Staff at Co-operative Food in Yeovil raised an amazing £500 for Ferne Animal Sanctuary in just two days by running a raffle and cake stall at their branch. Matt Charlton, Store Manager, chose to raise the money for Ferne as his family adopted a spaniel called Ruby from the Sanctuary about a year ago. The fundraiser was very well received by the Co-operative customers. Matt said: “Our fundraiser was such a success thanks to our wonderful customers in the Westfield area. We were overwhelmed by the generosity and support we received for such a worthy cause.” Full story: Read more
Crafty Kids at Somerset Animal Sanctuary
Hobbycraft from Newton Abbott in Devon recently supported a craft weekend for kids at Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard, Somerset. As part of their Easter Eggstravaganza, the creative weekend was a first for Ferne and introduced over 100 local children into the world of crafts. A huge range of materials were donated by Hobbycraft, enabling the children to glue, stick and paint numerous creations. These included making animal masks, foam Easter baskets, decorated Easter egg pictures and Easter cards. Even more fun was had learning how to use glass painting kits, pompoms and pipe cleaners. Full story: Read more
Everyone invited to have their say on the future of leisure in South Somerset
The Community Health & Leisure Team at South Somerset District Council is inviting local councils, clubs, organisations, schools and members of the public to have their say on a brand new Leisure, Play & Youth Strategy by attending consultation events in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Chard. Community Health & Leisure Manager at South Somerset District Council, Lynda Pincombe, explains more about the strategy and the consultation events: “These evenings aim to give all of our stakeholders an opportunity to shape our new strategy and, in turn, have a say on the way we deliver leisure, sport and play. Full story: Read more