Latest News - October 15, 2008

Hedgehog Hospital info and Appeal

Read about our hydrotherapy work with the dogs.

Animal Rescue in India...
Freshfields UK now has links to Freshfields India

Get sponsored for Freshfields

Paco, having great fun at hydrotherapy

Congratulations...and Thank You!

Big Day benefits Freshfields Animals!

Congratulations and thanks to Freshfields Supporters Neil and Nicola Dingley of St Helens.

They got married recently and, instead of buying wedding table favours, they made a donation to Freshfields – and told all their wedding guests they were doing so.

It’s a lovely idea and very well worth copying………any takers ?

Lesley's Trek

I would like to thank everyone who kindly sponsored me for the sponsored trek through the Andes in Peru. A total sum of £2,500 was raised for Freshfields.

Lesley, half way down the line with the red rucsack

I was fortunate that I did not suffer the altitude sickness many of the others experienced. As we gained height, the air became very thin and I felt very tired but had no other symptoms. We climbed to a height of 12,000 feet, it was warm with an occasional shower in the day but below freezing at night. It was a case of having to sleep fully attired to stay warm and even then there were nights during which it was hard to stop shivering.

I was pleased to note that the pack horses which accompanied us were in good condition and not overloaded .When we stopped, they did also and in the evenings were turned loose to graze.Camping is most definitely not my idea of bliss but all in all it was worthwhile for the charity and it was certainly an amazing experience . I think I will wait a while before I attempt another challenge though already have an idea for one the year after next!
Thank you all for supporting this event.
Lesley

Whole Hog Challenge

Two of our supporters recently completed the Whole Hog Challenge and raised over £700 in sponsorship for the rescue centre. The challenge is an eight mile run with a few obstacles added in, including an army style assault course and a tight rope walk.

This is a really fun way to raise funds and with the help of an online donation page it was easy for people to sponsor.

Read the full story.

See the pictures from the day.

3 Peaks Challenge for Freshfields

Ian Scott is going to do the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge as a sponsored event for Freshfields, on 3rd June.

Ian is hoping to complete the walk in 11 hours.

From his just giving page:

"What I and my good mate Stan are hoping to achieve is to walk the long and demanding course in under 10hrs. The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a walking challenge route with the circuit normally starting and ending at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire - Pen-y-ghent (691m), Whernside (728m), and Ingleborough (723m) - in that order. The total distance walked is around 25 miles. Last year it took us 11hrs 15 minutes, so this year we've set ourselves quite a challenge!
Blood, sweat and tears aside it will be worthwhile if we hit our target of £1000. This will provide funds for vets, workers and food and allow the good work to continue."

Please sponsor him in this tough challenge at http://www.justgiving.com/3peak4freshfields

You can find out more and watch a video at the above web page.

Threatened With Closure

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre has been threatened with closure recently due to a severe shortage of funds.

Below are two letters printed in The Echo in response to this news:

Animal Centre Fears
I read about Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre being in debt for £80,000 with the threat of closure (ECHO, April 8).
It would be a shame if this happens, Freshfields have worked hard for over 30 years, rescuing, caring and re-homing animals. They would be a great loss to the community.
I just hope they get the help they require, to help the never-ending flow of unwanted animals that end up at their sanctuary.

J.Rigby, L13

No Apology Given
It was very distressing to read the artice 'Rescue Us, Says Animal Shelter' (ECHO, April 8)
Many people, including myself, have reason to be very grateful to the dedicated staff at Freshfields.
The raid on their premises was totally unnecessary and nothing was found. No apology was received for the treatment by the police.To all animal lovers, please try to help these caring animals, discarded by cruel members of society.

Mary Morris, Burscough

We would like to thank all those who wrote letters like these in support of the centre, and to anyone who has helped. The situation is still serious and we still need to raise money to keep going.

Bunny's Dumped

A week after the Bunny Bonanza four adult rabbits were dumped in our carpark. Shortly afterwards these four were born at the centre.

We have lots of adult rabbits looking for homes now, see our rabbit pages for more details.

Freshfields Ghost Walk

Freshfields first ever sponsored Ghost Walk took place on 7th February with everyone meeting up at Central Station in Liverpool. Tom Slemen (who wrote the Liverpool Ghost Walk book) came along to offer his support, sign autographs and chat about stories with his fans.

The tour runs on Thursday nights starting at 7pm at Central station. These tours will be a regular feature of Freshfields Fund Raising calendar, so if you would like to support us, please contact Jan Robinson on

jan@freshfieldsrescue.org.uk or phone
0151 931 1604
or
07983 160479 for more details or to book a place.