SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Exciting expansion plans for Ferne Animal Sanctuary

THE Ferne Animal Sanctuary on the outskirts of Chard has announced exciting plans to improve and expand its existing facilities.

The charity – which has this year been celebrating its 75th anniversary of helping animals – and is proposing to build four new buildings on its current site at Wambrook.

The proposals are soon to be submitted to South Somerset District Council for planning approval and the facilities will include a new agricultural building and storage shed.

Both are urgently needed to house all the wonderful donations the Sanctuary receives from the general public.

In addition, the application will include plans for a new Visitor Centre, which will provide a much needed meeting room and exhibition space.

The fourth building will be for a new special care unit for strays and nursing pregnant cats.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s chief executive officer, Elaine Hayes, said: “It’s hard to believe that the doors of the Sanctuary were opened 75 years ago; everyone here is very proud that we still continue to make a difference by helping animals and communities.

“Our plans for expansion are yet another very exciting time for all the staff, volunteers and supporters of Ferne.

“We will shortly be launching an appeal for the cat special care unit as this will be a very expensive building, full of the latest technology. This new facility will enable us to look after the cats to the highest possible standards. ”

To find out more about Ferne Animal Sanctuary, their upcoming events and how to become a valued volunteer, visit www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org or call 01460-65214.

PHOTO: Alice Cannon of Ferne Animal Sanctuary with Riley the cat.

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