Plucky pensioner, May Hamilton, completed 40 lengths of Southend pier in just one week, the equivalent distance of 49 miles, to raise money for LNWH NHS Trust.

At 82 years young when she completed the walk in 2021, the pandemic held up the ordering and installation of benches, which May raised over £ 2,600 for.

We’re delighted that they are now in place, for patients, visitors, staff and May to enjoy.

May said: “I like to keep active, and this was my way of saying thank you to a hospital which has done so much for me over the years.”