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Upcoming Events and Activities…

Ferne rabbit care workshops

Are you a rabbit owner, thinking about adopting or just want to know more about these fascinating animals.

Join us on one of our rabbit Rabbit Care Workshops

Age Group: 7–10 years (must be accompanied by parent/carer) £3.00/child, adults FOC

Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Children will meet a rescued rabbit, learn about its individual story and daily care needs, and explore how animals communicate through behaviour and body language. Through observation, discussion, creative activities, and hands-on enrichment making, children have the opportunity understand more about the needs of these beautiful animals.

By the end of the workshop, children will:

  • Understand that every rabbit has its own story and needs.
  • Recognise basic body language and behaviour.
  • Learn about rabbit care, diet, and daily routines.
  • Create enrichment items that support the rabbits in Ferne’s care

Meet the Rabbit

  • Visit one of our resident rabbits with Beth
  • Learn the rabbit’s rescue story and why it lives at Ferne.
  • Understand rabbit body language, favourite foods, needs, and daily routine

Visit Creative Corner to:

  • Re-tell why the rabbit lives at Ferne.
  • Show something they have learned through painting, drawing or crafting
  • Complete a daily timeline of the rabbits day.
  • Create simple enrichment boxes for our resident rabbits to enjoy.

All children will receive an Animal Care Certificate on completion of the session

Book your child’s place here

Join us at Ferne for our 32nd annual dog show!

Thank you to Ye Olde Poppe Inn (Facebook) in Tatworth for becoming one of our main sponsors for the event!

Our popular dog show will return this year with favoruite classes such as ‘dog with the waggiest tail’, ‘best trick’ and ‘most handsome male’/’prettiest bitch’. 

Stall holders selling both new goods and car boot stalls will be joining the event along with J&S Ices ice cream van. Delicious meals and snacks will be availale from our onsite cafe Perdida, booking advised. – Welcome to Perdida at Ferne – Food & Fun for All

The event will open at 10am with our first class commencing from 10:30.

Entry will be £10 per car which will also gain you access to the sanctuary itself.

No need to pre-book tickets, just show up on the day!

 

Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween celebration packed with activities for all ages! Join us for a day of spooky surprises, creative fun, and unforgettable entertainment.

🎧 Silent Disco
Dance the day away to your favourite tunes with our Halloween-themed Silent Disco. Pop on a pair of headphones and choose your soundtrack as you party.

👻 Fancy Dress Competition
Show off your most terrifying, creative, or hilarious costume for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a wicked witch, fearless superhero, or creepy creature, everyone is welcome to take part.

🎨 Arts & Crafts
Let your imagination run wild with Halloween-inspired arts and crafts. Create spooky decorations, design your own Halloween masterpieces, and enjoy hands-on fun for the whole family.

Perdida Cafe
Take a break from the Halloween excitement and enjoy a selection of delicious refreshments, sweet treats, and seasonal favourites available throughout the event at Perdida Cafe.

🕸️ Spooky Trail
Follow our Haunted Trail and uncover eerie clues, mysterious surprises, and hidden Halloween characters along the way. Perfect for little explorers and brave adventurers alike!

Don’t miss this fang-tastic Halloween event filled with music, costumes, creativity, and spooky fun. Gather your family and friends and join us for a Halloween celebration to remember! 🎃🕷️👻

Tickets will be available here to pre-book a little closer to the time.

 

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