Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre will be staging two Christmas events this winter to raise vital funds for their work.
The London Road centre, which includes a wildlife centre and cattery, will be holding a Christmas Fair this Sunday December 7th between 12pm and 5pm.
There will be games, crafts and refreshments for the family, a raffle, tombola and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs Claus in their grotto.
The centre has its own Christmas market this year with 24 stalls.
There also will be a chance to visit the cattery and take a behind the scenes wildlife tour, pending avian flu situation.
Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children (under 2s are free) and can be bought on the day.
And on Monday and Tuesday December 8-9th between 4pm and 7pm, tickets are available for a new Christmas Experience where Mrs Claus will be in the grotto for storytime.
Elves will take visitors on a merry trail to find the elves that have hidden themselves around the site and there will be a chance to write a Christmas list to hand to Santa himself.
Included in the child price (adults free) are some seasonal treats. You can but tickets here
Wildlife Centre manager Lee Stewart said: “We are beginning to feel quite festive at the thought of these two events in December and can’t wait to welcome some new visitors along with our amazing supporters.
“All proceeds from our events will go directly to the centre upkeep and to help care for the animals.”
The wildlife centre is currently caring for a range of animals, including a hedgehog who was taken in after he became severely tangled in garden football netting.
The hedgehog was found with netting that had tightly wrapped around his legs and body which was cutting into the skin and caused painful swelling.
“Our team carefully removed the netting and under anaesthetic, assessed and treated the wounds,” said Lee.
“Thanks to fast action from a kind member of the public, this hog is now recovering well — but many others aren’t so lucky.”
Last year, 10,209 wild animals were admitted to the charity’s wildlife centres, compared to 7,519 in 2023 – a 35% increase in one year.
Of the animals commonly found in gardens, hedgehog admissions last year were by far the highest of any wild animal at 2,275, followed by wood pigeons (1,113) and blackbirds (288).
The charity’s advice to the public is that if a small animal – like a bird or hedgehog – is found caught up in netting but is uninjured, the fastest way to help it is to gently and carefully disentangle the animal themselves – where it’s safe and possible for them to do so.
Animals who have been entangled will need checking over by a vet, as they may have hidden injuries.
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