Bray and Stay weekend among events planned at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

WITH the approach of the summer holidays Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary has planned a new programme of events.

In addition to regular walks, talks and demonstrations, other events include its Summer Fair on Sunday, August 14, from 10am – 4pm.

There is chance for an extended visit to the Sanctuary with the Bray and Stay experience weekend on Friday and Saturday, August 19 – 20.

The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust (EST) for Children and Donkeys will also hold a more formal Charity Ball starting at 7.30pm on Friday, August 12.

The Sanctuary’s Hayloft restaurant will host a barbecue and Quiz Night on August 3 and an Italian Theme Night the following Wednesday, August 10.

Younger visitors can enjoy the Junior Donkey Club from 9am – 4:30pm on Friday July 29, and Fridays throughout August, Summer Donkey Hunts, daily from Saturday July 23 to Thursday, September 1 and Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Donkey Trek events from 11:30am to 2pm each Tuesday in August.

Proceeds from all the events will go to the international animal welfare charity or the EST.

For more information call (01395) 573156 or see online at www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit