Ashley the baby donkey was born at the Sanctuary on Tuesday 20th October 2009. Sadly, his mother died giving birth and he is currently receiving veterinary care as well as being bottle-fed round the clock by the sanctuary staff. Take a look at just how cute is:
The sanctuary says:
It’s quite a rare occasion for a foal to be born at the Sanctuary as we have a no breeding policy. This has been an exceptional year with mares coming into our care who were already in foal. Not only their mothers, but each foal is guaranteed sanctuary for life.
So at least little Ashley will have a home for life. If you’d like to support him, or other donkeys at the sanctuary, follow this link:
Today was the official re-opening of the magnificent Grade II listed Kennaway House, after the completion of the one million pound restoration project (£554,000 of which was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund) that returned this wonderful building back to it’s former glory. The House was officially opened by Hugo Swire, MP for East Devon. The celebrations included performances by the Sidmouth College Drummers, Sidmouth Town Band, the Diam0nd Cheer Squad and the Sidmouth Steppers. There was also a series of playlets performed by Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, and live jazz playing courtesy of the Exeter City Steam Jazz Band. The House is now to be a centre for arts, learning and the community and will also be available for family celebrations.
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Hugo Swire talks to the Mayor (inside Kennaway House):
The restoration work is magnificent and all those concerned should feel very proud in deed of what they have achieved. Kennaway House is now truly beautiful again. So from me, a local resident, thank you!
Kennaway House (previously known as Fort House and Church House)
The Trust office is now open and the manager in charge of marketing can contacted on 01395 515551. The official opening is July 4th 2009. As a local, with a real interest in the preservation of beautiful buildings, I am delighted. Well done to everyone involved.
