Global sensations Wet Leg proved home is never far from their thoughts as they gave a nod to an Isle of Wight charity while wowing crowds on stage at Glastonbury.
Hester Chambers and Josh Mobaraki, from the band, visited the Wroxall centre on Monday (20), fresh from their set at Isle of Wight Festival 2022.
They were gifted a cuddly donkey toy to take on tour with them. The mascot has already attended its first gig — on stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Eagle-eyed viewers also spotted an Isle of Wight flag in the crowd.
Wet Leg at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Photo from Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.
The band have been made the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's first celebrity ambassadors.
While there they saw their favourite donkey, Archie Baby, who they had previously adopted.
Photo courtesy of BBC.
Charity manager, Derek Needham, explains how it came about:
"In 2013, when Carol Foote and myself took over the running of the sanctuary, we had no money and not very bright prospects. Archie Baby, who was just four at the time, had a series of internal tumours that affected his urinary system, and he needed an urgent operation.
"We appealed to our supporters, who donated to Archie Baby and the operation took place. Archie Baby came back to us, and let’s just say that things weren’t the same as before he went! His new waterworks came out at very odd angles, and Archie Baby (and several other donkeys) frequently had a wet leg.
"The group are very supportive of our animal welfare work, heard the story about Archie Baby, saw the connection, adopted him, and have stayed in touch. Josh and Hester were particularly taken with our miniature donkeys who loved the affection that they were given!"
Wet Leg have also been presented with another adoption of one of the sanctuary’s donkeys, Angelica — named after one of the band’s recordings.
Wet Leg at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Photo from Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.
Mr. Needham added:
"The group all have very busy lives now, but we hope that wherever they are in the world they will remember our donkeys in their own little piece of the Isle of Wight".
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