HawkTalk Issue 95 Winter 2023

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HAWKTALK WINTER 2023 ISSUE 95

Festive fun at the Trust Bring the whole family together for a magical event this winter. Wrap up warm and join us at this most mystical and magical time of the year – whether you come along for mystical owl flights or a unique shopping experience, we have a wide range of winter events to suit everyone!

FUNDRAISING EVENT

includes supper

FUNDRAISING EVENT

MONDAY 18 & TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER

Evening Owls at Christmas

FUNDRAISING EVENT

FRIDAY 27 & SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

SATURDAY 2, FRIDAY 8 & SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER

Includes supper and child’s Christmas gift

Christmas Market FUNDRAISING EVENT

THURSDAY 21 & FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER

THURSDAY 23 - SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Jon Scott Volunteers of the Year award recipients

We are pleased to announce our two volunteers of the year for 2023. Our Steadfast Volunteer is someone who may not take on the most glamorous roles at the Trust, but wow do we notice when he’s not able to come. Don Springett is our primary litter picker. He comes twice a week and scans the park, the car park and even some of Sarson Lane to collect any rubbish. He was off for a while, and we really noticed the difference, so were thrilled when he returned. Don also supports our National Bird of Prey Hospital™ by transporting birds to and from the vet and when we are able, releases wild birds back to where they came from. We were delighted to surprise him with the presentation of his award. Our Impact Volunteer certainly had an impact on many of the staff and the other volunteers. Gilly Taylor was a whirlwind of energy and action, with a quick wit and cheeky sense of humour. She particularly delighted in teasing our Head of Development Andy Hinton, and was a firm favourite with so many. She was also extremely capable at turning her hand

Don Springett

Gilly Taylor

to many tasks from DIY to fixing machinery, having lived on a farm and done car maintenance. Being so full of life, we were shocked when we heard that she passed away suddenly in her sleep. We were all deeply touched to hear that she was dressed in her Trust volunteer uniform for her final journey. In honour of her memory, we presented her award to her daughter Dawn – a memento to know how much she meant to us.