Chris Clarkson, world's most popular Living Statue performer 2009, took part in our launch event in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2009 and featured us on his website blog.

He says
I was very fortunate to be part of the launch for the North Staffordshire branch of the Speight of the Art Foundation at McDonalds in Newcastle Under Lyme. I performed one of my Living Statues for the event. Also there was Ian Cook (as seen on Blue Peter) who led workshops for kids which included making pieces of art by painting with remote controlled cars! Lee D from CBBC's Prank Patrol was signing loads of autographs and walking around entertaining the crowds were magician and balloon modeller Ethan Mark and face painter Mari Leeds.

We thank him for his contribution to this great first event for Speight of the Art and hope to welcome him to more in the future.

For more information on Chris Clarkson visit www.chris-clarkson.com