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

Go wild at Chard Countryside Day this coming Saturday

Chard Countryside Day ImgIf you haven’t visited before, Saturday is the prefect chance to make a first foray over to the beautiful reservoir site at Chard owned by South Somerset District Council. With lovely woodland walks with watery views and meadows alive with insects and flowers, July is a great time to explore the reserve and all it offers. On Saturday 18 July from 11:00am until 4:00pm, the countryside ranger team will be on site with lots of free family activities including bug hunting, pond dipping, face painting, forest school activities and wood turning. Full story: Read more