What’s on at Ferne

Upcoming Events and Activities…

Ferne animal sanctuary calendar of events 2025

Join us for an unforgettable morning with Mark Ormrod MBE

a former Royal Marine, triple amputee, and an incredible inspiration.

Mark’s journey from the battlefield to reclaiming his life is nothing short of extraordinary. After surviving a devastating landmine explosion in Afghanistan, he faced the greatest battle – learning to walk again.

Hear the story of his resilience, determination, and strength, as Mark shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path to recovery.

Key Highlights

His life before the accident

The accident that changed everything

The fight for survival and recovery

Triumph over adversity with bionic legs

Location: Ferne Animal Sanctuary Conference Room.
Date: March 7^th Time:10am
Tickets: £30 per person – light refreshments included.

Discounted to £25 for veterans and their families with a Veterans Identification Card

Buy your tickets now before they sell out! – A morning with Mark Ormrod MBE | Buy & Shop Online at Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Ferne would like to invite you to our Annual Spring Festival on Sunday 20th April.

Join us on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg hunt, meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, children’s activities in Creative Corner and support our local traders along with lots more fun at Ferne!

Bring your friends and family and make a day of it. We have Butter Side Up joining us who will be serving delicious toasties.

We would love to have stall holders at our event. Please contact frm@ferneanimalsanctuary.org for any enquiries and to book with us

Entry will at a reduced price of £5 an adult, £3 a child (this includes the Easer Egg Hunt).

Come and celebrate all things wildlife with us on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26th!

Bring the kids to our arts & crafts room, Creative Corner, where you can make flower seed bombs and enjoy games of bingo.

Outside, join us for den building, pond dipping, and exploring our wildlife trail around the sanctuary. It’s a day of fun and nature for the whole family!

Entry will be at a reduced price of £5 an adult, £1 a child.

LATEST NEWS

Join us in marking World Spay Day on 25 February 2025

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At Ferne Animal Sanctuary, we are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of animals across the UK. As part of this commitment, we are proud to support World Spay Day, observed annually on the last Tuesday of February.

The real cost of animal rehoming: how your donations help

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At Ferne Animal Sanctuary, our incredible team spend each day dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals in need. Rehoming an animal is an extremely rewarding journey, but it’s not one without its challenges. Taking in animals in their time of...

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The impact of gifting pets at Christmas

Dec 21, 2024

The tradition of gifting pets at Christmas may seem heartwarming, but it often has severe consequences for animals, their owners and the charities that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome them.

Preparing your pets for Bonfire Night: Top tips from our animal welfare team

Nov 4, 2024

As Bonfire Night approaches, our team of experienced animal welfare specialists at Ferne Animal Sanctuary are sharing advice to keep your pet calm and safe ahead of the bright lights and big bangs that the 5th of November brings! Fireworks can create anxiety for...

CEO Blog: Reflecting on the Urgent Appeal

Oct 18, 2024

As CEO of Ferne Animal Sanctuary, I have always known the critical importance of our work, but this year, it hit home harder than ever. In May, we launched an Urgent Appeal to address the growing financial pressures on the sanctuary and ensure the continuation of...

Become a Friend of Ferne: Transforming Animal Lives Together

Jul 23, 2024

At Ferne Animal Sanctuary, we’re on a mission to save and transform the lives of countless animals in need. This vital work cannot be done without the help of compassionate individuals like you. By becoming a Friend of Ferne and supporting us with a regular donation,...