WOOD SHAVINGS FOR WINGHAM
Kent-based security experts , Jacksons Fencing have recently shown their kind-hearted nature with a donation of 504 bales of wood shavings to Wingham Wildlife Park , Kent ’ s fastest growing zoo .
As a company keen to support other businesses in the local area , they decided to give the shavings as a random act of kindness , saving the wildlife park over £ 2,500 . The money saved is now being planned to help feed and house other animals in the zoo through this tricky economic time . The shavings will be used to ensure that marmosets , meerkats and many other animals are able to stay cosy and warm in their habitats this winter , especially following rumours of another Beast from the East .
Marcus Wilder curator at Wingham Wildlife Park and Sandwich Wildlife Park said : “ We know that these national lockdowns are tough for everyone , but it ’ s particularly hard when your income relies on kind donations from the public . Although the majority of our bills , such as animal feed heating and bedding , stay roughly the same , the icy temperatures we ’ ve been experiencing lately can increase bedding and heating costs significantly .
“ The kind donation by Jacksons Fencing has taken a huge weight off our shoulders , we don ’ t need to worry about buying bedding for the animals at either Wingham Wildlife Park or Sandwich Wildlife Park for quite some time , if anything will be able to use that little bit extra !”
HEVER CASTLE VISITORS RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR CHARITY
VISITING POD FOR BARNES LODGE
With restrictions still in place for care homes across the country , families and friends can now enjoy visiting residents whilst keeping everyone safe at Barnes Lodge Care Home , Tonbridge . Relatives can chat to residents using the intercom , along with a protective transparent screen being in place to avoid the risks that Covid-19 brings .
Staff have worked tirelessly to keep residents safe during the pandemic , using a marquee outside during the summer when visits were finally permitted again , but now with the cold weather the purpose-built visiting pod has been a wonderful addition .
Nicky Pett , general manager at Barnes Lodge commented : “ It has been really exciting to see the visitor centre go up as we know how much this will mean to the relatives of our residents , as well as the residents themselves , finally getting to see them in person , even with the screen in place , is going to make the world of difference . We are doing everything we can to keep life as ‘ normal ’ as possible here at Barnes Lodge and we ’ re very proud of our lovely new visiting pod .”
Visitors to Hever Castle over Christmas raised over £ 13,400 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children ’ s Charity ( GOSH Charity ).
As the grounds had a Peter Pan themed trail over the festive period , GOSH Charity was selected to benefit from ticket sales as the author of Peter Pan , JM Barrie , left the rights to his story to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929 .
Visitors were able to donate when pre booking tickets online , as well as by purchasing a special Peter
Pan or Tinkerbell cookie in aid of the charity at the takeaway food outlets on site .
Sarah Wolf , from GOSH Charity said : “ We ’ re so grateful to everyone at Hever Castle for choosing to support us . Following a very challenging year , I hope that all the visitors to Hever Castle enjoyed the timeless story of Peter Pan through the festive trail . The money raised will help us to support seriously ill children from across the UK who are cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital .”
RESIDENT PATRICIA FORDYCE AND SON DOMINIC FORDYCE
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