Politicians, musicians, comedians and actors are just some of the big-hearted celebrities who have donated original drawings for a unique auction in aid of Dorset’s wildlife. The Wild Art Auction will be launched online in November by Dorset Wildlife Trust, featuring more than 50 sketches of wildlife especially created by...
"Natural England is committed to working closely with the developer and the local planning authority to ensure that, if planning permission is granted, the development will take place in ways that minimise any impact on the natural environment." (NE, speaking on their web site about British Solar Renewables, West Dorset...
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend (Saturday 20 May 2023). This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control.
The highest risk areas...
New figures reveal 200 cat cruelty reports made to RSPCA in Dorset last yearÂ
Heartbreaking figures released today by the RSPCA as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign have revealed 200 cat cruelty complaints were made in Dorset last year.
Nationally, last year, there were almost 18,000 cat cruelty complaints* reported to...
Would you eat your dog? Your cat? Your hamster...?
No!
This cow?
https://twitter.com/JerryHicksUnite/status/1401211684941934602?s=20
This is a sentient being so perhaps a re think for those who enable animals to be taken from their parent and eventually slaughtered for you palate.
And many more reasons to change the way we eat:
https://dorseteye.com/we-all-have-to-start-treating-animals-better/
Penny Lane
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The Lorton Valley nature park in Weymouth has been officially opened by Lord Seb Coe, close to the year anniversary of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The nature park aims to connect green space owned and managed by a partnership of conservation organisations including Dorset Wildlife Trust and...
FRI 2 CHRISTMAS LUNCH, 12.30pm, Loders Village Hall. Invited speaker, subject & all other details to be announced later. SAT 3 CHRISTMAS MINI WREATHS AT LORTON, 10am – 4pm. The Centre is open for visitors, come along for a walk around the reserve, follow a self-guided...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is encouraging more young people to get out and experience wildlife with a digital photograph competition. Created by Ken Dolbear, in loving memory of his wife, the Pat Dolbear Photographic Award is aimed and getting young people to take a second look at the wildlife...
World-renowned film maker Hugh Miles gives a glimpse into his life behind the lens with a talk and film event to raise funds for Dorset Wildlife Trust’s River Allen Project this spring. The cinematographer and wildlife enthusiast brings his multiple award-winning Puma – Lion of the Andes as well...
SAT 01 LORTON MEADOWS OPEN DAY 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, Lorton Lane, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QH. . Dorset Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Centre is open for visitors, come along for a walk around the reserve then drop in for a hot drink, and peruse our selection of gifts...
