craftyhunnypie Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Well it may not be much, but at least I can say I've helped! This morning my Christmas cards from the BHWT came. They are soooo lovely & big too! I love the little stories on the back of them & BHWT awareness that is printed on them. I had little tears over Mrs Bumble who spent 20 months of her retirement happy & free, the little love. So instead of handmade cards off me this year - parents & sister etc are getting these meaningful cards. I want to do more for the BHWT, but unsure of how to get involved. A charity very very close to my heart, that always makes me cry when I read about the hens! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 i wasn't as keen on the cards they have this year - last year they had lovely ones of a henhouse in the snow with a little row of stockings hanging on it - I got a few packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I want to do more for the BHWT, but unsure of how to get involved. Sponsor a hen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Sponsor a hen, as Egluntine has said. Make a donation. Tell others about hidden eggs and check your labels Yes the cards are different, it's proven popular having real rescue girls this year. I know all mine have been sent out. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 still waiting for my cards to arrive, can't wait to send them out and thanks Buffie for assisting me in that area I'm getting the 'Batteries not included' and 'Christmas Puddings' ones. I didn't realise the other cards had stories on, I would have ordered a pack of those too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 They should be there soon. Yes Poet they have the story and info about hidden eggs. Much more informative. Lisa's previous cards are fab too BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 They should be there soon. Can't wait! Yes Poet they have the story and info about hidden eggs. Much more informative. Shame it doesn't say that in the cards description, I'd have got a pack of those too. That paypal button for the Lisa Pope Christmas cards still doesn't work, I hope you're not losing sales because of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think the new ones are lovely; had I seen the new designs, I'd have got those this year - but I didn't see them on the site when I was buying my cards. I wasn't too keen on the old style ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 my cards have just arrived, woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 The BHWT cards are all lovely and I love this year's ones with the info on - I've got the day off today and have been writing them all out (along with a glass or two of mulled wine ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Emma you could always ask your local co-ordinator if they need any help at the next rescue. That's what I did and I do lots of rescues now. I also go into the farm and it's one of the best things about my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Emma you could always ask your local co-ordinator if they need any help at the next rescue. That's what I did and I do lots of rescues now. I also go into the farm and it's one of the best things about my life! I'm glad to hear it Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Emma you could always ask your local co-ordinator if they need any help at the next rescue. That's what I did and I do lots of rescues now. I also go into the farm and it's one of the best things about my life! they'd have to scoop me off the floor, never mind the chickens! I'd be in floods of tears! I think it's a really brave thing to do but you need to have nerves of steel I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Some people do break down in floods of tears. It doesn't bother me too much but the last rescue was quite emotional. It's just an amazing sense of satisfaction seeing them come from the farm and then go to nice new homes. Absolutely fantastic and I always look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 From what I hear a rescue is bloomin' hard work. The co-ordinators would not want to have to be dealing with people who can't cope with the situation, as all their attention and energy is taken up with the task in hand. There must be lots of "behind the scenes" ways in which help could be given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 From what I hear a rescue is bloomin' hard work. The co-ordinators would not want to have to be dealing with people who can't cope with the situation, as all their attention and energy is taken up with the task in hand. It is hard work. Mr.X and Mrs.X and the rest of team we have are fully commited and don't whine etc. We have had people come along and smoke 30 cigarettes in the corner because they could not handle it and use a whole box of tissues to whipe their eyes. These people don't tend to come back out of their own choice. We sometimes have people come from 11-2 just to help out with crate disinfecting and stuff like that and they tend to enjoy it. If you think you could do it then go for it, they might not need any help but there is no harm in asking. The co-ordinators I have met have all been lovely and a delight to speak to. You could always do a sponsored walk or something like that. Or just ask Jane for some leaflets so you can distribute them. No harm in asking or trying. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 You're right Egluntine - you really have to steel yourself sometimes. Rosie managed to do one at Jane Howarth's farm in Devon - she was 'in charge' of making sure that the chooks all got to eat and drink, and looking after the really poorly ones. They need all sorts of help - people to make/bring sandwiches for lunch, also to help with the re-homing end of things rather than the arrival from the farms. As Martin said, it's really great to see them all going off to their new lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 lunch. You've got to be joking, no time for lunch! Maybe a few pieces of chocolate and a few biscuits along the way and a few dozen cups of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 That's more or less what I meant - we took 20 mins out to wash our hands and stuff our faces before getting started with the re-homing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think you guys are fantastic! Good on ya. I've done my bit too by rehoming some poor girls, donating to the charity, spreading the word, buying the Christmas cards and we've even got some car stickers from the BHWT in our cars! I got a couple of leaflets with my Christmas cards so just deciding on a couple of strategic places to leave them. I think I'll photocopy them too so I have more to leave around. Not all of us have the emotional strength to deal with situations like that but I try to do my bit and god forbid I should be a burden to a co-ordinator trying to their job! Bravo to all of you involved in these rescues, I think what you do is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 They need all sorts of help - people to make/bring sandwiches for lunch, also to help with the re-homing end of things rather than the arrival from the farms. If my nearest one wasn't 40 miles away, I'd do the sarnies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks Poet. Everybody on the forum does a fantastic job in some way or another. I don't think it matters how big or small. You have to know what to say and when to say it which is very important. I would like to be a co-ordinator in the future but I will need to find a bigger garden or some land first. I think I could just about manage it. Sophie is doing a great job as joint co-ordinator in her region and I'd like to follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 . You have to know what to say and when to say it which is very important. I'll bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Here's a suggestion for the BHWT web site by the way, put the leaflet on line in PDF format so people can print it off and distribute it, thereby saving the BHWT the cost of printing and sending them out. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Email Jane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
