Join our moon bear paddlers at Swindon's Dragon Boat Race (Coate water) on 30 June 2013.
£27.50 to register (pays for boat), £20.00 minimum sponsorship to raise for Animals Asia
Please contact [email protected] to register.
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Barking Blondes
Our good friends Anna and Jo, aka The Barking Blondes, who co-present the world’s only radio show dedicated to dogs, BBC London Radio’s Barking at the Moon, have a new book out this June 2013, which we are sure will be a fantastic read!
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Art exhibition Thursday 6 December Woolborough House, 39 Londsdale Road, Barnnes, London SW13 9JP
6pm - 10pm, admission free, percentage of proceeds from art sales goes to Animals Asia
Wildlife art by Jo Maynard.
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Cages of Shame film showing in Swindon
Book soon as tickets are now limited
This is your opportunity to see an award-winning film by Martin Guinness that tells the gripping story of a mission to save 10 bears from a bear bile farm in China.
Share the inspiring rollercoaster journey of Animals Asia's Jill Robinson and her team as they set out to close down the last remaining farm in Shandong Province and bring the bears back to safety and loving care at the moon bear sanctuary.
This is a must see 45 minute uplifting film for anyone with a passion for the environment, beautiful bears, animal rescues or just great stories with happy endings.
Please join Sarah and Dave Chilvers from the Swindon Animals Asia Support Group and Joe Inglis of Vets Klinic who has kindly offered his state of the art practice for the premier of 'Cages of Shame'
Where - Vets Klinic, Unit 2 Callenders, Paddington Drive SN5 7YW
When - Tuesday 27 Nov
Time - 7.00pm - Pre film Refreshments/tour of Vet's Klinic
7.30pm - Film Show / Auction
Tickets - £10
Please contact Sarah Chilvers on [email protected] or phone 07866519232 to reserve your tickets. All proceeds go the Animals Asia.
Animals Asia merchandise will be on sale.
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Our supporters Animal Friends Insurance
Animal Friends Insurance have now donated over £1 million pounds to animal welfare charities worldwide, including to Animals Asia. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
Elaine Fairfax, Founder and MD of Animal Friends said “I am absolutely thrilled to have reached our £1 million target. We have been able to help so many really worthy causes, it’s been hugely rewarding for all of us. We could not have been able to reach the one million pound target helping animals along the way if it was not for our policy holders. I know it’s changed the lives of many individual animals that have been saved from a life of despair. We won’t stop there though; we will continue to strive to support as many animal welfare charities as possible. ”
The money donated is generated by the people that take out policies with Animal Friends Insurance. It means every time someone takes out a policy they are donating to charity and helping animals in need. A huge thank you to everyone that has taken part and supported the challenge.
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Ladies Shopping and Pamper Night Thursday 8 November
Please come along to the Swindon support group pamper night in the Garden Room of Blunsdon House Hotel, where you can enjoy a pamper and lots of shopping, including Animals Asia merchandise, Christmas cards and gifts.
There will be a DJ playing some tunes and of course the bar and restaurant will be open if you would like to make a night of it. Plus a tarot card reader on the night.
Tickets are £5 donation to Animals Asia and include a free goodie bag.
Animals Asia UK now has a page on Conscious Source!
Conscious Source is a community of organisations and projects online. Please visit to find out more
Party to help the bears …. Sunday 4 November 1-5pm, Guildford Cathedral, The Rectory, Stag Hill.
Andrew Colborne-Baber, owner of the Bear Garden in Guildford, has chosen to support Animals Asia when celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary this November. It is gearing up to be a very festive occasion, ideal for bear lovers wanting bear gifts of any shape, size or price. There will also be a tombola and raffle benefiting Animals Asia. Free entry.
More details: 01483 302581, www.beargarden.co.uk, [email protected]
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Concert in aid of Animals Asia 1 November 2012 7pm, Bateman Auditorium, Gonville and Caius College, Trinity Street, Cambridge, UK CB2 1TA.
Presntation about the moon bear sanctuary, Chengdu, China. Glimpse of rural China, Yunnan province, followed by:
Rachmaninoff preludes, op. 32, nos. 5 & 9, op. 23, nos. 4 & 5.
Songs by Parry, Gurney, Verdi, Balfe, Novello and Gershwin
Ticket price £15, complimentary tea/coffee/juice at interval. Call 07786142986 for tickets.
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Please donate to Michelle Moss and friends 12 hour sponsored starlight vigil on Saturday the 27 October 2012, from 7pm to 7am, in memory of all the bears lost.
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Talk and slideshow about work by our fantastic supporter Viv Simms on Friday 24 July at 7pm
At he Memorial Hall, Pickering, North Yorkshire. There will also be a potato pie and pea supper. Tickets £5 per head and all welcome.
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Simple steps that help paws and claws
Join our Surrey supporters on a walk on Sunday 24 June 2012 (walk begins at 10am) to help Animals Asia.
Starting in Odiham and walking across attractive open countryside (approximately 7 miles)
For more information call Denise 01256 861021
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To celebrate his 60th birthday, supporter Steve Slater will be cycling from Land's End to John o'Groats starting on 11 June. He is hoping to complete the cycle in 11 days, which is around 80 miles a day. Please wish him lots of encouragement and if you can, please sponsor him on his justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/steve-slater1
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Southampton and Portsmouth Support Group
The story of the moon bears
Thursday 2 August 2012 at 7 pm
Nicky Vyvyan-Robinson will update us on the bears in the sanctuaries in China and Vietnam and you will hear about miracle bear Oliver.
including:
Film showing, information about how you can help,
Merchandise
Raffle and auction
Vegetarian and Vegan Buffet
An evening not to miss so book your place now
The Tea Party, Lower Northam Road, Hedge End
Tickets: £12
Good luck to Annie Hawkins who will be cycling for us in Do It For Charity London-Brighton Bike Ride on 16 September. You can help by sponsoring Anne at her justgiving page here http://www.justgiving.com/anniehawkins
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You can also help the animals you care about by buying and/or selling tickets for our UK raffle, which closes on 20 July 2012. Tickets are just £1 each. To take part and the change to win some great prizes, including £1000 cash, call our office on 01579 347148
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You are invited to the London screening of Cages of Shame. Please join us on Saturday 16 June at 6.30pm at Tooting & Mitcham Community Sports Club
Imperial Fields, Morden. £15 (including light refreshments). Booking advisable as places limited. Book and find out more here -----------------
Please support Amanda Bright who is taking part in the Edinburgh marathon on 27 May to raise vital funds for the animals you care about. She can be sponsored at her Justgiving page here
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Hampstead Heath Walk for Freedom
Register now for our fantastic guided walk that uncovers many lesser known areas of the Heath on Saturday 12 May. Find our more here
Our Moonstruck exhibition has now closed. See our updated report about it here
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Happy Dog Photo Competition winner is Alfie, read about his story and see all the happy dogs that entered here ___________________________________________________________
Animals Asia supporters opens our first official charity shop at 20 West Street, Weston-Super-Mare. Find our more
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Fantastic Devon Supporter also opens a shop for us Jacky Hallesy, our super North Devon Support group coordinator, has also opened a charity shop on behalf of Animals Asia Foundation, taking over half of her husband’s business premises at Unit 12, Butchers Row, Bideford, Devon. Jacky’s shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm – so if you are in the area, please pop in and show your support!
24-28 April 2012 Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU
We are thrilled to announce a very special exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculptures of moon bears and other Chinese wildlife by acclaimed artists Richard Symonds and Suzie Marsh. Find out more and see the fantastic art and sculpture here
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Our Happy Dog Photo competition winner is Alfie, a rescue Border Collie, more information and his photo will be on the website soon. Thanks to everyone who got involved.
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24-28 April 2012 (private view with the artists and Jill Robinson on 24 April)
Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU
We are thrilled to announce a very special exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculptures of moon bears and other Chinese wildlife by acclaimed artists Richard Symonds and Suzie Marsh. Find out more here
Join Animals Asia at CRUFTS NEC, Birmingham 8 - 11 March Please come and say hello. We’re in Hall 1-176.
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Our 2012 events and activities diary is now ready with something to suit everyone. Please have a look and get involved to help the dogs, cats, bears and other animals in Asia
