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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Meet the undercover duck posing as a penguin for Waddle-on-Sea trail in Southend
Visitors exploring the Waddle-on-Sea trail across Southend may spot an odd one out among dozens of penguins. Quacky Feet, an undercover duck, has joined the Waddle-on-Sea huddle, an art trail in Southend, posing as a penguin. The trail, created by Havens hospices and Wild in Art, is showcasing 31 large penguin sculptures and 72 baby sculptures throughout Southend, including Leigh, until September 3. Among the 72 baby sculptures is the adventurous rubber duck, Quacky Feet, crafted by Sarah Nash, director of finance at Waddle-on-Sea's presenting partner company, Ipeco Holdings Ltd. The unique sculpture is hand-decorated to resemble a penguin, featuring thousands of small gems. Quacky Feet has joined the Waddle-on-Sea huddle (Image: Havens hospices) As the only non-penguin on the trail, it holds an intriguing story for those who discover it. Speaking about Quacky Feet, Ms Nash said: "He wanted to find a huddle and see if he could disguise himself as a penguin to join in the fun. "Luckily, he found a fantastic huddle of penguins in his hometown, so he didn't have far to travel." Anyone who wants to give this special duck a forever home will have the opportunity to bid on Quacky Feet at the end of the trail. Read more German nurse among four killed in Southend Airport 'fireball' plane crash Youngsters killed in south Essex hit-and-run remembered at moving birthday event The trail, which is backed by the Echo, aims to raise funds for Havens hospices. Havens hospices provide free specialist care and support to people of all ages living with incurable conditions and their families across south Essex. Trail-goers can follow the trail by purchasing a map from any Havens hospices charity shop, or other venues including the Pier Information Centre, The Forum, LeighLibrary, and Waddle-on-Sea HQs at The Royals Shopping Centre and 141 Leigh Road. Artist Sarah Nash with Quacky Feet (Image: Havens hospices) Maps are subject to availability. A "Waddle on Sea" app can also be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. This fundraising initiative which launched on Friday helps raise vital funds for the hospices to enable them to continue providing their services free of charge.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
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Havens hospices runners raise more than £132,000 at London Marathon
More than 90 runners have completed the 2025 London Marathon raising more than £130,000 for a south Essex hospice charity. The "Team Havens" runners proudly ran the 26.2 miles on Sunday, April 27, raising £132,000 for Havens hospices. The charity, which has two hospices, Fair Havens and Little Havens, relies on fundraising from events like the London Marathon to continue providing specialist care and support to people in the community with incurable conditions. Liz, all the way from Texas to take part in London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Among the runners was Jenna Venables, Havens hospices' clinical lead physiotherapist, who took part in the event for a third time. . She said after the race: "This race was the hardest of the three by far, the heat really got to me, but I did it and I'm proud. "Each day at work, I'm inspired by the amazing people I support and their families, and that's what got me around those 26.2 miles." Jenna with her medal at the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Scott at the London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Havens hospices is set to open applications for its London Marathon 2026 charity places soon, following the result of the public ballot which is now open for registrations. The deadline to apply for the ballot is May 2, 2025. Susie May, challenge fundraiser at Havens hospices, added: "We're incredibly proud of every single member of Team Havens. "Completing 26.2 miles is no small feat, and their dedication, passion, and perseverance mean the world to everyone at the charity. Taylor completed the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Natalie running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) "The warm weather on marathon day made the challenge even tougher, but our runners rose to the occasion and powered through. "We were there cheering them on at every stage of the route—it was truly inspiring to watch. "We must raise more than £207,000 each week to be there for everyone who needs us and we can't thank our supporters enough for helping us continue 'Making every day count' for our local community." Keith after running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
