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Competition clicks with young photographers Hiding in the Rain
A CHEDDAR Valley-based charity providing support to children and young people in the area has held its first photography competition with the theme of nature. The Space was founded in late 2017 and provides counselling, a weekly youth club, activities and information services for young people aged four to 18 years old experiencing mental and emotional distress in the area. Doreen Smith, operations director for The Space, said: “We were absolutely delighted with the number of entries from young people. The standard was quite breath-taking, and our judges had
Hot weather affects wildlife
Golden Forest
a real challenge choosing winners and runners up in our two categories.” RESULTS: 4-9 Years Category Winner: Tian Mazi-Thomas for Hiding in the Rain Runners-up: Henry Munday for The moon at dusk shining through springtime blossom and Tommy Boothman for Pinky Winky 10-18 Years Category Winner: Poppy Day for Golden Forest. Runner-up: Hayden Leigh Rowe for Kermit.
SECRET World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill has been busy with lots of wildlife casualties arriving dehydrated. At the same time staff and volunteers are having to work in stifling temporary portacabins while their new treatment
Buzzard trapped in soccer net
Dehydrated hedgehog
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centre is being built. So far this year the centre has dealt with 2000 casualties. It says the heat is affecting all species with several hedgehogs arriving close to death.
Details: 01278 783250
