NEWS UPDATE - Summer 2008

For news of recent fundraising activities and upcoming events click here

Aug 2008
Sky High For Secret World
Gemma Ditchfield is doing a skydive for Secret World. Click here for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 


July 2008
Simon the Gannet
Simon the Gannet is currently being cared for at Secret World after being grounded at a local beach. Click here for more details.

 

 

 

 

June 2008
Couple take on poachers to save baby dear

To read the full story,
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June 2008
Deer oh deer!

Read about the 11 deer fawns that are being reared at Secret World!
click here




 



Sept 2007
Otterly Fantastic!

Secret World is delighted that last years famous trio of Otter Cubs, Splish, Splash & Splosh, are to be featured on prime time TV.
To learn more about this story, and some of the other Otters rescued by Secret World, click here




Sept 2007
Sammy the Seal
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Secret World recently made an unusual rescue at a local beack. Click here for more info.









August 2007
He did it!
Click here for more detailsAfter 13 long days in the saddle, Secret World fundraiser completed the 970 mile cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End Click here for more info.










 

 

 

July 2007
Albatross!
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A rare seabird was rescued on Friday June 29th at Secret World. Click here for more info.

















July 2007
Jamie's J.O.G.L.E! (John O'Groats to Lands End)
Can you support Jamie's 1000 mile cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End? Click here for more info.















June 2007

Bikini Car Wash!
Any dad's shopping at Cadbury Garden and Leisure in Congresbury on Father's Day had a treat, as six lovely ladies were doing a Bikini Carwash in aid of Secret World. Click here for more details










March 2007

The 2007 Kitchen Crew has arrived
Click here for more detailsBracken, Fern and Ivy came to Secret World Wildlife Rescue from the Worcestshire Badger Group after having their set disturbed by builders. Click here for more details









March 2007
Save the Badger
There still remains a threat of killing badgers as a means of reducing Bovine TB in cattle. Click here for more details










Jan 2007
This years Open Weekends are announced!
Secret World's 2007 Open Weekends have been announced. Starting with the Badger Cub weekend on April 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, these events are the only chance you have to visit this acclaimed Wildlife Rescue centre. Click here for more details




Dec 2006
Secret World's latest fundraising event causes a shiver!
Staff and volunteers from Secret World recently took the plunge into sea at Lyme Regis to raise essential funds. Click here for more details







Dec 2006
Latest Secret World newsletter now available to download
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The 2006 Secret World Christmas Newsletter is now available online. Click the image to the left to download it in PDF form. Download may take a few minutes depending on connection speed.


















Dec 2006
Burnham-on-Sea inshore lifeboat crew assist with another rescue
The crew of the Burnham-on-Sea Area Rescue Boat (BARB) were again on hand to help Secret World rescue an animal in distress. Click here for more details.








Nov 2006
Debbie O'Keefe's London Marathon Challenge
Click here for more detailsIn April 2007, Secret World's intrepid fundraiser will be running the London Marathon in aid of the Somerset based rescue centre!












Nov 2006
Auction & Ball
Secret World's annual Auction and Ball was a great success, helped by a surprise celebrity guest! Click here for more details!

S
ept 2006
Freda the Fallow Fawn
Freda the fallow fawn was rescued by some children who were out walking in the Forest of Dean. Click here for more details!

August 2006
Secret World at Clarks Village
Come along and join the fun as Secret World holds a 'week-long' Fundraising Event at Clarks Village, in Street, Somerset. Meet some of the Secret World animals and our celebrity patrons!
Click here for more details!


June 2006
A Roaring Success
On 21st June, 28 intrepid volunteers walked across 20ft of burning hot coals in aid of Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Click here for more info



June 2006
More baby birds!
And still they come! Follow the link here for pictures of our latest additions Click here for more info

June 2006
Wall to wall with Baby Birds
Spring time has brought with it the inevitable influx of baby birds. Click here for more info

May 2006
Otter Update!
They’re in !! The otter enclosure is completed and the otters moved in to the pen in April. Click here for more info

May 2006
Ash, The Roe Fawn
Ash is a little orphaned Roe Fawn that we are currently rearing. Spending most of its time in the cubby hole in Pauline's kitchen, Ash is feeding well and and we are hopeful that he will make a full recovery. Click here for more info

April 2006
Kitchen Crew
The kithen crew is up to four! Click here to read about their progress

April 2006
Roe Deer
Unfortunately we treat a lot of deer that have become injured in collisions with cars. We hope that this one injured in Roeberrow will make a full recovery Click here for more info

April 2006
Gannet Ready to Launch
This Gannet was recently rescued after being blown inland. Feeding well and showing no signs of injury, we are hopeful that we should be able to release it after its next assessment. Click here for more info

March 2006

Happy Birthday 2 You!
It was celebration time recently when Secret World’s own charity shop reached it’s 2nd birthday. Click here for more info

Easter Bunnies!
As orphan season takes hold Secret World’s veterinary nurse Lisa Hills has been rearing three baby rabbits. Brought in to the centre in early March, “Happy, Go-Go & Lucky” are steadily increasing weight and seem to be coping well with their new surroundings.


Fantastic Mr Fox
Another new resident in the Secret World hospital room is Mudgley, an orphaned fox cub. Currently being cared for by Head of Animal Care Ellie West, he was found at the local cider farm and is responding well to treatment.


Click here to find out how hte Otters are doing








March 2006

Watch out for Secret World appearing at special venues throughout the year;
Clarks Village
Burnham Holiday Village
Sanders Garden World
Cadbury Garden Centre

February 2006 - Stop the badger cull
black and white campaignThis month, we have been organising our 'Black and White' campaign to stop the needless killing of thousands of badgers by the Government. Please support our support and click on the badger picture below for more information on the disease problem and how you can help.










January 2006 - Happy New Year!

Many wonderful events are planned in 2006 to bring in funds for our important work and to raise awareness regarding wildlife respect and environmental care.

Wildlife First Aid courses are being held throughout the year, open days at Secret World, A Masquarade Ball, VIP days and much much more.

Keep and eye on this page for up and coming events in 2006!!!!!!!!

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and Angie Barber, The Secret World Wildlife Rescue