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Let the Hunt Begin - Kirkwall BID Launch New Monster Hero Safari

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MAKING KIRKWALL SAFE AND PLAYFUL, WHILE SUPPORTING THE NHS

Kirkwall BID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families a safe reason to return into Kirkwall.

Launching on Saturday 11th July families and households in Kirkwall will be invited to search the streets for 10 cute and colourful MonsterHeroes. Using only smartphones, the Safari allows you to learn each of the MonsterHero’s name, story, and superpowers. Once all 10 MonsterHeroes are found, a free e-book, that tells the story of their first team-up, will be unlocked. The Safari works by utilising contactless NFC technology and QR codes, without the need for players to download or sign up to anything, they simply need to tap or scan to play. The Safari aims to bring some sort of normality back to high streets and demonstrates an effective opportunity to entertain and excite shoppers. A clever way to help increase Kirkwall town centre footfall while ensuring the safety of the public.

Over 100 BIDs and councils across the UK are taking part in the MonsterHero Safari project, which has been sponsored by Wild in Art, with the aim of raising over £100k for NHS Charities Together. In times of great stress, this project aims to provide the local community with a memorable experience that will bring a smile to the Orkney community.

Kelly Kirkness, Coordinator at Kirkwall BID said “I really love the Monster Hero Safari concept and I’m delighted we were chosen to participate. Our usual annual hunts are enjoyed by so many families and this contactless version is the perfect solution to keep everyone safe while still enjoying the town during the summer holidays.”

Coordinating the national project is Martin Blackwell, former CEO of ATCM and the Charity Retail Association who said “When I heard about the concept it just resonated with me and I knew I had to support it. I loved the idea of heroes; the idea of a “safari on the high street”! I just thought, if something fun like this can help make families feel good about going back out onto the high street and raise money for such a worthy cause then let’s go for it.”

To learn more about the story-trail please go to www.monsterherosafari.com

A map and list of locations in Kirkwall can be found here: https://monsterherosafari.com/locations/kirkwall2

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This project was part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Orkney Leader 2007-13 Programme.