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My nickname in the local community of Mansfield (Notts) is 'Mrs Hook-a-Duck'.

This is because I do a Hook-a-Duck stall to raise funds for the Registered Charity (no 1104002) that I founded fifteen years ago.

Please see our Website for further details; https://www.yvettesbook.com

On Sunday 19th July at 4pm, I'm going to wear a sandwich board on the Plinth saying;

"Please could you make a donation to our Registered Charity?

Buy a Duck for £5!

Thank you x

God Bless the Queen"

At my feet I'll have 200 small plastic ducks that I will be selling on the day to passers-by and afterwards via our Website and E-Bay For Charity.

My Husband Tony, 20-year-old son David and his girlfriend Natalie Swain will also be shaking a collecting bucket at the bottom of the Plinth.

Our local media have already been very supportive of our endeavours. This was in the Nottingham Evening Post;

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/homenews/Mum-son-set-Trafalgar-Square-statue-double/article-1153642-detail/article.html

also, whilst I'm up there I'll be making a blog for BBC Radio Nottingham.

Over the years we've done a lot of unusual fund-raising events which has captured the attention of our very supportive local newspapers The Chad, Nottingham Evening Post, Observer and Recorder.

Obviously the more quirky the ideas, the more attention we attract and therefore raise more money.

In the past I've;

Held Mansfield's first Christmas Fayre - one May, complete with Santa, Christmas Trees and trimmings.

Held a Dogs & Human's Pet Show.

Had our lovely local M.P. Alan Meale serving in McDonald's (wearing their uniform for his shift) and collecting from customers on our behalf.

Had Dame Barbara Cartland judging a ‘Love Is’ Competition,

Had Graham Norton calling the Bingo for our Annual Charity Concert,

Had my husband Tony sporting half a beard for a month,

Listened to Des O’Connor's music for 24-hours,

Listened to Tommy Steele's music for 24-hours,

Listened to Howard Keel’s music for 24-hours,

And held a 'Spaghetti-a-Thon' - amongst other events.

Last year, as part of 'National Pet Month' I did a ‘Charity Bingo-a-Thon’ - playing Bingo on t'Internet for 24-hours - and not winning a single penny!

My slot on the Plinth seems to have been fated. We were due to be in London on 18th July anyway as we had tickets to see Michael Jackson, bless him.

I'm really looking forward to it and I just hope the wind doesn't get behind my five foot notice board and I hurtle to my death, my guts splattered up Nelson's Column.

At least it'll be on the News at Ten, which I suppose would result in more donations to my Charity for the sympathy vote!

Comments

At 23:02, 17 October 2009 Sylvius wrote:

Nice meeting you in Trafalgar Square on the project's last day! Great atmosphere! Thanks for the plastic yellow duck that was on the plinth!

All the best for the future!

Sylvius

Plinthian 0686 / 2400

http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/Sylvius_68
At 12:41, 31 July 2009 Rachel Barnes wrote:

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to fill out my questionnaire. These answers are for my own personal use in my final year dissertation and will not be shared with any one else. I would also like to say congratulations for being selected for the “One and other” exhibition and I hope that you enjoyed your experience.

1. When were you on the plinth? Date: Time:

2. Where are you from?

3. Why did you decide to take part in this?

4. What was your aim/idea for your hour on the plinth?

5. Did you achieve your aim/idea? If not why?

6. What would you describe your hour on the plinth as?

e.g sculpture, performance, drawing, painting, recital, advertisement.

7. What/who has inspired you (if anything) to spend your hour on the plinth in the way that you chose to?

8. Did you feel restricted by any boundaries that were presented to you before you stood on the plinth? If yes what where these and did this affect your hour in anyway?

9. Have you learnt anything from your hour on the plinth?

10. What is your understanding of why Antony Gormley, the artist has created this work?

11. What do you understand of the term conceptual art?

12. If necessary would it be acceptable for me to contact you again in the future?

Thanks Again

Rachel
At 20:12, 27 July 2009 Mary wrote:

You did it gal and did it well.

When's Martin getting up there ?
At 09:00, 21 July 2009 Yvette Price-Mear wrote:

Thank you Martin for your sarcastic comments. (15.35pm)

But I was reading out messages of love and support from Sponsors who were paying me £5 a time to raise funds for a Registered Charity that I founded.

Sorry if you found that to be a "sad portrait of our times".

I raised over £200 through my efforts and I enjoyed every minute of it.
At 23:49, 19 July 2009 DuckDancers wrote:

As one of the guilty party, who sang and danced like ducks during your hour, well done to you! We couldnt hear what you were saying though, which is a shame, but thanks for the ducks! And yes, we are all primary teachers!
At 15:51, 19 July 2009 Ben Graves wrote:

U seem mad, I like it!!!!!! Go for it girl, well done.
At 15:35, 19 July 2009 Martin wrote:

Interesting piece of art to see all these people spending their time on the Fourth Plinth talking on the mobile... A sad portrait of our times.

Congratulation Mr Gormley for this brilliant idea!
At 15:19, 19 July 2009 Dan wrote:

Your duck jokes are absolutely adorable. Best of luck with your cause.
At 15:09, 19 July 2009 Christine Godaire wrote:

Yvette, You are as crazy as the Mad Hatter, but I wouldn't have you any other way. Love, Wappy Jackson
At 14:55, 19 July 2009 joybourn wrote:

u go girl i,m behind you watching u while ur up there good luck joyxxxxx