Ferne Animal Sanctuary, a leading animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming charity based in Somerset, is excited to welcome the local community and beyond to its annual Summer Fayre event on Saturday 20th July 2024, held at the sanctuary’s stunning site in the Blackdown Hills, near Chard.
The Summer Fayre promises a day filled with fun, entertainment and interactive activities for all ages, in support of the sanctuary’s mission to care for and protect animals in need.
Among the highlights of the event, Zoe Jasko, the sanctuary’s ambassador, will be delivering a storytelling workshop and showcasing of her book, ‘Winnie’, from 1 to 3 pm. The book, inspired by Ferne Animal Sanctuary, details the charity’s history and the importance of its life-changing work. The interactive storytelling workshop will include discussions about the sanctuary’s founding during WWII and its ongoing significance, as well as an engaging short storytelling challenge for participants to take home and write their own short stories. The competition will run from the day of the event until 1st September, with a prize for the winning story, which will also be published in Ferne’s magazine.
In addition, local artist, Emma Keys, will be painting artwork live on Ferne’s viewing platform of the picturesque natural environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to see Emma’s creative process in action and view the stunning surroundings from the sanctuary. Entertainment for the day will also feature a dynamic performance by the talented dance team, Ilminster Icons, in the conference room.
The event will also include a lucky dip, giving participants the chance to win prizes, with all proceeds supporting Ferne Animal Sanctuary. For children, the Creative Corner features artistic activities for kids, as well as various games to partake in around the sanctuary, including hoopla, noughts and crosses, welly wanging and more.
Kevan Hodges, Chief Executive Officer at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, says, “We are excited for our upcoming Summer Fayre and look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to the sanctuary! The annual event not only offers a day of fun and entertainment for the community but also raises funds to support our vital work in animal rescue and welfare.”
Entry to the Summer Fayre is £5 per adult and £1 per child. All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s ongoing efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a non-government funded charity that has provided refuge and rehabilitation to its animals for more than 80 years. Located in a National Landscapes area and nested in the Blackdown Hills near Chard, Somerset, Ferne Animal Sanctuary houses and cares for more than 300 animals on its 72-acre site.
For more information about Ferne Animal Sanctuary, please visit www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org