What’s on at Ferne
Upcoming Events and Activities…
Ferne’s Community Conversation
We’re delighted to invite you to our Ferne Community Conversation event on the 17th October at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.
Join us in our Conference Room from 2pm – 4pm. This will be a chance to get to know us better, ask questions and share your thoughts with the team face-to-face.
With the recent events at the Sanctuary, we want to offer our valued supporters the opportunity to connect with us directly.
Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to say hello – we’d love to see you there! Everyone is welcome to pop in. However, we’d appreciate it if you could let us know if you’re planning to come. This will help our team prepare accordingly.
To register your interest, please do so using the form below.
Ferne Community Conversation
Thank you for your interest in attending our Ferne Community Conversation on Thursday the 17th of October at Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Please complete the form below to register your attendance. You do not have to complete the form to attend, but doing so will help the team anticipate how many attendees they should expect.
We look forward to seeing you for a relaxed and informative afternoon.
Dog First Aid Course
Our popular Allwinds first aid will be returning with another course this October to ensure your confidence in handling any situation
This dog first aid course runs for six hours (including refreshment breaks) and is delivered by director Amanda Williams who is a qualified veterinary nurse. Included is your certificate of attendance which is valid for three years from the date of completion and fully complies with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and The Animal Welfare Act 2006.
The course includes knowledge building around:
– Bleeding
– Heatstroke
– Burns
– Seizures
– Traffic accidents
– Drowning
– CPR
Make sure to grab your tickets so you don’t miss out!
October Half Term
October Half Term at Ferne Animal Sanctuary – Spooktacular Family Fun!
Join us at Ferne Animal Sanctuary this October half term for a faboolous time filled with exciting and creative activities perfect for children of all ages! Our Spooktacular Activities include making Popsicle Stick Bats, Cardboard Tube Bats, Pom Pom Bats, and Cardboard Tube Spiders. Get crafty with our Pumpkin Collage Faces and decorate your own Paper Pumpkin Templates for a frightfully fun experience!
Bring the whole family along for a day of spooky crafting and Halloween thrills at Ferne Animal Sanctuary. We can’t wait to see you there!
Ferne’s Spooky Day
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, perfect for the whole family!
Our entrance fee for this event is just £5 for adults and £1 for children
Fancy Dress Competition
Are you the cutest pumpkin or the scariest witch? Show off your best costume for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Pumpkin Pong
Test your skills in our Pumpkin Pong challenge! Get the ball in the cup to win more fantastic prizes.
Ghouly Guided Tour
Discover the wonders of Ferne Animal Sanctuary on our special guided tour. Led by our dedicated animal care team, you’ll learn about our work, the needs of our animals, and meet some of our beloved residents. Click here to purchase your ticket.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event!
Poppy Wreath making
Join us on Sunday 3 November from 1pm to 4 pm to make a beautiful felted poppy wreath. £35pp including refreshments
Learn the fascinating art of wet felting, using wool fibres, water and soap to create and shape beautiful, felted poppies, which we will then attach to a wicker wreath.
You can choose to create traditional red poppies or purple poppies to remember animal victims of war.
This is an easy and fun activity. No experience is needed and is perfect for beginners eager to learn a new craft and more experienced crafters.
The workshop fee includes all materials, but please do bring rubber gloves if soap aggravates your skin.
You’ll leave with a beautiful poppy wreath and be able to repeat the technique at home.
Poppy Wreath Workshop | Buy & Shop Online at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Beginners Italic Calligraphy
Come and try your hand at Italic Calligraphy – Learn how to hold the pen, understand the materials and take a step by step approach to forming the letters. Make a beautiful bookmark to take home. This workshop is for complete beginners.
The Workshop will run from 11am – 1pm on the 9th of November in the conference room at Ferne Animal Sanctuary. All materials are provided.
£25 per person
Book your space here – Beginners Italic Calligraphy | Buy & Shop Online at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Candle Workshop
Come on Sunday 16th November and spend 2 hours from 11am to 1pm exploring scent! You can find or create your perfect blend.Then transform this unique scent into a professional soy candle.
This relaxed and enjoyable workshop is both hands-on and informative. You work with a selection of fragrance and essential oils to find a blend which makes you feel wonderful. When you have this blend made you will then mindfully stir this into some pre-melted soy way and stir it in to create the perfect candle.
While the candle is setting, you can enjoy a cup of tea while designing your own label to make it as special as you are.
Secure your limited ticket for only £40pp – Candle Workshop | Buy & Shop Online at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Printing Workshop
Join Julie at Ferne Animal Sanctuary on Sunday the 17th of November from 2pm – 4pm to learn how to print your own eco wrapping paper, tags and cards.
Perfect to start preparing for Christmas!
£22 pp
Printing Workshop | Buy & Shop Online at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Craft your own wreath
Join us on November 27th from 2pm to 4pm for a delightful afternoon of creativity and festive cheer.
Unleash your inner artist as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your very own stunning wreath for a unique Christmas decoration!
Tickets for this exclusive workshop are priced at just £35 per person and are strictly limited. Be sure to secure your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Come solo or bring along friends and family for a memorable afternoon of festive fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your holiday celebrations in style!
Ferne’s Annual Christmas Market and Animal Blessing
We will be holding our annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 1st December.
We have a super collection of stalls featuring hand crafted goods. The tranquil setting of Ferne makes Christmas shopping a pleasure. Why not make a day of it and enjoy a meal at Nina’s?
Join us and our barn animals for our heartwarming annual animal blessing at 4pm
Keep your eyes peeled for more information
Construct your own Willow Robin
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting at our popular Willow Workshop!
Join us on Saturday 7th December from 10am to 3pm for a unique experience where you’ll create your very own robin. Hosted by Fon Cosens.
All materials are provided, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable crafting journey.
The workshop fee of £60 covers all materials as well as refreshments.
Unleash your creativity and take home a charming willow robin masterpiece. Limited spots available
Create your own Christmas Highland Cow masterpiece
Do you want to come along and learn how to paint your very own masterpiece? Or perhaps treat someone to the experience as a gift!
We are incredibly excited to have Karen Huwen, an experienced teacher and award winning artist, to host a painting afternoon here at the sanctuary in our function room
Karen will take you through every step to paint your very own masterpiece on canvas. No experience or drawing skills needed, just your enthusiasm and a desire to create something pawtastic to take home and put on your wall! Just bring yourself as we will provide all the necessary materials.
our last 2 dates sold out within a week so click here to book quickly and avoid disappointment
All profits will go towards the vital care for all our animals who find themselves at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.