Waddle of Worcester penguins damaged
Two sculptures have been removed from the trail after being vandalised.
Last updated 23rd Jul 2024
Two penguin sculptures have been removed from the Waddle of Worcester trail after being damaged overnight.
The initiative, which was just launched yesterday, is part of raising vital funds for St Richards Hospice.
Posting on Facebook, the charity said "We’re sad to say two of our penguins have been damaged overnight.
Our repair team is on the case and we’ll have them back waddling with us as soon as possible.
Thanks for your understanding. Please continue to treat our happy huddle with care, shower them with love and report any damage."
The two penguins which have been affected are Kingfisher Azure & Little Blue Makes A Wish.
Sara Matthews, Business Development Manager for St Richard’s Hospice, said “Sadly two of our penguins, ‘Kingfisher Azure’ and ‘Little Blue Makes A Wish’, were damaged overnight and will be taken off the trail for repair.
“We know this will be hugely disappointing news to everyone who’s coming to waddle with us and our repair team are working hard to return them as soon as possible.
“We ask everyone in the city to please treat our happy hospice huddle with love and care and report any damage. At the end of the trail these beautiful works of art will be auctioned to raise funds for patients and loved ones cared for by St Richard’s Hospice at an extremely challenging time for charities like us.”