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French's Care Haven
Hello to our readers, I hope as always you have all been keeping well. Thank you to everyone who came along to our open day, I hope you enjoyed the BBQ and meeting the horses, donkeys and Lucy, we are hoping to have another in September, so keep a look out for that date.
In the photo - Daren, Carmen, Lee and dog Molly relaxing at the end of the day, on our open day. There were lots of tears and laughter at our Psychic night and the lady who spoke, Sharon from Essex Spiritual Centre did well entertaining the people who came, thank you again to those who joined us on the night. Next month, one of volunteer Jasmine is doing something completely crazy! She is wing-walking on an aeroplane to raise money for our rescued animals. Please support Jasmine in this adventure, by using her just giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/.../jasmine-lait-1681227734400
In September on Saturday 9th we have a Barn Dance that our ladies have organised. Put this date in your diary and final details will be in the next magazine addition, as well as on our website, you can also find more details on our Frenchs Care Haven Facebook page as well.
I have spoken recently about the widespread problem people are having with their horses and donkeys regarding laminitis, which is mainly caused by high amounts of sugar in the grass. We have been hit hard with this like no other year before, it has gone crazy. The vets and farriers are saying in all their years they have never seen anything like it. Laminitis is awful, it is extremely painful and can be deadly, to that point a horse can end up having to be put down, because the pedal bone in the foot rotates and comes through the sole of the foot. Our changes in weather that we are having nowadays, is causing havoc for these animals, along with the worlds wildlife. Our vet bills are near £4,000 at the moment and we are struggling financially with this, so please bear with me when I ask for your support in events we do, or helping us with donations, your input could make a real difference for our Charity.
The other photo is of our lovely donkey Frankie, he is such a handsome young man.
French’s 100 club has just re-started with tickets £30 a number, raffle ticket or tickets that you buy will last for a year, where there will be a raffle draw once a month with 3 prizes drawn each time, first prize is £50, so come on let’s get you in our monthly draw, please contact Sharon for your raffle tickets. Call Sharon on: 07999051401 or email Sharon: frenchs.100club@gmail.com
If you are semi-retired or retired and have a couple of hours a week to spare to help as a volunteer, Please contact me – Jann. We have some nice people in our small team and a lovely environment around nature, the horses and donkeys to work in, so come along and join us. Plus if you have any ideas, or would like to help organise an event, please let me know, you could make my day! French’s is a charity on your doorstep, can you help, either with time, donations, or sponsorship. You are welcome to come along and meet our animals. Call me for an appointment.
Jann on: 07747 755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk
Website: FrenchsCareHaven.org.uk
