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In 2012 you can take part in one of our fundraising bike rides to help us continue being there for wildlife in need.

‘Willow & Romans’ Bike Ride. Sunday 15th April 2012

Take part in our sponsored ‘Willows & Romans’ bike ride taking place on Sunday 15th April 2012.  This specially tailored bike ride, exploring the beauty spots of the Somerset Levels, starts and finishes at Secret World.  Mainly on the flat…we offer two distances so you can opt for the full circuit (2-3.5 hours depending upon  your fitness level) or the shorter option (approx 1 hr).  Thank you to the Bridgwater Cycling club for organising this event for us!

‘Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride’  Provisionally 3rd June – 29th June 2012. From 9-38 Mile routes

A chance for Bristol cyclists to enjoy a traffic free route from the city into the surrounding counryside with a range of routes to suit all abilities and interests.  A popular event last year, this promises to be a fun event for Bristol-based fundraisers.  Organisers:  Bristol City Council.  Rider Packs and routes available start of June.

‘Dunkery Dash’ – North Petherton Community Centre. 9am – 11th March 2012. 62 Miles

This ever popular, early season bike ride climb goes to fabulous Dunkery Beacon on Exmoor, via the Quantaock and Brendon Hills and back again.  Fitness Level: for moderately fit riders able to make ascents.  Organisers: Bridgwater Cycling Club.  Routes available in due course

‘Three Towers and Middle Earth’ – 9.30am 5th August 2012,North Petherton Community Centre.

A longer ride but a bit flatter!  A beautiful tour from the Somerset Levels and across the stunning Wessex landscape where you will visit Burrow Mump, Glastonbury Tor and Alfred’s Tower in Stourhead.   Organisers: Bridgwater Cycling Club. Routes available in due course.

Audax Rides:  An Audax ride is run under the rules of the Audax Long Distance Cycling Association.  The rides are of various lengths.  These events are not races and all have a minimum and maximum time to pass through various checkpoints and to finish.  A route sheet is provided but no on road support or signposting.  The onus is on the rider to find his or her way with minimum detail. Visit www.aukweb.net for more information.

     For further information on any of the above events please email save@secretworld.org or Tel: 07712 856516

Well done to the winners drawn for our Winter ‘Fuel Fund’ Raffle 2011.  Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets – your support will help us continue being there for wildlife in need.

WINNER:

Mrs D Hutton

RUNNERS UP:

Mrs C Crole

Mrs M Brown

Gina Ryall

Gill Hagger

Mr J Lapham

Sandra Wilkes

Mrs L Nicoll

Mrs M Brown

Steve Stanton

J Cook

An extra hours rest in bed and the surprisingly mild weather spurred on our ‘Brean14’ participants! We would like to thank everyone who put on their walking boots and running shoes in aid of Secret World on Sunday 30th October and raised £1533.76.  All proceeds from the event will go directly towards the rescue, rehabilitation and rescue of injured and orphaned wildlife.  Thanks go to our dedicated volunteers who attended on the day and helped the event run smoothly.

If you missed your chance to take part this year then we will be holding the event again ‘Brean14′ on Sunday 28th October 2012!  Look out for more details in the New Year.

On Monday 26th December 2011 (Boxing Day) one of our volunteers – Tracey Silcock – will be leaving her cosy warm house in Bedminster, Bristol to embark on a 26.4 mile sponsored walk all the way to Secret World!  Her journey will take her along the A38, past Bristol Airport, through Churchcill, Cross and eventually onto Secret World approx 7-8 hours later!   We are appealing for any volunteers that may wish to join Tracey along any part of her route to spur her on or to welcome her on her arrival here at Secret World!   If you are interested in supporting Tracey then please contact Debbie in the fundraising department on tel: 01278 783250 or email debbie@secretworld.org

You can sponsor Tracey and help us continue being there for wildlife in need by visiting her Just Giving Website Page www.justgiving.com/Tracey-Silcock

Tracey loves Hedgehogs! (Photo courtesy of Chris Loughlin)

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April 2012

This is the only time of year that the public get a chance to see these beautiful creatures up close.  This is when young badgers are being bottle fed at our centre, which is the largest badger cub rearing unit in the contry.  You will be able to view some of the casualty and rehabilitation pens via our CCTV system.  Hot food and refreshments will be available.  We are open from 10am-4pm…there is no admission charge but please donate to our work.  We look forward to seeing you in 2012!