Author: SESAW Blogger

Please share this! Everyone enjoyed the Leavenheath Jubilee celebration last month. There was an excellent atmosphere, the weather was perfect and there was plenty of entertainment. Our volunteers enjoyed meeting visitors at the SESAW Pets’ Corner and Sheila’s classy stall. Thank you for inviting us to a great Community event, over £340 was raised for Read More …

Please share this! There goes Kenneth, the smallest dog at SESAW, strutting around the garden like the big boss. He is oblivious to me, quietly sunning myself whilst engaged in a little bird watching. Of course I have no chance of catching the blue tits as they dart in and out of an old nesting Read More …

Please share this!Please watch out for the Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillars from now until July. They pose a real risk to humans and animals alike, causing a rash/swelling and breathing difficulties. They are notifiable too – sightings can be reported to the Forestry Commission here: opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk or call 0300 067 4442. Stay safe 🐾 https://www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/amp/public-urged-to-report-sightings-of-caterpillar-that-must-no-9253399

Please share this!Kenny’s May Blog: “Didn’t we have a lovely time, the day we went to Long Melford?!” One of our volunteers was singing a parody of the Fiddlers Dram 1970’s hit after our Easter Fair last month. Not everyone remembers the song but the fantastic response to our event was reminiscent of our pre-pandemic Read More …

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Please share this!If you are reading this in time and can get there, do treat yourself to a cuppa and cake at our Easter Fair on Sunday 3rd April. Open 10-3pm at the Old School in Long Melford, CO10 9DX with our usual wide selection of stalls, crafts, plants, Tombola, Raffle and our volunteer, Frank Read More …

Please share this!Spring has definitely arrived. The birds are singing, the dewy grass is steaming in the morning sun and there is an air of quiet optimism as the volunteers prepare for our first proper fundraising event in two years. Yes, we will be back with our Easter Fair at the Old School, Long Melford, Read More …

Please share this!Raahini has decided to do a triathlon (run 3 miles, cycle 5 miles and swim 30 lengths) to kindly fundraise for SESAW. Please see the link below to Raahini’s JustGiving page. Thank you Raahini – you are amazing! 🌟 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/raahini-triathlon?utm_source=sms

Please share this!It’s time for a cat’s eye view of SESAW with a story just as good as Ken’s dog-tale last month. We recently had the delightful experience of reuniting with his owner, a cat that was missing for about eighteen months. Kind people fed him until new neighbours realised he belonged to no one Read More …

Please share this!Thank you to everyone for raising donations for Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare – SESAW with #easyfundraising! If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s easy and completely FREE. 6,100 shops and sites will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to do your everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to Read More …

Please share this!A group of Police Cadets carried out several fundraising activities during their training at the Essex Headquarters last year. This resulted in a donation of £1,093 which was presented to SESAW volunteer, Sue, during the Passing Out Parade in December. We are very grateful to the young people for their support and wish Read More …