Somerset animal sanctuary offers cookery workshops

Richard Kingdon_Ferne Animal SanctuaryFerne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset are inviting everyone, whatever their ability, to come along and learn how to bake bread with their resident chef, Richard Kingdon. Participants will learn how to prepare and cook varieties including Irish soda bread, focaccia and gluten free. Chef Richard said: “I’m really looking forward to running these cookery classes. It’s a new and educational activity which should also be great fun for all involved.” Full story: Read more

Somerset Animal Sanctuary Plans to Expand Site

Riley with Alice Cannon from FerneIn their 75th year of helping animals, much loved Somerset charity Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard are looking to improve and expand their current facilities. Plans to build four new buildings on their current site are shortly to be submitted for approval. These will include a new agricultural building and storage shed. Both are urgently needed to house all the wonderful donations the Sanctuary receives from the general public. Full story: Read more