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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dozens of colourful penguins waddle into Southend for start of new art trail
Dozens of colourful penguins have waddled into Southend as a new art trail gets underway. The "Waddle-on-Sea" art initiative, organised by Havens hospices and Wild in Art, sees more than 31 super-sized penguin sculptures and 72 baby penguins placed around Southend and Leigh. These penguins arrived today and will remain on display until September 3. The penguin plinths, made from concrete and costing around £4,505 to manufacture, were donated by building product specialists Forterra. Volunteers from BTMK, Rickard Luckin, Able Group and Rossi's (Image: Havens hospices) This event, which is backed by the Echo, comes after a success of two previous art trails, Hares About Town and Herd In The City, Vanessa Harvey from Havens hospices said: "We are incredibly grateful to Forterra for creating the bespoke plinths especially for the trail. "Thanks to their kind donation, the sculptures look amazing and are standing proud. "We can't wait for everyone to meet them." Read more WACTH: A13 dashcam footage which rumbled Porsche driver's £74k insurance claim Police issue appeal as south Essex gym re-opened after early hours break-in The penguins were carefully placed on their plinths by the "Penguin Patrol" and sponsors of the event. Information stickers were then added by Revive Digital, BTMK, Rickard Luckin, and Rossi's. In September, the large sculptures will be auctioned to raise money for the charity, Havens hospices, which provides specialist care and support for people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Sunny Southpole, designed by Neil Fendell, standing proud (Image: Havens hospices) Trail-goers can buy a map of the trail from Havens hospices charity shops, the Pier Information Centre, The Forum, Leigh Library, and at Waddle-on-Sea HQs at The Royals Shopping Centre and 141 Leigh Road. Alternatively, a Waddle-on-Sea app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Havens hospices relies on donations and fundraisers to continue providing free care for those who need it. A sneak peek at one of the penguin's (Image: Havens hospices) The charity's work is supported by initiatives such as Waddle-on-Sea. Last year's event Herd In The City, raised £580,000 for Havens hospices. For further details about the trail or the charity, visit or follow the event on Instagram at waddleonsea and Facebook at @waddle-on-sea.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Penguins waddle into Southend-on-Sea for sculpture trail
A trail made up of penguin sculptures has been set up on the arrived in Southend-on-Sea on Friday as part of Waddle-on-Sea to raise money for Havens Hospices. About 100 figures of super-sized and baby penguins have been dotted around the city and neighbouring Leigh-on-Sea until 3 September."The aim is to bring some joy and colour to Southend and ultimately raise money for local hospice care," said Amy Dearing, director of fundraising and marketing at the charity. As part of the trail, 31 super-sized and 72 baby penguin sculptures were mounted on to event is in collaboration with the Wild in Art organisation, and people can buy maps or download an app to take part in the Hospices provides specialist care and support to people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Ms Dearing added: "It is the third art trail between Havens Hospices and Wild in Art."We have very high hopes that we can raise as much money as possible for families that rely on our support. Local businesses sponsored the large penguins, and they were painted by artists. The baby penguins were adopted by local schools and community groups who decorated them ahead of the Dearing said: "It really is bringing the whole community together to support hospice care."We hope people will get behind Waddle-on-Sea, make a donation, enjoy the penguins and help us to secure the future of local hospice care."After the trail, some of the sculptures would be available to purchase at an auction in September. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fundraisers run half marathon in heatwave to raise money for south Essex charity
A south Essex charity has praised the team at Pro Global for raising more than £2,000 following a half marathon event. Havens hospices has thanked the firm for their "amazing" efforts in completing the Wimbledon Half Marathon. Despite challenging heat, the runners pushed through to raise £1,265, with Pro Global's charity committee generously adding an extra £1,000. The funds will support Havens hospices in providing specialist care for individuals of all ages with incurable conditions across south Essex. A spokesman for Havens Hospices said: 'We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing team at Pro Global who took on the Wimbledon Half Marathon last weekend, in support of Havens hospices. "We're so grateful to everyone at Pro Global who supported this fundraising effort. "Your hard work and generosity will help us continue to make every day count for families when they need us most.'
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terminally ill dad recording stories for his kids to listen to once he's gone
A TERMINALLY ill dad given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone. Lee Rawlinson, 51, was given the diagnosis of untreatable pancreatic cancer in October. He has spent the time since making memories with wife Faye and their daughter Darcey, ten, and son Marley, seven. He is now working with charities Stories For Life and Havens Hospices to continue that even after he has died. Stories for Life supports the hospice, who provide specialist support and care for the families of those living with incurable conditions, in offering the opportunity to record messages and stories for loved ones - preserving their voices for when they're no longer here. Mr Rawlinson has recorded several stories for his children, including his animated rendition of The Wonky Donkey - a family favourite designed to make Darcey and Marley smile and laugh. Ex-medical rep Lee, of Leigh on Sea, Essex, said: 'I always read to the children before bed. "Now, they'll always be able to hear that in my voice. 'It's reassuring for me knowing it will be a comfort for my children, even though there may be tears. "If Marley thinks Daddy's in the clouds and he can still hear my voice — that's amazing.' 1 Terminally ill dad, Lee Rawlinson, given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone Credit: SWNS 'I fear leaving my children,' says heartbroken dad facing last Christmas after ignoring stomach ache
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Dad given months to live recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TERMINALLY ill dad given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone. Lee Rawlinson, 51, was given the diagnosis of untreatable pancreatic cancer in October. He has spent the time since making memories with wife Faye and their daughter Darcey, ten, and son Marley, seven. He is now working with charities Stories For Life and Havens Hospices to continue that even after he has died. Stories for Life supports the hospice, who provide specialist support and care for the families of those living with incurable conditions, in offering the opportunity to record messages and stories for loved ones - preserving their voices for when they're no longer here. Mr Rawlinson has recorded several stories for his children, including his animated rendition of The Wonky Donkey - a family favourite designed to make Darcey and Marley smile and laugh. READ MORE ON CANCER SINISTER My GP ignored 'common symptom' because I was fit & healthy before deadly diagnosis Ex-medical rep Lee, of Leigh on Sea, Essex, said: 'I always read to the children before bed. "Now, they'll always be able to hear that in my voice. 'It's reassuring for me knowing it will be a comfort for my children, even though there may be tears. "If Marley thinks Daddy's in the clouds and he can still hear my voice — that's amazing.' 1 Terminally ill dad, Lee Rawlinson, given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone Credit: SWNS
