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Winter's Coming — Help Us Fill 350 Bales
The fields are green and the animals are enjoying the summer sun. But at the sanctuary, we're already thinking about the cold months ahead.
Every winter, our rescued cows, horses, sheep and grazing animals depend on thousands of pounds' worth of hay to see them through. Last year's shortages and soaring prices were a sharp reminder of how quickly forage can become scarce — so this year, we've secured 350 large Heston bales from the harvest to build a proper winter reserve.
The hay is safely in. Now we need your help to pay for it.
That's what the 350 Club is all about. Whether you sponsor a whole bale, a third of one, or just a single slice, every contribution goes straight towards keeping hay nets full and tummies happy when the frost sets in. Watch our Bale-O-Meter fill up, square by golden square, as we get closer to covering all 350.
Because every rescued animal deserves a full breakfast on a cold winter morning.
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Not the average mug. Obviously.
Percy has been hard at work in his entirely imaginary pottery studio, turning out a range of mugs far more refined than anyone expected. He’s also branched out into travel mugs and a few T‑shirts, because creative ambition knows no bounds.
They’re made for serious coffee drinkers, devoted tea fans, and anyone who reheats the same cup three times and calls it a lifestyle choice.
Each design is inspired by one of our rescued residents, with a colourful rim, handle and inside. Life is too short for beige mugs.
Why they’re excellent:
Solid, shiny and surprisingly classy (much like Percy on a good day)
Dishwasher and microwave safe, tested by people who forget things in the sink
Available in several colours to suit your kitchen, your mood or your favourite animal
A mug with a purpose
You were probably going to buy a mug at some point anyway. This one sends £2.50 straight to the sanctuary, towards caring for the hundreds of animals who live here, none of whom are allowed near the pottery wheel.
Buy a mug. Drink something nice. Help rescue animals.
Percy still insists it’s a very good idea.
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