Chamber Spock moves to 'logical ' new home

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 's beloved Spock the bear has reached his final frontier.

The Star Trek-inspired sculpture - created in 2017 for public art trail The Big Sleuth - will 'live long and prosper ' at Birmingham conference and event venue Millennium Point after being donated by the Chamber.

Spock was one of 100 bears on display at museums, parks, libraries and shopping centres across the city throughout The Big Sleuth.

The trail attracted thousands of visitors, before the bears were auctioned off to raise money for Birmingham Children 's Hospital Charity.

While local artists, celebrities and businesses contributed their own bear interpretations, the Chamber decided to 'boldly go where no-one has gone before ' with a creation inspired by Star Trek character Spock, due to then president Paul Kehoe 's love of the classic science fiction TV series.

Spock 's relocation is 'highly logical ' for both parties, with the GBCC moving to new premises later this year and Millennium Point championing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education.

The move was aided by Chamber patron Restore Harrow Green, who supported The Big Sleuth as official transport and logistics supplier.

Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of the GBCC, said: “We 're delighted to see Spock 'boldly go ' to his new home.

“Millennium Point 's focus on supporting STEM education in the region makes it the perfect place for this much-loved member of the Chamber team. I 'd like to thank the team at Harrow Green for their support in making this possible.

“Spock 's relocation is part of the Chambers ' preparations for a relocation of our own - our move to 54 Hagley Road this autumn.

“We 're excited to be working with Chamber patrons and members every step of the way and look forward to sharing more details over the coming weeks. ”

Millennium Point CEO Abbie Vlahakis said: “I 'm thrilled that Spock has made the trek to Millennium Point!

“Like Spock we have a passion for science so it 's definitely the logical home for him. We are looking forward to him delighting visitors in his new enterprise. ”

Liz Russell, head of relocation services - Midlands, at Restore Harrow Green, said: “The legacy from the Big Sleuth continues and we are delighted to still be part of this fantastic community arts project.

“It always brings a smile to our teams ' faces when they spot a sculpture around Birmingham and knowing how instrumental they were in its delivery. ”

Pictured: Liz Russell, Abbie Vlahakis and Henrietta Brealey with Spock