Celebrities slop turps for charity

Reported in the Bath Chronicle: “Bidding is hotting up for Kate Winslet’s famous bottom, set to go under the hammer at a charity auction in Bath next month. The Hollywood actress is one of more than 60 celebrities taking part in the Paint4Poverty project. The initiative is raising money for the Robin Hood Ministries (RHM), which works to relieve extreme poverty around the world. Ms Winslet’s painting is one of the auction’s most sought-after lots, with online bids for the cheeky image already at �450. Local celebrities have also been exploring their creative sides with actor Anthony Head, singer Jamie Cullum, Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park and singer Clare Teal making their artistic marks on canvas. The auction takes place on Saturday, October 13, at the Guildhall, with people able to bid online ahead of the auction.” Read more.