WILDLIFE WARRIORS
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DSWF’s Community Fundraising magazine
Welcome to the latest DSWF community magazine! In 2015, so many have got involved with our herd to raise much needed funds for wild animals across Africa. Here’s why and how! Summer 2015 Welcome to Wildlife Warriors, our new online bi-annual Community Fundraising magazine. Community fundraising is all about rallying communities to support your cause and, since the DSWF Community Fundraising initiative started last year, we’ve been amazed by how many people of all ages have thrown themselves (in some cases, literally) so whole-heartedly into such a wide variety of fundraising events. Fundraising is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. As well as being personally rewarding, it’s enormous fun and the results speak for themselves. With the help of our Community Fundraising supporters, we’ve been able to refurbish key strategic ranger stations and bring poachers to justice in Uganda, as well as support undercover operations to fight the ivory trade in Zambia. A very tangible result for everyone’s efforts. We’re now looking for more Regional Volunteer Fundraising Ambassadors to join Amanda, Anita and Rebecca (read about them on page 5) to help our cause. It’s an opportunity for you to take charge of your own local community in support of DSWF, spread the word and engage people to fundraise on our behalf. If you are passionate about wildlife, value the environment and would like to get involved, please do get in touch with me. Or maybe you’d prefer a physical challenge, in which case take a look at our website at http://bit.ly/WildlifeChallenge. Better together is a well worn phrase, but this really is a case of together we can make a real difference. Marianne Watts - Community Fundraiser Less than 100 years ago there were an estimated 10 million elephants roaming our planet. Today, approximately 500,000 remain. In 2015, one elephant is killed every 15 minutes for its ivory, fuelling an illegal trade that threatens to wipe out this iconic species. We’re working with you, the local community, to help us raise vital funds for our elephant conservation projects - before it’s too late. The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) supports innovative and far-reaching conservation projects throughout Africa and Asia that yield tangible results for endangered wildlife and its habitat. Synonymous with elephants, at 84, David Shepherd (above) continues to campaign to save them and supports a complete ban on the ivory trade
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100% of funds raised will protect animals in Asia & Africa
Nadia takes on a Jumbo Challenge! After many visits to Colchester Zoo, Nadia Gibbs of Clacton-on-Sea fell in love with elephants and decided to learn more about them and their situation in the wild.
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What I discovered about the situation facing elephants in the wild truly shocked me. Without action being taken to end the illegal trade in ivory and to stop the poaching, there may be no elephants left in the wild in ten years.
As a result, Nadia has set herself a challenge to raise £1,000 for the DSWF Elephant Orphanage project. Her aim is to complete at least 30 physical events in 2015. “This is not going to come easy to me, I’m fairly unfit but feel I must push myself in order to expect people to sponsor me”.
Target £1,000
You can support Nadia online at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NadiaGibbs
Or call DSWF on 01483 272323 to make a donation. Nadia’s calendar of events is of jumbo proportion! January 25th Hadleigh 10k February 8th Great Bentley half marathon 22nd Tarpley 10 March 28th 3 hour Aerobathon April 3rd Sudbury 5 mile 12th Boxford tornado 40 miles May 4th Milton Keynes marathon relay 5th Harwich 5k race 1 10th Colchester 10k 17th Eton super sprint tri 23rd Saint Helena midnight walk 25th Bupa 10k london 26th Harwich 5k race 2 June 5th Clacton 5k race 1 13th Wattisham tri 16th Harwich 5k race 3 20th Harwich triathlon 26th Clacton 5k race 2
July 3rd Bentley 5 4th Paras 10 7th Harwich 5k race 4 24th Clacton 5k race 3 25th Essex castle bike 28th Harwich 5k race 5 August 9th Clacton 10k 21st Clacton 5k September 6th Langham 10k / Blackwater tri 13th Dedham 10k October 11th Tiptree 10 18th Wix 5 November 8th Stebbing 10 December 13th Rudolph run 5
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Baking for wildlife Having been inspired by a DSWF Education Team talk at school, South Farnham School pupils Charlie Jourdain, Thea Jones and Lara Lloyd-Mostyn decided to do a cake sale to raise money for wildlife. So the trio, along with Charlie’s mum, Natasha and others, brightened up a drizzly day selling lots of delicious and interestingly decorated cakes at the Bourne Green during a Footie Presentation day. Thank you so much. You’re all an inspiration to the DSWF team!
Raised £65!
Is your school or local group interested in a bespoke, fun and informative talk from DSWF’s Education Team? Contact Marianne on marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org for more information. 3
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Introducing our new Regio
By supporting the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, you can make a real difference to wildlif satisfaction in achieving a personal goal, while raising funds at the same time. Our new Regiona in fundraising, wildlife and meeting like-minded people to raise funds for DSWF.
Amanda and Barry Butler, long term supporters of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, rose to the DSWF30 challenge last year, driving through 30 counties in 30 hours. Their fundraising efforts achieved over £2,500 and now Amanda has agreed to be one of our first Regional Volunteer Fundraising Ambassadors. Here’s her story … “Until recently I would have described myself as having had a love of Africa, now I would have to say it has become a passion. The role of the Regional Volunteer Fundraising Ambassador will now allow me to spread my passion further. I hope to enthuse others into wild fundraising ideas, introduce a wide variety of people to the work of DSWF and to excite interest in the minds of young people, who will be the future supporters of DSWF. “I love returning to Africa but I don’t want to find empty spaces where animals once roamed. Now is the time to act.” If you’d like to get involved with activities in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, contact Amanda on ambassadorfordswf@yahoo.co.uk
“Wildlife’s ability to survive the challenges of the twentyfirst century is rapidly becoming outpaced by events that are transforming our world, such as habitat degradation, pollution and the illegal wildlife trade,” says Rebecca. “The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is making a fundamental difference in securing a future for endangered animals in Africa and Asia through antipoaching and conservation projects. “Inspired by the Charity’s work and my lifelong interest in wildlife, I have taken on the role of Regional Volunteer Fundraising Ambassador and my aim is to engage with new audiences through entertaining and participatory events for all ages, as well as competitions for children.” If you’d like to get involved with activities in Oxfordshire, contact Rebecca on dswfa.oxford@gmail.com
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fe conservation. By getting involved, you can feel a great sense of al Ambassadors aim to provide a regional base for people interested
“I have always been an animal lover but, as a long term volunteer in animal conservation education, I have an inner drive to tell people about the worldwide damage being done to our beautiful planet and the amazing creatures in it,” says Anita. “Animals worldwide are vanishing at an alarming rate with some animals at the point of extinction due to mindless poaching, cruelty all for the self-gratification of humankind.” “It is my firm belief that if you sow a ‘seed’ of information with people, making them aware of what is happening, they will hopefully begin to look at their ideas and put changes in their lives to help. It was with this background that I have been very happy to continually sponsor Chamilandu, at the DSWFsupported Elephant Orphanage Project. Through sponsoring her and reading of her journey back to the wild, I decided I must do a lot more to make the public aware of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s work for all animals.” Anita Murray North Norfolk
If you’d like to get involved with activitires in North Norfolfk contact Anita on dswfanorfolk31@ gmail.com
“I’m honoured to take on the role of DSWF Ambassador for Scotland and, through my wildlife fundraising over the years, I have a great network of like-minded people, all of whom share my passion for conservation.
Val Donnelly Scotland
For the past two years, I’ve been involved with the Edinburgh Global March for Elephants, Rhinos and Lions and, as there is no organisation representing rhinos in Scotland, this is why I have chosen to support The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.” If you’d like to get involved with activities in Scotland, contact Val via Marianne Watts on marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org
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DSWF Ambassadors in A AMANDA BUTLER
RVFA for Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Brookfield Primary School
Raised £130! Brunel Shopping Centre Raise d £103 !
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Beavers talks
Raised £65!
Action Really Wild Garden Party Amanda couldn’t have picked a wetter day but, despite the weather, on 12th July, Amanda and her family entertained 40 guests to afternoon tea and an open air screening of the Lion King. “The heavens opened about two hours before everyone was due to arrive, soaking everything we’d set up in the marquee,” explains Amanda. “Fortunately it had cheered up by the time our first guest arrived and everyone had a wonderful afternoon. I’m so thrilled with the amount we raised on the day!” In autumn, Amanda has talks lined up in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire with local Beaver colonies. If you would like Amanda to get involved with your community group, School or Club, please get in touch on ambassadorfordswf@yahoo.co.uk
Raised £500!
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Three Counties Cycle Ride On 7th June, Damien Butt cycled a huge 50 miles to raise money for DSWF’s tiger projects.
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Organised by the Rotary Club of Bracknell, the Three Counties Cycle Ride took me and other riders on a picturesque route through Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. All in the name of tigers!
Damien has so far managed to raise a fantastic £220 for DSWF’s TigerTime campaign which funds key tiger projects in Russia, India and Thailand. Thank you Damien!
Raised £220!
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Cranleigh School Mufti Day
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In the spring term, Cranleigh School held a mufti day in aid of DSWF. The Education Team visited the day before to inspire the pupils and to talk about the plight of elephant and the projects which DSWF supports. “Members of staff and students alike found the talk very informative” said Bob Wilson, Charity Service Coordinator for Cranleigh School. Thank you so much!
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Raised £800!
Feeling adventurous? Take part in the adventure of a lifetime, all in aid of DSWF with Discover Adventure. Cycle Lusaka to Victoria Falls in Zambia and pop in to DSWFsupported Elephant Orphanage Project, trek Borneo and Burma, or choose your own from the numerous Open Challenges available from Discover Adventure.
If you’re interested, drop Marianne a line on marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org
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Uphill and down dale for wild
On 2 August, TeamDSWF undertook the RideLondon Sur supporter, David Walker and Tamsin Cherry completed th The route saw them travel past the dramatic London skyli
DSWF joined forces with Cranfold Physio for the day, setting up at Forest Green, just past the half it seemed a great point to cheer on our riders and offer them a spot of moral support”, said Maria second time, TeamDSWF was new to cycling, with some of the riders taking up the sport less than to say hello” commented Wendyanne Harrison, who opened Cranfold Physical Therapy Centre in riders to visit us after the race for what will be a very much needed sports massage”.
Regional Ambassador for Oxfordshire, Rebecca Ward, set up a meeting point at the end of the rac Tamsin Cherry, Nick Karp, Rob and Joanne Maddison. “The ride was tough, I won’t lie, but equally a originally from South Africa so understand the urgent need to protect and save our beautiful anim
TeamDSWF have smashed their fundraising target, reaching an astonishing £5,000 so far and the m
Fancy taking on RideLondon in 2016? Contact Ma marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org to register your in From left: DSWF Community Fundraiser, Marianne Watts; Nick Karp; Rob and Joanne Maddison
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rrey 100, cycling the famous and challenging Olympic route, fundraising for DSWF. Long term he individual event while Nick Karp and Rob and Joanne Maddison took on the peloton as a team. ine, through the beautiful Surrey countryside and back to London.
way mark, to cheer the riders on. “Forest Green is just before the tough climb up Leith Hill, so anne Watts, Community Fundraiser for DSWF. Apart from one taking part in this event for the n a year ago. “This is such a tough event, I was amazed at how fresh they were when they stopped Cranleigh in 1999. “We treat a lot of sports people and were very pleased to invite each of the
money is still coming in! Thank you all so much.
arianne on nterest. Tamsin Cherry
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It was a good day, albeit it didn’t start as planned when the hotel didn’t get me a lift to the drop off point! I ended up cycling 10 miles or so to get to the start point at the Olympic Park, which I did with just eleven minutes to spare. Still it was quite good fun as by the time I was about four miles away, there were 100’s of cyclists doing the same as me!” David Walker
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ce and was able to catch up with David Walker, a lovely day out” said Tamsin from Cobham. “I’m mals. Any opportunity to raise money and awareness!”
sed 000 far! David Walker
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Raised £500!
Snowdon Challenge - 18 September 2014 “I was more than happy to have taken part in such a great challenge whilst helping to protect the beautiful animals that call Africa home” Matt Peel of Andrew Winch Designs (pictured above).
Raised £8,500!
Three Peaks in 24 Hours - 18/19 October 2014 “We were honoured to support DSWF, which does such fantastic work and it’s great that we could coincide this fundraising effort with important anniversaries for both of us!” say the Clarke Gammon team (above). Seven climbed and raised £8,500. They had atrocious weather with gales at the top of each peak but still achieved it in less than 24 hours. 13
Free-falling for elephants! Huge thanks and much admiration for an intrepid group from Wales who flung themselves out of an aeroplane for elephants! "The skydive was AMAZING!" says Tina Cooper (pictured) who led the charge. "The experience was well worth the flapping of the cheeks!" Indeed it was as it raised over ÂŁ750 that will go toward the onward care of the orphaned elephants that we help support in Zambia. Thank you to Tina Cooper, Emma Keeling, Emma Hanlan-Baker, Jo-Anne Davies, Danny France and Swansea Skydive.
Raised ÂŁ750!
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LONDON MARATHON
Running for wildlife
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The first DSWF Golf Day swung into action at Wildwood Golf & Country Club on 2
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Charity Golf Day
26 September 2014 raising funds for elephant projects in Uganda and Zambia.
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ughout the local area,” says organizer Marianne Watts. “The weather was course at Wildwood. We’ve had tremendous support from so many local Co-op, Cranfold Physio, FireBird Brewery, Sussex Charmer, Eatons of Cranleigh, ey Print, which made it very much a community event.
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Raised £3,575!
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CHARITY GOLF DAY 16 October 2015
Wildwood Golf & Country Club, Surrey Join David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation for a fun and lively 18 holes of golf at this beautiful woodland course followed by an early informal supper (guests welcome).
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nformation visit www.davidshepherd.org David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Registered Charity No. 1106893
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St. Catherine’s raises fund In June 2015 DSWF Community Fundraiser, Marianne Watts, met Fran Flammiger and Jean Arrick to see if St. Catherine’s School might support DSWF’s 30th Anniversary Community Fundraising Initiative, which had pledged to raise £30,000 in 300 days in support of our elephant projects in Africa. Both the Senior and Prep Schools very readily got involved culminating in a wonderful fundraising evening at St. Catherine’s entitled ‘From wildlife artist to conservationist’. This included an exhibition at the School of some of David Shepherd’s rarely seen work from his private collection, together with original work by his daughter, Mandy, and his grand-daughter, Emily Lamb. These pieces were hung alongside artwork produced by the whole School. The evening included a very entertaining talk about David’s life as an artist and conservationist given by Mandy Shepherd. The final sum raised was almost £5,000. Members of the Lower 6th plan to visit the Elephant Orphanage Project in Zambia in August during their summer expedition. We very much hope this is the start of a close partnership between the School and DSWF.
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“The Auditorium is the most amazing venue and, for all its state of the art facilities, it is a very personal and accommodating space to give a lecture... even if I am a bit of a dinosaur with technology! I took a look at the students’ Exhibition and I am in awe of the talent.” Mandy Shepherd
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Car wash for great cause Raised ÂŁ900!
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es Guildford fire station held a charity car wash on Saturday 18 October 2014 to raise funds for DSWF and to support former marines. Despite being on call since the early hours, including dealing with a large house fire in East Horsley, the crew was on hand to wash the cars of any charitable drivers. Almost 200 vehicles were cleaned raising £900 for DSWF and Commando 999, the official Royal Marines ex-servicemen charity. The firefighters were also joined by Royal Marine cadets from Guildford and Woking, four Surrey Fire volunteers and off-duty crew members.
Marianne Watts, DSWF Community Fundraiser
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We’d love you and your herd to get involved in wild and wonderful fu Get involved with one of these local fundraising challenges... Surrey Bacchus Fun Run and Marathon 13 September 2015
Starting at the beautiful Denbies Vineyard, choose from a half marathon, full marathon or even a 2.5km fun run. Run for your favourite charity - DSWF!
Hard as Snails 27 September 2015
DSWF has five free tickets for the glorious woodland run taking in the Pilgrims’ Way over the North Downs in central Surrey. With 10km and 5km options, there’s something for everyone. Contact Marianne today for your free entry!
Three Peaks Three Days 25/28 September 2015
Under the expert guidance of Advocate Events, this gives you the chance to take on the three highest peaks in the UK for an unforgettable weekend! Usually over 24 hours but also available over three days, this adventure includes climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon back to back and is a tough but magnificent weekend away.
DSWF Charity Golf Day 16 October 2015
Join us for our second golf day at the fabulous Wildwood Golf and Country Club. See more on page 17/18.
London Marathon 2016 & RideLondon Surrey 100 2016
Don’t wait, get your places for the 2016 London Marathon and RideLondon Surrey 100 organised today! DSWF has guaranteed places - read more and secure your place on pages 10, 13 & 14.
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...Or organise your own event or an activity through schools, churches, sports clubs, golf clubs, Rotary, Lions, Round Table - the list is endless! Here are a few ideas: • • • • • • • • • •
Organise a run or relay race as a sponsored event Run a cake stall with everything elephant themed Organise a sponsored bike ride Ask your customers to donate in a donation box Organise a charity car wash Set up a swimathon Give up something Hold a mufti day at school or elephant theme fancy dress day Take part in our Golf Day Take on a challenge - run the Marathon or cycle RideLondon
DSWF can provide you with supporting information including collection boxes, leaflets, posters and more. If you would like more information please get in touch: Marianne Watts, Community Fundraiser Tel: 01483 272323 Email: marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org
More details can be found on our website www.davidshepherd.org
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How your fundraising is helping to save elephants
Park protection & Elephant orphanage, Zambia In Zambia successful anti-poaching operations funded by you and run in cooperation with the Zambian Wildlife Authority have led to the arrest of INTERPOL wanted environmental crime fugitive and illegal ivory trader Ben Simasiku. This is a hugely positive step in our ongoing fight against wildlife crime and ivory trafficking. This year has also been one of mixed fortunes for the victims of the ivory wars. While two of the young elephants, Kavala and Maramba (image below), made the next step in the journey back to the wild by relocating from the elephant nursery at Lilayi to the release site in Kafue National Park, four new baby eles were also brought in. Of them, only one survived the trauma of being orphaned and is now receiving the round-theclock care thanks to your support.
The Waterways Project, Uganda Two of the ranger stations we have funded are now refurbished and fit for purpose. Sited in key strategic locations the old mud huts have been replaced with permanent stations that are providing the rangers with great facilities and the ability to react immediately to poaching incidents in this vulnerable part of Uganda. The new facilities have boosted morale and the number of snares has been now dramatically reduced signalling a safer future for Uganda’s precious wildlife populations including elephants. None of this could be achieved without your support.
Looking ahead
The continuing scourge of the illegal trade in wildlife, and more particularly the slaughter of Africa's elephants for their ivory, is having a dramatic impact on populations. There are now more elephants being killed than being born but with your continuing support we will fight to protect them by providing anti-poaching, park protection, welfare, education and community outreach alongside our commitment to carrying out undercover investigations into the poachers and traffickers that are driving the illegal trade.
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For more information contact: Marianne Watts, Community Fundraiser David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation 7 Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8JU Tel: 01483 272323 Email: marianne.watts@davidshepherd.org
DSWF is a charity registered in the UK. No: 1106893 Photography courtesy of GRI, Jo Hallett, Surrey Advertiser, Sim Davies, Andrew White