KIDS can go on safari in Sale during the next month as part of a new prize competition run by community art project, Two by Two.

Life-size animal footprints have stomped through the town centre, popping into shops and cafes, creating a brightly coloured trail through the town.

The elephant, hippo, lion, penguin and giraffe footprints lead children to five different shops and cafés where Safari Trail-boxes are located.

Children collect five stamps on their trail maps to enter a draw to win one of the hampers of gifts donated by Sale Traders.

“The Sale Safari Footprint Trail was an idea we had to create a fun activity for families to enjoy during the holidays, as well as encouraging people into the town centre and to shops they might not have visited previously,” said Anna Chopping, who runs Two by Two alongside Zoe Taylor.

“We think the footprints animate the town, adding a bit of colour and fun, definitely putting a smile on people's faces.”

As well as following the footprint trail, children need to keep an eye out for fluttering butterflies along the trail route. The butterflies are lettered, spelling out a code activating a two for one offer on pocket money pottery in Bean and Brushes art café.

Trail maps will be available to collect from participating stores: Meeks shoes, Bianco’s café, Traders Outlet, The Edge Hairdressers, Heart to Heart card shop and Bean and Brush Art Café.

The Sale Safari Footprint Trail runs until August 31 in Sale Town Centre and has been funded by Trafford Partnership’s Make Sale Smile campaign.

For more, see twobytwohurrah.co.uk