A much-loved model pig is swapping high seas for dry land after being donated to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Sailor Pig, as he is affectionately known, was part of Ipswich’s Pigs Gone Wild art trail, organised by St Elizabeth Hospice, in 2016.
He was sponsored by Neptune Marina, but now, after nearly a decade ‘at sea’, taking pride of place at the business’ waterfront base, he is taking up residence at The Treehouse.
“Sailor Pig has been a popular and much-loved character at our office for many years,” said Heather Swann, a director at Neptune Marina.
“However, we thought the time was right to find him a new home and can’t think of a better place than The Treehouse.
“We don’t have a particular connection to the charity, but know it’s a very worthwhile cause and lifeline to so many.
“The hospice grounds are stunning, and hopefully he’ll prove a popular, colourful addition – no doubt catching the eye of children and families receiving care and support there.”
The Pigs Gone Wild project was run by St Elizabeth Hospice and originally launched at the Suffolk Show in May 2015.
The call quickly went out to local businesses and artists for help in sponsoring and creating the pigs, and schools were given piglets to add their own creative touch.
The final line-up of 69 pigs was then trotted across Ipswich in June 2016.
EACH Community Fundraiser Anne Austin said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Sailor Pig to our grounds at The Treehouse.
“I’m sure he’ll put smiles on faces, and we’re very grateful to our friends at Neptune Marina. It’s a lovely and much appreciated gesture.”
