FANS of Monty Python can now buy exclusive t-shirts to support the campaign to build a statue of Terry Jones in Colwyn Bay.
Originally designed by View Creative in Conwy to promote the launch of the Python on the Prom campaign, organisers have now made them available to buy at a-python-on-the-prom.teemill.com - along with matching tote bags - with all proceeds going towards the appeal, which is aiming to raise £120,000.
As a member of the groundbreaking Monty Python troupe, Terry Jones became a global star thanks to their TV show Monty Python's Flying Circus to their films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.
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Born in Colwyn Bay, he moved away as a child but always loved the town and after finding success he returned, championing the arts and becoming the first patron of Theatr Colwyn.
Now his family, with the support of the remaining Pythons, are raising money to create a lasting legacy - a statue of Jones on the promenade, which will feature a QR code so that visitors will be able to get a photo and make a donation towards the arts in Colwyn Bay.
The new t-shirt has been modelled by comedian Jo Brand, actors Steve Coogan, Emma Thompson and Greg Wise and US chat show host Conan O'Brien as well as all the remaining Python's - John Cleese, Eric Idle, Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.
Donations can still also be made to the fund - which to date has raised £67,148, at gofundme.com/f/terryjonesstatue.
"It’s really important that our campaign succeeds without using public funds," said his daughter Sally Jones.
"We dearly hope we can rely on the love for Terry from people around the world to raise £120,000 to cover every aspect of raising this statue.
"Colwyn Bay gave us Terry and we are hoping to give something back."
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