What’s on at Ferne
Upcoming Events and Activities…
Join us for another annual Dog Show! This year there’ll also be a car boot sale!
Join us for a tail-wagging day of fun at our Family Fun Dog Show & Car Boot Sale!
Bring the whole family, including your four-legged friends, for a day packed with adorable dog classes, bargain hunting, tasty treats, and community cheer. Whether you’re showing off your pup’s best tricks or browsing for hidden treasures at the boot sale, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on games, prizes, and great memories!
Your £10 per car entrance fee includes access to the dog show, stalls, car boot and entry to the sanctuary itself. If you’d like to enter one of our dog show classes, this will be an additional £2 per class.
Dog Show Classes: Best Veteran, Cutest Youngster, Loveliest Little Dog, Loveliest Large Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Trick, Best Ferne Rescue, Best Rescue, Dog With the Waggiest Tail, Best in Show, Best Child Handler.
Challenges: Sit & Stay Challenge, Have a go Agility, Temptation Alley
If you’d like to sell at our car boot, this will be £5 per car. 🚗 Sellers can arrive from 08:30.
Creative Corner will be moving up to the dog show field with lots of arts & crafts and don’t miss the opportunity to guess the name of the toy dog 🐶
We will have food available to purchase within our dog show field as well as an ice cream van 🍦 or you’re welcome to visit Perdida Cafe within the sanctuary.
🎉 Ferne’s Charity Gala – Celebrating 50 Years at Wambrook! 🎉
Sponsorsed by C&D South West Ltd
While Ferne was founded in 1939, this year marks a special milestone, 50 wonderful years at our Wambrook home! To celebrate, we’re thrilled to invite you to our very first Charity Gala.
📍 Venue: The Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, TA19 9AR
📅 Date: Friday, 3rd October
🕡 Time: Arrival from 18:30 | Carriages at 23:30
👗👔 Dress Code: Evening Wear (no black tie required, but please skip the jeans and t-shirts)
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, entertainment, and community spirit.
🎟️ Tickets: £45
Your ticket includes:
- A delicious 2-course meal (main & dessert)
- A welcome drink on arrival
- An inspiring talk by Pen Farthing of Nowzad
- Live music from the fantastic Guilty Pleasure
- A silent auction and raffle with incredible prizes!
🌟 Auction Highlights:
- Champagne afternoon tea for two at The Ritz
- A thrilling Ferrari dealership tour and passenger ride at Carrs Ferrari
- 18 holes of golf for four at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club
- Exeter Chiefs match tickets
- Two weekend getaways in Cornwall
- Wine tasting and Vineyard tour for two
- …and much more!
Bring your friends and family for a night of great food, great music, and great prizes — all in support of Ferne!
10 seated per table – please do e-mail frm@ferneanimalsanctuary.org if purchasing tickets separately to ensure the best chance of being seated together. Please also e-mail any dietary requirements.
Book your tickets here!
Please note: Tickets are non refundable and this is an adult only event.
🎃 Join Us at Ferne This Halloween! 👻
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at Ferne Animal Sanctuary! Here’s what’s in store:
🕸️ Halloween Games in The Hub
Test your skills and try your luck- sweet treats await the winners!
🧙♀️ Spooky Educational Trail
Explore the sanctuary with a Halloween-themed trail full of fun facts
🍂 Creative Corner
Bats, cats and spider arts & crafts!
🎭 Fancy Dress Competition
Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win!
☕ Café
Warm up with lunch, snacks and drinks at Perdida cafe.
📅 Important Info
This is a ticketed event – please pre-book your ticket and select your arrival time in advance. Link coming to purchase tickets soon!
