Sunday, 24th Oct 2021 - Twilight Run - Fletchers Garden Centre (incorporating Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre)
Our last formal outing of the year . . . although we had grey skies and some rain, the twisting country lanes of Staffordshire provided a lovely route to Fletcher’s Garden Centre, where Christmas had already arrived, and Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre, where the birds and animals were pleased to see us!
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Pre-run meet at Byrkley Garden Centre
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Pre-run meet at Byrkley Garden Centre
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SMGEC arrive at Fletcher's Garden Centre / Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
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SMGEC arrive at Fletcher's Garden Centre / Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
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The emus were very interested in our MGs!
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The Emus
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Time for tea and cake
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Time for lunch
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Christmas had arrived at Fletchers
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Christmas had arrived at Fletchers
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Owl flying demonstration
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Owl flying demonstration
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Owl flying demonstration
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Owl flying demonstration
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Owl flying demonstration
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Eagle flying demonstration
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Eagle flying demonstration
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Eagle flying demonstration
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Eagle flying demonstration
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"Saxon" the Wolfdog - rescued from Northern Ireland
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"Jaffa" the Green Iguana - rescued from owners who were not able to look after him properly
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"Jaffa" the Green Iguana - rescued from owners who were not able to look after him properly
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"Bruce" the Argus Monitor Lizard - was found climbing a house in Basingstoke . . . presumably abandoned by his owners due to his size
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"Jersey" the Coati - rescued when her Mom could not provide sufficient milk
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"Hettie Wainthrop" the Sulcata Tortoise - Had to be re-homed because she was getting too much attention from a larger male tortoise!
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"Logan" the Peregrine - brought to the centre when his owner was struggling to train him
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"Smurf" the White Faced Owl - taken in from a breeder who could not find a home for her
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"Dandelion & Burdock" the Black and White Ruffed Lemurs - brought in after being housed in poor conditions
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"Polo" the Snowy Owl - He was part of a display team which closed down due to Covid
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