OPENING UPDATE
SCREECH OWL SANCTUARY TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 6th JULY 2020 Since our last update in early June, the Government has issued a whole range of guidelines and there has been lot of paperwork to get our heads … Continue reading →
Karen Hopkins
Birding Planet Partnership
For all those bird lovers out there as the Screech Owl Sanctuary we have partnered with Birding Planet an online bird watching community. They wish to support us and other bird conservation organisations on four different continents. They are raising … Continue reading →
Crowdfunding Update
Fundraising update.. we have reached 100 supporters and 32% of our target HUGE THANKS to all who have supported both via the fundraising page and directly. Today 05/05/2020 is #givingtuesdaynow so just a little reminder that we still need to continue … Continue reading →
Crowdfunding
We would like to thank the many supporters, near and far, of Screech Owl Sanctuary who have been generous with their support to date. Following a number of requests via facebook we have now set up a crowdfunding page on … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 4
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE Since our last weekly news update life in the UK has been turned upside down and the government announcements and guidelines have significantly impacted the operations of the Sanctuary. We continue to be in operation to … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day Weekend 2020 – WITHDRAWN
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND – FREE CORNISH CREAM TEA FOR MUM 21st & 22nd March 2020 Bring your Mum to the Sanctuary for some special treats: – if you pay for your Mum’s entry, we … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 3
Environmental News We aim to minimise the environmental impact of the Sanctuary – below is one example of an action we have taken Community Engagement During February we were able to provide support, via gifts, donations or sponsorship, … Continue reading →
St Patrick’s Day 2020
St Patrick’s Day – 17th March 2020 £6 entry on the day for anyone who can show proof of the following * being called Patrick * having an Irish address * having Irish ancestry or for anyone wearing an Irish … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 2
This week we are focusing on our educational value. We are keen to promote and develop our educational links locally. In the first 2 months of 2020 we have made the following educational connections: – We have agreed 5 work … Continue reading →
WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE No 1
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE On a regular basis we plan to report progress against our six core values. These values are: – Rehabilitation; Conservation; Education; Research; Community; and Environment. This week we are reporting on Community Engagement. As the new … Continue reading →
New Owners
We would like to introduce ourselves, we are the Hopkins family, (from left to right) Tamar, Kevin, Karen & Isaac the new custodians of Screech Owl Sanctuary.
Continue reading →A new Era
As some of you know the sanctuary has been up for sale for just over a year and it is nearly 30 years since we the founded Screech Owl Sanctuary and became the guardians of the owls. It is inevitable … Continue reading →
Visit England Award
We were extremely proud to be selected for the national awards and win the Bronze Award in the small attraction category at the visit England Excellence Awards which is a huge achievement for us. Thank you to all of our … Continue reading →
Donkeys
Scientific name: Equus asinus The donkey or ass is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for … Continue reading →