Local Animal Charity Celebrates with Upcoming 75th Anniversary Ball

Jenny Wheadon, Head of External Funding with two of the goatsIt’s time to get your glad rags on and dress to impress as Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset prepare to celebrate the highlight of their year with a 75th Anniversary Ball on Saturday 19th September at Woodlands Castle, Ruishton in Taunton. Nanette Wale, Chairman of Trustees at Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “The Duchess of Hamilton, a great animal lover, started the Sanctuary in the dark days at the beginning of World War II in 1939. Full story: Read more

Competition for Kids at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Fairy DoorExcited staff at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, Chard, Somerset have put together an unusual summer holiday competition for children everywhere to get creative. Youngsters are being encouraged to make their very own Fairy, Elf or Pixie door, decorating it anyway they like. Once completed, it will be placed at the bottom of a tree within the mythical woods at Ferne, ready for magical creatures to make it their new home. Full story: Read more

Country Park Dog shows a treat for all

Ham Hill Dog ShowTails were wagging with delight after South Somerset District Council successfully held two Dog Shows at Ham Hill Country Park and Yeovil Country Park. Over 95 dogs entered the various classes at the dog show at Yeovil Country Park held on 2 June and plenty of visitors who did not have dogs also attended the event. Profits raised from that day which will be split evenly between Heavens Gate and the Dogs Trust, Salisbury. Meanwhile, at the Ham Hill Country Park Fun Dog Show on 12 July, more than 180 dogs entered the events on the day and profits from the event will be split between the Friends of Ham Hill group and Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Full story: Read more