THE GREAT Waddle of Worcester has been launched, showcasing a rainbow huddle of penguin sculptures.
The eight-week showcase has been brought to the city by St Richard’s Hospice in its 14th year and will finish on September, 15.
80 individually designed sculptures and one digital art installation is on show, forming a trail which is around five-miles long.
Following the previous trails which have raised more than £700,000, this years waddle is raising cash for the hospice.
Sara Matthews, business development manager for St Richard’s, said: “We are so excited to be bringing our third trail to Worcester and can’t wait to see families, friends and colleagues waddling with us this summer.
“No creature captures the spirit of St Richard’s Hospice better than these beautiful birds who are always looking out for their neighbour.
“We want our community to know that, just like the penguin, our huddle is here for those with an illness that cannot be cured and their loved ones experiencing grief.
“Together we can weather the storm.”
40 large penguins have been designed by artists and sponsored by organisations from across the county and beyond.
As well as 40 smaller chick sculptures which have been decorated by schools and community groups and are on show in city centre shop windows and Crowngate Shopping Centre.
Penguins give pebbles as a token of love – the public can create their own pebble artwork, upload it to the activation website and then visit Crowngate Shopping Centre to see it brought to life.
Trail maps are available from Worcester Tourist Information Centre, St Richard’s Hospice shops and the trail’s pop-up shop at Crowngate Shopping Centre.
