Foundation by graciously signing three copies of her book A Cheetah’s Tale. Anyone who befriends Pollyanna Cheetah before 30th…
01 2021
We were very sorry to hear the sad news of the death last month of the former Born Free Foundation poet in residence Richard Bonfield. Pollyanna collaborated with Richard on the acclaimed book Wildness –…
10 2020
In the Summer of 2020 the Foundation received an urgent call for help from the Jaguar Identification Project, in partnership with Panthera. ‘Apocalyptic’ fires were ravaging the Brazilian Pantanal region which Pollyanna and Anna-Louise visited…
Christmas Shopping Week Date: 14th – 22nd November 10.00am – 4.00pm Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ Admission Free We are pleased to invite vistors to Pollyanna’s gallery for a…
07 2020
We are proud to announce that the Born Free Foundation have named a cheetah cub in rememberance of Pollyanna on what would have been her 78th birthday. Pollyanna was a longstanding patron of the Foundation,…
04 2020
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has always been committed to supporting education projects and we are proud to have been able to make a grant of £300.00 to Schools for Kenya to purchase much needed classroom…
03 2020
We are proud to announce that as our major fund-raising project from the Inspired by Nature exhibition, the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has given a grant of £9125.00 to fund the construction of new facilities at…
01 2020
We are delighted to announce that Pollyanna has been named as one of the Defining Artists of the Decade in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of Wildlife Art. The honour has been…
12 2019
Travel writer Bill Bryson OBE joined Anna-Louise Pickering, President of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation to draw the winning ticket in our winter prize draw. Mr Coyne of Alfreton has won an original painting of a…
We are delighted to announce that Pollyanna’s daughter and Business partner Anna-Louise won the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Animal Star Awards held in Portsmouth in November 2019. The Animal Star Awards were founded by…
10 2019
We are absolutely delighted to be able to share this photographs of roadworks with you! In June we were proud to announce that the Spirit of the Jaguar exhibition raised £5000.00 to help protect rainforest…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation was pleased to be able to contribute a grant towards a new home for rescued Shetland Ponies housed at the Mane Chance Sanctuary in Surrey. The sanctuary was established by actress…
09 2019
TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham joined Anna-Louise Pickering, President of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation to draw the winning ticket in their summer prize draw. The Foundation continues Pollyanna’s legacy raising funds and campaigning for…
07 2019
We are proud to announce that Pollyanna has been honoured with a posthumous award in recognition of her ‘Outstanding Contribution to Arts and Culture’ at a glittering ceremony in New York. Pollyanna’s daughter and business…
In June 2019 Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise opened the doors to Pollyanna’s private gallery in Derbyshire for the first exhibition of her work since her unexpected passing last year. “I was very apprehensive”…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation is very honoured to announce that this stunningly beautiful wild jaguar has been named after Pollyanna in a touching tribute to her memory. The Brazilian Pantanal is home to the highest…
06 2019
Pollyanna was passionate about protecting endangered species in their natural habitat. We are proud to announce that the Spirit of the Jaguar exhibition raised £5000.00 to help protect rainforest wildlife in a very specific and…
Born Free Patron and celebrity auctioneer James Lewis (pictured left, with Anna-Louise) pulled out all the stops for a world record-breaking 24-hour charity auction and gala evening in Derbyshire. The epic event began at 6.30pm…
Anna-Louise is proud to have accepted the role of Patron to the Haworth Art Gallery, housed in Lancashire’s finest Arts & Crafts house and garden. It was designed by the architect, Walter Brierley and houses…
05 2019
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise is honoured to have been named as a finalist in the prestigious national Animal Star Awards, which have been described as the BAFTAs of the animal World! Anna-Louise has…
The exhibition ‘Spirit of the Jaguar’ held in Pollyanna’s private gallery 22nd – 30th June 2019 was originally scheduled to be staged in June 2018. Pollyanna had selected two of her paintings to be published…
In her role as patron Anna-Louise was honoured to be invited to officially open The Wildlife Art Society International’s Annual Exhibition at their preview event in May. She returned the following month to present the…
04 2019
Anna-Louise is honoured to have accepted the role of patron of charity ‘Cats in Need’. Although Pollyanna was probably better known for her work with the big cats, she was pleased to be able to…
Pictured left is the stunning Pollyanna Pickering Living World Award for Artistic Excellence which will be presented annually at the Association of Animal Artists Exhibition in her memory. Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise judged…
To mark a landmark birthday Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise fulfilled a lifetime ambition in March this year, joining a National Geographic Expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands,. The ship is spending 10 months of 2019 in…
01 2019
The Foundation has donated £4500.00 to construct a purpose built enclosure which will be able to house up to 40 of the 500 juvenile hedgehogs which ‘overwinter’ annually at the Harper Asprey Wildlife Centre in…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has donated £2465.00 to create a new Otter Cub Unit at their centre on Skye. For fifteen years Pollyanna ran a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for raptors and British Wildlife from…
Pollyanna was passionate about protecting endangered species in their natural habitat. In her memory, The Foundation has purchased two motion sensor cameras, for the Snow Leopard Trust to use in a vital project to protect…
12 2018
We are proud to announce that Pollyanna has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Create and Craft. The posthumous award recognises both her excellence in wildlife art and her passion for conservation and…
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise was honoured and moved to be invited to plant a memorial tree for Pollyanna in a special ceremony at the Willow Holt nature Reserve at Farndon, Notts last weekend.…
09 2018
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise is honoured to have accepted the prestigious role of Patron to The Wildlife Art Society International. Pollyanna acted as patron of the society for many years, and was always…
Create and Craft TV want to continue sharing Pollyanna’s artwork with their viewers, and in September Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise made her live on air debut, with a two hour launch show. Anna-Louise (pictured on set…
We are proud to present three brand new calendars for 2019 – including the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation calendar which has been published by Calendar Club in memory of Pollyanna and in support of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation. Every sale supports…
08 2018
Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise is delighted to have accepted the role of Honorary President to Chesterfield Art Club, a role previously held by Pollyanna for many years. In her first official visit as President, Anna-Louise attended…
05 2018
As a patron of the Wildlife Art Society International, Pollyanna always included original works included in this exhibition showcasing the cream of wildlife art from around the world. Pollyanna always attended on the final day…
We are very sorry to announce that this planned exhibition will NOT be going ahead in June. The exhibition will be rescheduled for June 2019, and we will bring you full details closer to the…
04 2018
It is with the deepest sadness that we have to inform everyone of the news that Pollyanna Pickering passed away last week following a short illness. Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise is currently staying with family. We…
01 2018
Following the success of Pollyanna’s Diamond exhibition, the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has been able to raise £1650.00 to fund the building of an outside hedgehog enclosure at St. Budeaux Hedgehog Care and Rehab. This small…
12 2017
We were delighted that Sir Tony Robinson, one of our most popular actors and TV presenters, took time out of his busy schedule to join Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise – who is a trustee of the Pollyanna Pickering…
In 2017 Pollyanna and her daughter and business Partner Anna-Louise were honoured to be invited to travel to China as part of an official delegation of artists and conservationists in a bid to encourage protection…
07 2017
Singer and actress Toyah Willcox (left) joined Pollyanna’s daughter and Business Partner Anna-Louise to draw the winning ticket of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Summer grand prize draw. Anna-Louise is also a trustee of the Pollyanna…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has built a large size exercise and rehabilitation aviary and new hospital units at Raptor Trust UK in Norfolk. Because the trust were able to secure volunteer labour to construct the…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has contributed £3000.00 to deliver police training courses on badger persecution, to forces across the UK, to support police officers in bringing more perpetrators before the courts. The courses will be…
04 2017
Pollyanna is honoured to have been given the Gold Medal for the Best Painting in Show at the Association of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition for her study of a Jacob’s Ram. She is pictured above…
12 2016
TV presenter and naturalist Jonathan Scott is a wildlife expert, photographer and author with a passionate concern for conservation and the environment, and Pollyanna was delighted that he could join her to draw the winning…
Pollyanna was delighted – and pleasantly surprised! to have made the final shortlist of 12 artists for the ‘Landscape Painter of the Year’ for her atmospheric painting ‘By The Light of the Silvery Moon’! Towards…
Pollyanna was honoured to be invited to join HRH Princess Michael of Kent – who is a huge cheetah lover – at a gala fundraising event for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. They are pictured above…
06 2016
Pollyanna has completed a brand new painting ‘The Year of the Lion’ which was unveiled at a special fundraising event in her gallery, attended by actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna. She was inspired by the…
As a long standing patron of Born Free, Pollyanna was delighted to host very special guest Virginia McKenna OBE, at a one-day event to mark the Year of the Lion. On the 50th anniversary of…
Pollyanna has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Radio Station Peak FM, at their annual gala dinner.Passionate about wildlife and equally passionate about accurately interpreting her subjects, Pollyanna has dedicated her life to…
04 2016
Pollyanna is honoured to have received the Association of Animal Artists most prestigious award, which was presented at their Annual Gala Dinner.Passionate about wildlife and equally passionate about accurately interpreting her subjects, Pollyanna has dedicated…
Did you spot Pollyanna bidding during an episode of BBC1’s popular show Bargain Hunt? The programme features teams of amateur collectors who have an hour at an antiques fair in which to acquire the best…
Pollyanna is delighted to have accepted the role of patron to the new artist’s studios in the grounds of Haworth Art Gallery. Pollyanna’s first task in her role as patron was to join forces with…
12 2015
TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is a wildlife expert, photographer and author with a passionate concern for conservation and the environment, and Pollyanna was delighted that he could join her to draw the winning…
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation has successfully reached our target of raising £8000.00 to fund an education programme to re-train workers from a bear bile farm in China to work as bear carers at Animals Asia…
07 2015
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2015 Winter Prize draw has been drawn by celebrity TV auctioneer James Lewis. The lucky winner, Sue Allen of Stafford has won a painting of a penguin.…
A hut so good she opened it twice……! On 11th July Pollyanna was delighted to cut the ribbon and officially open the new £30,000 Observation Classroom at Willow Holt Nature Reserve (which during several years…
03 2015
Passionate about wildlife and equally passionate about accurately interpreting her subjects Pollyanna has dedicated her life to environmental conservation, both on the national and international stage. And now Pollyanna has been recognised with a Lifetime…
For a full day in May, Pollyanna’s studio, gallery and garden became temporary television studios as a team from the Create and Craft channel visited to record ‘A Day in the Life of a Wildlife…
As a long-standing patron of The Born Free Foundation Pollyanna is proud to have designed and decorated an Elephant for the Elephantastic trail, which will be taking Horsham by storm this summer! (ongoing until the…
11 2014
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2014 Winter Prize draw has been drawn by comedy legend Paul O’Grady MBE. The lucky winner, Mrs Greaves of Leicestershire has won an original painting of Garden Birds. One…
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During Pollyanna’s Christmas exhibition in her private gallery in Derbyshire she was proud to unveil the first 10 copies of a new limited edition print of badgers, Safe Haven. Each print was co-signed by Queen…
10 2014
In October 2014 Pollyanna was delighted to help fellow wildlife artist David Shepherd celebrate a fantastic landmark – 30 years of conservation through the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. The event was marked with a spectacular…
Pollyanna is honoured to have been invited to accept the role of patron to the world’s top conservation-themed art exhibition. The 5th annual Artists for Conservation Festival will take place from September 26 – October…
07 2014
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05 2014
A very special screening of the classic film Born Free was held at BAFTA, in London to commemorate 30 years of the Born Free Foundation. Virginia McKenna was joined by members of her family, friends…
Pollyanna was delighted to present a brand new trophy which bears her name at the Fine Art Trade Guild’s annual gala dinner on the 17th May – The Pollyanna Pickering award for the Best Depiction…
01 2014
Pollyanna is delighted to have joined forces with legendary guitarist Brian May in a new venture to help raise funds for the vaccination of badgers. One of the founding members of rock group Queen, Dr…
In January 2014 Pollyanna was honoured to be elected a member of the prestigious Fine Art Trade Guild. The Fine Art Trade Guild is the trade association for the art and framing industry Formed in…
12 2013
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2013 Winter Prize draw has been drawn by natural history broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough. Sir David is pictured selecting the tickets with Pollyanna (left) and her…
09 2013
Pollyanna joined a host of other high profile guests, animal lovers and celebrity supporters – including actress Rula Lenska (above left) – at the Collars and Coats Ball – the glamorous gala evening which is…
Pollyanna was honoured when the Association of Animal Artists asked if they could nominate her on behalf of the association to be considered for the ‘Best Selling Published Artist’ category at The Art and Framing…
08 2013
Pollyanna was interviewed for popular arts programme at the preview of an exhibition featuring her work. The Association of Animal Artists annual exhibition was staged in the beautiful setting of the Haworth Art Gallery in…
Pollyanna made a series of live television appearances on Create and Craft during August to promote a brand new product featuring her artwork. The bumper British Wildlife DVD ROM which features over 40 images and…
As joint patrons of the Friends of the Pavilion Group Pollyanna and former Blue Peter presenter Simon Groom made a very special journey into Nottingham in August. They boarded a 1910 London omnibus (left) –…
07 2013
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise is an accomplished writer who is also a frequent contributor of articles to magazines and newspapers. However she has just appeared for the very first time as a character…
The winning ticket of the 2013 Pollyanna Pickering Foundation grand prize draw has been drawn by Stephen Fry – actor, TV presenter – and all-round national Treasure! (right with Pollyanna).The prize draw was held in…
03 2013
Everyone enjoys a nice cup of tea and a sit down – and Pollyanna has been asked to contribute a story about her most memorable cup of tea to a brand new book! To commemorate…
As a patron of The Badger Trust and Naturewatch Pollyanna is backing calls by both organistaions to prevent the to stop the proposed badger cull and to implement instead the more sustainable and humane solution…
Pollyanna is delighted to have officially opened a brand new venture in Bolsover, Derbyshire which will raise funds to support the work of The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation. She was joined by Council Chairman Cllr Walker…
12 2012
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2012 Winter Prize draw has been drawn by actress and television presenter Amanda Holden (left with Pollyanna). The lucky winner, L. Moore of Chesterfield, has won an…
11 2012
Pollyanna’s painting ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ (above) scooped the first prize in it’s category in the first ever Association of Animal Artist Annual Awards. In celebration of the 2012 Olympics the awards were…
10 2012
We are proud to announce that Pollyanna has received the most prestigeous International Award in the field of Wildlife Art. She was awarded the Artists for Conservation’s Simon Combes Conservation award for 2012, recognizing her…
Pollyanna had an early start to the day when she received her award from the AFC – she was booked to arrive at the CTV news studios at 6.00am for a live interview on their…
09 2012
In September Pollyanna and Anna-Louise took the opportunity to visit one of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation’s recent projects. In 2011 the Foundation paid £8,700.00 – the equivalent of $94,0000.00 Namibian dollars – to build a…
07 2012
Pollyanna was delighted to welcome Virginia McKenna, founder of the Born Free Foundation to her gallery for a celebration day to officially launch the new book ‘Wildness’. Left: Richard Bonfield, Pollyanna and Virginia McKenna sign…
At the end of the Wildness Celebration Day, held in Pollyanna’s gallery in Derbyshire, Born Free Founder Virginia McKenna joined Pollyanna to draw the winning tickets in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Prize Draw. The lucky winner…
05 2012
More than 500 people turned up to see Pollyanna officially cut the ribbon and open the brand new purpose built Kibworth Wildlife Hospital and Education centre. The Leicester Wildlife hospital itself has been running for…
03 2012
Pollyanna is proud to announce that she has accepted the official role of Conservation Partner to the Wildlife Conservation Division of the Department of Forests and Park Services of Bhutan. Initiatially she is helping to…
In February 2012 Pollyanna set out on her latest expedition to study and paint endangered species. The jungles of Vietnam and Thailand are home to a diverse range of wildlife – from Indochinese tigers to…
01 2012
Pollyanna and her daughter Anna-Louise are pleased to have accepted the roles of joint patrons of the organisation Parrotaid. Parrotaid is a non profit making organisation set up 12 years ago by Candie Bradley to…
12 2011
At the end of the 2011 Pollyanna had the difficult but enjoyable task of reading the many entries in the ‘Tales For Wildlife’ International Children’s writing competition. Launching the competition was Pollyanna’s first act in…
Pollyanna is honoured to have won the inaugural Environmental Concern Award in the 2011 Wildscape Wildlife Artist of the Year Awards, for her dramatic painting ‘What Have We Done…’. “I am very honoured to have won…
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Winter Prize draw he’s been drawn by comedian Rob Brydon. The lucky winner, Mr C.A. Wright of Derbyshire has won an original painting of a border collie.…
09 2011
Pollyanna officially opened the Cats Protection League adoption centre in Derby back in 1988. She was delighted to be invited back last September to ‘cut the ribbon’ and officially open their brand new reception area,…
07 2011
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped support our Painted Dogs appeal. Thanks to a percentage of all the sales from Pollyanna’s ‘Painted with Pride’ exhibition, along with the…
Past and present cast members of popular ITV soap Emmerdale joined Pollyanna (far right) at the end of July to draw the winning tickets in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation’s Summer Prize Draw. Next to Pollyanna is Julia Mallam who…
06 2011
Pollyanna is honoured to have accepted the post of Global Ambassador for Australian based conservation group Wildlife Warriors. Wildlife Warriors is an original initiative of Bare Essentials Magazine a unique eco-friendly adventure wildlife magazine, which…
05 2011
Pollyanna has provided the artwork for the new logo for an American charity – the Lions Tigers and Bears Rescue Sanctuary based in California. America has a Captive Wildlife Crisis. Shockingly in many states in…
04 2011
Pollyanna has agreed to become a Patron of “The Friends of the Grand Pavilion”, a group supporting the regeneration of the disused Victorian Pavilion in Matlock Bath to create a multi purpose arts and entertainment…
03 2011
Pollyanna recently undertook an amazing challenge to help raise awareness for the work of the Sheffield and District branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Pollyanna donned a black out blindfold and was lead through…
02 2011
Pollyanna is honoured to have accepted the role of patron to the ABC Animal Sanctuary, alongside actress Joanna Lumley. The sanctuary was founded by actress and animal lover Alexandra Bastedo (above right), best known for her…
01 2011
Pollyanna was very saddened to hear of the death of Princess Elizabeth de Croy, a tireless campaigner for the welfare on animals on the International Stage. Princess Elizabeth worked tirelessly for animals all around the…
12 2010
Did you know the sale of charity Christmas cards in the UK last year raised over £50 million for good causes? Pollyanna’s artwork has been featured on hundreds of Christmas cards published by every major…
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2010 Winter Prize draw was drawn by antiques expert and television presenter Eric Knowles (above right with Pollyanna). The lucky winners, Mr and Mrs Griffiths of Derbyshire…
At the end of 2010 distinguished conservation luminaries, eminent primate experts, a group of African drummers and nearly 1,500 people gathered in London for an evening of fascinating and inspirational talks which shone the spotlight…
11 2010
As long term supporters of the charity, Pollyanna and her daughter and business partner Anna-Louise were again pleased to be invited to attend the Variety Club ShowBiz Awards – the oldest and most showbiz of…
09 2010
A canvas of one of Pollyanna’s paintings ‘Rock of Ages’ was auctioned at Christies auction house in London to raise funds for the work of the charity Tusk. This beautiful canvas features a leopard set…
08 2010
When Pollyanna visited China in January 2010 to gather sketch Giant pandas and Amur Tigers for her exhibition ‘Beyond the Great Wall’, she was delighted to take the opportunity to visit a wonderful rescue sanctuary…
07 2010
The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2010 Summer Prize draw has been drawn by comedian and television presenter Graham Norton. The lucky winner, Mr Wright of South Wingfield, Derbyshire has won an original…
06 2010
Date : 20th June – 5th July 10.00 am – 6.00pm Exhibition : Beyond the Great Wall Venue : The Gallery, Brookvale House, Oaker, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2JJ. (AA Signposted) Click here for directions Pollyanna…
In June 2010 Pollyanna was joined by Virginia McKenna (above right) to officially unveil one of the most unusual pieces of artwork she has ever completed! ‘Good Morning Africa’ is a life size lion sculpture,…
04 2010
An iconic species faces extinction in our lifetime. In the 1960’s there were over 200,000 lions in the wild; today there are barely 20,000 still remaining. This is a staggering 90% decline in just 50…
03 2010
Pollyanna enjoyed attending the launch of the poetry anthology ‘Animated Nature’ on the 6th March. One of Pollyanna’s kingfisher paintings features on the front cover of the book, which features a selection of work by…
02 2010
Famous faces from stage and screen visited Pollyanna to lend their support to the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation’s first fundraising campaign of 2010. Popular actress Liza Goddard (right) joined Dynasty and the Duchess of Duke Street…
12 2009
2009 ended on a high note for Pollyanna when she was.named ‘Professional Wildlife Artist of the Year’ in the Society for All Artists Artist of the Year Awards. The SAA is the most influential and…
Chris Tarrant is used to changing people’s lives by giving away huge sums of money of the programme Who Wants to be a Millionaire – but following the end of Pollyanna’s Christmas exhibition he…
11 2009
Pollyanna is no stranger to receiving awards for her acclaimed paintings of endangered species – but she has just been recognised for another aspect of her work. Pollyanna was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the…
09 2009
Artists for conservation publish Bhutan Journal The journal kept by Pollyanna on her expedition through Bhutan has been published by Artists for Conservation as a deluxe leather-bound limited edition book, of just 100 copies. Pollyanna is…
08 2009
Following Pollyanna’s Exhibition ‘The Land of the Thunder Dragon’, she was very pleased to able to donate US $6,000.00 to the World Wildlife Fund Bhutan through her Foundation. While in Bhutan Pollyanna had a meeting…
Pollyanna has pledged her support to Highland Tiger, a new project developed by the Wild Media Foundation to educate and raise awareness about the highly endangered Scottish Wildcat, our only remaining native feline. As a…
The winner of the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation grand prize draw has been drawn by actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna. The first prize, an original painting of lions by the internationally renowned wildlife artist has been…
07 2009
At the end of her Summer Exhibition which was inspired by the remarkable conservation work carried out internationally by the Born Free Foundation, Pollyanna was proud to be able to present founder Virginia McKenna (above…
06 2009
Pollyanna was delighted when a print of her painting of ‘Sinbad’ the lion raised £1,000 at the auction at the Pride in Park ball on the 6th June. The print was taken from her original canvas,…
05 2009
In her role as a member of the development commitee of new Derby Arts Centre Quad, Pollyanna was pleased to welcome actor John Hurt as patron at a celebration dinner at the Cathedral Quarter Hotel.…
04 2009
In the Spring of 2009 Pollyanna undertook one of her most challenging expeditions to date – to sketch and paint the rarest wolf in the world. Accompanied by her daughter and business partner Anna-Louise she…
03 2009
Pollyanna is honoured to have been shortlisted for the Business Woman of the Year award at the The Dods & Scottish Widows Women in Public Life Awards, which celebrate women leaders in society and seek…
Pollyanna was pleased to cut the ribbon and officially open the new Royal Society for the Protection of Animals Sheffield shelter. She was invited to cut the ribbon at a ceremony at the £5.2 million…
Pollyanna was one of three women commended for their achievements in the Business Woman of the Year award category at the The Dods & Scottish Widows Women in Public Life Awards on the 4th March.…
02 2009
Pollyanna is honoured to have accepted the role of patron of charity ‘Cats in Need’. Although Pollyanna is probably better known for her work with the big cats, she is pleased to be able to…
12 2008
The A-list was out in force last November at the Variety Club’s 56th Annual Showbiz Awards! Celebrating every aspect of Showbiz, the Awards are highly sought after and suitably prized amongst those lucky enough to…
10 2008
To accompany the exhibition ‘The Art of Conservation’ the Artists for Conservation Foundation have published a show companion book. It is designed as a coffee-table book – 10” square, hardbound, and is printed in…
09 2008
Pollyanna was pleased to attend the gala opening weekend of the inaugural exhibition of the Artists for Conservation exhibition in New York. The exhibition celebrates artistic excellence in the depiction of nature, raises awareness of conservation issues…
08 2008
Pollyanna is delighted that original work inspired by her expedition into Bhutan has been selected for inclusion in the Artists For Conservation Society’s inaugural exhibition in New York which will feature the work of top wildlife artists…
Over the years Pollyanna has spoken to a diverse range of associations and societies, but she never expected to find herself addressing the largest annual gathering of mystery animal investigators in the English speaking world!…
07 2008
In June Pollyanna was proud to open her private gallery for the first major exhibition of over fifty paintings inspired by five weeks trekking and camping in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, one of…
06 2008
While trekking in Bhutan Pollyanna visited a very remote Buddhist monastery, where she got in to conversation with the sole caretaker monk, who took her into a part of the temple which was hardly ever…
05 2008
The Wildlife Art Society International are one of the largest and best recognised Wildlife Art Societies. Based in the UK, with an annual exhibition held at the prestigious location of the Nature in Art museum…
04 2008
The documentary ‘Made in England’ was broadcast Wednesday April 23 – St George’s Day and William Shakespeare’s birthday – on BBC1. The programme was part of a series each of which will focuses on a…
03 2008
“I urge you to join me in supporting Naturewatch for their Spotlight on China campaign to help the animals of China. The cruelty inflicted upon countless animals in China is horrific and must be…
At a recent meeting of the Matlock Rotary Club their president Paul Fryer (below right) inducted Pollyanna into the society as an honorary member. The club offered the honorary membership to provide recognition by both…
02 2008
Pollyanna has recently accepted the role of UK ambassador to support a remarkable cheetah conservation programme based in South Africa. Pollyanna had the opportunity to visit the Ann Van Dyk Foundation, a remarkable facility which…
In February Pollyanna opened her gallery for a special weekend in support of cheetah conservation. Vanessa Bezuidenhout (left) director of the De Wildt Cheetah and Conservation Trust flew over from South Africa for the event…
01 2008
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. Almost ten thousand people descended on the city…
12 2007
Pollyanna and Anna-Louise are proud to present their long awaited fourth book. The Eye of the Tiger is the beautifully illustrated story of two expeditions to India recounting their unique experiences – working with project…
11 2007
Pollyanna is 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. The Excellence in the Community…
Pollyanna has added her support to the campaign to save the Derby Playhouse. As a keen theatre-goer and arts supporter, Pollyanna was very sorry to learn of the threat of closure faced by Derby Playhouse.…
Pollyanna is 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. The Excellence in the Community…
10 2007
Pollyanna is pleased to have donated a piece of original artwork to the NSPCC’s ‘Painting a better picture for children’ campaign. You can place a bid in the auction by emailing artauction@nspcc.org.uk before 15th November…
09 2007
Pollyanna is very pleased to have won the first ‘Masterclass Challenge’ organised by Wildscape, the UK’s only national magazine dedicated to wildlife art. The theme of the challenge was ‘movement’ and Pollyanna submitted her painting…
… 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…
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. This hidden gem…
The Children with AIDS Charity was set up in 1992 to help the youngest of those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS maintain a good quality of life. It is a national UK charity with the…
08 2007
At the beginning of September Pollyanna returned from a trip to South Africa, where she was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Born Free Foundation’s sanctuary at Shamwari. Born Free has two sanctuaries in…
A big Thank You to everybody who contributed towards the Foundation’s major fund-raising project ‘Wonderful World’. Pollyanna’s Summer Exhibition, inspired by her travels in Transylvania was her most successful ever, and the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation…
07 2007
Pollyanna was pleased to include original work in an exhibition at Sandbeck Hall in South Yorkshire, by kind invitation of the Earl of Scarborough (pictured below left with Pollyanna at the official press launch for the…
06 2007
June 2007 marked an astounding anniversary for Pollyanna. From 23rd June – 1st July Pollyanna opened her private gallery at Brookvale House, Oaker, Matlock, DE4 2JJ for a special commemorative Exhibition, to celebrate the anniversary…
05 2007
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. Pollyanna was honoured…
Pollyanna has recently returned from one of her most challenging expeditions to date. This spring, she spent five weeks trekking and camping in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, one of the world’s last true…
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. The ball was hosted by Martin Clunes,…
04 2007
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’. Pollyanna and Virginia have become…
03 2007
An edition of Nature’s Calendar featuring Pollyanna was broadcast on BBC 2 on Friday 2nd March 2007. The programme’s main aim is to encourage viewers to get out, explore and discover nature for themselves.…
02 2007
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…
01 2007
Pollyanna was very saddened to hear of the recent death of Magnus Magnusson. Best known for his 25 year reign as Mastermind’s formidable presenter, he was also a keen naturalist and a great bird lover.…
12 2006
We are delighted to announce that our 2006 major fund-raising project raised a total of £8,100.00 through the annual prize draw, donations, events, and a percentage of sales from Pollyanna’s exhibition ‘An Artist’s Safari’ held…
11 2006
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise has been honoured with the Department of Trade and Investment’s Women in Business Achievement Award. The award is a joint initiative between the UK government, Women in Business International and the…
10 2006
In her role as patron, Pollyanna was pleased to attend the opening of the wildlife art society’s annual exhibition. She is pictured (centre) at the event with Michael Howard MP and his wife Sandra. The…
09 2006
Pollyanna is lending her support to the RSPCA Sheffield Branch Animal Shelter appeal, alongside Lord Roy Hattersley. The group need to raise £1 million to complete the construction of their new centre. Pollyanna and Labour…
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. The stamps feature owls of the…
08 2006
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. During a night-time raid on the Roundhouse Gallery…
07 2006
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. They are pictured after the meal,…
The winning ticket of the 2006 Pollyanna Pickering Foundation grand prize draw was drawn by singer and actress Toyah Willcox (above left with Pollyanna). Toyah regularly topped the charts as a singer in the eighties,…
06 2006
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. Pollyanna joined David (above right), and a host of…
05 2006
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…
04 2006
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. She is pictured above at the inaugural brunch with Haven…
Pollyanna has become the first patron of a national charity which promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. The Badger Trust is the leading voice for badgers in Britain, and…
03 2006
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. The hard-hitting adverts have been placed in most National…
02 2006
We are very pleased to announce the winners of the first Pollyanna Pickering Foundation Wildlife Art Competition. The competition received hundreds of entries and the standard was exceptionally high, especially in the amateur section, so…
01 2006
Pollyanna is honoured to have accepted the post of patron of this prestigious Art Society. She has enjoyed a long association with the group, exhibiting regularly at their annual exhibitions – where she has twice…
12 2005
Pollyanna was thrilled when one of her tiger canvases ‘Cool Waters’ raised £3400.00 at a glittering event attending by celebrities including Angela Rippon. The unique giclee print of a swimming tiger was created especially for…
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’. “I was working on this canvas when the news came…
11 2005
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. Anna-Louise Pickering has four photographs on display in the society’s exhibition, which…
10 2005
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. The society have celebrated Pollyanna’s commitment and dedication to the…
09 2005
The world’s most famous department store has comissioned Pollyanna to paint a series of designs to commemorate a very special launch! Each year Harrods produces a collector’s bear, with the store logo and date embroidered…
Viewers of a celebrity edition of the popular antiques programme will have spotted Pollyanna attending a special Born Free Foundation Auction. The programmes presenters visited Born Free Founder Virginia McKenna at her offices to find…
08 2005
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. Pollyanna meets Craig, one of the students…
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.…
07 2005
Pollyanna attended the House of Lords in July to collect a top International Award for her conservation work. Animal charity IFAW named Pollyanna as their ‘Animal Conservation Fund-raiser of the Year 2005’ in recognition of…
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…
06 2005
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. Fellow patrons and co-hosts…
05 2005
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. As…
03 2005
Pollyanna was delighted to join the Born Free Foundation to celebrate their Twenty-first Birthday at an evening at Royal Geographic Society in London. Celebrity patrons of the charity chatted to host Sandi Toksvig about their…
02 2005
Pollyanna was delighted to be a guest at the Drontal ‘Coolest canine’ gala awards ceremony. She is pictured above with former Olympic gymnast Suzanne Dando, who won the bidding war for Pollyanna’s limited edition ‘Animal…
01 2005
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation is honoured that Princess Elizabeth de Croy has officially launched its major fund-raising campaign for 2005. The project will help tiger conservation world wide, especially in Nepal. In Conjunction with Bill…
12 2004
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. Pollyanna beat hundreds of women…
11 2004
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.…
10 2004
Pollyanna was pleased to be one of the special guests at the CIWF gala dinner at the end of October. CIWF carry out hard hitting political lobbying, investigations that expose cruelty to farm animals and…
09 2004
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…
A big Thank You to everybody who contributed towards the Foundation’s major fund-raising project ‘The Company of Wolves’. Pollyanna’s 2004 Summer Exhibition, inspired by her travels in Transylvania was her most successful to date, and…
In addition to being awarded a prestigious Business award at the end of 2004, Pollyanna was once again recognised for her artistic skills. The Wildlife Art Society International presented her with the top award to…
06 2004
The Winning Ticket in the Company of Wolves Prize Draw was drawn in a special ceremony by sporting legend Bob Champion, pictured right with Pollyanna. Winner of the 1982 Grand national, he now devotes his…
05 2004
Viewers of CBBC’s flagship programme X-Change will have seen Pollyanna talking about her expeditions to the High Arctic earlier this week Pollyanna, who was honoured in last year’s European Women of Achievement Awards for her…
04 2004
Now that Pollyanna has passed the final proofs for A Brush With Wildlife, due for release in November, we are pleased to confirm that the preface for the book has been written by Twiggy Lawson.…
03 2004
Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise is delighted to have been honoured with title of ‘Personal Assistant of the Year 2004’. The office machine manufacturers Brother, in association with OS magazine held the nation-wide search for ‘The most hardworking PA…
02 2004
Bill Jordan’s Wildlife Defence Fund is proud to announce the release of an exclusive new limited edition print ‘Amazing Grace’. The first 100, signed by Pollyanna are now available to buy, with all the profits…
01 2004
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 Company of Wolves fund-raising campaign. Actresses Lisa Goddard and Susan Penhaligan joined Michael…
11 2003
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. Pollyanna’s original painting ‘Tranquillity’ was chosen by the panel…
10 2003
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. Following on from the nation-wide vote…
09 2003
Pollyanna has designed the new logo for United Yorki Rescue, the national American rescue organisation for Yorkshire Terriers. Her drawing of a Yorki will feature on the web site, business cards and stationary as well…
08 2003
In the Summer of 2003, Pollyanna was delighted to officially open the new Pollyanna Pickering… absolutely animals shop at Unit 12, Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, DE4 2 JE. Pollyanna was delighted to cut…
The Foundation’s 2003 major fund-raising campaign was linked to Pollyanna’s ‘Around the World in Eighty Paintings’ exhibition and raised a total of £4575.00. Pollyanna with Bill Jordan The population of Black Rhinos in Aberdare national…
07 2003
The Democratic Republic of the Congo have used twelve of Pollyanna’s most popular paintings of domestic cats on a series of postage stamps. The stamps also bear the Rotary logo which is used on stamp…
05 2003
Pollyanna was recently honoured at a lavish international awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor house. The Women of Achievement awards aim to reward outstanding accomplishment with special accolades, and the final short list is drawn from…
04 2003
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. The book takes…
03 2003
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,…
12 2002
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…
11 2002
Danbury Mint, Britain’s leading publishers of fine art collectibles and sculptures are proud to announce the issue of their first series of plates to feature Pollyanna’s paintings. Pollyanna has previously painted three series of limited…
09 2002
Pollyanna has accepted the honorary post of Vice President of a wildlife charity committed to the welfare of animals world-wide. The Wildlife Defence Fund has been founded by Dr Bill Jordan, one of the world’s…
07 2002
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06 2002
Pollyanna has given her backing to a regional road safety campaign. The Derby Evening Telegraph is asking its readers to sign their pledge, promising to think more carefully when driving. The official launch saw the…
05 2002
The new Naturewatch Compassionate shopping Guide is now on sale. There is much confusion regarding cruelty free claims made by manufacturers. Naturewatch believe that consumers should be able to decide for themselves which products they…
02 2002
Pollyanna is recognised throughout world for her detailed and atmospheric paintings of wildlife. Many of her works are the result of arduous journeys into remote and often hazardous parts of the globe – from the…
01 2002
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…
08 2001
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. The charity, which is based in Dublin, was founded…
07 2001
Pollyanna opened the garden at her home in Derbyshire for the inaugural fundraising event for the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation – a celebrity garden party. Visitors were able to meet actresses Alexandra Bastedo and Lorraine Chase, (above with Pollyanna)…
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 coloured parrots…
06 2001
On the 1st June 2001, Pollyanna was proud to officially launch her own charitable organisation, the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation. For many years Pollyanna has been a committed conservationist, and she dedicated fifteen years of her…
05 2001
Pollyanna’s latest working safari into India was a huge adventure – and included the closest encounter with a big cat she has yet experienced Accompanied by Anna-Louise, her daughter and business partner, she spent…
03 2001
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…
12 2000
Pollyanna has been honoured with a prestigious National Award. Pollyanna has been selected by the Wildlife Society of Artists to receive their special Millennium Trophy for Wildlife Art. The award winning paintings were chosen during…
