Actor Robert Gray unveils lifesize topiary horse to raise money for Alzheimer's Society
Published 26 July 2012
Actor and Olympic expert Robert Gray is paying his own personal tribute to the Equestrian games at the Olympics in a unique way and helping raise money for Alzheimer's Society.
Robert, whose home is also a B & B in the heart of London's Greenwich, a host borough for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has installed a life-size topiary horse, complete with rider, in the front garden.
Robert is encouraging visitors to Greenwich to come and have a photograph taken with the life-size topiary horse in return for donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Benson, named after Olympic course Designer Sue Benson, was officially unveiled by the newly sworn-in The Worshipful The Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor David Grant. Visitors to Greenwich - 75,000 people per day are expected - will be able to be photographed with Benson in return for a small donation to the Mayor's Charity, Alzheimer's Society.
Donations can be made via Just Giving at www.justgiving.com/bensontalks
To find out more about Benson's exploits you can follow him on Twitter (@BensonTalks) and join his Facebook page (facebook.com/BensonTalkingTopiaryHorse)
