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buffie Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We're not short of volunteers to be honest (rehoming wise) fundraising is a really importnat part of the work and there's lot's of things you can do to raise money for BHWT. Any ideas for fundraising just let me know. I would like to get a sponsored walk organised, anyone got some skills in that department Jane is out of the office this week but I speak to her weekly and will look at any suggestions on here and pass them on. Right matters of a dog walking nature to attend to, or Daisie will give up on me BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Poet i would struggle to go into the battery farm too so you are not alone! When i go and pick my girls up on the day of rescue i usually bake a cake for the rescuers to eat and i always take Monica & John some flowers to say 'thanks' for all they do. On the notion of fundraising ideas we havent had a silent auction for ages! Does anyone have anything chicken related we could auction off?? (Sorry OHs not accepted!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 John and Monica are very grateful too Emma! Silent auction would be a good idea. I would love to have one of those shakey tin things and just stand around at the Stratford Farmers Market with some leaflets! I didn't think I would be handle the farm but you get used to it. The farmer we get our girls from is great! A real laugh and so friendly. He has moved from Battery to Barn and he has just finished building a 2000 capacity free-range unit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) Thanks to Martin I am now a regular helper with the Warwickshire Co-ordinators Ian and Molly . We (OH and I) went to the farm on the last rescue and after the intitial of the cages I just braced myself and thought the sooner we get you out of there the better!! It is extremely hard work, but, so rewarding. At the last rescue we had a table with mince pies, Christmas pud muffins and non alcoholic mulled wine - people could leave a donation if they wanted (and hadn't any broken teeth) and I think we raised an extra £15 which goes back to BHWT. Here we are with some happy customers! Next time we are having a soup station! Every bit of support helps and is greatly appreciated! AMO x Edited December 10, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We ate all the mice pies ourselves! AMO you go to the same farm as us don't you? I haven't met Ian and Molly, I've only been able to do Sunday's recently and they only do Saturday's I think ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 great photo! Emma, cake and flowers, nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We ate all the mice pies ourselves! AMO you go to the same farm as us don't you? I haven't met Ian and Molly, I've only been able to do Sunday's recently and they only do Saturday's I think ! Mince pies Martin!! Yes we do go to the same farm as you so I got to meet John for the first time at last! The next one is Saturday 19th January if you are about? See you at the Farmers Market on Saturday? (Sorry just got your pm) See you there!! AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 We ate all the mice pies ourselves! Be sure to put the recipe in the Omlet Cookbook Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I have added a BHWT to my Christmas wish list & a jute bag. I did send hubby the link to sponsor a hen, so who knows. What I really want is another eglu & rescue some hens! Yes, I would like to help out the co ordinators in my area. I know it would be tough, but to think that the hens will see a brighter future must be so rewarding. I shall concentrate on some fundraising for BHWT in 2008. I have also been meaning to ask you Buffie about something else. I am going to leave the BHWT a donation in my will (being made on Wednesday). You can never say when you are going to 'pop off' - but I can always change my will should the BHWT not need to exist in the future - due to all birds being free range. However, I wanted to donate to a worthy cause, animal related & this is the one that is top of my list. My eglu, cube & chickens will be looked after by my hubby, if not him - then my sister & if not her, then to a lovely Omleteer! I am planning on making some winter warmer fashions for Battery hens after Christmas - watch this space! Emma.x (trying to do her best to help). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I am already involved with three charities, and know I haven't got time to help - I have bought BHWT jute bags for all my friends for Christmas this year, though! (They will get something inside the bag, as well!) What I am trying to do is spread the word, especially about the 'hidden' battery eggs, because although I'd bought free-range eggs for years I had rather naively not thought about the eggs used in cakes, mayonnaise and other products. Whenever I give eggs away, and people remark on how lovely they taste, I always take the opportunity to make the point ... so I hope I am converting a few people along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Wonderful, this forum does so much and believe me everything gets passed on Jane at BHWT HQ. We all appreciate your support You're all doing your bit to bring hens out of cages, be very proud of yourselves BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've just been to the hairdressers to have my Christmas 'hair do' I had all the ladies enraptured, telling them about me hens and all the hidden eggs etc. They were fascinated, lots of oooooooooooos and ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhs, hope some of it sunk in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've just been to the hairdressers to have my Christmas 'hair do' I had all the ladies enraptured, telling them about me hens and all the hidden eggs etc. They were fascinated, lots of oooooooooooos and ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhs, hope some of it sunk in! I'm doing the same tomorrow. I always take my hairdresser 6 eggs. She waxes lyrical about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've just been to the hairdressers to have my Christmas 'hair do' I had all the ladies enraptured, telling them about me hens and all the hidden eggs etc. They were fascinated, lots of oooooooooooos and ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhs, hope some of it sunk in! I'm doing the same tomorrow. I always take my hairdresser 6 eggs. She waxes lyrical about them. it was my 1st visit to this hairdresser so I'll take her some next time if I have enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm already booked in for 20th January and 9th March Amo. I have football on the 19th and 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm already booked in for 20th January and 9th March Amo. I have football on the 19th and 8th. I thought you meant to have your hair done till I saw "AMO" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm already booked in for 20th January and 9th March Amo. I have football on the 19th and 8th. I thought you meant to have your hair done till I saw "AMO" Judging by the look of the new avatar perhaps Martin did mean the hairdressers??!! Anne-Marie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 No, it's deffinately rescue wise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Who is the individual in your new avatar Martin? Just to veer off topic for a mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
