Ferne Animal Sanctuary

 Thank You .........

Thank you to all of our supporters who visited us for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 12th November.

One of our stall holders said "he had never before set up his table in a barn, yet alone one that was complete with donkeys and goats". However, the setting made for a very enjoyable day for everyone.

Hooley Trophy Awarded

Alan Hayman, Chard’s renowned piano player received the Hooley Trophy at Ferne Animal Sanctuary on Monday, September 5, at 11am.

The Hooley Trophy is an award named after Tim Hooley, who was one of the charity’s trustees, known for his love of budgies and he donated the award to the animal sanctuary for their golden jubilee in 1989.

The award is given to volunteers who have gone over and above the call of duty. Alan plays wartime classics on the piano at Cricket St Thomas every Wednesday and Sunday and all the collections he makes go to charity – with Ferne one of the beneficiaries.

Jenny Wheadon, director of Ferne Animal Sanctuary said: “We feel that the work Alan does for us is fantastic. We wanted to thank him not just for what he does for us, but also for the town and for other charities.”

Alan Hayman said: “I feel very honoured because I respect the work done here - it is a beautiful place. In terms of the fundraising I am merely a pebble on the beach – but it takes a lot of pebbles to make a beach.”

Alan will hold the trophy for a year and was also presented with a framed photograph of the trophy with his name engraved on it to keep.

To find out more about Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s work or to make a donation to the charity contact 01460-65214.