PENGUIN will meet penguin in summer 2024, writes Caitlin Valle.
Bromsgrove-based Penguin Office Supplies Ltd will sponsor a penguin sculpture for an eight-week art trail brought to Worcester by St Richard’s Hospice.
The trail begins on Monday, July 22 and runs for eight weeks until Sunday, September 15 2024, and will bring many penguin statues to Worcester streets.
At the end of the event, the penguin will be auctioned to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice to continue their free care.
Founder of Penguin office supplies, Chris Hopkinson, said: “When it came to setting up the business, I wanted a name which meant something, and ‘penguin’ is a family nickname for my wife.
“While it was a sentimental choice, penguins have some fantastic qualities which align with how I like to support my customers.
“When I heard we had eighty penguins coming to Worcestershire next summer I knew I had to dive in and sponsor one of the happy huddle.
“In doing so, it’s a brrr-illiant way to support the care St Richard’s provides to patients and families all over the country.
Business development Manager for St Richard’s Hospice, Sara Matthews, said : “You really can’t find a more perfect fit than Penguin sponsoring a penguin!
“For us, it’s fantastic to find a fellow fan of these beautiful creatures.
“Like Chris, we chose penguins to represent us because they’re so loveable and loyal.
“When the cold winds blow they know they’re better together; huddling close to look after their neighbour.
“In our fortieth year caring for patients and loved ones, nothing carries the spirit of St Richard’s better.”
The great Waddle of Worcester is the name for the project.
To follow this movement, facebook.com/WaddleOfWorcestor/ is their Facebook page.
Visit twitter.com/WaddleofWorc for their twitter page.
To get in contact with Sara Matthews, email [email protected] or call her on 01905763963.
Visit waddleofworcester.co.uk for more information.
